2020-16482. Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Federal CCR Permit Program; Reopening of Comment Period
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AGENCY:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION:
Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.
SUMMARY:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of February 20, 2020, concerning establishment of a federal permit program for disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR). EPA has decided to reopen the comment period to allow submittal of additional comments on the proposal.
DATES:
The comment period for the proposed rule published February 20, 2020, at 85 FR 9940, is reopened. Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0361, must be received on or before August 7, 2020.
ADDRESSES:
Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of February 20, 2020 (85 FR 9940).
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For technical information contact: Stacey Yonce, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, Environmental Protection Agency, 5304P, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (703) 308-8476; email address: yonce.stacey@epa.gov. For more information on this rulemaking please visit https://www.epa.gov/coalash.
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This document reopens the public comment period established in the Federal Register document of February 20, 2020 (85 FR 9940), for 7 days, from July 31, 2020, to August 7, 2020. In that document, EPA proposed to establish a federal CCR permit program in accordance with the requirements of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. EPA is hereby reopening the comment period for 7 days.
To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of February 20, 2020 (85 FR 9940). Out of an abundance of caution for members of the public and our staff, the EPA Docket Center and Reading Room are closed to the public, with limited exceptions, to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19. Our Docket Center staff will continue to provide remote customer service via email, phone, and webform. We encourage the public to submit comments via https://www.regulations.gov/ or email, as there may be a delay in processing mail and faxes. Hand deliveries and couriers may be received by scheduled appointment only. For further information on EPA Docket Center services and the current status, please visit us online at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.If you have questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
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40 CFR Part 22
- Environmental protection
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Air pollution control
- Hazardous substances
- Hazardous waste
- Penalties
- Pesticides and pests
- Poison prevention
- Water pollution control
40 CFR Part 124
- Environmental protection
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Air pollution control
- Hazardous waste
- Indians—lands
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Water pollution control
- Water supply
40 CFR Part 257
- Environmental protection
- Beneficial use
- Coal combustion products
- Coal combustion residuals
- Coal combustion waste
- Disposal
- Hazardous waste
- Landfill
- Surface impoundment
Donna Salyer,
Acting Director, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery.
[FR Doc. 2020-16482 Filed 7-30-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 2/20/2020
- Published:
- 07/31/2020
- Department:
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Entry Type:
- Proposed Rule
- Action:
- Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.
- Document Number:
- 2020-16482
- Dates:
- The comment period for the proposed rule published February 20, 2020, at 85 FR 9940, is reopened. Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0361, must be received on or before August 7, 2020.
- Pages:
- 46046-46046 (1 pages)
- Docket Numbers:
- EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0361, FRL-10012-99-OLEM
- RINs:
- 2050-AH07: Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Federal CCR Permit Program
- RIN Links:
- https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2050-AH07/hazardous-and-solid-waste-management-system-disposal-of-coal-combustion-residuals-from-electric-util
- Topics:
- Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Indians-lands, Penalties, Pesticides and pests, Poison prevention, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control, Water supply
- PDF File:
- 2020-16482.Pdf
- Supporting Documents:
- » Tribal webinar 051220 and slides
- » Ute Tribe Coordination Summary 06092020
- » USWAG 042720
- » APS 06012020
- » USWAG meeting May 8 2020
- » Audio file from April 15, 2020 U.S. EPA Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Federal Permit Program for Disposal of Coal Ash
- » EPA Hearing-Transcript of Proceedings 4-15-20
- » EPA Hearing-Transcript of Proceedings 4-15-20 MINI
- » CCR Permitting ICR Worksheet
- » ICR Supporting Statement for Federal CCR Permit Program Proposed Rule
- CFR: (3)
- 40 CFR 22
- 40 CFR 124
- 40 CFR 257