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with the changes described in its
application for program revisions.
Nebraska is responsible for carrying out
the aspects of the RCRA program
described in its approved program
applications, subject to the limitations
of the Hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. New
Federal requirements and prohibitions
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EPA promulgates under the authority of
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requirements. Thus, EPA will
implement any such HSWA
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permits, until the State is granted
authorization to do so. For further
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today’s action to approve Nebraska’s
RCRA program revisions, please refer to
the preambles of EPA’s December 30,
2008, Proposed and Immediate Final
Rules at 73 FR 79761 and 73 FR 79661
respectively.
D. Statutory and Executive Order
Reviews
The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) has exempted this action from
the requirements of Executive Order
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993),
and therefore this action is not subject
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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
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contain any unfunded mandate or
significantly or uniquely affect small
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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 of
Tribal governments, as specified by
Executive Order 13175, ‘‘Consultation
and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments’’ (65 FR 67249, November
9, 2000). This action will not have
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on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
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levels of government, as specified in
Executive Order 13132, ‘‘Federalism’’
(64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), because
it merely authorizes state requirements
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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, ‘‘Protection of
Children From Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks’’ (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 that may affect
children. 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 action 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,
‘‘Civil Justice Reform’’ (61 FR 47729,
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,
‘‘Government Actions and Interference
with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights (53 FR 8859, March 15, 1988) by
examining the takings implications 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.
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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 will be effective September 24,
2010.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271
Environmental protection,
Administrative practice and procedure,
Confidential business information,
Hazardous waste, Hazardous waste
transportation, Indian 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: September 13, 2010.
Karl Brooks,
Regional Administrator, Region 7.
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ADMINISTRATION
41 CFR Part 300–80
[FTR Amendment 2010–03; FTR Case 2010–
304; Docket 2010–0016; Sequence 1]
RIN 3090–ZA01
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR);
Relocation Expenses Test Programs
Office of Governmentwide
Policy, General Services Administration
(GSA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This final rule updates the
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to
reflect statutory changes that extended
the authority for relocation expenses
test programs for Federal employees,
made by the passage of Public Law 111–
112 on November 30, 2009.
DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is
effective September 24, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
Regulatory Secretariat (MVCB), Room
4035, GS Building, Washington, DC
20405, (202) 501–4755, for information
pertaining to status or publication
schedules. For clarification of content,
contact Mr. Henry Maury, Office of
Governmentwide Policy (M), Office of
Travel, Transportation and Asset
Management (MT), General Services
Administration at (202) 208–7928 or eSUMMARY:
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mail at henry.maury@gsa.gov. Please
cite FTR Amendment 2010–03; FTR
case 2010–304.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
On October 19, 1998, the President
signed into law the Travel and
Transportation Reform Act of 1998 (Pub.
L. 105–264). Subsection 5(b) of Public
Law 105–264, codified at 5 U.S.C. 5739,
permits the Administrator of General
Services to authorize Federal agencies to
test new and innovative methods of
reimbursing relocation expenses
without seeking authorizing legislation
or a waiver of regulations. This statutory
provision is implemented in part 300–
80 the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR)
(41 CFR part 300–80), ‘‘Relocation
Expenses Test Programs.’’ Public Law
109–325 extended the test program
authority through October 19, 2009.
Public Law 111–112, enacted on
November 30, 2009, extended the test
program authority indefinitely.
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B. Changes to the Current FTR
This final rule:
• Revises section 300–80.4 to update
the maximum number of test programs
that may be simultaneously running
from 10 to 12;
• Revises section 300–80.6 to clarify
test programs are limited to making
payments in lieu of the relocation
reimbursements contained in 5 U.S.C.
chapter 57, subchapter II;
• Revises section 300–80.7 to update
the duration of test programs and
possible extensions from 24 months to
four years;
• Redesignates current section 300–
80.8 as section 300–80.9 and removes
current section 300–80.9 because it is no
longer valid;
• Adds new section 300–80.8 to add
instructions for agencies wishing to
apply for a test program extension; and
• Revises newly designated section
300–80.9 to clarify the reporting
requirements for agencies conducting
test programs.
C. Executive Order 12866
This regulation is excepted from the
definition of ‘‘regulation’’ or ‘‘rule’’ under
Section 3(d)(3) of Executive Order
12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
dated September 30, 1993 and,
therefore, was not subject to review
under Section 6(b) of that Executive
Order.
D. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This final rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
within the meaning of the Regulatory
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Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.,
because the revisions are not considered
substantive. This final rule is also
exempt from the Regulatory Flexibility
Act per 5 U.S.C. 553 (a)(2) because it
applies to agency management.
However, this final rule is being
published to provide transparency in
the promulgation of federal policies.
E. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does
not apply because the changes to the
Federal Travel Regulation do not
impose recordkeeping or information
collection requirements, or the
collection of information from offerors,
contractors, or members of the public
that require the approval of the Office of
Management and Budget under 44
U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
F. Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act
This final rule is also exempt from
congressional review prescribed under 5
U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to
agency management and personnel.
List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 300–80
Government employees, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements, Travel
and transportation expenses.
Dated: July 16, 2010.
Martha Johnson,
Administrator of General Services.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, under 5 U.S.C. 5701–5739,
GSA amends 41 CFR part 300–80 as set
forth below:
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PART 300–80—RELOCATION
EXPENSES TEST PROGRAMS
1. The authority citation for 41 CFR
part 300–80 continues to read as
follows:
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conducting a test program may also
terminate the test program at any time
by providing written notice of the
termination to the Administrator of
General Services. The Administrator of
General Services may grant test program
extensions of up to an additional four
years (see § 300–80.8).
§ 300–80.9
■
[Removed]
5. Remove § 300–80.9.
§ 300–80.8
[Redesignated as § 300–80.9]
6. Redesignate § 300–80.8 as § 300–
80.9.
■ 7. Add a new § 300–80.8 to read as
follows:
■
§ 300–80.8 What must we do to apply for
a test program extension?
The head of the agency or designee
must submit a request to extend the test
program to the Administrator of General
Services (Attention: MTT), 1800 F
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405, not
later than 120 days prior to the
expiration of the test period. The
request for extension must contain the
test program results to that date and
clearly enumerate the benefits,
qualitatively or quantitatively or both, of
granting a test program extension and
must specify the duration of time for
which an extension is requested.
■ 8. Amend newly redesignated § 300–
80.9 by—
■ a. Removing the introductory text;
■ b. Removing in paragraph (a), ‘‘an
approved test program’’ and adding ‘‘any
test program approved or extended’’ in
its place; and
■ c. Adding new paragraph (c) to read
as follows:
§ 300–80.9 What reports are required for a
test program?
2. Amend § 300–80.4 by removing
‘‘10’’ and adding ‘‘12’’ in its place.
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(c) All reports must include
quantitative or qualitative assessments,
or both, clearly evaluating the results of
the test program and enumerating
benefits and costs.
§ 300–80.6
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707, 5738, and 5739.
§ 300–80.4
[Amended]
■
[Amended]
3. Amend § 300.80–6 by—
a. Removing the word ‘‘None.’’; and
b. Removing ‘‘Chapter 302 of this
title.’’ and adding ‘‘5 U.S.C. chapter 57,
subchapter II.’’ in its place.
■ 4. Revise § 300–80.7 to read as
follows:
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§ 300–80.7 How long is the duration of test
programs?
The duration of a test program is up
to four years from the date of
authorization unless terminated prior to
that time by the Administrator of
General Services. The agency
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
41 CFR Part 300-80
[FTR Amendment 2010-03; FTR Case 2010-304; Docket 2010-0016; Sequence
1]
RIN 3090-ZA01
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Relocation Expenses Test
Programs
AGENCY: Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services
Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule updates the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to
reflect statutory changes that extended the authority for relocation
expenses test programs for Federal employees, made by the passage of
Public Law 111-112 on November 30, 2009.
DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is effective September 24, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Regulatory Secretariat (MVCB),
Room 4035, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755, for
information pertaining to status or publication schedules. For
clarification of content, contact Mr. Henry Maury, Office of
Governmentwide Policy (M), Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset
Management (MT), General Services Administration at (202) 208-7928 or
e-
[[Page 58330]]
mail at henry.maury@gsa.gov. Please cite FTR Amendment 2010-03; FTR
case 2010-304.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
On October 19, 1998, the President signed into law the Travel and
Transportation Reform Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-264). Subsection 5(b) of
Public Law 105-264, codified at 5 U.S.C. 5739, permits the
Administrator of General Services to authorize Federal agencies to test
new and innovative methods of reimbursing relocation expenses without
seeking authorizing legislation or a waiver of regulations. This
statutory provision is implemented in part 300-80 the Federal Travel
Regulation (FTR) (41 CFR part 300-80), ``Relocation Expenses Test
Programs.'' Public Law 109-325 extended the test program authority
through October 19, 2009. Public Law 111-112, enacted on November 30,
2009, extended the test program authority indefinitely.
B. Changes to the Current FTR
This final rule:
Revises section 300-80.4 to update the maximum number of
test programs that may be simultaneously running from 10 to 12;
Revises section 300-80.6 to clarify test programs are
limited to making payments in lieu of the relocation reimbursements
contained in 5 U.S.C. chapter 57, subchapter II;
Revises section 300-80.7 to update the duration of test
programs and possible extensions from 24 months to four years;
Redesignates current section 300-80.8 as section 300-80.9
and removes current section 300-80.9 because it is no longer valid;
Adds new section 300-80.8 to add instructions for agencies
wishing to apply for a test program extension; and
Revises newly designated section 300-80.9 to clarify the
reporting requirements for agencies conducting test programs.
C. Executive Order 12866
This regulation is excepted from the definition of ``regulation''
or ``rule'' under Section 3(d)(3) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993 and, therefore, was not
subject to review under Section 6(b) of that Executive Order.
D. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the
revisions are not considered substantive. This final rule is also
exempt from the Regulatory Flexibility Act per 5 U.S.C. 553 (a)(2)
because it applies to agency management. However, this final rule is
being published to provide transparency in the promulgation of federal
policies.
E. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to
the Federal Travel Regulation do not impose recordkeeping or
information collection requirements, or the collection of information
from offerors, contractors, or members of the public that require the
approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501,
et seq.
F. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
This final rule is also exempt from congressional review prescribed
under 5 U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to agency management and
personnel.
List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 300-80
Government employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Travel and transportation expenses.
Dated: July 16, 2010.
Martha Johnson,
Administrator of General Services.
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For the reasons set forth in the preamble, under 5 U.S.C. 5701-5739,
GSA amends 41 CFR part 300-80 as set forth below:
PART 300-80--RELOCATION EXPENSES TEST PROGRAMS
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1. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 300-80 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707, 5738, and 5739.
Sec. 300-80.4 [Amended]
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2. Amend Sec. 300-80.4 by removing ``10'' and adding ``12'' in its
place.
Sec. 300-80.6 [Amended]
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3. Amend Sec. 300.80-6 by--
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a. Removing the word ``None.''; and
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b. Removing ``Chapter 302 of this title.'' and adding ``5 U.S.C.
chapter 57, subchapter II.'' in its place.
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4. Revise Sec. 300-80.7 to read as follows:
Sec. 300-80.7 How long is the duration of test programs?
The duration of a test program is up to four years from the date of
authorization unless terminated prior to that time by the Administrator
of General Services. The agency conducting a test program may also
terminate the test program at any time by providing written notice of
the termination to the Administrator of General Services. The
Administrator of General Services may grant test program extensions of
up to an additional four years (see Sec. 300-80.8).
Sec. 300-80.9 [Removed]
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5. Remove Sec. 300-80.9.
Sec. 300-80.8 [Redesignated as Sec. 300-80.9]
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6. Redesignate Sec. 300-80.8 as Sec. 300-80.9.
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7. Add a new Sec. 300-80.8 to read as follows:
Sec. 300-80.8 What must we do to apply for a test program extension?
The head of the agency or designee must submit a request to extend
the test program to the Administrator of General Services (Attention:
MTT), 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405, not later than 120 days
prior to the expiration of the test period. The request for extension
must contain the test program results to that date and clearly
enumerate the benefits, qualitatively or quantitatively or both, of
granting a test program extension and must specify the duration of time
for which an extension is requested.
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8. Amend newly redesignated Sec. 300-80.9 by--
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a. Removing the introductory text;
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b. Removing in paragraph (a), ``an approved test program'' and adding
``any test program approved or extended'' in its place; and
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c. Adding new paragraph (c) to read as follows:
Sec. 300-80.9 What reports are required for a test program?
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(c) All reports must include quantitative or qualitative
assessments, or both, clearly evaluating the results of the test
program and enumerating benefits and costs.
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