Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 9.12.2003

Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions

The State of Louisiana has applied for final authorization of revisions to its Hazardous Waste Program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clusters X, XI and XII which contain Federal rules promulgated from July 1, 1999, to June 30, 2002. The EPA has determined that these revisions satisfy the requirements needed to qualify for final authorization, and is authorizing the State's revisions through this immediate final action. The EPA is publishing this rule to authorize the revisions without a prior proposal because we believe this action is not controversial and do not expect adverse comments. We note that a petition to withdraw the State of Louisiana's authorization to operate its RCRA program dated March 13, 2002 has been filed by Concerned Citizens of New Sarpy and Louisiana Bucket Brigade. Currently, we are in the final stages of review of the allegations contained in the petition. As such, the Region is not yet in a position to determine the outcome of the petition at this time. EPA is continuing to review the Petition and will take whatever action is deemed necessary as a result of its investigation of the allegations contained in the petition. The approv