Arkansas: Final Authorization of State-Initiated Changes and Incorporation by Reference of State Hazardous Waste Management Program, 36609 [2010-15333]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 123 / Monday, June 28, 2010 / Proposed Rules Waverly.W.Gregory@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing material in the docket call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS Background On February 20, 2009, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, (AIWW) Scotts Hill, NC’’ in the Federal Register (74 FR 7844–7847). The rulemaking would have allowed the drawbridge to open on signal every hour on the half hour for the passage of pleasure vessels. Our investigation along with comments received revealed that the proposed change would significantly increase delays to recreational boaters and would provide an unsafe environment for slow moving vessel traffic. Withdrawal The Figure Eight Homeowner Association Inc. (FEHAI), who owns and operates the Figure Eight Swing Bridge, had requested a change to the existing regulations in an effort to improve the schedule for both roadway and waterway users. The swing bridge provides the only route on and off Figure Eight Island. The proposal would not have changed the requirement for the bridge to open on signal at any time for commercial and government vessels. FEHAI believed that the proposal would facilitate pleasure craft in navigating the AIWW, and also help ease vehicular traffic congestion. The Coast Guard received several comments opposing changes to the proposed rulemaking. We conducted a lengthy and thorough investigation that included a site visit. Our investigation along with the majority of the comments revealed that the request to change the regulations for pleasure craft from half-hour openings to hourly openings would not affect power boats along the AIWW, but would significantly affect sailboats. Increasing travel time between drawbridge openings will increase the number of vessels waiting for an opening in a narrow and restricted channel, making safe navigation more difficult. In addition, no data was submitted to the docket to support concerns that vehicle traffic across the bridge had increased or was unreasonably impeded by the current operating schedule of the bridge. The proposed amendment to the operating schedule is withdrawn because this change would not improve drawbridge operations. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:02 Jun 25, 2010 Jkt 220001 Authority This action is taken under the authority of 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05– 1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Dated: June 9, 2010. Wayne E. Justice, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–15560 Filed 6–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 271 and 272 [EPA–R06–RCRA–2009–0708; FRL–9162–1] Arkansas: Final Authorization of StateInitiated Changes and Incorporation by Reference of State Hazardous Waste Management Program AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: During a review of Arkansas’ regulations, the EPA identified a variety of State-initiated changes to Arkansas’ hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA), for which the State had not previously sought authorization. The EPA proposes to authorize the State for the program changes. In addition, the EPA proposes to codify in the regulations entitled ‘‘Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs’’, Arkansas’ authorized hazardous waste program. The EPA will incorporate by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) those provisions of the State regulations that are authorized and that EPA will enforce under RCRA. DATES: Send written comments by July 28, 2010. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Alima Patterson, Region 6, Regional Authorization Coordinator, (6PD–O), Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733, phone number (214) 665–8533. You may also submit comments electronically or through hand delivery/ courier; please follow the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson, (214) 665–8533. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 36609 Federal Register, the EPA is authorizing the changes to the Arkansas program, and codifying and incorporating by reference the State’s hazardous waste program as a direct final rule. The EPA did not make a proposal prior to the direct final rule because we believe these actions are not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose them. We have explained the reasons for this authorization and incorporation by reference in the preamble to the direct final rule. Unless we get written comments which oppose this authorization and incorporation by reference during the comment period, the direct final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not take further action on this proposal. If we get comments that oppose these actions, we will withdraw the direct 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. For additional information, please see the direct final rule published in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register. Dated: May 5, 2010. Lawerence E. Starfield, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 6. [FR Doc. 2010–15333 Filed 6–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 272 [EPA–R06–RCRA–2009–0567; FRL–9162–6] Oklahoma: Incorporation by Reference of State Hazardous Waste Management Program AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The EPA proposes to codify in the regulations entitled ‘‘Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs’’, Oklahoma’s authorized hazardous waste program. The EPA will incorporate by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) those provisions of the State regulations that are authorized and that the EPA will enforce under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, commonly referred to as the Resource Conversation and Recovery Act (RCRA). In the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register, the EPA is codifying and E:\FR\FM\28JNP1.SGM 28JNP1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 123 (Monday, June 28, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 36609]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-15333]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 271 and 272

[EPA-R06-RCRA-2009-0708; FRL-9162-1]


Arkansas: Final Authorization of State-Initiated Changes and 
Incorporation by Reference of State Hazardous Waste Management Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: During a review of Arkansas' regulations, the EPA identified a 
variety of State-initiated changes to Arkansas' hazardous waste program 
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA), 
for which the State had not previously sought authorization. The EPA 
proposes to authorize the State for the program changes. In addition, 
the EPA proposes to codify in the regulations entitled ``Approved State 
Hazardous Waste Management Programs'', Arkansas' authorized hazardous 
waste program. The EPA will incorporate by reference into the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) those provisions of the State regulations 
that are authorized and that EPA will enforce under RCRA.

DATES: Send written comments by July 28, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Alima Patterson, Region 6, Regional 
Authorization Coordinator, (6PD-O), Multimedia Planning and Permitting 
Division, EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, 
phone number (214) 665-8533. You may also submit comments 
electronically or through hand delivery/courier; please follow the 
detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule 
which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of 
this Federal Register, the EPA is authorizing the changes to the 
Arkansas program, and codifying and incorporating by reference the 
State's hazardous waste program as a direct final rule. The EPA did not 
make a proposal prior to the direct final rule because we believe these 
actions are not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose 
them. We have explained the reasons for this authorization and 
incorporation by reference in the preamble to the direct final rule. 
Unless we get written comments which oppose this authorization and 
incorporation by reference during the comment period, the direct final 
rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not 
take further action on this proposal. If we get comments that oppose 
these actions, we will withdraw the direct 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.
    For additional information, please see the direct final rule 
published in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal 
Register.

    Dated: May 5, 2010.
Lawerence E. Starfield,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2010-15333 Filed 6-25-10; 8:45 am]
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