Kansas: Notice of Modification to Kansas' Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Permit Provisions for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLF), 63375 [2021-24947]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 16, 2021 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–R07–RCRA–2021–0665; FRL–9126– 01–R7] Kansas: Notice of Modification to Kansas’ Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Permit Provisions for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLF) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On May 10, 2016, EPA issued a revision to the regulations allowing Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) permits to increase the number of permit renewals allowed to six, for a total permit term of up to 21 years. On October 19, 2016, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) submitted a notification to EPA Region 7 regarding a modification by policy to its RD&D program. EPA acknowledges receipt of Kansas’ notification regarding a modification to its RD&D program, and that Kansas’ notification meets the requirements set forth in the Federal Register document that published on May 10, 2016. DATES: The modification to the Kansas RD&D permit program will become applicable on November 16, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcus G. Rivas, U.S. EPA Region 7 Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division; 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219, (913) 551–7669, rivas.marcus@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 On March 22, 2004, EPA issued a final rule amending the Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLF) criteria in 40 CFR part 258 to allow for RD&D permits (69 FR 13242). This rule allows for variances from specified criteria for a limited period of time, to be implemented through state-issued RD&D permits. RD&D permits are available only in states with approved MSWLF permit programs that have been modified to incorporate RD&D permit authority. On May 10, 2016, the EPA issued a revision to the regulations allowing RD&D permits to increase the number of permit renewals allowed to six, for a total permit term of up to 21 years (40 CFR 258.4). While states are not required to incorporate this new RD&D permit provision into their previous approved MSWLF program, those states interested in increasing the total length of time for 17:03 Nov 15, 2021 B. EPA Acknowledgment of Notification In today’s Federal Register document, EPA acknowledges receipt of the notification provided by Kansas of its modification by policy in increasing the total length of time for which RD&D permits can be issued from 12 years to 21 years, and that Kansas’ notification meets the requirements set forth at 81 FR 28720 and 40 CFR 239.12. Authority: This action is issued under the authority of section 2002, 4005 and 4010(c) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 6912, 6945 and 6949(a). Dated: November 8, 2021. Edward H. Chu, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 7. [FR Doc. 2021–24947 Filed 11–15–21; 8:45 am] A. Background VerDate Sep<11>2014 which RD&D permits can be issued, from 12 years to 21 years, must provide notification to EPA in accordance with 40 CFR part 239. On September 4, 2009, Kansas received approval of its RD&D permit program (74 FR 45769). Kansas’ RD&D provisions can be found in Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) Chapter 65—Public Health, Article 34—Solid Waste and Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.), Agency 28— Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Article 29—Solid Waste Management. On October 19, 2016, KDHE submitted a notification to EPA Region 7 of its modification of its RD&D program through policy, increasing the total length of time for which RD&D permits can be issued from 12 years to 21 years as described in the Federal Register document that published on May 10, 2016, (81 FR 28720) and at 40 CFR 239.12. Jkt 256001 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9259–01–OW] Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water is announcing a virtual meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council) as authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). During this meeting the NDWAC will primarily focus discussions on developing advice and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63375 recommendations to EPA on targeted issues related to revisions to the Consumer Confidence Report rule, as required by the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. DATES: The meeting will be held on December 1, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., eastern time; and on December 2, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., eastern time. ADDRESSES: This will be a virtual meeting. There will be no in-person gathering for this meeting. For more information about attending, providing oral statements, and accessibility for the meeting, as well as sending written comments, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Corr, NDWAC Designated Federal Officer, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (Mail Code 4601), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–3798; email address: corr.elizabeth@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Attending the Meeting: The meeting will be open to the general public. The meeting agenda, including additional topics for discussion, and information on how to register for and attend the meeting online will be provided on EPA’s website at https://www.epa.gov/ ndwac prior to the meeting. Oral Statements: EPA will allocate one hour for the public to present oral comments during the meeting. Oral statements will be limited to five minutes per person during the public comment period. It is preferred that only one person present a statement on behalf of a group or organization. Persons interested in presenting an oral statement should send an email to Elizabeth Corr, at corr.elizabeth@ epa.gov by noon, eastern time, on November 23, 2021. Written Statements: Any person who wishes to file a written statement can do so before or after the Council meeting. Send written statements by email to corr.elizabeth@epa.gov or see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section if sending statements by mail. Written statements received by noon, eastern time, on November 23, 2021, will be distributed to all members of the Council prior to the meeting. Statements received after that time will become part of the permanent file for the meeting and will be forwarded to the Council members after conclusion of the meeting. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-R07-RCRA-2021-0665; FRL-9126-01-R7]


Kansas: Notice of Modification to Kansas' Research, Development 
and Demonstration (RD&D) Permit Provisions for Municipal Solid Waste 
Landfills (MSWLF)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On May 10, 2016, EPA issued a revision to the regulations 
allowing Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) permits to 
increase the number of permit renewals allowed to six, for a total 
permit term of up to 21 years. On October 19, 2016, Kansas Department 
of Health and Environment (KDHE) submitted a notification to EPA Region 
7 regarding a modification by policy to its RD&D program. EPA 
acknowledges receipt of Kansas' notification regarding a modification 
to its RD&D program, and that Kansas' notification meets the 
requirements set forth in the Federal Register document that published 
on May 10, 2016.

DATES: The modification to the Kansas RD&D permit program will become 
applicable on November 16, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcus G. Rivas, U.S. EPA Region 7 
Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division; 11201 Renner Boulevard, 
Lenexa, Kansas 66219, (913) 551-7669, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    On March 22, 2004, EPA issued a final rule amending the Municipal 
Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLF) criteria in 40 CFR part 258 to allow for 
RD&D permits (69 FR 13242). This rule allows for variances from 
specified criteria for a limited period of time, to be implemented 
through state-issued RD&D permits. RD&D permits are available only in 
states with approved MSWLF permit programs that have been modified to 
incorporate RD&D permit authority. On May 10, 2016, the EPA issued a 
revision to the regulations allowing RD&D permits to increase the 
number of permit renewals allowed to six, for a total permit term of up 
to 21 years (40 CFR 258.4).
    While states are not required to incorporate this new RD&D permit 
provision into their previous approved MSWLF program, those states 
interested in increasing the total length of time for which RD&D 
permits can be issued, from 12 years to 21 years, must provide 
notification to EPA in accordance with 40 CFR part 239.
    On September 4, 2009, Kansas received approval of its RD&D permit 
program (74 FR 45769). Kansas' RD&D provisions can be found in Kansas 
Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) Chapter 65--Public Health, Article 34--
Solid Waste and Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.), Agency 28--
Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Article 29--Solid Waste 
Management. On October 19, 2016, KDHE submitted a notification to EPA 
Region 7 of its modification of its RD&D program through policy, 
increasing the total length of time for which RD&D permits can be 
issued from 12 years to 21 years as described in the Federal Register 
document that published on May 10, 2016, (81 FR 28720) and at 40 CFR 
239.12.

B. EPA Acknowledgment of Notification

    In today's Federal Register document, EPA acknowledges receipt of 
the notification provided by Kansas of its modification by policy in 
increasing the total length of time for which RD&D permits can be 
issued from 12 years to 21 years, and that Kansas' notification meets 
the requirements set forth at 81 FR 28720 and 40 CFR 239.12.
    Authority: This action is issued under the authority of section 
2002, 4005 and 4010(c) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 40 
U.S.C. 6912, 6945 and 6949(a).

    Dated: November 8, 2021.
Edward H. Chu,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 7.
[FR Doc. 2021-24947 Filed 11-15-21; 8:45 am]
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