State of Tennessee Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program; Primacy Approval, 18326 [2015-07745]

Download as PDF 18326 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 65 / Monday, April 6, 2015 / Proposed Rules The southern boundary would match the southern boundary of South Timbalier blocks 29 and 28. The South Timbalier Anchorage East anchorage we are contemplating may also be represented may by drawing rhumb lines joining points at: Latitude 90°20′3.299″ 90°15′0.287″ 90°15′0.287″ 90°20′3.299″ W. W. W. W. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS E. Information Requested Public participation is requested to assist in determining the best way forward in developing a proposed rulemaking to establish these offshore anchorages. To aid us in developing a proposed rule, we seek any comments, whether positive or negative, including but not limited to the impacts anchorage areas may have on navigation safety and current vessel traffic in this area. Please submit any comments or concerns you may have in accordance with the ‘‘submitting comments’’ section above. This document is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 552; 33 CFR 1.05–1, and 1.05–30. Dated: March 17, 2015. K.S. Cook, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:03 Apr 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 [EPA–HQ–OW–2011–0520; FRL–9924–91– OW] AGENCY: We have also placed illustrations of the currently contemplated offshore anchorage grounds in the docket ( https://www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=USCG-2014-1009). Look for a supporting document with ‘‘Illustrations’’ in its title. In a letter to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard will request that the Office of Coast Survey ensure the suitability and safety of the contemplated anchorage grounds. Additionally, the Coast Guard is coordinating with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, and the State of Louisiana’s Department of Natural Resources to verify the location of existing pipeline corridors. The contemplated anchorage area is larger than the envisioned final anchorage. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking is intended to prompt discussion and gather input from the affected marine industries to determine the most appropriate anchorage within the contemplated area. [FR Doc. 2015–07847 Filed 4–3–15; 8:45 am] 40 CFR Part 147 State of Tennessee Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program; Primacy Approval Longitude 29°2′0.492″ N 29°2′0.492″ N 28°57′13.895″ N 28°57′13.895″ N ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State of Tennessee Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program for primacy to implement and enforce state regulations for all UIC injection wells located within the state, except for Class VI wells and all wells on Indian lands, as required by rule under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The Agency determined that the state’s program is consistent with the provisions of the SDWA and is as stringent as all applicable federal regulations to prevent underground injection activities that endanger underground sources of drinking water. EPA requests public comment on this proposed rule and supporting documentation. In the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register, the Agency published EPA’s approval of the state’s program as a direct final rule without a prior proposed rule. If the Agency receives no adverse comment, EPA will not take further action on this proposed rule. DATES: Written comments must be received by May 6, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OW–2011–0520, by one of the following methods, by mail to Water Docket, State of Tennessee, Underground Injection Control (UIC) Primacy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/ courier by following the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn Ginsberg, Drinking Water Protection Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (4606M), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–3881; fax number: (202) 564–3754; email address: ginsberg.marilyn@ SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 epa.gov or Nancy H. Marsh, Safe Drinking Water Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303; telephone number (404) 562–9450; fax number: (404) 562–9439; email address: marsh.nancy@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Why is EPA issuing this proposed rule? EPA proposes to approve the State of Tennessee’s UIC Program primacy application for Class I, II, III, IV, and V injection wells located within the state (except all wells on Indian lands), as required by rule under the SDWA, to prevent underground injection activities that endanger underground sources of drinking water. Accordingly, the Agency proposes to codify the state’s program in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR part 147. EPA will continue to administer the UIC Program for Class VI wells and wells on Indian lands, if any such lands exist in the state in the future. The Agency has published a direct final rule in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of today’s Federal Register, approving the state’s program because EPA views these actions as noncontroversial and anticipates no adverse comment. The Agency has provided reasons for the approval and additional supplementary information in the preamble to the direct final rule. If EPA receives no adverse comment, the Agency will not take further action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comment, the Agency will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. The Agency would then address all public comments in any subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The Agency does not intend to institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. For further information, please contact the persons listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. Dated: March 30, 2015. Gina McCarthy, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2015–07745 Filed 4–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\06APP1.SGM 06APP1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 147

[EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0520; FRL-9924-91-OW]


State of Tennessee Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program; 
Primacy Approval

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to 
approve the State of Tennessee Underground Injection Control (UIC) 
Program for primacy to implement and enforce state regulations for all 
UIC injection wells located within the state, except for Class VI wells 
and all wells on Indian lands, as required by rule under the Safe 
Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The Agency determined that the state's 
program is consistent with the provisions of the SDWA and is as 
stringent as all applicable federal regulations to prevent underground 
injection activities that endanger underground sources of drinking 
water. EPA requests public comment on this proposed rule and supporting 
documentation. In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal 
Register, the Agency published EPA's approval of the state's program as 
a direct final rule without a prior proposed rule. If the Agency 
receives no adverse comment, EPA will not take further action on this 
proposed rule.

DATES: Written comments must be received by May 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-
2011-0520, by one of the following methods, by mail to Water Docket, 
State of Tennessee, Underground Injection Control (UIC) Primacy, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. Comments may also be submitted 
electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following the 
detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule 
located in the rules section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn Ginsberg, Drinking Water 
Protection Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (4606M), 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-3881; fax number: 
(202) 564-3754; email address: ginsberg.marilyn@epa.gov or Nancy H. 
Marsh, Safe Drinking Water Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303; 
telephone number (404) 562-9450; fax number: (404) 562-9439; email 
address: marsh.nancy@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Why is EPA issuing this proposed rule?

    EPA proposes to approve the State of Tennessee's UIC Program 
primacy application for Class I, II, III, IV, and V injection wells 
located within the state (except all wells on Indian lands), as 
required by rule under the SDWA, to prevent underground injection 
activities that endanger underground sources of drinking water. 
Accordingly, the Agency proposes to codify the state's program in the 
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR part 147. EPA will continue 
to administer the UIC Program for Class VI wells and wells on Indian 
lands, if any such lands exist in the state in the future. The Agency 
has published a direct final rule in the ``Rules and Regulations'' 
section of today's Federal Register, approving the state's program 
because EPA views these actions as noncontroversial and anticipates no 
adverse comment. The Agency has provided reasons for the approval and 
additional supplementary information in the preamble to the direct 
final rule. If EPA receives no adverse comment, the Agency will not 
take further action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse 
comment, the Agency will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not 
take effect. The Agency would then address all public comments in any 
subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The Agency does not 
intend to institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties 
interested in commenting must do so at this time. For further 
information, please contact the persons listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document.

    Dated: March 30, 2015.
Gina McCarthy,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2015-07745 Filed 4-3-15; 8:45 am]
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