Adequacy of California Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Permit Program, 59288-59289 [E7-20652]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 59288 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 202 / Friday, October 19, 2007 / Notices the Task Force released the Action Plan for Reducing, Mitigating and Controlling Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico (or Action Plan available at: https:// www.epa.gov/msbasin/taskforce/ actionplan.htm). The Action Plan was informed by the science described in 2000 in An Integrated Assessment of Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico (or Integrated Assessment available at https://www.noaa.gov/products/ hypox_finalfront.pdf) developed by the National Science and Technology Council, Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. Six technical reports provided the scientific foundation for the Integrated Assessment and are available at: https://www.nos.noaa.gov/products/ pub_hypox.html. 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To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Dr. Stallworth, preferably at least 10 days prior to the teleconference to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: October 11, 2007. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. E7–20671 Filed 10–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–R09–RCRA–2007–0369; FRL–8484–9] Adequacy of California Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Permit Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of final determination of adequacy. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency Region IX is approving a modification to California’s municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) permit program to allow the State to issue research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) permits for new and existing MSWLF units and lateral expansions. The approved modification allows the Director of the state program to provide a variance from certain MSWLF criteria, provided that the MSWLF owner/operator demonstrates that compliance with the RD&D permit will not increase risk to human health and the environment over a standard PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 MSWLF permit. The Director may provide a variance from existing requirements of MSWLF criteria for runon control systems, liquids restrictions, and final cover. DATES: This final determination is effective on October 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: A copy of the Docket, Docket ID No. EPA–R09–RCRA–2007– 0369, including public comments received, is at http:www// regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Ueno, Waste Management Division, WST–7–, Environmental Protection Agency Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105; telephone number : (415) 972– 3317; fax number: (415) 947–3530; email address: ueno.karen@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information: Background On March 22, 2004, EPA issued a final rule amending the municipal solid waste landfill criteria at 40 CFR 258.4 to allow for RD&D permits. (69 FR 13242). This rule allows for variances from specified criteria for a limited period of time. Specifically, the rule allows the Director of an approved State to issue a time-limited RD&D permit for a new MSWLF unit, existing MSWLF unit, or lateral expansion, for which the owner or operator proposes to use innovative and new methods which vary from either or both of the following: (1) The run-on control systems at 40 CFR 258.26; and/or (2) the liquids restrictions at 40 CFR 258.28(a), provided that the MSWLF unit has a leachate collection system designed and constructed to maintain less than a 30cm depth of leachate on the liner. The rule also allows the Director of an approved State to issue a time-limited RD&D permit for which the owner or operator proposes to use innovative and new methods that vary from the final cover criteria at 40 CFR 258.60(a)(1) and (2), and (b)(1), provided that the owner or operator demonstrates that the alternative cover system will not contaminate groundwater or surface water, or cause leachate depth on the liner to exceed 30 cm. An RD&D permit cannot exceed three years and a renewal of an RD&D permit cannot exceed three years. Although multiple renewals of an RD&D permit can be issued, the total term for an RD&D permit including renewals cannot exceed twelve years. RD&D permits are only available in states with approved MSWLF permit programs that have been modified to incorporate the RD&D permit authority. Although a state is not required to seek approval for the RD&D permit provision, E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1 59289 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 202 / Friday, October 19, 2007 / Notices a state must obtain EPA approval before it may issue such a permit. Requirements for state program determination of adequacy and approval procedures are contained in 40 CFR Part 239. In 1993, EPA Region IX approved the State of California’s MSWLF permit program pursuant to Subtitle D of the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). With its application, dated March 28, 2006, and revised on February 21, 2007, the State of California is seeking EPA approval for a modification to the State’s existing MSWLF permit program to incorporate RD&D permits. On June 19, 2007 (72 FR 33757–33759), EPA Region IX issued a Tentative Determination proposing to approve the State’s modification and providing an opportunity for public comment. The comment period closed on August 13, 2007. During the public comment period, EPA received only one comment. The commenter supported EPA’s Tentative Determination and requested that EPA proceed with final approval. The commenter also provided his opinion of the environmental benefits that could be realized through the RD&D permit program. II. EPA’s Action: Final Determination After completing a thorough review, EPA is approving California’s RD&D permit program modification. California has lawfully promulgated and fully enacted regulations for the RD&D permit program, and these regulations are adequate to ensure compliance with the Federal criteria at 40 CFR 258.4. In conformance with the Federal regulations, and in addition to California-specific requirements, an owner or operator is required to maintain less than a 30-cm depth of leachate on liner and demonstrate that compliance with the RD&D permit will not increase risk to human heath and the environment over compliance with a standard MSWLF permit. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Authority: Sections 2002, 4005, and 4010(c) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6912, 6945, and 6949(a). Delegation 8–46. State/Tribal Permit Programs for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. Dated: October 10, 2007. Wayne Nastri, Regional Administrator, Region IX. [FR Doc. E7–20652 Filed 10–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:46 Oct 18, 2007 Jkt 214001 EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE U.S. [Public Notice 103] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Export-Import Bank of the U.S. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (‘‘Ex-Im Bank’’) is seeking approval of the proposed information collection described below. Ex-Im Bank provides insurance for the financing of exports of goods and services. This collection allows insured parties and insurance brokers to report overdue payments from the borrower. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 19, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to David Rostker, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB, Room 10202, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395–3897. Direct all requests for information, including copies of the proposed collection of information to Terry M. Faith, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565–3607, Terry.M.Faith@exim.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is soliciting comments from the public concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection of information; (3) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Titles and Form Numbers: Export-Import Bank of the United States Report of Overdue Accounts Under Short-Term Policies, EIB 92–27. Export-Import Bank of the United States Report of Overdue Accounts Under Medium-Term Credit Insurance Policies, EIB 92–28. OMB Number: None. Type of Review: Regular. Need and Use: The information requested enables insured parties and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 insurance brokers to report overdue payments from the borrower. Affected Public: Insured parties and brokers. EIB 92–27 Estimated Annual Responses Estimated Time per Response Estimated Annual Burden EIB 92–28 396 820 15 minutes 15 minutes 99 hours 205 hours Frequency of Response: One form per reporting. Dated: October 15, 2007. Solomon Bush, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 07–5167 Filed 10–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–M FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collections; Comment Request Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FDIC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35): (1) Interagency Biographical and Financial Report; (2) Interagency Notice of Change in Control; (3) Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements in Connection with Regulation Z (Truth in Lending); (4) Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements in Connection with Regulation M (Consumer Leasing); and (5) Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements in Connection with Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity). Comments must be submitted on or before December 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments by any of the following methods. All comments should refer to the appropriate OMB control number: • https://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/ laws/federal/. • E-mail: comments@fdic.gov. Include the name and number of the collection in the subject line of the message. DATES: E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 202 (Friday, October 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59288-59289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20652]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-R09-RCRA-2007-0369; FRL-8484-9]


Adequacy of California Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Permit 
Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of final determination of adequacy.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency Region IX is approving a 
modification to California's municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) 
permit program to allow the State to issue research, development, and 
demonstration (RD&D) permits for new and existing MSWLF units and 
lateral expansions. The approved modification allows the Director of 
the state program to provide a variance from certain MSWLF criteria, 
provided that the MSWLF owner/operator demonstrates that compliance 
with the RD&D permit will not increase risk to human health and the 
environment over a standard MSWLF permit. The Director may provide a 
variance from existing requirements of MSWLF criteria for run-on 
control systems, liquids restrictions, and final cover.

DATES: This final determination is effective on October 19, 2007.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the Docket, Docket ID No. EPA-R09-RCRA-2007-0369, 
including public comments received, is at http:www//regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Ueno, Waste Management Division, 
WST-7-, Environmental Protection Agency Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, 
San Francisco, CA 94105; telephone number : (415) 972-3317; fax number: 
(415) 947-3530; e-mail address: ueno.karen@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information: Background

    On March 22, 2004, EPA issued a final rule amending the municipal 
solid waste landfill criteria at 40 CFR 258.4 to allow for RD&D 
permits. (69 FR 13242). This rule allows for variances from specified 
criteria for a limited period of time. Specifically, the rule allows 
the Director of an approved State to issue a time-limited RD&D permit 
for a new MSWLF unit, existing MSWLF unit, or lateral expansion, for 
which the owner or operator proposes to use innovative and new methods 
which vary from either or both of the following: (1) The run-on control 
systems at 40 CFR 258.26; and/or (2) the liquids restrictions at 40 CFR 
258.28(a), provided that the MSWLF unit has a leachate collection 
system designed and constructed to maintain less than a 30-cm depth of 
leachate on the liner. The rule also allows the Director of an approved 
State to issue a time-limited RD&D permit for which the owner or 
operator proposes to use innovative and new methods that vary from the 
final cover criteria at 40 CFR 258.60(a)(1) and (2), and (b)(1), 
provided that the owner or operator demonstrates that the alternative 
cover system will not contaminate groundwater or surface water, or 
cause leachate depth on the liner to exceed 30 cm. An RD&D permit 
cannot exceed three years and a renewal of an RD&D permit cannot exceed 
three years. Although multiple renewals of an RD&D permit can be 
issued, the total term for an RD&D permit including renewals cannot 
exceed twelve years.
    RD&D permits are only available in states with approved MSWLF 
permit programs that have been modified to incorporate the RD&D permit 
authority. Although a state is not required to seek approval for the 
RD&D permit provision,

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a state must obtain EPA approval before it may issue such a permit. 
Requirements for state program determination of adequacy and approval 
procedures are contained in 40 CFR Part 239.
    In 1993, EPA Region IX approved the State of California's MSWLF 
permit program pursuant to Subtitle D of the Federal Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). With its application, dated March 
28, 2006, and revised on February 21, 2007, the State of California is 
seeking EPA approval for a modification to the State's existing MSWLF 
permit program to incorporate RD&D permits. On June 19, 2007 (72 FR 
33757-33759), EPA Region IX issued a Tentative Determination proposing 
to approve the State's modification and providing an opportunity for 
public comment. The comment period closed on August 13, 2007. During 
the public comment period, EPA received only one comment. The commenter 
supported EPA's Tentative Determination and requested that EPA proceed 
with final approval. The commenter also provided his opinion of the 
environmental benefits that could be realized through the RD&D permit 
program.

II. EPA's Action: Final Determination

    After completing a thorough review, EPA is approving California's 
RD&D permit program modification. California has lawfully promulgated 
and fully enacted regulations for the RD&D permit program, and these 
regulations are adequate to ensure compliance with the Federal criteria 
at 40 CFR 258.4. In conformance with the Federal regulations, and in 
addition to California-specific requirements, an owner or operator is 
required to maintain less than a 30-cm depth of leachate on liner and 
demonstrate that compliance with the RD&D permit will not increase risk 
to human heath and the environment over compliance with a standard 
MSWLF permit.

    Authority: Sections 2002, 4005, and 4010(c) of the Solid Waste 
Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6912, 6945, and 6949(a). 
Delegation 8-46. State/Tribal Permit Programs for Municipal Solid 
Waste Landfills.

    Dated: October 10, 2007.
Wayne Nastri,
Regional Administrator, Region IX.
 [FR Doc. E7-20652 Filed 10-18-07; 8:45 am]
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