Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Extension of Comment Period, 46125-46126 [2023-15275]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 137 / Wednesday, July 19, 2023 / Proposed Rules IV. What action is EPA taking? EPA is proposing to approve the state plan which IDEM submitted on March 20, 2023, for the control of emissions from existing MSW landfill sources in the State and to amend 40 CFR part 62, subpart P, to codify EPA’s approval. EPA is proposing to find that the Indiana MSW landfill state plan is at least as protective as the federal requirements provided under the MSW landfill EG, codified at 40 CFR part 60, subpart Cf. Once approved by EPA, the Indiana MSW landfill state plan will become federally enforceable. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a CAA section 111(d) submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7411(d); 42 U.S.C. 7429; 40 CFR part 60, subparts B and Cf; and 40 CFR part 62, subparts A and OOO. Thus, in reviewing CAA section 111(d) state plan submissions, EPA’s role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this action: • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 14094 (88 FR 21879, April 11, 2023); • Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); • Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); • Does not have federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); • Is not subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) because it approves a state program; • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); and • Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:56 Jul 18, 2023 Jkt 259001 Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA. In addition, the CAA section 111(d) submission is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, 59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) directs Federal agencies to identify and address ‘‘disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects’’ of their actions on minority populations and low-income populations to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law. EPA defines environmental justice (EJ) as ‘‘the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.’’ EPA further defines the term fair treatment to mean that ‘‘no group of people should bear a disproportionate burden of environmental harms and risks, including those resulting from the negative environmental consequences of industrial, governmental, and commercial operations or programs and policies.’’ IDEM did not evaluate environmental justice considerations as part of its 111(d) state plan submittal; the CAA and applicable implementing regulations neither prohibit nor require such an evaluation. EPA did not perform an EJ analysis and did not consider EJ in this action. Consideration of EJ is not required as part of this action, and there is no information in the record inconsistent with the stated goal of E.O. 12898 of achieving environmental justice for people of color, low-income populations, and Indigenous peoples. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 62 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waste treatment and disposal. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 46125 Dated: July 13, 2023. Debra Shore, Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 2023–15288 Filed 7–18–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 720, 721, 723, and 725 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2022–0902; FRL–7906–03– OCSPP] RIN 2070–AK65 Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period for the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)’’ that published in the Federal Register on May 26, 2023, with an established public comment period that was scheduled to end on July 25, 2023. In response to requests for additional time to develop and submit comments on the proposed rule, EPA is extending the comment period for an additional 14 days, i.e., from July 25, 2023, to August 8, 2023. DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on May 26, 2023, at 88 FR 34100 (FRL–7906–01– OCSPP), is now extended. Comments must be received on or before August 8, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2022–0902, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional instructions on commenting and visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Tyler Lloyd, New Chemicals Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19JYP1.SGM 19JYP1 46126 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 137 / Wednesday, July 19, 2023 / Proposed Rules number: (202) 564–4016; email address: lloyd.tyler@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. This document extends the public comment period established in the Federal Register of May 26, 2023 (88 FR 34100) ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Jul 18, 2023 Jkt 259001 (FRL–7906–01–OCSPP) for 14 days, from July 25, 2023, to August 8, 2023. This extension is in response to requests that EPA received which asked for additional time to develop and submit comments on the proposed rule. After considering several factors, EPA believes it is appropriate to extend the comment period for 14 days to give stakeholders additional time to review the documents and prepare comments. If you have questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 List of Subjects in 40 CFR Parts 720, 721, 723, and 725 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: July 12, 2023. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2023–15275 Filed 7–18–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\19JYP1.SGM 19JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46125-46126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15275]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 720, 721, 723, and 725

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2022-0902; FRL-7906-03-OCSPP]
RIN 2070-AK65


Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under the Toxic Substances 
Control Act (TSCA); Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the 
comment period for the proposed rule entitled ``Updates to New 
Chemicals Regulations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)'' 
that published in the Federal Register on May 26, 2023, with an 
established public comment period that was scheduled to end on July 25, 
2023. In response to requests for additional time to develop and submit 
comments on the proposed rule, EPA is extending the comment period for 
an additional 14 days, i.e., from July 25, 2023, to August 8, 2023.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on May 26, 
2023, at 88 FR 34100 (FRL-7906-01-OCSPP), is now extended. Comments 
must be received on or before August 8, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2022-0902, through the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions 
for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information 
you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional 
instructions on commenting and visiting the docket, along with more 
information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For technical information contact: Tyler Lloyd, New Chemicals 
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; telephone

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number: (202) 564-4016; email address: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document extends the public comment 
period established in the Federal Register of May 26, 2023 (88 FR 
34100) (FRL-7906-01-OCSPP) for 14 days, from July 25, 2023, to August 
8, 2023.
    This extension is in response to requests that EPA received which 
asked for additional time to develop and submit comments on the 
proposed rule. After considering several factors, EPA believes it is 
appropriate to extend the comment period for 14 days to give 
stakeholders additional time to review the documents and prepare 
comments. If you have questions, consult the technical person listed 
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Parts 720, 721, 723, and 725

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous materials, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: July 12, 2023.
Michal Freedhoff,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2023-15275 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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