Determination of Full Program Adequacy of Washington's Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Permit Program, 85459 [2016-26750]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 228 / Monday, November 28, 2016 / Proposed Rules safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); • is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); • is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA; and • does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). In addition, this proposed rule for existing HMIWI units within the State of Maryland does not have tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the section 111(d)/129 plan is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the state, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 62 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 239 and 258 [EPA–R10–RCRA–2016–0622; FRL 9928– 26–Region 10] Determination of Full Program Adequacy of Washington’s Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Permit Program mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments, States must develop and implement permit programs for Municipal Solid Waste SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:30 Nov 25, 2016 Jkt 241001 Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing on or before January 27, 2017. Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waste treatment and disposal, Water pollution control. DATES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R10– RCRA–2016–0622 by one of the following methods: • www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Email: calabro.domenic@epa.gov. • Fax: (206) 553–6640, to the attention of Domenic Calabro. • Mail: Send written comments to Domenic Calabro, U.S. EPA, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Mailstop: AW–150, Seattle, WA 98101. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to: Domenic Calabro, Office of Air and Waste, U.S. EPA, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Mailstop: AW–150, Seattle, WA 98101. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Office’s normal hours of operation. ADDRESSES: In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the EPA is granting Washington a determination of full program adequacy for its MSWLF permitting program through a direct final rule without prior proposal, because the EPA views this as a noncontroversial action and anticipates no adverse comments to this action. Unless we receive written adverse comments which oppose this approval 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 written adverse comments are received, the EPA will review the comments and publish another Federal Register document responding to the comments and either affirming or revising the initial decision. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2016–28428 Filed 11–25–16; 8:45 am] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. List of Subjects U.S. EPA Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Mailcode: AW–150, Seattle, Washington, 98101, Attn: Mr. Domenic Calabro. Telephone: (206) 553–6640. Dated: November 16, 2016. Shawn M. Garvin, Regional Administrator, Region III. AGENCY: Landfills (MSWLF) and seek an adequacy determination by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This proposed rule documents EPA’s determination that Washington’s MSWLF permit program is adequate to ensure compliance with Federal MSWLF requirements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. 85459 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 40 CFR Part 239 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Intergovernmental relations, Waste treatment and disposal. 40 CFR Part 258 Authority: This action is issued under the authority of section 2002, 4005 and 4010(c) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6912, 6945 and 6949(a). Dated: October 20, 2016. Dennis J. McLerran, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 10. [FR Doc. 2016–26750 Filed 11–25–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 260, 262, 264, 265 and 267 [EPA–HQ–OLEM–2016–0492; FRL–9954– 26–OLEM] RIN 2050–AG90 Internet Posting of and Confidentiality Determinations for Hazardous Waste Export and Import Documents Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending existing regulations regarding the export and import of hazardous wastes from and into the United States. EPA is making these changes to improve protection of public health with respect to hazardous wastes by ensuring public accessibility and transparency of export and import documentation. Specifically, the proposed revisions of the existing regulations will require exporters of hazardous waste and receiving facilities recycling or disposing hazardous waste from foreign sources to maintain a single publicly accessible Web site (‘‘Export/Import Web site’’) to which documents can be posted regarding the confirmation of receipt and confirmation of completed recovery or disposal of individual hazardous waste import and export shipments. These proposed changes will improve information on the movement and disposition of hazardous wastes, and will enable interested members of the community and the government to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28NOP1.SGM 28NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 228 (Monday, November 28, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-26750]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 239 and 258

[EPA-R10-RCRA-2016-0622; FRL 9928-26-Region 10]


Determination of Full Program Adequacy of Washington's Municipal 
Solid Waste Landfill Permit Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended 
by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments, States must develop and 
implement permit programs for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLF) 
and seek an adequacy determination by the Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA). This proposed rule documents EPA's determination that 
Washington's MSWLF permit program is adequate to ensure compliance with 
Federal MSWLF requirements.

DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing on 
or before January 27, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R10-
RCRA-2016-0622 by one of the following methods:
     www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
     Email: calabro.domenic@epa.gov.
     Fax: (206) 553-6640, to the attention of Domenic Calabro.
     Mail: Send written comments to Domenic Calabro, U.S. EPA, 
Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Mailstop: AW-150, Seattle, WA 
98101.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to: 
Domenic Calabro, Office of Air and Waste, U.S. EPA, Region 10, 1200 
Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Mailstop: AW-150, Seattle, WA 98101. Such 
deliveries are only accepted during the Office's normal hours of 
operation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. EPA Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, 
Suite 900, Mailcode: AW-150, Seattle, Washington, 98101, Attn: Mr. 
Domenic Calabro. Telephone: (206) 553-6640.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Rules and Regulations section of this 
issue of the Federal Register, the EPA is granting Washington a 
determination of full program adequacy for its MSWLF permitting program 
through a direct final rule without prior proposal, because the EPA 
views this as a noncontroversial action and anticipates no adverse 
comments to this action. Unless we receive written adverse comments 
which oppose this approval 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 written adverse comments are 
received, the EPA will review the comments and publish another Federal 
Register document responding to the comments and either affirming or 
revising the initial decision. For additional information, see the 
direct final rule which is located in the Rules and Regulations section 
of this issue of the Federal Register.

List of Subjects

40 CFR Part 239

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Intergovernmental relations, Waste treatment and disposal.

40 CFR Part 258

    Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Waste treatment and disposal, Water pollution control.

    Authority: This action is issued under the authority of section 
2002, 4005 and 4010(c) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 
42 U.S.C. 6912, 6945 and 6949(a).

    Dated: October 20, 2016.
Dennis J. McLerran,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region 10.
[FR Doc. 2016-26750 Filed 11-25-16; 8:45 am]
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