Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions and Incorporation by Reference, 104486 [2024-30027]

Download as PDF 104486 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 246 / Monday, December 23, 2024 / Proposed Rules ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 271 and 272 [EPA–R08–RCRA–2024–0408; FRL–12226– 01–R8] Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions and Incorporation by Reference Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant authorization to the State of Utah for the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, commonly referred to as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA has determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization, and is authorizing the State’s changes through a direct final action, which can be found in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register. In addition, the EPA is proposing to codify in the regulations entitled ‘‘Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs,’’ Utah’s authorized hazardous waste program. The EPA will incorporate by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) those provisions of the State regulations that are authorized and that the EPA will enforce under RCRA. DATES: Send written comments by January 22, 2025. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R08– RCRA–2024–0408 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the detailed instructions for submitting comments electronically or by other methods in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Moye Lin, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, EPA Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202–1129; telephone number: (303) 312–6667, email address: lin.moye@ epa.gov. khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: In the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register, the EPA is authorizing changes to the Utah program, in addition to codifying and incorporating by reference the State’s hazardous waste program as a direct final rule. The EPA did not make a proposal prior to the direct final rule because we believe SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Dec 20, 2024 Jkt 265001 these actions are not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose them. We have explained the reasons for this authorization and incorporation by reference in the preamble to the direct final rule. Unless the EPA receives written comments that oppose the authorization and incorporation by reference during the comment period, the direct final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not take further action on this proposal. If we get comments that oppose the authorization, we will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take immediate effect. We 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 must do so at this time. Dated: December 11, 2024. KC Becker, Regional Administrator, Region 8. [FR Doc. 2024–30027 Filed 12–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Chapter I [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2024–0085; FRL–5398–06– OCSPP] RIN 2070–AJ64 Lead Wheel Weights; Petition for Rulemaking Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Decision Not To Proceed With a Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Petition; reasons for Agency response. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) has decided not to proceed with the development of a regulation addressing the manufacture, processing, or distribution in commerce of lead for wheelbalancing weights (‘‘lead wheel weights’’) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This action relates to a citizen petition filed with the Agency in 2009 (‘‘2009 petition’’). The 2009 petition, which EPA granted, asked EPA to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to regulate the manufacturing, processing, or distribution in commerce of lead wheel weights. In 2023, the same parties filed a petition for a writ of mandamus (‘‘mandamus petition’’) that sought to compel EPA to initiate the rulemaking SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 proceeding requested in the 2009 petition. After reviewing the information submitted in response to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) issued in April 2024 and EPA’s technical analysis thereof, EPA has decided not to proceed with the development of a proposed rule. Addressing potential remaining exposures from lead continues to be a high priority for EPA, as reflected in EPA’s announcement that ‘‘Lead and Lead Compounds’’ is on its list of candidate chemical substances currently being considered for future prioritization actions under TSCA. DATES: This decision is effective December 23, 2024. ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2024–0085, is available online at https:// www.regulations.gov. Additional information about dockets generally, along with instructions for visiting the docket in-person, is available at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Technical information: Sean Duenser, Existing Chemicals Risk Management Division (7404M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 343–9157; email address: duenser.sean@epa.gov. General information: The TSCA Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; email address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. It may be of interest to those who manufacture, process, distribute in commerce, use, or dispose of lead wheel weights, or their substitutes. The following list of North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them. Potentially affected entities may include: • Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) (NAICS code 331419); • Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) (NAICS code 331492); • Lead die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing (NAICS code 331523); • Lead die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing (NAICS code 331523); E:\FR\FM\23DEP1.SGM 23DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 246 (Monday, December 23, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 104486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30027]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 271 and 272

[EPA-R08-RCRA-2024-0408; FRL-12226-01-R8]


Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management 
Program Revisions and Incorporation by Reference

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
grant authorization to the State of Utah for the changes to its 
hazardous waste program under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 
commonly referred to as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 
(RCRA). The EPA has determined that these changes satisfy all 
requirements needed to qualify for final authorization, and is 
authorizing the State's changes through a direct final action, which 
can be found in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal 
Register. In addition, the EPA is proposing to codify in the 
regulations entitled ``Approved State Hazardous Waste Management 
Programs,'' Utah's authorized hazardous waste program. The EPA will 
incorporate by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
those provisions of the State regulations that are authorized and that 
the EPA will enforce under RCRA.

DATES: Send written comments by January 22, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R08-
RCRA-2024-0408 at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the detailed 
instructions for submitting comments electronically or by other methods 
in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the 
``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Moye Lin, Land, Chemicals and 
Redevelopment Division, EPA Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, 
Colorado 80202-1129; telephone number: (303) 312-6667, email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of 
this Federal Register, the EPA is authorizing changes to the Utah 
program, in addition to codifying and incorporating by reference the 
State's hazardous waste program as a direct final rule. The EPA did not 
make a proposal prior to the direct final rule because we believe these 
actions are not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose 
them. We have explained the reasons for this authorization and 
incorporation by reference in the preamble to the direct final rule.
    Unless the EPA receives written comments that oppose the 
authorization and incorporation by reference during the comment period, 
the direct final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, 
and we will not take further action on this proposal. If we get 
comments that oppose the authorization, we will withdraw the direct 
final rule and it will not take immediate effect. We 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 must do so at this time.

    Dated: December 11, 2024.
KC Becker,
Regional Administrator, Region 8.
[FR Doc. 2024-30027 Filed 12-20-24; 8:45 am]
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