Massachusetts: Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions, Codification, and Incorporation by Reference, Proposed Rule, 63134 [2024-16809]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 63134 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 149 / Friday, August 2, 2024 / Proposed Rules • 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 Clean Air Act. • 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. 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EPA performed an environmental justice analysis, as is described above in the section titled, ‘‘Environmental Justice Considerations.’’ The analysis was done for the purpose of providing additional context and information about this rulemaking to the public, not as a basis of the action. Due to the nature of the action being taken here, this action is expected to have a neutral to positive impact on the air quality of the affected area. In addition, there is no information in the record upon which this decision is based inconsistent with the stated goal of E.O. 12898 of achieving environmental justice for people of color, low-income populations, and Indigenous peoples. In addition, the SIP 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 proposed 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). VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:49 Aug 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: July 29, 2024. Earthea Nance, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 2024–17053 Filed 8–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 282 [EPA–R01–UST–2023–0321; FRL–11752– 01–R1] Massachusetts: Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions, Codification, and Incorporation by Reference, Proposed Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA or Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the State of Massachusetts’ Underground Storage Tank (UST) program submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). This action is based on EPA’s determination that these revisions satisfy all requirements needed for program approval. This action also proposes to codify EPA’s approval of Massachusetts’ state program and to incorporate by reference those provisions of the State regulations that we have determined meet the requirements for approval. The provisions will be subject to EPA’s inspection and enforcement authorities under sections 9005 and 9006 of RCRA subtitle I and other applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. DATES: Send written comments by September 3, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit any comments, identified by EPA–R01–UST–2023– 0321, by one of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: coyle.joan@epa.gov. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–R01–UST–2023– SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 0321. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be available online at https:// www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through https:// www.regulations.gov or email. The Federal https://www.regulations.gov website is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA without going through https:// www.regulations.gov, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties, and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. EPA encourages electronic submittals, but if you are unable to submit electronically, please reach out to the EPA contact person listed in the document for assistance. Joan Coyle, Pesticides and UST Branch; Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, 5 Post Office Square (Mail Code 07–1), Boston, MA 02109– 3912, 617–918–1393, coyle.joan@ epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, see the direct final rule published in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: This rule 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. David W. Cash, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1. [FR Doc. 2024–16809 Filed 8–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\02AUP1.SGM 02AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 149 (Friday, August 2, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 63134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16809]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 282

[EPA-R01-UST-2023-0321; FRL-11752-01-R1]


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

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA 
or Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve revisions to the State of Massachusetts' Underground Storage 
Tank (UST) program submitted by the Massachusetts Department of 
Environmental Protection (MassDEP). This action is based on EPA's 
determination that these revisions satisfy all requirements needed for 
program approval. This action also proposes to codify EPA's approval of 
Massachusetts' state program and to incorporate by reference those 
provisions of the State regulations that we have determined meet the 
requirements for approval. The provisions will be subject to EPA's 
inspection and enforcement authorities under sections 9005 and 9006 of 
RCRA subtitle I and other applicable statutory and regulatory 
provisions.

DATES: Send written comments by September 3, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit any comments, identified by EPA-R01-UST-2023-0321, by 
one of the following methods:
    1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
    2. Email: [email protected].
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R01-UST-
2023-0321. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included 
in the public docket without change and may be available online at 
https://www.regulations.gov including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you 
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through https://www.regulations.gov or email. The Federal https://www.regulations.gov 
website is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not 
know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the 
body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA 
without going through https://www.regulations.gov, your email address 
will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that 
is placed in the public docket and made available on the internet. If 
you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your 
name and other contact information in the body of your comment. If EPA 
cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties, and cannot 
contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your 
comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, 
any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. EPA 
encourages electronic submittals, but if you are unable to submit 
electronically, please reach out to the EPA contact person listed in 
the document for assistance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan Coyle, Pesticides and UST Branch; 
Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division; U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region 1, 5 Post Office Square (Mail Code 07-1), 
Boston, MA 02109-3912, 617-918-1393, [email protected].

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

    Authority: This rule 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.

David W. Cash,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1.
[FR Doc. 2024-16809 Filed 8-1-24; 8:45 am]
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