Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions, 46009-46010 [07-4000]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 158 / Thursday, August 16, 2007 / Proposed Rules rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS § 220.7 Environmental Assessment. (a) Environment Assessment. An environmental assessment (EA) shall be prepared for proposals as described in 220.4(a) that are not categorically excluded from documentation (§ 220.6) and for which the need of an EIS has not been determined (§ 220.5). An EA may be prepared in any format useful to facilitate planning, decisionmaking, and public disclosure as long as the requirements of this paragraph are met. The EA may incorporate by reference information that is reasonably available to the public. (b) An EA must include the following: (1) Need for the proposal. The EA must briefly describe the need for the project. (2) Proposed action and alternative(s). The EA shall briefly describe the proposed action and alternative(s) that meet the need for action. No specific number of alternatives is required or prescribed. (i) When there are no unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources (NEPA, section 102(2)(E)), the EA need only analyze the proposed action and proceed without consideration of additional alternatives. (ii) The EA may document consideration of a no-action alternative through the effects analysis by contrasting the impacts of the proposed action and any alternative(s) with the current condition and expected future condition if the proposed action were not implemented. (iii) The description of the proposal and alternative(s) may include a brief description of modifications and incremental design features developed through the analysis process to develop the range of alternatives considered. (iv) A proposed action or alternative(s) may include adaptive management strategies allowing for adjustment of the action during implementation. If the adjustments to an action are clearly articulated and prespecified in the description of the alternative and fully analyzed, then the action may be adjusted during implementation without the need for further analysis. Adaptive management includes a monitoring component, approved adaptive actions that may be taken, and environmental effects analysis for the adaptive actions approved. (3) Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action and Alternative(s). The EA: (i) Shall briefly provide sufficient evidence and analysis, including the environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternative(s), to determine whether to prepare either an EIS or a VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:19 Aug 15, 2007 Jkt 211001 finding of no significant impact (40 CFR 1508.9). (ii) Shall disclose the environmental effects of any adaptive management strategy. (iii) Shall describe impacts in terms of context and intensity as described in the definition of ‘‘significantly’’ at 40 CFR 1508.27. (iv) May discuss the impact(s) (direct, indirect, and cumulative) of alternatives together in a comparative description or describe the impacts of each alternative separately. (v) May incorporate by reference data, inventories, other information and analyses. (4) Agencies and Persons Consulted. (c) Decision Notice. If an EA and finding of no significant impact (40 CFR 1508.13) have been prepared, the responsible official must document a decision to proceed with an action in a decision notice unless law or regulation requires another form of decision documentation. Decision notices must document the conclusions drawn and the decision(s) made based on the supporting record, including the EA and finding of no significant impact. While sections may be combined or rearranged in the interest of clarity and brevity, decision notices must include the following content: (1) A heading, which must identify: (i) Title of document, (ii) Agency and administrative unit, (iii) Title of the project, (iv) Location of the action, including county, and State; (2) Decision and rationale. (3) Brief summary of public involvement. (4) Findings required by other laws and regulations applicable to the decision at the time of decision. The responsible official must: (i) Cite the supporting record or analysis document that contains the information used to support the findings; (ii) Incorporate by reference the finding of no significant impact if not included with the decision notice; and (iii) Describe how the decision is consistent with applicable laws and regulations. (5) Implementation date. The responsible official must identify the decision’s expected implementation date. (6) Administrative review or appeal opportunities. The responsible official must state whether the decision is subject to administrative review or appeal, cite the applicable regulations, and indicate when and where to file a request for review or appeal. (7) Contact person. The responsible official must identify the name, address, PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 46009 and phone number of a contact person who can supply additional information. (8) Signature and Date. The responsible official must sign and date the decision notice. (d) Notification. The responsible official shall notify interested or affected parties of the availability of the EA, finding of no significant impact and decision notice, as soon as practicable after each document is signed. Dated: August 8, 2007. Sally Collins, Associate Chief. [FR Doc. E7–15867 Filed 8–15–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 271 [FRL–8455–8] Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The State of Louisiana has applied to EPA for Final Authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA proposes to grant Final Authorization to the State of Louisiana. In the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register, EPA is authorizing the changes by an immediate final rule. EPA did not make a proposal prior to the immediate final rule because we believe this action is not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose it. We have explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the immediate final rule. Unless we get written comments which oppose this authorization during the comment period, the immediate final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not take further action on this proposal. If we receive comments that oppose this action, we will withdraw the immediate final rule and it will not take effect. We will then respond to public comments in a later final rule based on this proposal. You may not have another opportunity for comment. If you want to comment on this action, you must do so at this time. DATES: Send your written comments by September 17, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Alima Patterson, Region 6, Regional E:\FR\FM\16AUP1.SGM 16AUP1 46010 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 158 / Thursday, August 16, 2007 / Proposed Rules Authorization Coordinator (6PD–O), Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, at the address shown below. You can examine copies of the materials submitted by the State of Louisiana during normal business hours at the following locations: EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733, phone number (214) 665–6444; or Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, 602 N. Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70884–2178, phone number (225) 219–3559. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier; please follow the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the immediate final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson (214) 665–8533. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, please see the immediate final rule published in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register. Dated: July 25, 2007. Lawrence E. Starfield, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 07–4000 Filed 8–15–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 1 [MD Docket No. 07–81; FCC 07–140] Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2007 Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: In this document, we seek comment on proposed changes to the section 9 regulatory fee structure for Broadband Radio Service (BRS). DATES: Comments are due September 17, 2007, and reply comments are due October 15, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by MD Docket No. 07–81, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web Site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: ecfs@fcc.gov. Include MD Docket No. 07–81 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:19 Aug 15, 2007 Jkt 211001 Mail, and Priority Mail), must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: (202) 418–0530 or TTY (202) 418–0432. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roland Helvajian, Office of Managing Director at (202) 418–0444 or Rob Fream, Office of Managing Director at (202) 418–0408. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MD Docket No. 07–81, FCC 07–140, adopted on August 2, 2007 and released on August 6, 2007. The full text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room CY–A257), 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text of this document also may be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554. The full text may also be downloaded at https:// www.fcc.gov. Pursuant to §§ 1.1206(b), 1.1202 and 1.1203 of the Commission’s rules, CFR 1.1206(b), 1.1202, 1.1203, this is as a ‘‘permit-but-disclose’’ proceeding. Ex parte presentations are permissible if disclosed in accordance with Commission rules, except during the Sunshine Agenda period when presentations, ex parte or otherwise, are generally prohibited. Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that a memorandum summarizing a presentation must contain a summary of the substance of the presentation and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. More than a one- or twosentence description of the views and arguments presented is generally required.1 Additional rules pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in § 1.1206(b). Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using: (1) The Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (‘‘ECFS’’), (2) the Federal Government’s eRulemaking 1 See PO 00000 47 CFR 1.1206(b)(2). Frm 00063 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Portal, or (3) procedures for filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998), 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). • Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ cgb/ecfs or the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the website for submitting comments. For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one electronic copy of the comments for each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions, filers should send an email to ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the following words in the body of the message, ‘‘get form.’’ A sample form and directions will be sent in response. • Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • The Commission’s contractor will receive hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. • Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. • U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. E:\FR\FM\16AUP1.SGM 16AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 158 (Thursday, August 16, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46009-46010]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4000]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

[FRL-8455-8]


Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
Management Program Revisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The State of Louisiana has applied to EPA for Final 
Authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program under the 
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA proposes to grant 
Final Authorization to the State of Louisiana. In the ``Rules and 
Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, EPA is authorizing the 
changes by an immediate final rule. EPA did not make a proposal prior 
to the immediate final rule because we believe this action is not 
controversial and do not expect comments that oppose it. We have 
explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the 
immediate final rule. Unless we get written comments which oppose this 
authorization during the comment period, the immediate final rule will 
become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not take 
further action on this proposal. If we receive comments that oppose 
this action, we will withdraw the immediate final rule and it will not 
take effect. We will then respond to public comments in a later final 
rule based on this proposal. You may not have another opportunity for 
comment. If you want to comment on this action, you must do so at this 
time.

DATES: Send your written comments by September 17, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Alima Patterson, Region 6, Regional

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Authorization Coordinator (6PD-O), Multimedia Planning and Permitting 
Division, at the address shown below. You can examine copies of the 
materials submitted by the State of Louisiana during normal business 
hours at the following locations: EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, 
Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, phone number (214) 665-6444; or Louisiana 
Department of Environmental Quality, 602 N. Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, 
Louisiana 70884-2178, phone number (225) 219-3559. Comments may also be 
submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier; please 
follow the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the 
immediate final rule which is located in the Rules section of this 
Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson (214) 665-8533.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, please see the 
immediate final rule published in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section 
of this Federal Register.

    Dated: July 25, 2007.
Lawrence E. Starfield,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 07-4000 Filed 8-15-07; 8:45 am]
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