Maine: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions, 59748-59749 [2022-21320]

Download as PDF 59748 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 190 / Monday, October 3, 2022 / Proposed Rules Dangerous or abusive behavior includes: (1) Violence, intimidation, physical threats, harassment, or physical or verbal abuse of officials or employees of the credit union, members, or agents of the credit union. This includes actions while on credit union premises and through use of telephone, mail, email, or other electronic method; (2) Behavior that causes or threatens damage to credit union property; or (3) Unauthorized use or access of credit union property. Expressions of frustration with the credit union or its employees through elevated volume and tone; expressions of intent to seek lawful recourse, regardless of perceived merit; or repeated interactions with credit union employees is insufficient to constitute dangerous or abusive behavior. Section 4. Expulsion or withdrawal does not relieve a member of any liability to the credit union. The credit union will pay all of the member’s shares upon their expulsion or withdrawal less any amounts due to this credit union. Section 5. An expulsion of a member pursuant to section 2 shall be done individually, on a case-by-case basis, and neither the NCUA Board nor any credit union may expel a class of members. * * * * * Official NCUA Commentary—Federal Credit Union Bylaws Article II. Qualifications for Membership lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 * * * * * (iii) Violent, belligerent, disruptive, or abusive members: Many credit unions have confronted the issue of handling a violent, belligerent, disruptive, or abusive individual. Doing so is not a simple matter insofar as it requires the credit union to balance the need to preserve the safety of individual staff, other members, and the integrity of the workplace, on one hand, with the rights of the affected member on the other. In accordance with the Act and applicable legal interpretations, there is a reasonably wide range within which FCUs may fashion a policy that works in their case. Thus, an individual who has become violent, belligerent, disruptive, or abusive may be prohibited from entering the premises or making telephone contact with the credit union, and the individual may be severely restricted in terms of eligibility for products or services. So long as the individual is not barred from exercising the right to vote at annual meetings and is allowed to maintain a regular share account, the FCU may fashion and implement a policy that is reasonably designed to preserve the safety of its employees and the integrity of the workplace. The policy need not be identical nor applied uniformly in all cases; there is room for flexibility and a customized approach to fit the particular circumstances. In fact, the NCUA anticipates that in some circumstances, such as violence or a credible threat of violence against another member or credit union staff in the FCU or its surrounding property, an FCU may take immediate action to restrict most, if not all, services to the member. This may occur along a parallel track as the credit union begins the process of expelling the member under Article XIV. In other situations, such as a VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Sep 30, 2022 Jkt 259001 member who frequently writes checks with insufficient funds, the FCU may attempt to resolve the matter with the member before limiting check writing services. Once a limitation of services policy is adopted or revised, members must receive notice. The FCU should disclose the policy to new members when they join and notify existing members of the policy at least 30 days before it becomes effective. The credit union’s board has the option to adopt the optional amendment addressing members in good standing. * * * * * Article XIV. Expulsion and Withdrawal As noted in the commentary to Article II, there is a fairly wide range of measures available to the credit union in responding to abusive or unreasonably disruptive members. A credit union can limit services under Article II for a member not in good standing. A credit union may also expel the member for cause after two-thirds vote of the credit union’s directors.11 Dangerous and abusive behavior is considered any violent, belligerent, unreasonably disruptive, or abusive behavior. Examples of dangerous and abusive conduct include, but are not limited to, a member threatening physical harm to employees, a member repeatedly purchasing gifts for or asking tellers on dates, a member repeatedly cursing at employees, and a member threatening to follow a loan officer home for a denying loan. A credit union must provide notice to the member of the expulsion. The notice must include the reason for the expulsion. The notice must be specific and not just include conclusory statements regarding the reason for the member’s expulsion. For example, a general statement that the member’s behavior has been deemed abusive and the member is being subject to expulsion procedures would generally be insufficient as an explanation. A credit union is prohibited from expelling a class of members under this provision. That would include a board acting to remove all delinquent members or class of delinquent members. If a special meeting of the members is called to expel the member, only in-person voting is permitted in conjunction with the special meeting, so that the affected member has an opportunity to present their case and respond to the credit union’s concerns. However, an in-person meeting is not required if a member is expelled by a twothirds vote of the board of directors. In addition, FCUs should consider the commentary under Article XVI about members using accounts for unlawful purposes. [FR Doc. 2022–20927 Filed 9–30–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P 11 See PO 00000 12 U.S.C. 1764. Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 271 [EPA–R01–RCRA–2022–0421; FRL–10012– 01–R1] Maine: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: Maine has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for final authorization of revisions to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended. The EPA proposes to grant final authorization to Maine for these revisions by a direct final rule, which can be found in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section in this issue of the Federal Register. We have explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the direct final rule. Unless EPA receives written comments that oppose this authorization during the comment period, the direct final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and the EPA will not take further action on this proposed rule. DATES: Send your written comments by November 2, 2022. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R01– RCRA–2022–0421, at https:// www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from www.regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa dockets. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03OCP1.SGM 03OCP1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 190 / Monday, October 3, 2022 / Proposed Rules FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Authority: This proposed 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 23, 2022. David W. Cash, Regional Administrator, U.S. EPA Region I. [FR Doc. 2022–21320 Filed 9–30–22; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Table of Contents for Supplementary Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration 49 CFR Part 243 [Docket No. FRA–2020–0017, Notice No. 1] RIN 2130–AC87 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 In response to petitions for rulemaking, FRA proposes amending its regulation on Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees (Training Rule) to codify agency guidance and clarify existing requirements. DATES: Written comments on the proposed rule must be received by December 2, 2022. FRA will consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments related to Docket No. FRA–2020–0017 may be submitted by going to https://www. regulations.gov and following the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name, docket number (FRA–2020–0017), and Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for this rulemaking (2130–AC87). All comments received will be posted without change to https://www. regulations.gov; this includes any personal information. Please see the Privacy Act Statement heading in Section IV of this document for Privacy Act information related to any submitted comments or materials. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for accessing the docket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert J. Castiglione, Staff Director, Safety Partnerships Division, Office of Railroad Safety, FRA, telephone: 817– 247–3707, email: robert.castiglione@ dot.gov; or Alan H. Nagler, Senior Attorney, Office of the Chief Counsel, FRA, telephone: 202–493–6038, email: alan.nagler@dot.gov. SUMMARY: Sharon Leitch, RCRA Waste Management, UST and Pesticides Section; Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division; EPA Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (Mail code 07–1), Boston, MA 02109–3912; phone: (617) 918–1647; email: leitch.sharon@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section in this issue of the Federal Register, the EPA is authorizing the revisions by a direct final rule. The EPA did not make a proposal prior to the direct final rule because we believe this action is not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose it. We have explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the direct final rule. Unless the EPA receives adverse written comments that oppose this authorization during the comment period, the direct final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and the EPA will not take further action on this proposal. If the EPA receives comments that oppose this action, we will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. The EPA will then respond to public comments in a later final rule based on this proposal. You may not have another opportunity for comment. If you want to comment on this action, you should do so at this time. For additional information, please see the direct final rule published in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section in this issue of the Federal Register. Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Sep 30, 2022 Jkt 259001 I. Executive Summary II. Background A. Petition Requests FRA Proposes Adopting B. Petition Requests FRA Does Not Propose Adopting C. Summary of FRA Guidance to the Regulated Community III. Section-by-Section Analysis IV. Regulatory Impact and Notices A. Executive Order 12866 B. Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 13272 C. Paperwork Reduction Act D. Federalism Implications E. International Trade Impact Assessment F. Environmental Impact G. Executive Order 12898 (Environmental Justice) PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 59749 H. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 I. Energy Impact I. Executive Summary Purpose of the Regulatory Action and Legal Authority In response to the mandate of section 401(a) of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA),1 on November 7, 2014, FRA published a final rule (2014 Final Rule) establishing minimum training standards for safety-related railroad employees and requiring railroad carriers, contractors, and subcontractors to develop and submit certain training programs to FRA for approval.2 On May 3, 2017, FRA published a final rule which delayed implementation dates in the 2014 Final Rule by one year.3 The delay was necessary to help model training program developers and other regulated entities comply with the rule.4 On April 27, 2018, FRA published a final rule in response to a petition for reconsideration of that May 2017 rule by granting the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s (ASLRRA) request to delay the implementation dates by an additional year.5 FRA determined that the delay was necessary to improve compliance, reduce significant cost impacts associated with the rule, and prevent complicating the approval process.6 On June 27 and July 31, 2019, FRA received joint petitions for rulemaking filed by ASLRRA and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc. (NRC) (collectively, ‘‘Associations’’) requesting additional implementation delays and other changes to the 2014 Final Rule; these petitions were docketed in DOT’s Docket Management System as FRA– 2019–0050. On January 2, 2020, FRA responded to the Associations’ petitions for rulemaking by issuing a final rule delaying the regulation’s implementation dates for all contractors, 1 Public Law 110–432, 122 Stat. 4883 (Oct. 16, 2008), codified at 49 U.S.C. 20162. The Secretary of Transportation delegated the authority to carry out this mandate to the the Federal Railroad Administrator. 49 CFR 1.89(b). 2 79 FR 66459. 3 82 FR 20549. 4 82 FR 20550. In December 2016, FRA completed sharing training documents FRA uses to train the agency’s personnel on Federal rail safety requirements with model program developers and made those documents available on FRA’s website. However, even after FRA produced those documents and performed significant outreach to educate the regulated community, one association (considered a major model program developer) informed FRA it found certain aspects of the rule confusing to implement and difficult for contractors to apply in practice. 5 83 FR 18455. 6 83 FR 18456. E:\FR\FM\03OCP1.SGM 03OCP1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 190 (Monday, October 3, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59748-59749]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21320]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

[EPA-R01-RCRA-2022-0421; FRL-10012-01-R1]


Maine: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management 
Program Revisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Maine has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
for final authorization of revisions to its hazardous waste program 
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended. 
The EPA proposes to grant final authorization to Maine for these 
revisions by a direct final rule, which can be found in the ``Rules and 
Regulations'' section in this issue of the Federal Register. We have 
explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the 
direct final rule. Unless EPA receives written comments that oppose 
this authorization during the comment period, the direct final rule 
will become effective on the date it establishes, and the EPA will not 
take further action on this proposed rule.

DATES: Send your written comments by November 2, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R01-
RCRA-2022-0421, at https://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot 
be edited or removed from www.regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any 
comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any 
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) 
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. 
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a 
written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment 
and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA 
will generally not consider comments or comment contents located 
outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or other 
file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA 
public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, 
and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa dockets.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Leitch, RCRA Waste Management, 
UST and Pesticides Section; Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division; 
EPA Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (Mail code 07-1), Boston, 
MA 02109-3912; phone: (617) 918-1647; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section in 
this issue of the Federal Register, the EPA is authorizing the 
revisions by a direct final rule. The EPA did not make a proposal prior 
to the direct final rule because we believe this action is not 
controversial and do not expect comments that oppose it. We have 
explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the 
direct final rule. Unless the EPA receives adverse written comments 
that oppose this authorization during the comment period, the direct 
final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and the 
EPA will not take further action on this proposal. If the EPA receives 
comments that oppose this action, we will withdraw the direct final 
rule and it will not take effect. The EPA will then respond to public 
comments in a later final rule based on this proposal. You may not have 
another opportunity for comment. If you want to comment on this action, 
you should do so at this time. For additional information, please see 
the direct final rule published in the ``Rules and Regulations'' 
section in this issue of the Federal Register.

    Authority: This proposed 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 23, 2022.
David W. Cash,
Regional Administrator, U.S. EPA Region I.
[FR Doc. 2022-21320 Filed 9-30-22; 8:45 am]
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