Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of Colorado, 58132-58133 [2012-23092]

Download as PDF 58132 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 19, 2012 / Notices reporting under 40 CFR parts 51, 61, 70, 261–262, and 264–265 is being published in the Federal Register: Part 52—Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of Implementation Plans; Part 61—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Subpart M—National Emission Standard for Asbestos; Part 70—State Operating Permit Programs; and Part 272—Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs. Specifically, EPA has approved the state’s revision to its part 272 authorized program for electronic reporting of hazardous waste biennial report information under 40 CFR parts 262.41 and 264.75, for electronic submissions that include a handwritten signature on a separate paper submission report instead of an electronic signature. MDEQ was notified of EPA’s determination to approve its application with respect to the authorized programs listed above. Dated: September 10, 2012. Andrew Battin, Director, Office of Information Collection. [FR Doc. 2012–23089 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9729–8] Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of Utah Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the provisions of Section 1413 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 42 U.S.C. 300g–2, public notice is hereby given that the state of Utah has revised its Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program by adopting regulations for the Lead and Copper Short Term Revisions, Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule that correspond to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). The EPA has completed its review of these revisions in accordance with the SDWA and proposes to approve them. Today’s approval action does not extend to public water systems in Indian country as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151. Please see Supplementary Information, Item B. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:20 Sep 18, 2012 Jkt 226001 Any member of the public is invited to submit written comments and/or request a public hearing on this determination by October 19, 2012. Please see Supplementary Information, Item C, for details. Should no timely and appropriate request for a hearing be received, and the Regional Administrator (RA) does not elect to hold a hearing on his own motion, this determination shall become effective October 19, 2012. If a public hearing is requested and granted, then this determination shall not become effective until such time following the hearing as the RA issues an order affirming or rescinding this action. ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests for a public hearing should be addressed to: James B. Martin, Regional Administrator, c/o Robert Clement, Drinking Water Unit (8P–W–DW), U.S. EPA, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202–1129. All documents relating to this determination are available for inspection at the following locations: (1) U.S. EPA, Region 8, Drinking Water Unit (7th floor), 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202–1129; (2) Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water, (3rd floor), 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Clement, Drinking Water Unit (8P–W–DW), U.S. EPA, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202– 1129, (303) 312–6653. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EPA approved Utah’s application for assuming primary enforcement authority for the PWSS program, pursuant to Section 1413 of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. 300g–2, and 40 CFR part 142. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water administers Utah’s PWSS program. DATES: A. Why are revisions to state programs necessary? States with primary PWSS enforcement authority must comply with the requirements of 40 CFR part 142 for maintaining primacy. They must adopt regulations that are at least as stringent as the NPDWRs at 40 CFR parts 141 and 142, as well as adopt all new and revised NPDWRs in order to retain primacy (40 CFR 142.12(a)). limited to, land within the formal Indian Reservations located within or abutting the state of Utah, including the Skull Valley, Paiute, Navajo, Goshute, Ute Mountain, and Northwestern Shoshoni Indian Reservations; Indian country lands within the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation; any land held in trust by the United States for an Indian tribe, and any other areas which are ‘‘Indian country’’ within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 1151. C. Requesting a Hearing Any request for a public hearing shall include: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual, organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) a brief statement of the requester’s interest in the RA’s determination and of information that he/she intends to submit at such hearing; and (3) the signature of the requester or responsible official, if made on behalf of an organization or other entity. Notice of any hearing shall be given not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the time scheduled for the hearing and will be made by the RA in the Federal Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in the state. A notice will also be sent to both the person(s) requesting the hearing and the state. The hearing notice will include a statement of purpose, information regarding time and location, and the address and telephone number where interested persons may obtain further information. The RA will issue a final determination upon review of the hearing record. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by the RA. However, if a substantial request is made within thirty (30) days after this notice, a public hearing will be held. Please bring this notice to the attention of any persons known by you to have an interest in this determination. Dated: August 27, 2012. Howard M. Cantor, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 8. [FR Doc. 2012–23093 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9729–7] B. How does today’s action affect Indian country (18 U.S.C. 1151) in Utah? Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of Colorado Utah is not authorized to carry out its PWSS program in Indian country, as that term is defined at 18 U.S.C. 1151. Indian country includes, but is not AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 19, 2012 / Notices In accordance with the provisions of Section 1413 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 42 U.S.C. 300g–2, public notice is hereby given that the state of Colorado has revised its Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program by adopting regulations for the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule that correspond to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). The EPA has completed its review of this revision in accordance with the SDWA and proposes to approve Colorado’s primacy revision for the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule. Today’s approval action does not extend to public water systems in Indian country as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151. Please see Supplementary Information, Item B. DATES: Any member of the public is invited to submit written comments and/or request a public hearing on this determination by [insert date 30 days after publication in the Federal Register]. Please see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, Item C, for details. Should no timely and appropriate request for a hearing be received, and the Regional Administrator (RA) does not elect to hold a hearing on his own motion, this determination shall become effective October 19, 2012. If a public hearing is requested and granted, then this determination shall not become effective until such time following the hearing as the RA issues an order affirming or rescinding this action. ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests for a public hearing should be addressed to: James B. Martin, Regional Administrator, c/o Robert Clement, Drinking Water Unit (8P–W–DW), U.S. EPA, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202–1129. All documents relating to this determination are available for inspection at the following locations: (1) U.S. EPA, Region 8, Drinking Water Unit (7th floor), 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202–1129; (2) Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Drinking Water Section, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246–1530. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Clement, Drinking Water Unit (8P–W–DW), U.S. EPA, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202– 1129, (303) 312–6653. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EPA approved Colorado’s application for tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:20 Sep 18, 2012 Jkt 226001 assuming primary enforcement authority for the PWSS program, pursuant to Section 1413 of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. 300g–2, and 40 C.F.R. Part 142. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment administers Colorado’s PWSS program. A. Why are revisions to State programs necessary? States with primary PWSS enforcement authority must comply with the requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 142 for maintaining primacy. They must adopt regulations that are at least as stringent as the NPDWRs at 40 CFR Parts 141 and 142, as well as adopt all new and revised NPDWRs in order to retain primacy (40 CFR 142.12(a)). B. How does today’s action affect Indian country (18 U.S.C. 1151) in Colorado? Colorado is not authorized to carry out its PWSS program in Indian country, as that term is defined at 18 U.S.C. 1151. Indian country includes, but is not limited to, land within the formal Indian Reservations located within or abutting the state of Colorado, including the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservation, any land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe, and any other areas which are ‘‘Indian country’’ within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 1151. C. Requesting a Hearing Any request for a public hearing shall include: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual, organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) a brief statement of the requester’s interest in the RA’s determination and of information that he/she intends to submit at such hearing; and (3) the signature of the requester or responsible official, if made on behalf of an organization or other entity. Notice of any hearing shall be given not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the time scheduled for the hearing and will be made by the RA in the Federal Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in the state. A notice will also be sent to both the person(s) requesting the hearing and the state. The hearing notice will include a statement of purpose, information regarding time and location, and the address and telephone number where interested persons may obtain further information. The RA will issue a final determination upon review of the hearing record. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by the RA. However, if a substantial request is PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58133 made within thirty (30) days after this notice, a public hearing will be held. Please bring this notice to the attention of any persons known by you to have an interest in this determination. Dated: August 13, 2012. James B. Martin, Regional Administrator, Region 8. [FR Doc. 2012–23092 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9729–6] Environmental Financial Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations of Candidates to the Environmental Financial Advisory Board Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointments to fill vacancies on the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (the Board or EFAB). The Board seeks to maintain diverse representation across all workforce sectors and geographic locations. Nominees should demonstrate experience in any of the following areas: Environmental technology investments; commercial banking, local utility management and finance, green infrastructure financing, sustainable community partnerships; environmental insurance, and water and wastewater infrastructure and program financing. Nominees are encouraged who live and work in the southeastern, southwestern, western, and northwestern parts of the United States. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain a diverse pool of candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. In addition to this notice, other sources may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. The deadline for receiving nominations is Monday, October 15, 2012. Appointments will be made by the Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and will be announced in March 2013. Nominee qualifications will be assessed under the mandates of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires Committees to maintain diversity across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and groups. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58132-58133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-23092]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9729-7]


Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of 
Colorado

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

[[Page 58133]]

SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of Section 1413 of the Safe 
Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 42 U.S.C. 300g-2, public notice is hereby 
given that the state of Colorado has revised its Public Water System 
Supervision (PWSS) Program by adopting regulations for the Long Term 2 
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and 
Disinfection Byproducts Rule that correspond to the National Primary 
Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). The EPA has completed its review of 
this revision in accordance with the SDWA and proposes to approve 
Colorado's primacy revision for the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water 
Treatment Rule and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection 
Byproducts Rule.
    Today's approval action does not extend to public water systems in 
Indian country as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151. Please see Supplementary 
Information, Item B.

DATES: Any member of the public is invited to submit written comments 
and/or request a public hearing on this determination by [insert date 
30 days after publication in the Federal Register]. Please see 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, Item C, for details. Should no timely and 
appropriate request for a hearing be received, and the Regional 
Administrator (RA) does not elect to hold a hearing on his own motion, 
this determination shall become effective October 19, 2012. If a public 
hearing is requested and granted, then this determination shall not 
become effective until such time following the hearing as the RA issues 
an order affirming or rescinding this action.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests for a public hearing should be 
addressed to: James B. Martin, Regional Administrator, c/o Robert 
Clement, Drinking Water Unit (8P-W-DW), U.S. EPA, Region 8, 1595 
Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202-1129.
    All documents relating to this determination are available for 
inspection at the following locations: (1) U.S. EPA, Region 8, Drinking 
Water Unit (7th floor), 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202-1129; (2) 
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Drinking 
Water Section, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Clement, Drinking Water Unit 
(8P-W-DW), U.S. EPA, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202-
1129, (303) 312-6653.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EPA approved Colorado's application for 
assuming primary enforcement authority for the PWSS program, pursuant 
to Section 1413 of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. 300g-2, and 40 C.F.R. Part 142. 
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment administers 
Colorado's PWSS program.

A. Why are revisions to State programs necessary?

    States with primary PWSS enforcement authority must comply with the 
requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 142 for maintaining primacy. They must 
adopt regulations that are at least as stringent as the NPDWRs at 40 
CFR Parts 141 and 142, as well as adopt all new and revised NPDWRs in 
order to retain primacy (40 CFR 142.12(a)).

B. How does today's action affect Indian country (18 U.S.C. 1151) in 
Colorado?

    Colorado is not authorized to carry out its PWSS program in Indian 
country, as that term is defined at 18 U.S.C. 1151. Indian country 
includes, but is not limited to, land within the formal Indian 
Reservations located within or abutting the state of Colorado, 
including the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and the Ute Mountain Ute 
Indian Reservation, any land held in trust by the United States for an 
Indian Tribe, and any other areas which are ``Indian country'' within 
the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 1151.

C. Requesting a Hearing

    Any request for a public hearing shall include: (1) The name, 
address, and telephone number of the individual, organization, or other 
entity requesting a hearing; (2) a brief statement of the requester's 
interest in the RA's determination and of information that he/she 
intends to submit at such hearing; and (3) the signature of the 
requester or responsible official, if made on behalf of an organization 
or other entity.
    Notice of any hearing shall be given not less than fifteen (15) 
days prior to the time scheduled for the hearing and will be made by 
the RA in the Federal Register and in a newspaper of general 
circulation in the state. A notice will also be sent to both the 
person(s) requesting the hearing and the state. The hearing notice will 
include a statement of purpose, information regarding time and 
location, and the address and telephone number where interested persons 
may obtain further information. The RA will issue a final determination 
upon review of the hearing record.
    Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by 
the RA. However, if a substantial request is made within thirty (30) 
days after this notice, a public hearing will be held.
    Please bring this notice to the attention of any persons known by 
you to have an interest in this determination.

    Dated: August 13, 2012.
James B. Martin,
Regional Administrator, Region 8.
[FR Doc. 2012-23092 Filed 9-18-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.