Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 16.12.1998

Federal Plan Requirements for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills That Commenced Construction Prior to May 30, 1991 and Have Not Been Modified or Reconstructed Since May 30, 1991

On March 12, 1996, pursuant to section 111 of the Clean Air Act (Act), EPA promulgated emission guidelines applicable to existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. Section 111(d) of the Act and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 62, subpart B require States with existing MSW landfills subject to the emission guidelines to submit to EPA State plans to implement and enforce the emission guidelines. Indian tribes may submit, but are not required to submit, Tribal plans to implement and enforce the emission guidelines in Indian country. The State plans were due on December 12, 1996. States without existing MSW landfills or without existing landfills that require control must submit a negative declaration letter. Indian tribes without existing MSW landfills or without existing MSW landfills that require control may submit, but are not required to submit, a negative declaration letter. Following receipt of the State plan, EPA has up to 4 months to approve or disapprove the plan. If a State with existing MSW landfills does not submit an approvable plan within 9 months after promulgation of the guidelines (i.e., December 12, 1996), the Act requires EPA to develop, implement, an