[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 107 (Monday, June 6, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-13665]
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[Federal Register: June 6, 1994]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 281
[FRL-4893-2]
Kansas; Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of final determination on Kansas' application for final
approval.
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SUMMARY: The State of Kansas has applied for final approval of its
underground storage tank (UST) program under subtitle I of the Resource
Conservation and Recover Act (RCRA). The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) has reviewed Kansas' application and has reached a final
determination that Kansas' underground storage tank program satisfies
all of the requirements necessary to qualify for final approval. Thus,
EPA is granting final approval to the State of Kansas to operate its
program.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Final approval for Kansas shall be effective at 1 p.m.
eastern time on July 6, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee Daniels, Coordinator, Underground
Storage Tank Section, EPA Region 7, 726 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City,
Kansas, 66101. Phone: (913) 551-7651
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
Section 9004 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
enables EPA to approve state UST programs to operate in the state in
lieu of the Federal UST program. To qualify for final authorization, a
state's program must: (1) Be ``no less stringent'' than the Federal
program in leak detection, maintaining records, release reporting,
corrective action, tank closure, financial responsibility, new tank
standards and the notification requirements of section 9004(a)(8) of
RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6991c(a)(8); and (2) provide for adequate enforcement
(Section 9004(a) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6991c(a)).
On September 1, 1994, Kansas submitted an application for
``complete'' program approval which includes regulation of both
petroleum and hazardous substance tanks. Kansas also regulates heating
oil tanks with the exception of tanks used to store heating oil for
consumptive use at a single family residence. However, this part of the
Kansas program is broader in scope than the Federal program and is not
included in this final approval. On March 2, 1994, EPA published a
tentative decision announcing its intent to grant Kansas final
approval. Further background on the tentative decision to grant
approval appears at 59 FR 9950, March 2, 1994.
Along with the tentative determination, EPA announced the
availability of the application for public comment. Also, EPA provided
notice that a public hearing would be provided only if significant
public interest on substantive issues was shown. EPA received no
comments on the application and no request for a public hearing,
therefore, a public hearing was not held.
B. Decision
I conclude that the State of Kansas' application for final approval
meets all the statutory and regulatory requirements established by
subtitle I of RCRA. Accordingly, Kansas is granted final approval to
operate its UST program. The State of Kansas now has the responsibility
for managing all regulated UST facilities within its borders and
carrying out all aspects of the UST program except with regard to
Indian lands, where EPA will retain and otherwise exercise regulatory
authority. Kansas also has primary enforcement responsibility, although
EPA retains the right to conduct inspections under section 9005 of
RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6991d, and to take enforcement actions under section
9006 of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6991e.
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 5 U.S.C. 605(b), I hereby certify
that this approval will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. This approval effectively
suspends the applicability of certain Federal regulations in favor of
Kansas' program, thereby eliminating duplicative requirements for
owners and operators of underground storage tanks in the state. It 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 281
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Hazardous materials, State program approval, Underground storage tanks.
Authority: This action is issued under the authority of sections
2002(a), 7004(b), and 9004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act as
amended, 42 U.S.C. 6912(a), 6974(b), and 6991c.
Dated: April 29, 1994.
William Rice,
Acting Regional Administrator.
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