[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 38 (Monday, February 27, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9727-9736]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-1792]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 271
[EPA-R01-RCRA-2006-0062; FRL-8038-3]
New Hampshire: 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 Hampshire has applied to EPA for Final
authorization of certain changes to its hazardous waste program under
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA has determined
that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final
authorization, and is authorizing the State's changes through this
immediate final action.
DATES: This Final authorization will become effective on April 28, 2006
unless EPA receives adverse written comment by March 29, 2006. If EPA
receives such comment, it will publish a timely withdrawal of this
immediate final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that
this authorization will not take effect.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
No. EPA-R01-RCRA-2006-0062. All documents in the docket are listed on
the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the index,
some information might not be publicly available, e.g., 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 through
http://www.regulations.gov or in hard
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copy at the following two locations: (i) EPA Region 1 Library, One
Congress Street--11th Floor, Boston, MA 02114-2023; Business Hours: 10
a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Thursday; tel: (617) 918-1990; and (ii) New
Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Public Information
Center, 29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95, Concord, New Hampshire 03302-0095;
Business Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; tel: (603)
271-2919 or 271-2975.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R01-
RCRA-2006-0062, by one of the following methods:
http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: [email protected].
Fax: (617) 918-0197, to the attention of Stephen Yee.
Mail: Stephen Yee, Hazardous Waste Unit, EPA Region 1, One
Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CHW), Boston, MA 02114-2023.
Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to:
Stephen Yee, Hazardous Waste Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection, EPA
Region 1, One Congress Street, 11th Floor, (CHW), Boston, MA 02114-
2023. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Office's normal
hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for
deliveries of boxed information.
Instructions: Identify your comments as relating to Docket ID No.
EPA-R01-RCRA-2006-0062. EPA's policy is that all comments received will
be included in the public docket without change and may be made
available online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed
to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or claimed to be other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit
information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through
http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The http://www.regulations.gov
Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, 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 http://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. For additional information about EPA's public
docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Yee, Hazardous Waste Unit, EPA
Region 1, One Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CHW), Boston, MA 02114-2023,
telephone number: (617) 918-1197; fax number: (617) 918-0197, e-mail
address: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Why Are Revisions to State Programs Necessary?
States which have received 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 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 through 266, 268, 270, 273 and 279.
B. What Decisions Have We Made in This Rule?
We have concluded that New Hampshire's application to revise its
authorized program meets all of the statutory and regulatory
requirements established by RCRA. Therefore, we grant New Hampshire
Final authorization to operate its hazardous waste program with the
changes described in the authorization application. New Hampshire has
responsibility for permitting Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facilities (TSDFs) 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 Hazardous and 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 any such requirements and
prohibitions in New Hampshire, including issuing permits, until the
State is granted authorization to do so.
C. What Is the Effect of Today's Authorization Decision?
The effect of this decision is that a facility in New Hampshire
subject to RCRA will now have to comply with the authorized State
requirements instead of the equivalent Federal requirements in order to
comply with RCRA. New Hampshire has enforcement responsibilities under
its State hazardous waste program for violations of such program, but
EPA also retains its full authority under RCRA sections 3007, 3008,
3013, and 7003, which includes, among others, authority to:
Perform inspections, and require monitoring, tests,
analyses or reports.
Enforce RCRA requirements and suspend or revoke permits.
Take enforcement actions.
This action does not impose additional requirements on the
regulated community because the regulations for which New Hampshire is
being authorized by today's action are already effective under state
law, and are not changed by today's action.
D. Why Wasn't There a Proposed Rule Before Today's Rule?
EPA did not publish a proposal before today's rule because we view
this as a routine program change and do not expect adverse comments
that oppose this approval. We are 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 program changes.
E. What Happens if EPA Receives Comments That Oppose This Action?
If EPA receives comments that oppose this authorization, we will
withdraw this rule by publishing a document in the Federal Register
before the rule becomes effective. EPA will base any further decision
on the authorization of the State program changes on the proposal
mentioned in the previous paragraph. We will then address all public
comments in a later final rule based upon this proposed rule that also
appears in today's Federal Register. You may not have another
opportunity to comment. If you want to comment on this authorization,
you should do so at this time.
If we receive adverse comments that oppose only the authorization
of a particular change to the State hazardous waste program, we will
withdraw that
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part of this rule but the authorization of the program changes that the
comments do not oppose will become effective on the date specified
above. The Federal Register withdrawal document will specify which part
of the authorization will become effective, and which part is being
withdrawn.
F. What Has New Hampshire Previously Been Authorized for?
The State of New Hampshire initially received Final authorization
on December 18, 1984, with an effective date of January 3, 1985 (49 FR
49093) to implement the RCRA hazardous waste management program.
Subsequent statutory changes and significant revisions to the New
Hampshire Hazardous Waste Management Regulations resulted in New
Hampshire's submission of a program revision application for certain
changes. The Region published an immediate final rule for these changes
and revisions on November 14, 1994 (59 FR 56397) with an effective date
of January 13, 1995.
G. What Changes Are We Authorizing With Today's Action?
On August 31, 2005, New Hampshire submitted a final complete
program revision application, seeking authorization for their changes
in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21. In particular, New Hampshire is
seeking authorization for updated state regulations addressing most
federal requirements through June 30, 2002 and also for changes to New
Hampshire's base program for which they had been previously authorized.
Significant program revisions in this package include the Universal
Waste and the Toxicity Characteristic (TC) Rules.
We are now making an immediate final decision, subject to
reconsideration only if we receive written comments that oppose this
action, that New Hampshire's hazardous waste program revisions satisfy
all of the requirements necessary to qualify for Final authorization.
Therefore, we grant New Hampshire Final authorization for the following
program changes:
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Description of Federal requirement and
checklist reference No. Analogous State authority \1\
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Updated State Regulations
Non-HSWA Cluster VI (July 1, 1989-June
30, 1990)
(64) Delay of Closure Period for
Hazardous Waste Management Facilities
(54 FR 33376-33398, 8/14/89):
264.13(a) & (b).................... Env-Wm 708.02(a)(2).
264.112(d) & 113................... Env-Wm 708.02(a)(12).
264.142............................ Env-Wm 708.02(a)(13).
265.13............................. Env-Wm 707.02(a)(2).
265.112(d) & 113................... Env-Wm 707.02(a)(11).
265.142............................ Env-Wm 707.02(a)(12).
270.42, Appendix I................. Env-Wm 353.25(b).
(67) Testing and Monitoring Activities
(54 FR 40260-40269, 9/29/89):
260.11(a).......................... Env-Wm 401.06.
261, Appendix III.................. Env-Wm 401.04.
(70) Changes to part 124 Not Accounted
for by Present Checklists (48 FR 14146-
14295, 4/1/83, 48 FR 30113-30115, 6/30/
83, 53 FR 28118-28157, 7/26/88, 53 FR
37396-37414, 9/26/88, 54 FR 246-258, 1/
4/89):
124.3(a) & (a)(1).................. N/A--see Env-Wm 351.02 &
353.03.
124.3(a)(2)........................ Env-Wm 353.12 & 353.13.
124.3(a)(3)........................ Env-Wm 353.10(e).
124.5(a)........................... N/A--see Env-Wm 353.26 &
353.27.
124.5(c) (1) & (3)................. N/A--see Env-Wm 353.25(b) &
353.26(h)--NH does not have an
exemption for minor
modifications.
124.5(d)........................... N/A--see Env-Wm 353.27.
124.6(d)(1)-(3).................... N/A--see Env-Wm 353.19(b)(1)-
(3).
124.6(d)(4)........................ N/A--see Env-Wm 353.19(b)(4).
124.10(c)(1)....................... N/A--see Env-Wm 353.21(a)(5)c
& d.
124.12(a)(2)....................... N/A--see Env-Wm 353.21(d)(2).
(72) Modification of F019 Listing (55
FR 5340-5342, 2/14/90):
261.32............................. Env-Wm 402.06(a).
(73) Testing and Monitoring Activities;
Technical Corrections (55 FR 8948-
8950, 3/9/90):
260.11............................. Env-Wm 401.06.
261, Appendix III, Tables 2 & 3.... Env-Wm 401.04.
(76) Criteria for Listing Toxic Wastes;
Technical Amendment (55 FR 18726, 5/4/
90):
260.11............................. Env-Wm 405.02(b).
HSWA Cluster I (July 1, 1984-June 30,
1987):
(14) Dioxin Waste Listing and
Management Standards (50 FR 1978-2006,
1/14/85):
261.5(e)........................... Env-Wm 503.01(b) & 508.01--SQG
acute HW not exempt.
261.7(b)........................... Env-WM 401.03(h).
261.31............................. Env-Wm 402.06--NH lists Used
Oil as an F Waste.
261.33(f).......................... Env-Wm 402.05.
261, Appendix III, Tables 1 & 3.... Env-Wm 401.04.
261, Appendix VII.................. Env-Wm 402.01(c).
261, Appendix VIII................. Env-Wm 405.02(b) &
803.03(b)(5)a.
261, Appendix VIII--Hazardous Env-Wm 406.02(b)(5) &
Constituents. 406.02(e)(1)-(3).
261, Appendix X.................... N/A--Appendix X removed in
1993.
264.175(c) & (d)................... Env-Wm 708.03(d)(1).
264.194(c)(2) & 200(a)............. Env-Wm 708.03(d)(2).
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264.231............................ Env-Wm 708.03(d)(3).
264.259............................ Env-Wm 708.03(d)(4).
264.283............................ Env-Wm 708.03(d)(5).
264.317............................ Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
264.343(a)......................... Env-Wm 708.03(d)(7).
265.1(d)(1)........................ Env-Wm 701.03(b).
265.352............................ Env-Wm 707.03(g).
265.383............................ Env-Wm 707.03(h).
270.14(b)(7), 16(g), 17(j), 18(j), Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9).
20(j), & 21(j).
(17R) Hazardous Waste Exports (HSWA
Codification Rule (50 FR 28702-28755,
1/14/85)--This checklist has been
superseded by Revision Checklist 31:
262.50(d).......................... N/A.
(17S) Exposure Information (HSWA
Codification Rule (50 FR 28702-28755,
1/14/85):
270.16(a).......................... Env-Wm 353.16(a)--NH would
consider an application
incomplete if it is missing
the information required by
270.10(j) incorporated by
reference at 353.11(a)(9)
provided this information is
pertinent to the application.
270.10(j).......................... Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9).
(30) Biennial Report Correction (51 FR
28556, 8/8/86):
264.75(h), (i), & (j) & 265.75(h), N/A--EPA no longer requires
(i), & (j). this in this report.
(31) Exports of Hazardous Waste (51 FR
28664-28686, 8/8/86):
261.5(f)(3) & (g)(3)............... N/A--NH Does not exempt
generators of less than 100
kgs/mo.
261.6(a)(3)(i)..................... Env-Wm 802.02(a)(1)--NH has
not adopted the reference to
40 CFR 262.58. NH thus is more
stringent.
262.41(a).......................... Env-Wm 512.02--NH requires a
quarterly report--more
stringent.
262.41(a)(3), (4), & (5)........... Env-Wm 510.03(a) &
512.02(g)(3).
262.41(b).......................... Env-Wm 512.03.
262, Subparts E & F................ Env-Wm 510.06 incorporates
262, Subparts E & F by
reference.
262.70............................. Env-Wm 501.02(a).
262, Appendix...................... Env-Wm 510.03(a).
263.20(a).......................... Env-Wm 604.01(b) & 604.04(a)--
40 CFR 262 Subpart H has not
yet adopted which is an
optional requirement.
263.20(c).......................... Env-Wm 604.04(a).
263.20(e)(2) & (f)(2).............. Env-Wm 604.03(b) & (c).
263.20(g)(3)....................... Env-Wm 604.04(b)(3).
263.20(g)(4)....................... Env-Wm 604.04(b)(4).
HSWA Cluster II (July 1, 1987-June 30,
1990):
(48) Farmer Exemptions; Technical
Corrections (53 FR 27164-27165, 7/19/
88):
262.10(b).......................... N/A--NH does not exempt
generators of less than 100
kgs/mo.
264.1(g)(4)........................ Env-Wm 701.02(a)(7).
265.1(c)(8)........................ Env-Wm 701.02(a)(7).
268.1(c)(5)........................ N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
CFR 268 (LDR).
270.1(c)(2)(ii).................... Env-Wm 351.03(d).
(68) Reportable Quantity Adjustment
Methyl Bromide Production Wastes (54
FR 41402-41408, 10/6/89):
261.32............................. Env-Wm 402.07.
261, Appendix III.................. Env-Wm 401.04.
261, Appendix VII.................. Env-Wm 402.01(c).
(69) Reportable Quantity Adjustment (54
FR 50968-50979, 12/11/89):
261.31............................. Env-Wm 402.06.
261, Appendix VII.................. Env-Wm 402.01(c).
261, Appendix VIII................. Env-Wm 803.03(b)(4)(a),
405.02(b), 406.02(b)(5), &
406.02(e)(1)--(3).
(74) Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
(55 FR 11798-11877, 3/29/90 as amended
on 6/29/90, at 55 FR 26986-26998):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
as of 12/31/02, below:
(75) Listing of 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine
Production Wastes (55 FR 18496-18506,
5/2/90):
261.32............................. Env-Wm 402.07.
261, Appendix III.................. Env-Wm 401.04.
261, Appendix VII.................. Env-Wm 402.01(c).
(77) HSWA Codification Rule, Double
Liners; Correction (55 FR 19262-19264,
5/9/90):
264.221(c)......................... Env-Wm 708.03(d)(3).
264.301(c)......................... Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
RCRA Cluster I (July 1, 1990-June 30,
1991):
(84) Toxicity Characteristic;
Chlorofluorocarbon Refrigerants (56 FR
5910-5915, 2/13/91):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
as of 12/31/02, below:
RCRA Cluster II (July 1, 1991-June 30,
1992):
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(97) Exports of Hazardous Waste;
Technical Correction (56 FR 43704-
43705, 9/4/91):
262.53(b) & 56(b).................. Env-Wm 510.06 incorporates 262
Subpart E by reference.
(99) Amendments to Interim Status
Standards for Downgradient Ground-
Water Monitoring Well Locations (56 FR
66365-66369, 12/23/91):
260.10............................. Env-Wm 110.01(a).
265.91(a)(3)....................... Env-Wm 707.02(a)(10).
(100) Liners and Leak Detection Systems
for Hazardous Waste Land Disposal
Units (57 FR 3462-3497, 1/29/92):
260.10............................. Env-Wm 110.01(a).
264.15(b)(4)....................... Env-Wm 708.02(a)(4).
264.19(a)-(d)...................... Env-Wm 708.02(a)(8).
264.73(b)(6)....................... Env-Wm 705.01(b)(6) & (8).
264.221(c), (d), (f), & (g)-(i), Env-Wm 708.03(d)(3)
222(a) & (b), 223(a), (b), & (c), incorporates 264 Subpart K by
226(d), 228(b)(2)-(4), 251(c), reference.
(d), (e), (f), & (g)-(k), 252(a) &
(b), 253(a), (b), & (c), 254(c),
301(c), (d), (f), & (g)-(l),
302(a) & (b), 303(c), 304(a), (b),
& (c), & 310(b)(3)-(6).
265.15(b)(4) & 19(a)-(d)........... Env-Wm 707.02(a)(4)
incorporates 265.15 by
reference.
265.73(b)(6)....................... Env-Wm 705.01(b)(6) & (13).
265.221(a), (c), (f), & (g), Env-Wm 707.03(c) incorporates
222(a), (b), & (c), 223(a) & (b), 265 Subpart K by reference.
226(b), 228(b)(2)-(4), 254, 255(a)-
(c), 259(a)-(c), 269, 301(a), (c),
& (f)-(i), 302(a)-(d), 303(a)-(c),
304(a)-(c), & 310(b)(3)-(6).
270.4(a)........................... Env-Wm 353.06(a).
270.17(a)-(c), & 18(c) & (d)....... Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9)
271.21(b) & (d).................... Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9).
270.42, Appendix I................. Env-Wm 353.25(b).
(104) Used Oil Filter Exclusion (57 FR
21524-21534, 5/20/92):
264.4(b)(15)....................... Env-Wm 401.03(b)(10).
RCRA Cluster III (July 1, 1992-June 30,
1993):
(107) Used Oil Filter Exclusion;
Technical Corrections (57 FR 29220, 7/
1/92):
264.4(b)(15)....................... Env-Wm 401.03(b)(10).
(108) Toxicity Characteristic
Revisions; Technical Corrections (57
FR 30657-30658, 7/10/92):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
as of 12/31/02, below:
(110) Coke By-Products Listings (57 FR
37284-37306, 8/18/92):
261.4(a)(10)....................... N/A--NH has not adopted this
exclusion.
261.32............................. Env-Wm 402.07(a) Table 4.7.
261, Appendix VII.................. Env-Wm 401.04.
(113) Consolidated Liability
Requirements (53 FR 33938-33960, 9/1/
88; 56 FR 30200, 7/1/91, 57 FR 42832-
42844, 9/16/92):
264.141(h), 143(f)(10) & (11), Env-Wm 708.02(a)(13)
147(a), (b), (f)(6), & (g)-(k), & incorporates 264 Subpart H by
151(b), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), reference.
(k), (l), (m), & (n).
265.141(h), 143(f)(10), 145(f)(11), Env-Wm 707.02(a)(12)
& 147(a), (b), (f)(6), & (g)-(k). incorporates 265 Subpart H by
reference.
(115) Chlorinated Toluenes Production
Waste Listing (57 FR 47376-47386, 10/
15/92):
261.32............................. Env-Wm 402.07.
261, Appendix VII.................. Env-Wm 402.01(c).
(117B) Toxicity Characteristic
Amendment (57 FR 23062-23063, 6/1/92):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
as of 12/31/02, below:
(118) Liquids in Landfills II (57 FR
54452-54461, 11/18/92):
260.10............................. Env-Wm 110.01(a).
264.13(c)(3)....................... Env-Wm 708.02(a) incorporates
264.13 by reference.
264.314 & 316(b) & (c)............. Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6)
incorporates 264 Subpart N by
reference.
265.13(c)(3)....................... Env-Wm 707.02(a) incorporates
265.13 by reference.
265.314(a), (b), (c), (f), & (g) & Env-Wm 707.03(f) incorporates
316(b) & (c). 265 Subpart N by reference.
(119) Toxicity Characteristic Revision;
TCLP Correction (57 FR 55114-55117, 11/
24/92, as amended on 2/2/93 at 58 FR
6854):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
as of 12/31/02., below:
RCRA Cluster IV (July 1, 1993-June 30,
1994):
(126) Testing and Monitoring Activities
(58 FR 46040-46051, 8/31/93 as amended
9/19/94, at 59 FR 47980-47982):
260.11(a).......................... Env-Wm 401.06.
260.22(d)(1)(i).................... Env-Wm 406.01(a)(2)--NH will
only consider delisting
petitions for federally
regulated waste if it is
already delisted by EPA.
261.22(a)(1) & (2)................. Env-Wm 403.04(b)(1) & (2).
261.24(a).......................... Env-Wm 403.06(a) & (b).
261, Appendix II & III............. Env-Wm 401.04.
261, Appendix X--remove............ ...............................
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264.190(a)......................... Env-Wm 708.03(d)(2).
264.314(c)......................... Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
265.190(a)......................... Env-Wm 707.03(b).
265.314(d)......................... Env-Wm 707.03(f).
268.7(a), 40(a), 41(a), & Appendix N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
I & IX. CFR 268 (LDR).
270.6(a)........................... Env-Wm 401.06.
270.19(c)(1)(iii) & (iv)........... Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9).
270.62(b)(2)(i)(C) & (D)........... Env-Wm 353.05(b).
270.66(c)(2)....................... N/A--NH has not yet adopted
rules relating to Boilers and
Industrial (BIF) Rules.
(128) Wastes From the Use of
Chlorophenolic Formulations in Wood
Surface Protection (59 FR 458-469, 1/4/
94):
260.11(a).......................... Env-Wm 401.06.
261, Appendix VIII................. Env-Wm 803.03(b)(5)a,
405.02(b), 406.02(b)(5),
406.02(e)(1)-(3).
(131) Recordkeeping Instructions;
Technical Amendment (59 FR 13891-
13893, 3/24/94).
264 & 265, Appendix I/Tables 1 & 2. Env-Wm 705.01(b)(2)e & f.
(132) Wood Surface Protection;
Correction (59 FR 28484, 6/2/94):
260.11(a).......................... Env-Wm 110.01(c)(124), 401.06.
(133) Letter of Credit Revision (59 FR
29958-29960, 6/10/94):
264.151(d) & (k)................... Env-Wm 708.02(a)(13).
(134) Correction of Beryllium Powder
(P015) Listing (59 FR 31551-31552, 6/
20/94):
261.33(e).......................... Env-Wm 402.04(b).
261, Appendix VIII................. Env-Wm 803.03(b)(5)a,
405.02(b), 406.02(b)(5),
406.02(e)(1)--(3).
268.42(a)/Table 2.................. N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
CFR 268 (LDR).
RCRA Cluster V (July 1, 1994-June 30,
1995):
(139) Testing and Monitoring Activities
Amendment I (60 FR 3089-3095, 1/13/
95):
260.11(a).......................... Env-Wm 401.06.
(141) Testing and Monitoring Activities
Amendment II (60 FR 17001-17004, 4/4/
95):
260.11(a).......................... Env-Wm 401.06.
(142 A) Universal Waste: General
Provisions, (142 B) Universal Waste
Rule: Specific Provisions for
Batteries, (142 C) Universal Waste:
Specific Provisions for Pesticides,
(142 D) Universal Waste Rule: Specific
Provisions for Thermostats, (142 E)
Universal Waste Rule: Petition
Provisions to Add a New Universal
Waste, (60 FR 25492-25551, 5/11/95):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
the Universal Waste Rule as of 12/31/
02, below:
RCRA Cluster VI (July 1, 1995-June 30,
1996):
(145) Liquids in Landfills III (60 FR
35703-35706, 7/11/95):
264.314(e)(2)(ii) & (iii).......... Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
265.314(f)(2)(ii) & (iii).......... Env-Wm 707.03(f).
RCRA Cluster VII (July 1, 1996-June 30,
1997):
(153) Conditionally Exempt Small
Quantity Generator Disposal Options
under Subtitle D (61 FR 34252-34278, 7/
1/96):
261.5(f)(3) & (g)(3)............... N/A--NH does not exempt
generators of less than 100
kgs/mo.
RCRA Cluster IX (July 1, 1998-June 30,
1999):
(176) Universal Wate Rule--Technical
Amendments (63 FR 71225-71230, 12/24/
98):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
the Universal Waste Rule as of 12/31/
02, below:
RCRA Cluster X (July 1, 1999-June 30,
2000):
(181) Universal Waste Rule: Specific
Provisions for Hazardous Waste Lamps
(64 FR 36466-36490, 7/6/99):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
the Universal Waste Rule as of 12/31/
02, below:
(184) Accumulation Time for Waste Water
Treatment Sludges (65 FR 12378-12398,
3/8/00):
262.34(a)(4)....................... Env-Wm 509.02(2), (4), & (5);
reference to 40 CFR
268.7(a)(5) is not applicable
since NH has not yet adopted
40 CFR 268 (LDR).
262.34(g).......................... Env-Wm 507.02(c).
262.34(h).......................... N/A--NH does not allow
generators who generate 1000
kgs or greater of HW/mo to
accumulate waste on-site for
up to 270 days without a
permit--NH thus is more
stringent.
262.34(i).......................... Env-Wm 507.02(d)-(g).
RCRA Cluster XII (July 1, 2001-June 30,
2002):
(199) Vacatur of Mineral Processing
Spent Materials Being Reclaimed as
Solid Wastes and TCLP Use with MGP
Waste (67 FR 11251-11254, 3/13/02):
261.2(c)(3) & 261.4(a)(17)......... N/A--NH has not adopted an
exemption equivalent to 40 CFR
261.4(a)(17).
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261.24(a).......................... Env-Wm 401.03(b)(22)--NH is
partially broader in scope in
that it regulates some MGP
wastes.
SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for the
Universal Waste Rule as of December
31, 2002:
260.10--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)........ Env-Wm 110.01(a) & (c)(9),
(37), (62), (74), (98), (130),
(142), (143) & (145)--NH has
added additional wastes to the
definition of ``universal
waste''.
260.20(a) & 23--(RCL 142E)......... Env-Wm 210.01.
261.5(c), (f), & (g)--(RCLs 142A & N/A--NH does not exempt very
153). small quantity generators
(generators of less than 100
kgs/mo).
261.6(a)(3)(ii)-(iv)--(RCL 142B)... NH has not deleted its
exemption from its hazardous
waste rules for batteries at
Env-Wm 802.02(a)(2), which is
comparable to the prior but
now deleted federal exemption.
This is acceptable because NH
currently nevertheless
regulates batteries under its
universal waste rule. At
present, NH defines
``hazardous waste rules'' as
those covering its hazardous
waste through Env-Wm 1000
which does not include the Env-
Wm 1100 universal waste rule
regulations. For clarity, NH
plans to remove the Env-Wm
802.02(a)(2) exemption in a
future State rulemaking, while
simultaneously adding Env-1100
to its definition of
``hazardous waste rules.''
261.9--(RCLs 142A-D, & 181)........ Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142),
351.03(i), 501.02(e),
601.02(d), 701.02(a)(13),
1101.01, 1101.02(a) & (c)--NH
has added other waste to the
definition of ``universal
waste''.
262.10(b) & (c)--(RCL 142A)........ NA--NH does not exempt very
small quantity generators.
262.10(d)-(h)--(RCLs 142A & 152)... NH has not yet adopted the
changes required by RCL 152
which are optional
requirements.
262.11(d)--(RCL 142A).............. Env-Wm 502.01 & 1102.01--NH did
not adopt an analog to 40 CFR
262.11(d) since that section
contains a cross reference to
other requirements and NH has
those other requirements.
264.1(g)(11)--(RCLs 142A-D & 181).. Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142) &
701.02(a)(13).
265.1(c)(14)--(RCLs 142A-D & 181).. Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142) &
701.02(a)(13)--NH includes all
mercury containing devices,
not just thermostats, in the
definition of ``universal
waste''.
266.80(a)--(RCLs 142B & 176)....... Env-Wm 809.01.
266.80(a)/Table--(RCL 176)......... Instead of table, NH has
applicability statements in
Env-Wm 804.02(f), 809.01-04,
and 1109.01.
266.80(b)--(RCLs 142B & 176)....... Env-Wm 351.02, 351.02(b),
701.01(a) & (c), 804.02(f),
809.01 & 04, and 1109.01.
268.1(f)--(RCLs 142A-D, 181)....... N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
CFR 268 (LDR).
270.1(c)(2)--(RCLs 142A-D, 181).... Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142) &
351.03(i)).
273.1(a) & (b)--(RCLs 142A-D, 181). Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 1101.01,
& 1101.02.
273.2--(RCLs 142B & 181)........... Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 401.01,
403.01(a), 1101.01,
1101.02(a), 1109.01 & 02--NH
did not adopt an analog to 40
CFR 273.2(b)(2) because that
section's statement when
hazardous materials becomes
hazardous wastes is also
covered in 40 CFR 261.2 & 3.
NH is equivalent to 40 CFR
261.2 & 3 in Env-Wm 400 & 800.
273.3(a)-(d)--(RCLs 142C & 181).... Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 401.01,
1101.01(a), 1101.02, & 1110.01-
03--NH did not adopt an analog
to 40 CFR 273.3(b)(2)-(4) &
273.3(d) because that
section's statement when
hazardous materials becomes
hazardous wastes is also
covered in 40 CFR 261.2 & 3.
NH is equivalent to 40 CFR
261.2 & 3 in Env-Wm 400 & 800.
273.4(a)-(c)--(RCLs 142D & 181).... Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 401.01,
403.01(a), 1101.01 & .02, &
1111.01 & 02.--NH did not
adopt an analog to 40 CFR
273.4(b) & (b)(2) because that
section's statement when
hazardous materials becomes
hazardous wastes is also
covered in 40 CFR 261.2 & 3.
NH is equivalent to 40 CFR
261.2 & 3 in Env-Wm 400 & 800.
273.5(a)-(c)--(RCL 181)............ Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 401.01,
403.01(a), 1101.01 & 02, &
1112.01 & 02--NH did not adopt
an analog to 40 CFR 273.5(b)
because that section's
statement when hazardous
materials become hazardous
wastes is also covered in 40
CFR 261.2 & 3. NH is
equivalent to 40 CFR 261.2 & 3
in Env-Wm 400 & 800.
273.6 & 7--(RCL 181)............... N/A--40 CFR 273.6 & 7 are
reserved in the federal
regulations.
261.8--(RCLs 142A & 181)........... N/A--NH does not exempt
household hazardous waste once
it is collected or exempt very
small quantity generators.
273.9--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)......... Env-Wm 110.01(c)(9), (57),
(74), (83), (91), (98), (130),
(142)-(145), 1110.01(a)(1)(a),
1110.03(a)-(d). Env-Wm
1101.03(d)--a universal
handler who accumulates 20,000
kgs or more is defined as a
very large quantity handler
and must meet the additional
requirements in Env-Wm 1105.
NH includes all mercury
containing devices, not just
thermostats, as well as
additional wastes in its
definition of universal waste.
273.10--(RCLs 142A & 181).......... Env-Wm 1102.01 & 1103.01.
273.12--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1102.02(a).
273.12--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1103.02.
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273.13--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)........ Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c),
1102.06, 1109.03(a)-(d),
1110.04, 1111.03, &
1112.03(a). Env-Wm 1102.06
requires a universal waste
handler to report a release to
NHDES if it poses a threat to
human health or the
environment. Non-hazardous
waste is regulated under NH
Solid Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101,
201-205, 301-345, & 2100-
3700).--40 CFR
273.13(a)(3)(ii) and
(c)(3)(iii) were not adopted
because the state's solid
waste rules already apply to
any non-hazardous waste.
273.14--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)........ Env-Wm 1109.04, 1110.05(a),
1111.04, & 1112.04.
273.15--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1102.04.
273.16--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1103.03.
273.17(a) & (b)--(RCL 142A)........ Env-Wm 1102.06 NH requires a
universal waste handler to
report a release to DES if it
poses a threat to human health
or the environment.
273.18--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1102.07--Non-hazardous
waste is regulated under NH
Solid Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101,
201-205, 301-345, & 2100-
3700)--40 CFR 273.18(h) was
not adopted because the
state's solid waste rules
already apply to any non-
hazardous waste.
273.19--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1103.04.
273.20--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1102.08--NH has not yet
adopted RCL 152 which is an
optional requirement.
273.30--(RCLs 142A & 181).......... Env-Wm 1104.01 & 1105.01.
273.31--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1102.02.
273.32(a)--(RCLs 142A & 142C)...... Env-Wm 1104.03(a) & (b),
1105.03--NH requires that a
universal waste handler
notifies as a very large
quantity handler if 20,000 kgs
or more is accumulated and
meet the additional
requirements in Env-Wm 1105
and does not exempt handlers
who have already notified EPA
of hazardous waste--40 CFR
273.32(a)(3) was not adopted.
NH is more stringent in
requiring notifications.
273.32(b)--(RCLs 142A & 181)....... Env-Wm 1104.03(b).
273.33(a)--(RCL 142B).............. Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c) &
1109.03--Non-hazardous waste
is regulated under NH Solid
Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101, 201-
205, 301-345, & 2100-3700)--40
CFR 273.33(a)(3)(ii) was not
adopted because the state's
solid waste rules already
apply to any non-hazardous
waste.
273.33(b)--(RCL 142C).............. Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c),
1110.04, & 1110.06--NH has
additional storage
requirements for pesticides.
273.33(c)--(RCL 142D).............. Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c),
1111.03--Non-hazardous waste
is regulated under NH Solid
Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101, 201-
205, 301-345, & 2100-3700)--40
CFR 273.33(c)(3)(iii) was not
adopted because the state's
solid waste rules already
apply to any non-hazardous
waste.
273.33(d)--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)..... Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c),
1102.06, & 1112.03(a)--NH
requires a universal waste
handler to report a release to
DES if it poses a threat to
human health or the
environment.
273.34(d)--(RCLs 142A-D)........... Env-Wm 1109.04, 1110.05,
1111.04, 1112.04, 1113.04 &
1114.04.
273.34(e)--(RCL 181)............... Env-Wm 1112.04.
273.35(a), (b), & (c)--(RCL 142A).. Env-Wm 1102.04.
273.36--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1104.4 & 1105.05.
273.37--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1102.06--NH requires a
universal waste handler to
report a release to DES if it
poses a threat to human health
or the environment.
273.38--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1102.07--Non-hazardous
waste is regulated under NH
Solid Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101,
201-205, 301-345, & 2100-
3700)--40 CFR 273.38(h) was
not adopted because the
state's solid waste rules
already apply to any non-
hazardous waste.
273.39--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1104.05, 1105.06, &
1105.07.
273.40--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1102.08.
273.50--(RCLs 142 & 181)........... Env-Wm 1106.01.
273.51--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1106.02.
273.52--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1106.03--40 CFR
273.52(b) was not adopted
because the state's solid
waste rules already apply to
any non-hazardous waste.
273.53--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1106.04.
273.54--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1106.05--NH requires a
universal waste handler to
report a release to DES if it
poses a threat to human health
or the environment.
273.55--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1106.06.
273.56--(RCLs 142A & 152).......... Env-Wm 1106.07--NH has not
adopted RCL 152.
273.61--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1107.02--Non-hazardous
waste is regulated under NH
Solid Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101,
201-205, 301-345, & 2100-
3700)--40 CFR 273.61(d) was
not adopted because the
state's solid waste rules
already apply to any non-
hazardous waste.
273.62--(RCL 142A)................. Env-Wm 1107.03.
273.70--(RCLs 142A & 152).......... Env-Wm 1101.02(b).
273.80 & 81--(RCL 142E)............ Env-Wm 216.01 & 1108.01 & 02.
SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
the Toxicity Characteristic
Revisions as of December 31, 2002.
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261.3(a)(2)--(RCLs IA, 65, 109, N/A--NH does not exempt these
117A & 192A). mining waste mixtures (see Env-
Wm 401.02(a)(3) &
404.01(a)(2)) and has not
adopted RCLs 65, 109, 117A, &
192A, the noted mixture
exemption, or delisting for
federal wastes.
261.3(c)(2)(i)--(RCLs IA, 8, 13, N/A--NH had not adopted RCLs
117A, & 192A). 117A & 192A.
261.3(g) & (h)--(RCL 192A)......... N/A--NH had not adopted RCL
192A.
261.4(b)(6), (9), & (10)--(RCL 74 & Env-Wm 401.03(b)(5)--See
108). Program Description for
explanation, 401.03(b)(8) &
(21).
261.4(b)(11)--(RCL 80)............. N/A--extension has expired.
261.4(b)(12)--(RCL 84)............. Env-Wm 401.03(b)(9).
261.24--(RCL 74)................... Env-Wm 403.06 & Table 49.
261.30(b)--(RCL 74)................ Env-Wm 402.01(b) & (c).
261, Appendix II--(RCLs 74 & 119).. Env-Wm 401.04.
264.301(d)(6) & (e)(1)--(RCL 74)... Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
265.221(d)(1)--(RCL 74)............ Env-Wm 707.03(c).
265.273(a)--(RCL 74)............... Env-Wm 707.03(e).
265.301(d)(1)--(RCL 74)............ Env-Wm 707.03(f).
268, Appendix I--(RCLs 74, 126, & N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
157). CFR 268 (LDR).
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\1\ State of New Hampshire's Hazardous Waste Rules, effective August 1,
2000 as amended on October 13, 2001.
Note: In addition to the regulations listed in the tables above,
there are various previously authorized state base program
regulations to which the state has made minor changes and additions.
The EPA is also proposing to authorize these minor changes. The
final authorization of new state regulations and regulation changes
is in addition to the previous authorization of state regulations,
which remain part of the authorized program.
The New Hampshire Base Program regulations previously authorized
were scheduled to sunset in June 1991 as mandated by State Statute RSA
541-A:17 and were readopted in January 24, 1991. The New Hampshire
Hazardous Waste Rules were readopted August 24, 1996 and were amended,
effective November 26, 1996, January 7, 2000, February 26, 2000, and
July 7, 2000, then re-adopted with amendments, effective August 1,
2000. Subsequent to the 2000 rule re-adoption, the rules were amended,
effective October 13, 2001, including the adoption of a new rule
chapter, Env-Wm 1100, Requirements for Universal Waste Management. The
base program regulations have remained federally authorized
notwithstanding their readoptions. The federally authorized program
will be those readopted state regulations along with the changes
authorized in 1994 and the changes being authorized today.
H. Where Are the Revised State Rules Different From the Federal Rules?
The most significant differences between the proposed State rules
and the Federal rules are summarized below. It should be noted that
this summary does not describe every difference, or every detail
regarding the differences that are described. Members of the regulated
community are advised to read the complete regulations to ensure that
they understand all of the requirements with which they will need to
comply.
1. More Stringent Provisions
There are aspects of the New Hampshire program which are more
stringent than the Federal program. All of these more stringent
requirements are, or will become, part of the federally enforceable
RCRA program when authorized by the EPA and must be complied with in
addition to the State requirements which track the minimum Federal
requirements. These more stringent requirements include the following,
which are more fully described in the Program Description:
a. New Hampshire requires that a universal waste handler notifies
as a very large quantity handler if 20,000 kgs or more is accumulated
and that they meet the additional requirements in Env-Wm 1105. This
category is in addition to the Federal large quantity generator and
small quantity generator categories.
b. New Hampshire's universal waste rule has additional storage
requirements for pesticides.
c. New Hampshire allows Full Quantity Generators to accumulate F006
waste that meets certain conditions for more than 90 days (see Env-Wm
507.02(c)). However, New Hampshire's exemption is more stringent than
the analogous federal one in that even generators of between 100 and
1000 kgs may only accumulate this waste for up to 180 days instead of
270 days. (New Hampshire has not adopted rules equivalent to 40 CFR
262.34(h) and (i).)
2. Different but Equivalent Provisions
New Hampshire also has some regulations which differ from, but have
been determined to be equivalent to, the Federal regulations. These
State regulations will become part of the Federally enforceable RCRA
program when authorized by the EPA. These different but equivalent
requirements include the following:
a. New Hampshire's definition of ``universal waste'' includes all
the federal universal wastes, and also includes: all mercury containing
devices (not just thermostats); motor vehicle antifreeze; and cathode
ray tubes.
3. Broader in Scope
There are also aspects of the New Hampshire program which are
broader in scope than the Federal program. The State requirements which
are broader in scope are not considered to be part of the federally
enforceable RCRA program. However, they are fully enforceable under
State law and must be complied with by sources in New Hampshire. These
broader in scope requirements include the following:
a. New Hampshire has adopted a manufactured gas plant waste
exemption that is narrower than the Federal exemption to the toxicity
characteristic at 40 CFR 261.24(a) and thus has a program that is
partially broader in scope by including some wastes that the Federal
government would exempt. The New Hampshire exemption is limited to
manufactured gas plant contaminated media and debris that are
characteristic for benzene only and are treated in an incinerator or
thermal desorption unit.
I. Who Handles Permits After the Authorization Takes Effect?
New Hampshire will issue permits for all the provisions for which
it is authorized and will administer the permits it issues. EPA will
continue to administer and enforce any RCRA and
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HSWA (Hazardous and Solid Waste Act) permits or portions of permits
which it has issued in New Hampshire prior to the effective date of
this authorization until the State incorporates the terms and
conditions of the Federal permits into the State RCRA permits. EPA will
not issue any more new permits, or new portions of permits, for the
provisions listed in the Table above after the effective date of this
authorization. EPA will continue to implement and issue permits for any
HSWA requirements for which New Hampshire is not yet authorized.
J. What Is Codification and Is EPA Codifying New Hampshire's Hazardous
Waste Program as Authorized in This Rule?
Codification is the process of placing the State's statutes and
regulations that comprise the State's authorized hazardous waste
program into the Code of Federal Regulations. We do this by referencing
the authorized State rules in 40 CFR part 272. We reserve the amendment
of 40 CFR part 272, subpart EE for this authorization of New
Hampshire's program until a later date.
K. Administrative Requirements
The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this action from
the requirements of Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4,
1993); therefore, this action is not subject to review by OMB. This
action authorizes State requirements for the purpose of RCRA 3006 and
imposes 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 mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4). For the same reason, this
action also does not significantly or uniquely affect the communities
or Tribal governments, as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR
67249, November 9, 2000). This action 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 (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. 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 actions under Executive Order 12866.
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. EPA has complied
with Executive Order 12630 (53 FR 8859, March 15, 1988) by examining
the takings implications of the rule in accordance with the ``Attorney
General's Supplemental Guidelines for the Evaluation of Risk and
Avoidance of Unanticipated Takings'' issued under the 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. EPA will submit a report containing this document 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 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). This
action nevertheless will be effective 60 days after it is published,
because it is an immediate final rule.
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 action 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: February 9, 2006.
Robert W. Varney,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.
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