94-8579. Texas: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions  

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    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    
    40 CFR Part 271
    
    [FRL-4861-4]
    
     
    
    Texas: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management 
    Program Revisions
    
    AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
    
    ACTION: Immediate final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: The State of Texas has applied for final authorization of a 
    revision to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation 
    and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
    reviewed Texas' application and has decided, subject to public review 
    and comment, that Texas' hazardous waste program revision satisfies all 
    of the requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization. Thus, 
    EPA intends to approve Texas' hazardous waste program revision, subject 
    to the authority retained by EPA in accordance with the Hazardous and 
    Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. Texas' application for the program 
    revision is available for public review and comment.
    
    DATES: This final authorization for Texas shall be effective June 27, 
    1994 unless EPA publishes a prior Federal Register (FR) action 
    withdrawing this immediate final rule. All comments on Texas' program 
    revision application must be received by the close of business May 26, 
    1994.
    
    ADDRESSES: Copies of the Texas program revision application and the 
    materials which EPA used in evaluating the revision are available from 
    8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at the following addresses 
    for inspection and copying: Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
    Commission, 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78711-3087, and U.S. 
    EPA, Region 6 Library, 12th Floor, First Interstate Bank Tower at 
    Fountain Place, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 65202, phone (214) 655-
    6444. Written comments, referring to Docket Number TX-94-2, should be 
    sent to Dick Thomas, Region 6 Authorization Coordinator, Grants and 
    Authorization Section (6H-HS), RCRA Programs Branch, U.S. EPA Region 6, 
    First Interstate Bank Tower at Fountain Place, 1445 Ross Avenue, 
    Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 655-8528.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   Dick Thomas, Region 6 Authorization 
    Coordinator, Grants and Authorization Section (6H-HS), RCRA Programs 
    Branch, U.S. EPA Region 6, First Interstate Bank Tower at Fountain 
    Place, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 655-8528.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    A. Background
    
        States with final authorization under section 3006(b) of the 
    Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA or ``the Act''), 42 U.S.C. 
    6926(b), have a continuing obligation to maintain a hazardous waste 
    program that is equivalent to, consistent with, and no less stringent 
    than the Federal hazardous waste program. In addition, as an interim 
    measure, the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (Pub. L. 98-
    616, November 8, 1984, hereinafter ``HSWA'') allows States to revise 
    their programs to become substantially equivalent instead of equivalent 
    to RCRA requirements promulgated under HSWA authority. States 
    exercising the latter option receive interim authorization for the HSWA 
    requirements under section 3006(g) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6926(g), and 
    later apply for final authorization for the HSWA requirements. 
    Revisions to State hazardous waste programs are necessary when Federal 
    or State statutory or regulatory authority is modified or when certain 
    other changes occur. Most commonly, State program revisions are 
    necessitated by changes to EPA's regulations in 40 CFR parts 260-266, 
    268, 124, and 270.
    
    B. Texas
    
        Texas received final authorization to implement its hazardous waste 
    management program on December 12, 1984, effective December 26, 1984 
    (see 49 FR 48300). This authorization was clarified in a notice 
    published in the Federal Register on March 26, 1985 (see 50 FR 11858). 
    Texas received final authorization for revisions to its program in 
    notices published in the Federal Register on January 31, 1986, 
    effective October 4, 1985 (see 51 FR 3952), on December 18, 1986, 
    effective February 17, 1987 (see 51 FR 45320), on March 1, 1990, 
    effective March 15, 1990 (see 55 FR 7318), on May 24, 1990, effective 
    July 23, 1990 (see 55 FR 21383), on August 22, 1991, effective October 
    21, 1991 (see 56 FR 41626), and on October 5, 1992, effective December 
    4, 1992 (see 57 FR 45719). On December 8, 1992, the Texas Water 
    Commission (TWC) submitted a final complete program revision 
    application for additional program approvals. (In 1991, Texas Senate 
    Bill 2 created the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission 
    (TNRCC) which combined the functions of the former Texas Water 
    Commission and the former Texas Air Control Board. The transfer of 
    functions to the TNRCC from the two agencies became effective on 
    September 1, 1993. Under Chapter 361 of the Texas Health and Safety 
    Code, the TNRCC has sole responsibility for the administration of laws 
    and regulations concerning hazardous waste). Today, Texas is seeking 
    approval of its program revision in accordance with 40 CFR 
    271.21(b)(3).
        EPA reviewed Texas' application, and made an immediate final 
    decision that Texas' hazardous waste program revision satisfies all of 
    the requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization. 
    Consequently, EPA intends to grant final authorization for the 
    additional program modifications to Texas. The public may submit 
    written comments on EPA's final decision until May 26, 1994. Copies of 
    Texas' application for program revision are available for inspection 
    and copying at the locations indicated in the ADDRESSES section of this 
    notice.
        Approval of Texas' program revision shall become effective 75 days 
    from the date this notice is published, unless an adverse written 
    comment pertaining to the State's revision discussed in this notice is 
    received by the end of the comment period. If an adverse written 
    comment is received, EPA will publish either: (1) A withdrawal of the 
    immediate final decision or (2) a notice containing a response to the 
    comment that either affirms that the immediate final decision takes 
    effect or reverses the decision.
        Texas' program revision application includes State regulatory 
    changes that are equivalent to the rules promulgated in the Federal 
    RCRA implementing regulations in 40 CFR parts 124, 260-262, 264, 265, 
    and 270 that were published in the Federal Register through June 30, 
    1990. This proposed approval includes the provisions that are listed in 
    the chart below. This chart also lists the State analogs that are being 
    recognized as equivalent to the appropriate Federal requirements. (As a 
    result of the Texas reorganization presented above, TNRCC rules, once 
    codified at Title 31 Texas Administrative Code, are now codified at 
    Title 30 Texas Administrative Code).
    
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           Federal Citation                       State analog              
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    1. California List Waste Land   Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act (TSWDA)  
     Disposal Restrictions, July     Secs. 361.017 and 361.024; Texas Health
     8, 1987 [52 FR 25760], as       and Safety Code Ann. (THSC) (Vernon's  
     amended on October 27, 1987     Supp. 1991), effective June 7, 1991, as
     [52 FR 41295]. (Checklists 39   amended; 30 Texas Administrative Code  
     and 39.1).                      (TAC) Sec. 305.51(c), Sec. 335.2(j),   
                                     Sec. 335.112(a)(1), Sec. 335.152(a)(1),
                                     and Sec. 335.431(c), all effective     
                                     November 23, 1993; and 31 TAC Sec.     
                                     335.77, effective September 1, 1989, as
                                     amended.                               
    2. Exception Reporting for      TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024; THSC  
     Small Quantity Generators of    (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Hazardous Waste, September      7, 1991, as amended; 31 TAC Sec.       
     23, 1987 [52 FR 35894].         335.13(c), (d) and (g), effective March
     (Checklist 42).                 31, 1992, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.  
                                     335.74, effective November 23, 1993.   
    3. HSWA Codification Rule 2;    TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Permit Application              (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Requirements Regarding          7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     Corrective Action, December     305.50(4)(A), effective November 23,   
     1, 1987 [52 FR 45788].          1993.                                  
     (Checklist 44A).                                                       
    4. HSWA Codification Rule 2;    TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Corrective Action Beyond        (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Facility Boundary, December     7, 1991, as amended; 30 TAC Sec.       
     1, 1987 [52 FR 45788].          335.166(5), and 30 TAC 335.167(c),     
     (Checklist 44B).                effective November 23, 1993.           
    5. HSWA Codification Rule 2;    TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Corrective Action for           (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Injection Wells, December 1,    7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     1987 [52 FR 45788].             335.121(f), and Sec. 335.121(e)(1)-(3),
     (Checklist 44C).                both effective November 23, 1993.      
    6. HSWA Codification Rule 2;    TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Permit Modification, December   (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     1, 1987 [52 FR 45788].          7, 1991, as amended; and 31 TAC Sec.   
     (Checklist 44D).                305.62(d)(3), effective September 1,   
                                     1989, as amended.                      
    7. HSWA Codification Rule 2;    TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Permit as a Shield Provision,   (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     December 1, 1987 [52 FR         7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     45788]. (Checklist 44E).        305.124, effective November 23, 1993.  
    8. HSWA Codification Rule 2;    TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Permit Conditions to protect    (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Human Health and the            7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     Environment, December 1, 1987   305.50(14), effective November 23,     
     [52 FR 45788]. (Checklist       1993.                                  
     44F).                                                                  
    9. HSWA Codification Rule 2;    TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Post-Closure Permits,           (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     December 1, 1987 [52 FR         7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     45788]. (Checklist 44G).        335.2(i) effective November 23, 1993.  
    10. Technical Correction to     TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Checklist 23, Small Quantity    (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Generators, July 19, 1988 [53   7, 1991, as amended; and 31 TAC Sec.   
     FR 27162]. (Checklist 47).      335.78(e) and Sec. 335.78(f)(2), both  
                                     effective September 1, 1989, as        
                                     amended.                               
    11. Farmer Exemptions;          TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Technical Corrections, July     (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     19, 1988 [53 FR 27164].         7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     (Checklist 48).                 335.41(d)(4) and Sec. 335.61 (b) and   
                                     (e), all effective November 23, 1993.  
    12. Land Disposal Restrictions  TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     for First Third Scheduled       (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Wastes, August 17, 1988 [53     7, 1991, as amended; 30 TAC Sec.       
     FR 31138], as amended on        335.112 (a)(1) and (a)(4), Sec. 335.152
     February 27, 1989 [54 FR        (a)(1) and (a)(4), Sec. 335.211(b), and
     8264]. (Checklists 50 and       Sec. 335.431(c), all effective November
     50.1).                          23, 1993.                              
    13. Hazardous Waste Management  TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     System; Standards for           (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Hazardous Waste Storage and     7, 1991, as amended; 30 TAC Sec. 335.1,
     Treatment Tank Systems,         Sec. 335.112 (a)(6) and (a)(9), and    
     September 2, 1988 [53 FR        Sec. 335.152 (a)(5) and (a)(8), all    
     34079]. (Checklist 52).         effective November 23, 1993.           
    14. Land Disposal Restriction   TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Amendments to First Third       (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Scheduled Wastes, May 2, 1989   7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     [54 FR 18836]. (Checklist 62).  335.431(c), effective November 23,     
                                     1993.                                  
    15. Land Disposal Restrictions  TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     for Second Third Scheduled      (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Wastes, June 23, 1989 [54 FR    7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     26594]. (Checklist 63).         335.431(c) effective November 23, 1993.
    16. Land Disposal               TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Restrictions; Correction to     (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     the First Third Scheduled       7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     Wastes, September 6, 1989 [54   335.211(b) and Sec. 335.431(c), both   
     FR 36967, as amended on June    effective November 23, 1993.           
     13, 1990 [55 FR 23935].                                                
     (Checklists 66 and 66.1).                                              
    17. Reportable Quantity         TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Adjustment Methyl Bromide       (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     Production Wastes, October 6,   7, 1991, as amended; 30 TAC Sec. 335.1 
     1989 [54 FR 41402].             and Sec. 335.29, both effective        
     (Checklist 68).                 November 23, 1993.                     
    18. Reportable Quantity         TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Adjustment (F024 & F025),       (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     December 11, 1989 [54 FR        7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     50968]. (Checklist 69).         335.1 and Sec. 335.29, both effective  
                                     November 23, 1993.                     
    19. Listing of 1,1-Dimethyl-    TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     hydrazine Production Wastes,    (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     May 2, 1990 [55 FR 18496].      7, 1991, as amended; 30 TAC Sec. 335.1 
     (Checklist 75).                 and Sec. 335.29, both effective        
                                     November 23, 1993.                     
    20. HSWA Codification Rule:     TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Double Liners; Correction,      (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     May 9, 1990 [55 FR 19262].      7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     (Checklist 77).                 335.168(c) and Sec. 335.173(c), both   
                                     effective November 23, 1993.           
    21. Land Disposal Restrictions  TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     for Third Scheduled Wastes,     (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     June 1, 1990 [55 FR 22520].     7, 1991, as amended; and 30 TAC Sec.   
     (Checklist 78H).                305.69(i) Appendix I.B.1.b., Sec.      
                                     335.1, Sec. 335.29, Sec. 335.62(2),    
                                     Sec. 335.69(a)(4), Sec. 335.111(c),    
                                     Sec. 335.112 (a)(1) and (a)(10)-       
                                     (a)(13), Sec. 335.152(a)(9)-(a)(12),   
                                     and Sec. 335.431(c), all effective     
                                     November 23, 1993.                     
    22. Organic Air Emission        TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024, THSC  
     Standards for Process Vents     (Vernon's Supp. 1991), effective June  
     and Equipment Leaks, June 21,   7, 1991, as amended; 30 TAC Sec. 335.1,
     1990 [55 FR 25454].             Sec. 305.50(4)(A), Sec. 335.2(j), Sec. 
     (Checklist 79).                 335.112 (a)(1), (a)(4), (a)(19), and   
                                     (a)(20), Sec. 335.115(4), Sec. 335.152 
                                     (a)(1), (a)(4), (a)(16) and (a)(17),   
                                     and Sec. 335.155(3), all effective     
                                     November 23, 1993.                     
    23. Identification and Listing  TSWDA Secs. 361.017 and 361.024; THSC   
     of Hazardous Waste;             (Vernon 1990), effective September 1,  
     Treatability Studies Sample     1989, as amended; Texas Water Code     
     Exemption, July 19, 1988 [53    (TWC) Secs. 5.103, 5.105, and 26.011   
     FR 27290]. (Checklist 49).      (Vernon 1990), effective September 1,  
                                     1985, as amended; and 31 TAC Sec. 335.1
                                     and Sec. 335.2(g), both effective      
                                     August 1, 1990.                        
    24. Hazardous Waste Management  TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024; THSC  
     System; Standards for           (Vernon 1990), effective September 1,  
     Hazardous Waste Storage and     1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,     
     Treatment Tank Systems,         5.105, and 26.011 (Vernon 1990),       
     September 2, 1988 [53 FR        effective September 1, 1985, as        
     34079]. (Checklist 52N).        amended; 31 TAC Sec. 335.1, effective  
                                     August 1, 1990; and 31 TAC Sec.        
                                     335.112(a)(6) and Sec. 335.152 (a)(5), 
                                     (a)(8) and (a)(9), all effective       
                                     December 13, 1991, as amended.         
    25. Identification and Listing  TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024; THSC  
     of Hazardous Waste; and         (Vernon 1990), effective September 1,  
     Designation, Reportable         1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,     
     Quantities and Notification,    5.105, and 26.011 (Vernon 1990),       
     September 13, 1988 [53 FR       effective September 1, 1985, as        
     35412]. (Checklist 53).         amended; and 31 TAC Sec. 335.1,        
                                     effective August 1, 1990.              
    26. Permit Modifications for    TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024; THSC  
     Hazardous Waste Management      (Vernon 1990), effective September 1,  
     Facilities, September 28,       1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,     
     1988 [53 FR 37912], as          5.105, and 26.011 (Vernon 1990),       
     amended on October 24, 1988     effective September 1, 1985, as        
     [53 FR 41649]. (Checklists 54   amended; Texas Open Records Act, TEX.  
     and 54.1).                      REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art.6252-17a      
                                     (Vernon 1990); 31 TAC Sec. 305.2, Sec. 
                                     305.66, and Sec. 335.124, all effective
                                     November 23, 1993; 31 TAC Sec.         
                                     305.62(a), effective October 29, 1990; 
                                     31 TAC Sec. 335.112(a)(6), Sec. 335.152
                                     (a)(3) and (a)(5), all effective       
                                     December 13, 1991, as amended; 31 TAC  
                                     Sec. 305.64(a) and (g), and Sec.       
                                     305.144, Sec. 305.62(d)(3), Sec.       
                                     305.62(e)(2)(C)(iv)-(e)(2)(C)(xi), all 
                                     effective October 29, 1990; 31 TAC Sec.
                                     305.62(e), effective July 17, 1989; 31 
                                     TAC 305.100, effective October 8, 1990;
                                     31 TAC Sec. 305.102, Sec. 305.171, and 
                                     Sec. 305.172(10), all effective October
                                     29, 1990; 31 TAC Sec. 305.69(a), Sec.  
                                     305.69(a)(1)(A)-(a)(1)(C), Sec. 305.69 
                                     (a)(2) and (a)(3), Sec. 305.69 (b) and 
                                     (b)(1), Sec. 305.69(b)(1)(A)-(b)(1)(D),
                                     Sec. 305.69(b)(2), Sec. 305.69(b)(2)(A)-
                                     (b)(2)(G), Sec. 305.69(b)(3)-(b)(6),   
                                     Sec. 305.69(b)(6)(A)-(b)(6)(C), Sec.   
                                     305.69 (b)(6)(C)(i) and (b)(6)(C)(ii), 
                                     Sec. 305.69 (b)(6)(D) and (b)(6)(E),   
                                     Sec. 305.69(b)(7), Sec. 305.69(b)(7)(A)-
                                     (b)(7)(C), Sec. 305.69 (b)(7)(C)(i) and
                                     (b)(7)(C)(ii), Sec. 305.69(b)(7)(D),   
                                     Sec. 305.69 (b)(8) and (b)(9), Sec.    
                                     305.69 (b)(9)(A) and (b)(9)(B), Sec.   
                                     305.69(b)(10)-(b)(14), Sec.            
                                     305.69(b)(14)(A)-(b)(14)(C), Sec.      
                                     305.69(b)(15), Sec. 305.69(c), Sec.    
                                     305.69(c)(1), Sec. 305.69(c)(1)(A)-    
                                     (c)(1)(D), Sec. 305.69(c)(2), Sec.     
                                     305.69(c)(2)(A)-(c)(2)(F), Sec.        
                                     305.69(c)(3)-(c)(6), Sec. 305.69(d),   
                                     Sec. 305.69 (d)(1) and (d)(2), Sec.    
                                     305.69(d)(2)(A), Sec. 305.69           
                                     (d)(2)(B)(i) and (d)(2)(B)(ii), Sec.   
                                     305.69(d)(2)(C), Sec. 305.69(e), Sec.  
                                     305.69 (e)(1) and (e)(2), Sec. 305.69  
                                     (e)(2)(A) and (e)(2)(B), Sec.          
                                     305.69(e)(3), Sec. 305.69(e)(3)(A)-    
                                     (e)(3)(C), Sec. 305.69 (e)(4) and      
                                     (e)(5), Sec. 305.69 (e)(5)(A) and      
                                     (e)(5)(B), Sec. 305.69(e)(5)(B)(i)-    
                                     (e)(5)(B)(v), Sec. 305.69(e)(6), Sec.  
                                     305.69 (e)(6)(A) and (e)(6)(B), Sec.   
                                     305.69(f), Sec. 305.69 (f)(1) and      
                                     (f)(2), Sec. 305.69(g), Sec.           
                                     305.69(g)(1), Sec. 305.69(g)(1)(A)-    
                                     (g)(1)(E), Sec. 305.69(g)(2), and Sec. 
                                     305.184(1)-(3), all effective October  
                                     29, 1990.                              
    27. Statistical Methods for     TSWDA Secs. 361.017, and 361.024; THSC  
     Evaluating Ground-Water         (Vernon 1990), effective September 1,  
     Monitoring Data from            1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,     
     Hazardous Waste Facilities,     5.105, and 26.011 (Vernon 1990),       
     October 11, 1988 [53 FR         effective September 1, 1985, as        
     39720]. (Checklist 55).         amended; 31 TAC Sec. 335.157 (a)(1) and
                                     (a)(2), Sec. 335.158, Sec.             
                                     335.163(1)(A), Sec. 335.163 (1)(A)(i)  
                                     and (1)(A)(ii), Sec. 335.163(1)(C),    
                                     Sec. 335.163(7), Sec. 335.163 (7)(A)   
                                     and (7)(B), Sec. 335.163(8), Sec.      
                                     335.163(8)(A)-(8)(E), Sec. 335.163(9), 
                                     Sec. 335.163(9)(A)-(9)(F), Sec.        
                                     335.163(10), Sec. 335.164(3)-(6), Sec. 
                                     335.164 (6)(A) and (6)(B), Sec.        
                                     335.164(7), Sec. 335.164(7)(A)-(7)(D), 
                                     Sec. 335.164(7)(D)(i)-(7)(D)(iv), Sec. 
                                     335.164(7)(E), Sec. 335.164 (7)(E)(i)  
                                     and (7)(E)(ii), Sec. 335.164           
                                     (7)(E)(ii)(I) and (7)(E)(ii)(II), Sec. 
                                     335.164(7)(F), Sec. 335.164(7)(F)(i)-  
                                     (7)(F)(iv), Sec. 335.164(8), Sec.      
                                     335.165(3), Sec. 335.165 (3)(A) and    
                                     (3)(B), Sec. 335.165(4), Sec. 335.165  
                                     (4)(A) and (4)(B), and Sec. 335.165(6)-
                                     (10), all effective October 29, 1990.  
    28. Identification and Listing  TSWDA Secs. 361.003; THSC (Vernon 1990),
     of Hazardous Waste; Removal     effective September 1, 1989, as        
     of Iron Dextran from the List   amended; TWC Secs. 5.103, 5.105, and   
     of Hazardous Wastes, October    26.011 (Vernon 1990), effective        
     31, 1988 [53 FR 43878].         September 1, 1985, as amended; and 31  
     (Checklist 56).                 TAC Sec. 335.1, effective August 1,    
                                     1990.                                  
    29. Identification and Listing  TSWDA Secs. 361.003(11); THSC (Vernon   
     of Hazardous Waste; Removal     1990), effective September 1, 1989, as 
     of Strontium Sulfide from the   amended; TWC Secs. 5.103, 5.105, and   
     List of Hazardous Wastes,       26.011 (Vernon 1990), effective        
     October 31, 1988 [53 FR         September 1, 1985, as amended; and 31  
     43881]. (Checklist 57).         TAC Sec. 335.1, effective August 1,    
                                     1990.                                  
    30. Hazardous Waste             TSWDA Secs. 361.003, 361.024, 361.088;  
     Miscellaneous Units;            THSC (Vernon 1990), effective September
     Standards applicable to         1, 1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,  
     Owners and Operators, January   5.105, and 26.011 (Vernon 1990),       
     9, 1989 [54 FR 615].            effective September 1, 1985, as        
     (Checklist 59).                 amended; and 31 TAC Sec. 305.50(4),    
                                     effective July 17, 1989.               
    31. Amendment to Requirements   TSWDA Secs. 361.003, 361.024, 361.088;  
     for Hazardous Waste             THSC (Vernon 1990), effective September
     Incinerator Permits, January    1, 1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,  
     30, 1989 [54 FR 9596].          5.105, and 26.011 (Vernon 1990),       
     (Checklist 60).                 effective September 1, 1985, as        
                                     amended; and 31 TAC Sec. 305.174,      
                                     effective October 29, 1990.            
    32. Delay of Closure Period     TSWDA Secs. 361.017 and 361.024; THSC   
     for Hazardous Waste             Chapter 361 (Vernon's Supp. 1992),     
     Management Facilities, August   effective September 1, 1989, as        
     14, 1989 [54 FR 33376].         amended; TWC Secs. 5.103, 5.105, and   
     (Checklist 64).                 27.019 (Vernon 1992), effective        
                                     September 1, 1985, as amended; 31 TAC  
                                     Secs. 335.152(a), 335.152(a)(1),       
                                     335.152(a)(5), 335.152(a)(6),          
                                     335.112(a), 335.112(a)(1),             
                                     335.112(a)(6), and 335.112(a)(7), all  
                                     effective December 13, 1991; and 31 TAC
                                     305.69(h), Appendix I, D.1.f.,         
                                     effective October 29, 1990.            
    33. Mining Waste Exclusion I,   TSWDA Secs. 361.003, 361.017, and       
     September 1, 1989 [54 FR        361.024; THSC Chapter 361 (Vernon's    
     36592]. (Checklist 65).         Supp. 1992), effective September 1,    
                                     1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,     
                                     5.105, and 26.011, (Vernon 1992),      
                                     effective September 1, 1985, as        
                                     amended; and 31 TAC 335.1, effective   
                                     August 4, 1989.                        
    34. Testing and Monitoring      TSWDA Secs. 361.003, 361.017, and       
     Activities, September 29,       361.024, THSC Chapter 361 (Vernon's    
     1989 [54 FR 40260].             Supp. 1992), effective September 1,    
     (Checklist 67).                 1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,     
                                     5.105, and 26.011, (Vernon 1992),      
                                     effective September 1, 1985, as        
                                     amended; and 31 TAC Secs. 335.2(j) and 
                                     335.29, both effective November 23,    
                                     1993.                                  
    35. Changes to Part 124 Not     TSWDA Secs. 361.017, 361.024, 361.032,  
     Accounted for by Present        361.066, and 361.068; THSC Chapter 361 
     Checklists, June 30, 1983 [48   (Vernon's Supp. 1992), effective       
     FR 30113]; July 26, 1988 [53    September 1, 1989, as amended; TWC     
     FR 28118]; September 26, 1988   Secs. 5.103, 5.105, 26.011, and 27.019 
     [53 FR 37396]; and January 4,   (Vernon 1992), effective September 1,  
     1989 [54 FR 246]. (Checklist    1985, as amended; 31 TAC 281.22,       
     70).                            effective July 14, 1987; 31 TAC Secs.  
                                     305.42, 305.44, 305.62, 305.102,       
                                     305.103, and 305.105, 305.127 (1)(B),  
                                     (2) and (3), 305.142, and 305.144, all 
                                     effective October 29, 1990; 305.143, 31
                                     TAC 305.66, effective April 21, 1989;  
                                     31 TAC Secs. 305.100, 305.101, 305.121,
                                     305.122(a), 305.125, and 305.128, all  
                                     effective October 8, 1990; 31 TAC Secs.
                                     305.123, 305.124, 305.141, 305.142,    
                                     305.143, and 305.146, all effective    
                                     June 19, 1986; and 31 TAC 305.145,     
                                     effective April 8, 1987.               
    36. Mining Waste Exclusion II,  TSWDA Secs. 361.003, 361.017, and       
     January 23, 1990 [55 FR         361.024; THSC Chapter 361 (Vernon's    
     2322]. (Checklist 71).          Supp. 1992), effective September 1,    
                                     1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,     
                                     5.105, and 26.011, (Vernon 1992),      
                                     effective September 1, 1985, as        
                                     amended; 31 TAC 335.1, effective August
                                     4, 1989; and 31 TAC 335.10(a)(6),      
                                     effective November 23, 1993.           
    37. Modification of F019        TSWDA Secs. 361.003, 361.017, and       
     Listing, February 14, 1990      361.024, THSC Chapter 361 (Vernon's    
     [55 FR 5340]. (Checklist 72).   Supp. 1992), effective September 1,    
                                     1989, as amended. TWC Secs. 5.103,     
                                     5.105, and 26.011, (Vernon 1992),      
                                     effective September 1, 1985, as        
                                     amended; 31 TAC 335.1, effective August
                                     4, 1989.                               
    38. Testing and Monitoring      TSWDA Secs. 361.003, 361.017, and       
     Activities; Technical           361.024, THSC Chapter 361 (Vernon's    
     Corrections, March 9, 1990,     Supp. 1992), effective September 1,    
     [55 FR 8948]. (Checklist 73).   1989, as amended. TWC Secs. 5.103,     
                                     5.105, and 26.011, (Vernon 1992),      
                                     effective September 1, 1985, as        
                                     amended; and 31 TAC Secs. 335.2(j) and 
                                     335.29, effective November 23, 1993.   
    39. Criteria for Listing Toxic  TSWDA Secs. 361.003, 361.017, and       
     Wastes; Technical Amendment,    361.024; THSC, Chapter 361 (Vernon's   
     May 4, 1990 [55 FR 18726].      Supp. 1992), effective September 1,    
     (Checklist 76).                 1989, as amended; TWC Secs. 5.103,     
                                     5.105, and 26.011 (Vernon 1992),       
                                     effective September 1, 1985, as        
                                     amended; and 31 TAC 335.1, effective   
                                     August 4, 1989.                        
    40. Financial Responsibility;   TSWDA Secs. 361.017 and 361.024, THSC   
     Settlement Agreement            Chapter 361 (Vernon's Supp. 1992),     
     (Amendment to Checklist 24's    effective September 1, 1989, as        
     Optional Designation of         amended; TWC Secs. 5.103, 5.105, and   
     264.113 and 265.113), June      27.019 (Vernon 1992), effective        
     26, 1990 [55 FR 25976].         September 1, 1985, as amended; and 31  
     (Checklist 24A).                TAC Secs. 335.112(a)(6) and            
                                     335.152(a)(5), both effective December 
                                     13, 1991.                              
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        Texas is not authorized to operate the Federal program on Indian 
    lands. This authority remains with EPA.
    
    C. Decision
    
        I conclude that Texas' application for a program revision meets the 
    statutory and regulatory requirements established by RCRA. Accordingly, 
    Texas is granted final authorization to operate its hazardous waste 
    program as revised.
        Texas now has responsibility for permitting treatment, storage, and 
    disposal facilities within its borders and for carrying out the aspects 
    of the RCRA program described in its revised program application, 
    subject to the limitations of the HSWA. Texas also has primary 
    enforcement responsibilities, although EPA retains the right to conduct 
    inspections under section 3007 of RCRA, and to take enforcement actions 
    under sections 3008, 3013 and 7003 of RCRA.
    
    D. Codification in Part 272
    
        EPA uses 40 CFR part 272 for codification of the decision to 
    authorize Texas' program and for incorporation by reference of those 
    provisions of Texas' statutes and regulations that EPA will enforce 
    under section 3008, 3013, and 7003 of RCRA. Therefore, EPA is reserving 
    amendment of 40 CFR part 272, subpart E, until a later date.
    
    Compliance With Executive Order 12866
    
        The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this rule from the 
    requirements of Section 6 of Executive Order 12866.
    
    Certification Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
    
        Pursuant to the provisions of 4 U.S.C. 605(b), I hereby certify 
    that this authorization will not have a significant economic impact on 
    a substantial number of small entities. This authorization effectively 
    suspends the applicability of certain Federal regulations in favor of 
    Texas' program, thereby eliminating duplicative requirements for 
    handlers of hazardous waste in the State. This authorization does not 
    impose any new burdens on small entities. This rule, therefore, does 
    not require a regulatory flexibility analysis.
    
    List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271
    
        Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
    Confidential business information, Hazardous materials transportation, 
    Hazardous waste, Indian lands, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, 
    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control, 
    Water supply.
    
        Authority: This notice 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: March 21, 1994.
    Joe D. Winkle,
    Acting Regional Administrator.
    [FR Doc. 94-8579 Filed 4-8-94; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Effective Date:
6/27/1994
Published:
04/11/1994
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Immediate final rule.
Document Number:
94-8579
Dates:
This final authorization for Texas shall be effective June 27, 1994 unless EPA publishes a prior Federal Register (FR) action withdrawing this immediate final rule. All comments on Texas' program revision application must be received by the close of business May 26, 1994.
Pages:
0-0 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: April 11, 1994, FRL-4861-4