Mississippi: Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions, Codification, and Incorporation by Reference, 3368-3369 [2024-00170]

Download as PDF 3368 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 12 / Thursday, January 18, 2024 / Proposed Rules PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3. ■ 2. Add § 165.521 to read as follows: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS § 165.521 Safety Zone[s] Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and other Storms with High Winds; Captain of the Port Zone Maryland-National Capital Region. (a) Regulated Areas: The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters, as defined in 33 CFR 2.36 within the Captain of the Port Zone (COTP) Maryland-National Capital Region, as described in 33 CFR 3.25–15, or some portion of those waters, during specified conditions. Port conditions and safety zone activation may vary for different portions of the regulated area at different times, based on storm conditions and its projected track. (b) Definitions: Captain of the Port means Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland National Capital Region. Port Condition RECOVERY means a condition set by the COTP when NWS weather advisories indicate that sustained gale force winds (39–54 mph/ 34–47 knots) are no longer predicted for the regulated area. This port condition remains in effect until the regulated areas are deemed safe and are reopened to normal operations. Port Condition WHISKEY means a condition set by the COTP when National Weather Service (NWS) weather advisories indicate sustained gale force winds (39–54 mph/34–47 knots) are predicted to reach the COTP zone within 72 hours. Port Condition X-RAY means a condition set by the COTP when NWS weather advisories indicate sustained gale force winds (39–54 mph/34–47 knots) are predicted to reach the COTP zone within 48 hours. Port Condition YANKEE means a condition set by the COTP when NWS weather advisories indicate that sustained gale force winds (39–54 mph/ 34–47 knots) are predicted to reach the COTP zone within 24 hours. Port Condition ZULU means a condition set by the COTP when NWS weather advisories indicate that sustained gale force winds (39–54 mph/ 34–47 knots) are predicted to reach the COTP zone within 12 hours. Representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer or civilian employee who has VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Jan 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 been authorized to act on the behalf of the Captain of the Port. (c) Regulations—(1) Port Condition WHISKEY. All vessels must exercise due diligence in preparation for potential storm impacts. All oceangoing tank barges and their supporting tugs and all self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 500 gross tons (GT) must make plans to depart no later than setting of Port Condition Yankee unless authorized by the COTP. Also, vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 16. The COTP may modify the geographic boundaries of the regulated area and actions to be taken under Port Condition WHISKEY, based on the trajectory and forecasted storm conditions. (2) Port Condition X-RAY. Vessels at facilities must carefully monitor their moorings and cargo operations. Additional anchor(s) must be made ready to let go, and preparations must be made to have a continuous anchor watch during the storm. Engine(s) must be made immediately available for maneuvering. All oceangoing tank barges and their supporting tugs and all self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 500 GT must prepare to depart the port and anchorages within the affected regulated area. These vessels shall depart immediately upon the setting of Port Condition YANKEE. During this condition, slow-moving vessels may be ordered to depart to ensure safe avoidance of the incoming storm. All oceangoing tank barges and their supporting tugs and all self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 500 GT that are unable to depart or desire to remain in port must contact the COTP to receive permission to remain in port. Vessels with COTP’s permission to remain in port must implement their pre-approved mooring arrangement. The COTP may require additional precautions to ensure the safety of the ports and waterways. The COTP may modify the geographic boundaries of the regulated area and actions to be taken under Port Condition X-RAY based on the trajectory and forecasted storm conditions. (3) Port Condition YANKEE. Affected ports and waterways are closed to all inbound vessel traffic. All oceangoing tank barges and their supporting tugs and all self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 500 GT must have departed the regulated area or received permission to remain in port. The COTP may require additional precautions to ensure the safety of the ports and waterways. The COTP may modify the geographic boundaries of the regulated area and actions to be taken under Port Condition YANKEE based on the PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 trajectory and forecasted storm conditions. (4) Port Condition ZULU. Cargo operations are suspended, except final preparations that are expressly permitted by the COTP as necessary to ensure the safety of the ports and facilities. Other than vessels designated by the COTP, no vessels may enter, transit, move, or anchor within the regulated area. The COTP may modify the geographic boundaries of the regulated area and actions to be taken under Port Condition ZULU based on the trajectory and forecasted storm conditions. (5) Port Condition RECOVERY. Designated areas are closed to all vessels. Based on assessments of channel conditions, navigability concerns, and hazards to navigation, the COTP may permit vessel movements with restrictions. Restrictions may include, but are not limited to, preventing, or delaying vessel movements, imposing draft, speed, size, horsepower, daylight restrictions, or directing the use of specific routes. Vessels permitted to transit the regulated area shall comply with the lawful orders or directions given by the COTP or representative. (6) Notification. The Coast Guard will provide notice of where, within the regulated area, a declared Port Condition is to be in effect via Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information Bulletins, or by on-scene representatives. (7) Exception. This regulation does not apply to authorized law enforcement agencies operating within the regulated area. Dated: January 11, 2024. David E. O’Connell, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Maryland-National Capital Region. [FR Doc. 2024–00875 Filed 1–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 281 and 282 [EPA–R04–UST–2023–0410; FRL–11400– 01–R4] Mississippi: Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions, Codification, and Incorporation by Reference Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\18JAP1.SGM 18JAP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 12 / Thursday, January 18, 2024 / Proposed Rules The State of Mississippi (Mississippi or State) has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for final approval of revisions to its Underground Storage Tank Program (UST Program) under subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Pursuant to RCRA, the EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Mississippi UST Program. This action is based on the EPA’s determination that the State’s revisions satisfy all requirements for UST program approval. This action also proposes to codify Mississippi’s revised UST Program and to incorporate by reference the State statutes and regulations that we have determined meet the requirements for approval. SUMMARY: Comments on this proposed rule must be received on or before February 20, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– UST–2023–0410, by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov (our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Email: giri.upendra@epa.gov. Include the Docket ID No. EPA–R04– UST–2023–0410 in the subject line of the message. Instructions: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– UST–2023–0410, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Jan 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 edited or removed from https:// 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://www.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa-dockets. The EPA encourages electronic submittals and lists all publicly available docket materials electronically at https://www.regulations.gov. If you are unable to make electronic submittals or require alternative access to docket materials, please contact Upendra Giri, the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT provision below. The index of the docket and all publicly available docket materials for this action are available for review at https:// www.regulations.gov. Please also contact Upendra Giri if you need assistance in a language other than English or if you are a person with disabilities who needs a reasonable PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 3369 accommodation at no cost to you. For further information on EPA Docket Center services, please visit us online at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Upendra Giri, RCRA Programs and Cleanup Branch, Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960; Phone number: (404) 562– 8185, email address: giri.upendra@ epa.gov. Please contact Upendra Giri by phone or email for further information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, see the direct final rule published in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Parts 281 and 282 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Hazardous substances, Incorporation by reference, Indian country, Petroleum, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, State program approval, Underground storage tanks. Authority: This document is issued under the authority of sections 2002(a), 9004, and 7004(b) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6912, 6991c, 6991d, and 6991e. Dated: December 21, 2023. Jeaneanne M. Gettle, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. 2024–00170 Filed 1–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\18JAP1.SGM 18JAP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 12 (Thursday, January 18, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3368-3369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00170]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 281 and 282

[EPA-R04-UST-2023-0410; FRL-11400-01-R4]


Mississippi: Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank 
Program Revisions, Codification, and Incorporation by Reference

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The State of Mississippi (Mississippi or State) has applied to 
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for final approval of 
revisions to its Underground Storage Tank Program (UST Program) under 
subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). 
Pursuant to RCRA, the EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the 
Mississippi UST Program. This action is based on the EPA's 
determination that the State's revisions satisfy all requirements for 
UST program approval. This action also proposes to codify Mississippi's 
revised UST Program and to incorporate by reference the State statutes 
and regulations that we have determined meet the requirements for 
approval.

DATES: Comments on this proposed rule must be received on or before 
February 20, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R04-
UST-2023-0410, by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov 
(our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include the Docket ID No. 
EPA-R04-UST-2023-0410 in the subject line of the message.
    Instructions: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. 
EPA-R04-UST-2023-0410, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from 
https://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://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.
    The EPA encourages electronic submittals and lists all publicly 
available docket materials electronically at https://www.regulations.gov. If you are unable to make electronic submittals or 
require alternative access to docket materials, please contact Upendra 
Giri, the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
provision below. The index of the docket and all publicly available 
docket materials for this action are available for review at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Please also contact Upendra Giri if you need assistance in a 
language other than English or if you are a person with disabilities 
who needs a reasonable accommodation at no cost to you. For further 
information on EPA Docket Center services, please visit us online at 
https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Upendra Giri, RCRA Programs and 
Cleanup Branch, Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, Atlanta Federal Center, 61 
Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960; Phone number: (404) 
562-8185, email address: [email protected]. Please contact Upendra 
Giri by phone or email for further information.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, see the direct 
final rule published in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this 
Federal Register.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Parts 281 and 282

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Hazardous substances, Incorporation by reference, Indian country, 
Petroleum, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, State program 
approval, Underground storage tanks.
    Authority: This document is issued under the authority of sections 
2002(a), 9004, and 7004(b) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 
42 U.S.C. 6912, 6991c, 6991d, and 6991e.

    Dated: December 21, 2023.
Jeaneanne M. Gettle,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.
[FR Doc. 2024-00170 Filed 1-17-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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