Clean Water Act Methods Update Rule for the Analysis of Effluent; Comment Extension, 21691 [2015-08890]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 75 / Monday, April 20, 2015 / Proposed Rules mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this action: • Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011); • Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); • 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); • Does not have Federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); • Is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); • Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA; and • Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:02 Apr 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 governments or preempt tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur dioxide. Dated: April 2, 2015. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 136 [EPA–HQ–OW–2014–0797; FRL–9926–38– OW] RIN 2040–AF48 Clean Water Act Methods Update Rule for the Analysis of Effluent; Comment Extension Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of the public comment period. AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received requests for an extension of the period for providing comments on the proposed rule entitled, ‘‘Clean Water Act Methods Update Rule for the Analysis of Effluent,’’ published in the Federal Register on February 19, 2015. EPA extends the comment period in order to provide the public additional time to submit comments and supporting information. DATES: EPA extends the public comment period for the proposed rule published February 19, 2015, (80 FR 8956) to May 20, 2015. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to the EPA electronically, by mail, by facsimile or through hand delivery/courier. Please refer to the proposal (80 FR 8956) for the addresses and detailed instructions. Docket. Publically available documents relevant to this action are available for public inspection either electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the Water Docket is (202) 566–2426. The EPA has established the official public docket No. EPA–HQ–OW–2014–0797. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adrian Hanley, Engineering and Analysis Division (4303T), Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone: (202) 564–1564; email: hanley.adrian@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2015–09051 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: 21691 Comment Period The EPA is extending the previously announced public-comment period. The public comment period will end on May 20, 2015, rather than April 20, 2015. This will ensure that the public has sufficient time to review and comment on all of the information available, including the proposed rule and other materials in the docket. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 136 Environmental protection, Incorporation by reference, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Test procedures, Water pollution control. Dated: April 9, 2015. Kenneth J. Kopocis, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Water. [FR Doc. 2015–08890 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 271 [EPA–R01–RCRA–2015–0195; FRL–9926– 53–Region 1] Vermont: Proposed Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: EPA is proposing to grant final authorization to the State of Vermont for changes to its hazardous waste program. In the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register we are authorizing the changes to the Vermont hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as a direct final rule without prior proposed rule. EPA has determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization. If we receive no adverse comment, we SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20APP1.SGM 20APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 75 (Monday, April 20, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 21691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-08890]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 136

[EPA-HQ-OW-2014-0797; FRL-9926-38-OW]
RIN 2040-AF48


Clean Water Act Methods Update Rule for the Analysis of Effluent; 
Comment Extension

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of the public comment period.

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SUMMARY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received requests for an 
extension of the period for providing comments on the proposed rule 
entitled, ``Clean Water Act Methods Update Rule for the Analysis of 
Effluent,'' published in the Federal Register on February 19, 2015. EPA 
extends the comment period in order to provide the public additional 
time to submit comments and supporting information.

DATES: EPA extends the public comment period for the proposed rule 
published February 19, 2015, (80 FR 8956) to May 20, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to 
the EPA electronically, by mail, by facsimile or through hand delivery/
courier. Please refer to the proposal (80 FR 8956) for the addresses 
and detailed instructions.
    Docket. Publically available documents relevant to this action are 
available for public inspection either electronically at https://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Water Docket in the EPA 
Docket Center, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone 
number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone 
number for the Water Docket is (202) 566-2426. The EPA has established 
the official public docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2014-0797.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adrian Hanley, Engineering and 
Analysis Division (4303T), Office of Water, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; 
telephone: (202) 564-1564; email: hanley.adrian@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comment Period

    The EPA is extending the previously announced public-comment 
period. The public comment period will end on May 20, 2015, rather than 
April 20, 2015. This will ensure that the public has sufficient time to 
review and comment on all of the information available, including the 
proposed rule and other materials in the docket.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 136

    Environmental protection, Incorporation by reference, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Test procedures, Water pollution control.

    Dated: April 9, 2015.
Kenneth J. Kopocis,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Water.
[FR Doc. 2015-08890 Filed 4-17-15; 8:45 am]
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