[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 133 (Thursday, July 13, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32305-32312]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14733]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

[EPA-R10-RCRA-2017-0285; FRL-9963-60-Region 10]

Washington: Proposed Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Management Program Revisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Washington has applied to EPA for final authorization of
certain changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, (RCRA). The EPA has reviewed
Washington's application, and we have determined that these changes
satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization and
are proposing to authorize the State's changes. The EPA seeks public
comment prior to taking final action.

DATES: Comments on this proposed rule must be received by August 14,
2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R10-
RCRA-2017-0285, at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot
be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any
comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a
written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment
and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA
will generally not consider comments or comment contents located
outside of the primary submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or other
file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA
public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions,
and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara McCullough, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 10, Office of Air and Waste (OAW-150), 1200
Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, Washington 98101, phone number: (206)
553-2416, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or from the Washington
State Department of Ecology, 300 Desmond Drive, Lacey, Washington
98503, contact: Robert Rieck, phone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Why are revisions to State programs necessary?

    States that have received final authorization from the EPA pursuant
to section 3006(b) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6926(b), must maintain a
hazardous waste program that is equivalent to, consistent with, and no
less stringent than the Federal program. As the Federal program
changes, states must change their programs and ask the EPA to authorize
the changes. Changes to state programs may be necessary when federal or
state statutory or regulatory authority is modified or when certain
other changes occur. Most commonly, states must change their programs
because of changes to the EPA's regulations in Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 124, 260 through 266, 268, 270, 273,
and 279.
    Washington State's hazardous waste management program was initially
approved on January 30, 1986 and became effective on January 31, 1986.
As explained in Section E below, it has been revised and reauthorized
numerous times since then. On January 26, 2017, EPA received the
State's most recent authorization revision application. This
authorization revision application requests federal authorization for
Washington's Rules and Standards for Hazardous Waste, effective as of
December 31, 2014, and seeks to revise its federally-authorized
hazardous waste management program to include Federal hazardous waste
regulations promulgated through July 1, 2013.

B. What decisions are proposed in this action?

    The EPA has reviewed Washington's application to revise its
authorized program and proposes to determine that it meets all of the
statutory and regulatory requirements established by RCRA, as amended.
Therefore, with respect to these revisions we are proposing to grant
Washington final authorization to operate its hazardous waste program
with the changes described in the authorization revision application.
Washington will continue to have responsibility for permitting
Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) within its borders
(except in Indian country (18 U.S.C. 1151)) with the exception of the
non-trust lands within the exterior boundaries of the Puyallup Indian
Reservation (also referred to as the ``1873 Survey Area'' or ``Survey
Area'') located in Tacoma, Washington (see section ``J'' below for full
description) and for carrying out the aspects of the RCRA program
described in its revised program application, subject to the
limitations of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA).
New Federal requirements and prohibitions imposed by Federal
regulations that the EPA promulgates under the authority of HSWA, and
which are not less stringent than existing requirements, take effect in
authorized states before the states are authorized for the
requirements. Thus, the EPA will implement those requirements and
prohibitions in Washington, including issuing permits, until the State
is granted authorization to do so.

C. What is the effect of this proposed authorization decision?

    If Washington is authorized for these changes, a person in
Washington subject to RCRA must comply with the authorized State
requirements in lieu of the corresponding Federal requirements.
Additionally, such persons will have to comply with any applicable
Federal requirements, such as, HSWA regulations issued by the EPA for
which the State has not received authorization, and RCRA requirements
that are not supplanted by authorized State-issued requirements.
Washington continues to have enforcement responsibilities under its
State hazardous waste management program for violations of this
program, but the EPA retains its authority under RCRA sections 3007,
3008, 3013, and 7003, which includes, among others, the authority to:
     Conduct inspections;
     Require monitoring, tests, analyses, or reports;
     Suspend, terminate, modify or revoke permits;
     Abate conditions that may present an imminent and
substantial endangerment to human health and the environment; and
     Enforce RCRA requirements and take enforcement actions
regardless of whether the State has taken its own actions.
    The action to approve these revisions would not impose additional
requirements on the regulated community because the regulations for
which Washington has requested federal authorization are already
effective under State law and are not changed by the act of
authorization.

D. What happens if the EPA receives comments on this action?

    If the EPA receives comments on this proposed action, we will
address those comments in our final action. You may not have another
opportunity to comment. If you want to comment on this proposed
authorization, you must do so at this time.

E. What has Washington previously been authorized for?

    Washington initially received final authorization on January 30,
1986, effective January 31, 1986 (51 FR 3782), to implement the State's
hazardous waste management program. The EPA granted authorization for
changes to Washington's program on September 22, 1987, effective on
November 23, 1987 (52 FR 35556); August 17, 1990, effective October 16,
1990 (55 FR 33695); November 4, 1994, effective November 4, 1994 (59 FR
55322); February 29, 1996, effective April 29, 1996 (61 FR 7736);
September 22, 1998, effective October 22, 1998 (63 FR 50531); October
12, 1999, effective January 11, 2000 (64 FR 55142); April 11, 2002,
effective April 11, 2002 (67 FR 17636); April 14, 2006, effective June
13, 2006 (71 FR 19442); October 30, 2006 effective December 29, 2006
(71 FR 63253) and June 18, 2010 effective July 28, 2010 (75 FR 44144) .

F. What changes are we proposing?

    The EPA is proposing to authorize revisions to Washington's
authorized program described in Washington's official program revision
application, submitted to the EPA on January 26, 2017 and deemed
complete by the EPA on February 23, 2017. The EPA proposes to
determine, subject to public review and comment, that Washington's
hazardous waste management program revisions as described in the
January 23, 2017 State's authorization revision application satisfy the
requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization. Regulatory
revisions that are less stringent than the Federal program requirements
and those regulatory revisions that are broader in scope than the
Federal program requirements are not authorized. Washington's
authorized hazardous waste management program, as amended by these
provisions, remains equivalent to, consistent with, and is no less
stringent than the Federal RCRA program. Therefore, we are proposing to
authorize the State for the following program changes as identified in
Table 1 and Table 2 below.
    The provisions listed in Table 1 and Table 2 are from the
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and are analogous to the RCRA
regulations as indicated in the Tables. The RCRA regulations that the
State incorporated by reference are those as published in 40 CFR parts
260 through 265, 268, 270, and 279, as of July 1, 2013, unless
otherwise noted. Table 1 identifies new State rules that the EPA is
authorizing as equivalent or more stringent than the Federal program.
Table 2 identifies State-initiated changes to previously authorized
State provisions. (Note: in Table 2 some State provisions have no
direct Federal analog but are related to particular paragraphs,
sections, or parts of the Federal hazardous waste regulations) The
referenced analogous State authorities were State adopted and effective
as of December 31, 2014.

                     Table 1--Equivalent and More Stringent Analogues to the Federal Program
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                                                                           Analogous State authority  (WAC 173-
    Checklist \1\       Federal requirements        Federal Register                    303- * * *)
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12 \2\..............  Satellite Accumulation..  49 FR 49568, 12/20/1984.  200(2).
174.................  Post-Closure Permit       63 FR 56710, 10/22/1998.  645(1)(e); 800(12); 610(3)(a)(ix);
                       Requirement and Closure                             620(1)(d)(i); 610(3)(b)(ii)(D);
                       Process.                                           610(8)(d)(ii)(D); 045(1); 400(3)(a);
                                                                           IBR 045(1); 800(2);
                                                                          806(4)(a); 806(4)(o).
206.................  Nonwastewaters from Dyes  70 FR 9138, 2/24/2005...  071(3)(kk), 071(3)(kk)(i),
                       and Pigments.                                       071(3)(kk)(ii), 071(3)(kk)(iii),
                                                                           071(3)(kk)(iv), 071(3)(kk)(v); 9904,
                                                                           9904(1), 9904(2), 9904(3), 9904(4),
                                                                           9904(4)(a), 9904(4)(b),
                                                                           9904(4)(b)(i), 9904(4)(b)(ii),
                                                                           9904(4)(b)(iii), 9904(4)(b)(iv),
                                                                           9904(4)(b)(iv)(A), 9904(4)(b)(iv)(B),
                                                                           9904(4)(b)(iv)(C), 9904(4)(c),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(i), 9904(4)(c)(ii),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(iii), 9904(4)(c)(iii)(A),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(iii)(B),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(iii)(C),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(iii)(D), 9904(4)(c)(iv),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(iv)(A), 9904(4)(c)(iv)(B),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(v), 9904(4)(c)(vi),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(vii), 9904(4)(c)(viii),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(ix), 9904(4)(c)(x),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(x)(A), 9904(4)(c)(x)(B),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(x)(C), 9904(4)(c)(x)(D),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(xi), 9904(4)(c)(xi)(A),
                                                                           9904(4)(c)(xi)(B), 9904(4)(c)(xi)(C),
                                                                           9904(4)(d), 9904(4)(e); 082(4);
                                                                           045(1); 9905; 140(2)(a) IBR; 045(1).
220 \2\.............  Academic Laboratories     73 FR 72912, 12/1/2008..  070(7)(c)(vi), 070(7)(c)(vii); 170(7),
                       Generator Standards.                                170(7)(a), 170(7)(b); 235, 235(1),
                                                                           235(1)(a), 235(1)(b), 235(1)(c),
                                                                           235(1)(d), 235(1)(e), 235(1)(f),
                                                                           235(1)(g), 235(1)(h), 235(1)(i),
                                                                           235(1)(j) and (k), 235(1)(l),
                                                                           235(1)(m), 235(1)(n), 235(2),
                                                                           235(2)(a), 235(2)(b); 225(3),
                                                                           225(3)(a), 225(3)(b); 235(4),
                                                                           235(4)(a), 235(4)(b), 235(4)(b)(i),
                                                                           235(4)(b)(ii), 235(4)(b)(iii),
                                                                           235(4)(b)(iv), 235(4)(b)(v),
                                                                           235(4)(b)(vi), 235(4)(b)(vii),
                                                                           235(4)(b)(viii), 235(4)(b)(ix),
                                                                           235(4)(b)(x), 235(4)(b)(xi),
                                                                           235(4)(c), 235(4)(d), 235(4)(e),
                                                                           235(5)(a), 235(5)(b), 235(5)(b)(i),
                                                                           235(5)(b)(ii), 235(5)(b)(iii),
                                                                           235(5)(b)(iv), 235(5)(b)(v),
                                                                           235(5)(b)(vi), 235(5)(b)(vii),
                                                                           235(5)(b)(viii), 235(5)(b)(ix),
                                                                           235(5)(b)(x), 235(5)(b)(xi),
                                                                           235(5)(c), 235(6), 235(6), 235(7),
                                                                           235(7), 235(7)(a), 235(7)(a)(i),
                                                                           235(7)(a)(i)(A), 235(7)(a)(i)(C),
                                                                           235(7)(a)(i)(B), 235(7)(a)(i)(C)(I),
                                                                           235(7)(a)(i)(C)(II), 235(7)(a)(ii),
                                                                           235(7)(a)(ii), 235(7)(a)(ii)(A),
                                                                           235(7)(a)(ii)(B), 235(7)(a)(ii)(C),
                                                                           235(7)(b), 235(7)(b)(i),
                                                                           235(7)(b)(ii), 235(7)(b)(iii),
                                                                           235(7)(b)(iii)(A), 235(7)(b)(iii)(B),
                                                                           235(7)(b)(iii)(C),
                                                                           235(7)(b)(iii)(C)(I),
                                                                           235(7)(b)(iii)(C)(II), 235(8),
                                                                           235(8), 235(8)(a), 235(8)(b),
                                                                           235(8)(b)(i), 235(8)(b)(ii),
                                                                           235(8)(b)(iii), 235(8)(b)(iv),
                                                                           235(8)(b)(v), 235(8)(c),
                                                                           235(8)(c)(i), 235(8)(c)(ii),
                                                                           235(8)(c)(iii), 235(8)(c)(iv),
                                                                           235(8)(d), 235(8)(d)(i),
                                                                           235(8)(d)(ii), 235(9), 235(9)(a),
                                                                           235(9)(a)(i), 235(9)(a)(ii),
                                                                           235(9)(b), 235(9)(c), 235(9)(d),
                                                                           235(9)(d)(i), 235(9)(d)(i)(A),
                                                                           235(9)(d)(i)(B), 235(9)(d)(ii),
                                                                           235(9)(d)(ii)(A), 235(9)(d)(ii)(B),
                                                                           235(10), 235(10)(a), 235(10)(a)(i),
                                                                           235(10)(a)(ii), 235(10)(a)(iii),
                                                                           235(10)(b), 235(11), 235(11),
                                                                           235(11)(a), 235(11)(b),
                                                                           235(11)(b)(i), 235(11)(b)(ii),
                                                                           235(11)(b)(iii), 235(11)(c),
                                                                           235(11)(d), 235(11)(d)(i),
                                                                           235(11)(d)(ii), 235(11)(e), 235(12),
                                                                           235(12), 235(12)(a), 235(12)(b),
                                                                           235(12)(c) except for ``WAC 173-303-
                                                                           200(1)(b)(i)'' citation, 235(12)(d),
                                                                           235(12)(e), 235(12)(e)(i),
                                                                           235(12)(e)(ii), 235(12)(e)(iii),
                                                                           235(12)(e)(iv), 235(13), 235(13),
                                                                           235(13)(a), 235(13)(b), 235(13)(c),
                                                                           235(13)(d), 235(13)(e),
                                                                           235(13)(e)(i), 235(13)(e)(ii),
                                                                           235(13)(e)(iii), 235(13)(e)(iv),
                                                                           235(14), 235(14)(a), 235(14)(a)(i),
                                                                           235(14)(a)(ii), 235(14)(a)(iii)
                                                                           except for the phrase ``, more than
                                                                           2.2 pounds of WT01 EHW'',
                                                                           235(14)(a)(iv), 235(14)(b),
                                                                           235(14)(b)(i), 235(14)(b)(ii),
                                                                           235(15),

                                                                          235(15)(a), 235(15)(a)(i),
                                                                           235(15)(a)(i)(A), 235(15)(a)(i)(B),
                                                                           235(15)(a)(ii), 235(15)(b),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(i), 235(15)(b)(ii),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(iii), 235(15)(b)(iv),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(iv)(A), 235(15)(b)(iv)(B),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(iv)(B)(I),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(iv)(B)(II), 235(15)(b)(v),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(vi), 235(15)(b)(vi)(A),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(vi)(B), 235(15)(b)(vii),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(vii)(A),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(vii)(B),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(vii)(C),
                                                                           235(15)(b)(vii)(D), 235(15)(c),
                                                                           235(15)(d), 235(16), 235(16)(a),
                                                                           235(16)(b), 235(17), 235(17)(a),
                                                                           235(17)(b).
222.................  OECD Requirements;        75 FR 1236, 1/8/2010....  170(6); 230(1) IBR; 045(1); 240(11);
                       Export Shipments of                                 290(1)(b); 370(3), 370(7); 290(1)(b);
                       Spent Lead-Acid                                     370(3), 370(7); 520(1)(a) and (b).
                       Batteries.
223 \2\.............  Hazardous Waste           75 FR 12989, 1/18/2010..  040 ``New TSD facility'' definition;
                       Technical Corrections                               040 ``Processed scrap metal''
                       and Clarifications.                                 definition; 016 Table 1;
                                                                           070(8)(a)(iii); 120(3), 120(3)(d);
                                                                           090(7)(a)(viii); 9904; 9903; 082(4)
                                                                           IBR; 045(1); 180(3)(f), 180(3)(f)(i),
                                                                           180(3)(f)(i)(A), 180(3)(f)(i)(B),
                                                                           180(3)(f)(ii), 180(3)(f)(iii),
                                                                           180(3)(f)(iv); 200(1)(b)(iv)(B),
                                                                           200(1)(f), 200(1)(g) , 200(2)(a),
                                                                           200(2)(b); 220(2)(e), 220(2)(e)(i),
                                                                           220(2)(e)(ii)
                                                                          220(2)(e)(ii) Note; 230(2); 350(2);
                                                                           370(5)(e)(vi), 370(5)(f)(i),
                                                                           370(5)(f)(vii), 370(5)(f)(viii);
                                                                           350(2); 360(2)(d)(ii); 370(5)(e)(vi),
                                                                           370(5)(f)(i), 370(5)(f)(vii),
                                                                           370(5)(f)(viii); 400(3)(a) IBR and
                                                                           045(1); 505(1)(b)(i); 140(2)(a) IBR;
                                                                           045(1); 810(8)(b).
226 \2\.............  Academic Laboratories     75 FR 79304, 12/20/2010.  235(1), 235(1)(b), 235(7)(b)(iii)(A),
                       Generator Standards                                 235(13)(e)(i), 235(15)(a)(i),
                       Technical Corrections.                              235(15)(b)(i).
227.................  Revision of the Land      76 FR 34147, 6/13/2011..  140(2)(a) IBR; 045(1).
                       Disposal Treatment
                       Standards for Carbamate
                       Wastes.
228 \2\.............  Hazardous Waste           77 FR 22229, 4/13/2012..  9904; 505(1)(b)(i).
                       Technical Corrections
                       and Clarifications Rule.
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\1\ The Checklist is a document that addresses the specific changes made to the Federal regulations by one or
  more related final rules published in the Federal Register. The EPA develops these checklists as tools to
  assist states in developing their authorization application and in documenting specific state regulations
  analogous to the Federal regulations. For more information, see the EPA's RCRA State Authorization Web site at
  https://www.epa.gov/rcra/state-authorization-under-resource-conservation-and-recovery-act-rcra#about.
\2\ State rule contains more stringent provisions. For identification of the more stringent State provisions
  refer to the authorization revision application's Attorney General Statement and Checklists found in the
  docket for this proposed rule. Some of the more stringent state provisions are discussed in Section G of this
  rule.

                    Table 2--State Initiated Changes
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                                                            Analogous
State Citation  WAC 173-303- *    Reason for Change:     Federal 40 CFR
              * *                                           Citation
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040...........................  ``Enforceable           270.1(c)(7).
                                 document'' definition
                                 internal citations
                                 corrected: WAC 173-
                                 303-610(1)(e); WAC
                                 173-303-620(1)(d).
040...........................  ``Facility''            260.10.
                                 definition internal
                                 citation corrected:
                                 RCW 70.105D.020(8).
040...........................  ``Performance track     260.10.
                                 member facility''
                                 obsolete definition
                                 deleted.
040...........................  ``Release'' definition  280.12 related.
                                 internal citation
                                 corrected: RCW
                                 70.105D.020(32).
045(1)........................  Date of incorporation   No direct
                                 by reference updated.   analog.
070(1)(b).....................  Language revised for    262.11.
                                 equivalence with
                                 federal rule.
072(1)(b).....................  Internal citation       260.20.
                                 corrected:
                                 ``described in
                                 subsections (3) and
                                 (4) of this
                                 section.''.
110(3)(a).....................  SW-846 reference        260.11(c).
                                 information updated.
110(3)(c), 110(7).............  Updated Chemical Test   Related to
                                 Methods guidance and    260.11 and 40
                                 publication date.       CFR Appendix
                                                         IX.
110(3)(g)(ix), 110(3)(h)(i),    References to industry  260.11(d) and
 110(3)(h)(vii).                 standards and codes     (e).
                                 updated.
170(3)........................  Clarification that      264.1(g)(3)
                                 final facility          related.
                                 standards are found
                                 in WAC 173-303-600.
180(3)(c).....................  Redundant manifest      262.23 related.
                                 instructions deleted
                                 (Previous (d), (e)
                                 and (f) are
                                 renumbered to (c),
                                 (d) and (e)).
200(1)(b)(iv).................  Requirement for         262.34(a)(1)(iv)
                                 independent qualified   -more stringent
                                 registered              State
                                 professional engineer   requirement.
                                 (IQRPE).
200(1)(b)(iv)(B)..............  Second sentence of      262.34(a)(1)(iv)
                                 this citation was       (B).
                                 relocated to new
                                 200(1)(g) to clarify
                                 applicability to all
                                 generators.
200(2)(b), 200(3)(c)..........  ``Per waste stream''    262.34(c).
                                 deleted for
                                 equivalence with
                                 federal rule.
200(4)(a)(iv)(A)(III).........  Reminder added that     262.34(g)(4)(i)(
                                 facilities use an       C)--more
                                 IQRPE to certify        stringent State
                                 containment building    requirement.
                                 design.
200(5)........................  Requirements for        262.34(j), (k)
                                 National                and (l).
                                 Environmental
                                 Performance Track
                                 Program deleted
                                 (Previous (6) is
                                 renumbered to (5)).
240(6)........................  Editing correction....  263.12 related--
                                                         more stringent
                                                         State
                                                         requirement.
330(1)(d).....................  Editing correction.     264.16(b).
                                 The second sentence
                                 of previous (c)(ii)
                                 is changed to (d),
                                 and (d) renumbered to
                                 (e).
370(1)........................  ``Owners and            264.70(a).
                                 operators'' clarified
                                 to mean the phrase
                                 applies only to
                                 permitted facilities
                                 and dangerous waste
                                 recyclers.
380(1)(r).....................  New sub-section:        264.73(b)(19).
                                 Certificates of major
                                 tank system repair
                                 added for equivalence
                                 with federal rule.

400(3)(c)(ii)(G)..............  Enforceable documents   265.110(c),
                                 in lieu of a post       265.118(c)(4)
                                 closure permit          and 265.121.
                                 adopted.
400(3)(c)(xxii)(B)............  Reference to            265.1101(c)(4).
                                 Performance Track
                                 member facilities
                                 deleted.
400(3)(c)(xxii)(B)............  Rule is modified to     265.1101(c)(3)(i
                                 add IQRPE               ii)--more
                                 requirement..           stringent State
                                                         requirement.
573(9)(b)(ii)(A)..............  Corrected for           273.13(c)(2)(i).
                                 equivalence with
                                 federal rule.
573(19)(b)(iv) and (v)........  References to           273.32(b)(4) and
                                 thermostat universal    (5)--more
                                 waste are removed,      stringent State
                                 including in the        requirement
                                 example calculation.
600(1)........................  Edit to clarify which   264.1(a).
                                 rules are the final
                                 facility standards.
600(2)........................  Clarification on what   264.1(b).
                                 types of facilities
                                 can accept dangerous
                                 waste from off-site
                                 sources.
610(4)(c).....................  Internal citations      264.113(c).
                                 corrected for
                                 equivalence with
                                 federal rule.
610(3)(a)(ix),                  Internal citation       264.112(b)(8),
 610(3)(b)(ii)(D),               corrected.              264.112(c)(2)(i
 610(8)(d)(ii)(D).                                       v),
                                                         264.118(d)(2)(i
                                                         v).
610(12)(f)....................  Editing correction....  No direct
                                                         analog.
620(1)(d)(i)..................  Internal citation       264.140(d)(1).
                                 corrected.
620(3)(a)(ii), 620(6)(a),       Revise wording to be    264.142(a)(2),
 620(9)(a).                      gender neutral.         264.145,
                                                         264.148(a).
620(3)(a)(ii), 620(5)(a)......  Clarify that financial  264.142(a)(2),
                                 assurance cost          264.144(a)(1).
                                 estimates are
                                 performed by a third
                                 party.
620(3)(a)(v), 620(4)(g),        Clarify that net        262.142(a),
 620(6)(c).                      present value           264.142(a),
                                 adjustments are not     264.144(a).
                                 allowed.
620(4)(a)(vi), 620(4)(d)(iv),   Clarify that financial  264.143(f),
 620(6)(a)(vi).                  test and the            264.143(f),
                                 corporate guarantee     264.145(f).
                                 are two separate but
                                 related options.
620(4)(d)(iv), 620(6)(a)(vi),   Minimum tangible net    264.143(f)--more
 620(8)(a)(iv).                  worth raised to $25M.   stringent State
                                                         requirement.
                                                        264.145(f)--more
                                                         stringent State
                                                         requirement.
                                                        264.147(f)--more
                                                         stringent State
                                                         requirement.
620(4)(d)(v), 620(6)(a)(vii)..  ``Agreed upon           264.143(f)(3)(ii
                                 Procedures'' report     i),
                                 can be used in place    264.143(f)(3)(i
                                 of a ``Negative         ii).
                                 Assurance'' report.
620(8)(a)(i)..................  Minimum financial       264.147(a) and
                                 assurance liability     264.147(b)--mor
                                 amounts increased.      e stringent
                                 (Previous (i), (ii)     State
                                 and (iii) are           requirements.
                                 renumbered to (ii),
                                 (iii) and (iv)).
630(7)(d).....................  Clarify that rule       264.175(d)--more
                                 applies to TSD owners   stringent State
                                 and operators, not      requirement.
                                 generators.
640(2)(c)(v)(B) Note,           References to industry  264.191(b)(5)(ii
 640(4)(i)(iii) Note,            standards and codes     ) Note,
 640(9)(b).                      updated.                264.193(i)(3)
                                                         Note.
645(1)(e).....................  Rule for enforceable    264.90(e).
                                 documents in lieu of
                                 a post closure
                                 permit, (previous (e)
                                 became (f)).
645(8)(c).....................  Clarify rule            264.97(c)--more
                                 applicability.          stringent State
                                                         requirement.
64620(5)......................  New rules for           264.101 related--
                                 corrective action       more stringent
                                 financial assurance.    State
                                                         requirement.
64690.........................  Facilities must use an  264.554 IBR,
                                 IQRPE for staging       045(1)--more
                                 pile design.            stringent State
                                                         requirement.
650(4)(c).....................  Facilities must use an  254.226(c)--more
                                 IQRPE to certify dike   stringent State
                                 integrity.              requirement.
650(5)(d)(ii)(B)..............  Facilities must use an  254.227(d)(2)(ii
                                 IQRPE for impoundment   )--more
                                 design.                 stringent State
                                                         requirement.
650(6)(b)(ii).................  Internal citation       264.228(b)(2).
                                 corrected.
665(2)(a)(i)..................  Facilities must use an  264.301(a)(1)--m
                                 IQRPE to certify        ore stringent
                                 report on basis for     State
                                 landfill liner          requirement.
                                 selection.
800(2), 800(12), 806(4)(a),     Rules for enforceable   270.1(c) intro,
 806(4)(o).                      documents in lieu of    270.1(c)(7),
                                 a post closure permit.  270.14(a),
                                                         270.28.
806(4)(d)(v)..................  Facilities must use an  270.17(d)--more
                                 IQRPE for certifying    stringent State
                                 dike integrity.         requirement.
806(4)(e)(iii)(A)(I)..........  Reference to IQRPE      270.18(c)(1)(i)-
                                 requirement to          -more stringent
                                 certify waste pile      State
                                 liner selection.        requirement.
806(4)(h)(ii)(A)(I)...........  Reference to IQRPE      270.21(b)(1)(i)-
                                 requirement to          -more stringent
                                 certify landfill        State
                                 liner selection.        requirement.
806(4)(j)(iv)(C),               The word ``design'' is  270.24(d)(3),
 806(4)(k)(v)(C).                deleted after ``basic   270.25(e)(3).
                                 control device'' for
                                 equivalence with
                                 federal rule.
806(4)(n).....................  New facilities added    270.22 intro.
                                 to list of those able
                                 to burn hazardous
                                 waste.
811...........................  New Boiler and          270.66 IBR
                                 Industrial Furnace      045(1).
                                 (BIF) facility types
                                 added to list.
830 Appendix I Permit           New entry for ``Burden  270.42 Appendix
 modifications table.            Reduction'' added.      I--more
                                                         stringent State
                                                         requirement.
830 Appendix I, (F)(1)(c),      Note added              270.42 Appendix
 (F)(4)(a), (G)(1)(e),           acknowledging non-      I.
 (G)(5)(c), (H)(5)(C).           existent RCRA section.
841...........................  New Boiler and          270.235(a)(1)
                                 Industrial Furnace      intro IBR
                                 (BIF) facility types    045(1).
                                 added to list.
9903..........................  Numerical P list......  261.33.

                                 P108 CAS
                                 number corrected (2
                                 entries).
                                 P114
                                 Tetraethydithiopyroph
                                 osphate is replaced
                                 with Thallium(I)
                                 selinite.
                                 P115
                                 Thiodiphosphoric
                                 acid, tetraethyl
                                 ester is replaced
                                 with Sulfuric acid,
                                 dithallium(1+) salt.
                                 P115
                                 Plumbane, tetraethyl
                                 is replaced with
                                 Thallium(I) sulfate.
                                 P116
                                 Tetraethyl lead is
                                 replaced with
                                 Hydrazinecarbothioami
                                 de.
                                 Correct
                                 errors with waste
                                 codes, CAS numbers
                                 and chemical names.
                                 P128
                                 Mexacarbate CAS
                                 number corrected.
                                Alphabetical U list...
                                 U202 1,2-
                                 Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-
                                 one, 1,1-dioxide, &
                                 salts deleted *.
                                 U202
                                 Saccharin, & salts
                                 deleted *.
                                 U227 waste
                                 code for 1,1,1-
                                 Trichloroethane is
                                 replaced with U226..
                                Numerical U list......
                                 U202 1,2-
                                 Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-
                                 one, 1,1-dioxide, &
                                 salts deleted *.
                                 U202
                                 Saccharin, & salts
                                 deleted *.
                                * These entries were
                                 deleted as part of
                                 State adoption of the
                                 December 17, 2010 75
                                 FR 78918 EPA rule
                                 removing saccharin
                                 from the discarded
                                 chemicals list.
                                 Although these
                                 changes are not State-
                                 initiated, they are
                                 listed here because
                                 an EPA checklist was
                                 not available.
9904(1) K181..................  K181 listing code       261.32(a) K181.
                                 codified.
9904 K181 entry, 9904(1)        Four internal           261.32(a) K181,
 K181(iv), 9904(4)(b),           citations corrected.    261.32(d)(2),
 9904(4)(c), 9904(4)(c)(i) and                           261.32(d)(3),
 (ii).                                                   261.32(d)(3)(i)
                                                         and (ii).
9904 K069.....................  Administrative stay     261.32 K069.
                                 note added.
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G. Where are the revised state rules different from the Federal rules?

    Under RCRA section 3009, the EPA may not authorize State rules that
are less stringent than the Federal program. Any state rules that are
less stringent do not supplant the Federal regulations. State rules
that are broader in scope than the Federal program requirements are
allowed but are not authorized. State rules that are equivalent to, and
State rules that are more stringent than the Federal program may be
authorized, in which case they are enforceable by the EPA.
    This section does not discuss all the program differences, because
in most instances Washington writes its own version of the Federal
hazardous waste rules. Persons must consult Tables 1 and 2, in Section
F, for the specific State regulations that the EPA is proposing to
authorize. This section discusses rules of particular interest where
the EPA proposes to find that the State program is more stringent and
will be authorized. Table 2 above indicates all the rules that the EPA
determined to be more stringent than the federal rules. The section
below also discusses an example of a rule where the State program is
broader in scope and cannot be authorized. Certain portions of the
Federal program are not delegable to the states because of the Federal
government's special role in foreign policy matters and because of
national concerns that arise with certain decisions. The EPA does not
delegate import/export functions. Under RCRA regulations found in 40
CFR part 262, the EPA will continue to implement requirements for
import/export functions. However, the State rules (WAC 173-303-230)
reference the EPA's export and import requirements, and the State has
amended these references to include those changes promulgated in the
Federal Rule on Corrections to Errors in the Code of Federal
Regulations (71 FR 40254, July, 7, 2006). Additional information
regarding the EPA's analysis concerning the State's rules that are more
stringent and/or broader in scope than the federal rules can be found
in the docket.

1. More Stringent

    States are allowed to seek authorization for state requirements
that are more stringent than Federal requirements. The EPA has
authority to authorize and enforce those parts of a state's program the
EPA finds to be more stringent than the Federal program. This section
does not discuss each more stringent finding made by the EPA, but
persons can locate such findings by consulting Table 1 in Section F,
and by reviewing the docket for these rules. This action proposes to
authorize the State program for each more stringent requirement.
    a. Satellite Accumulation--On December 20, 1984 (49 FR 49568), the
Federal Satellite Accumulation rule was promulgated. The State adopted
a satellite accumulation rule in 1986 and adopted a revised rule on
December 8, 1993. On December 18, 2014, the State adopted another
revision to WAC 173-303-200(2) with all instances of ``per waste
stream'' removed for consistency with the Federal rule at 40 CFR
262.34(c). The State rule has an additional provision for satellite
accumulation requirements whereby the State can require additional
management requirements on a case-by-case basis, which renders the
State rule more stringent than the Federal rule. Additional details
regarding the State's adoption of the revised satellite accumulation
rule are available in the docket.
    b. Academic Laboratory Generator Standards--The State's Academic
Laboratories Generator Standards contain more stringent requirements
than the corresponding Federal rules (73 FR 72912, December 1, 2008).
    i. WAC 173-303-235(4)(a), (4)(b)(ii), (5)(a), and (5)(b)(ii), are
more stringent because the State requires small quantity generators to
obtain EPA/state identification numbers, whereas the Federal rules at
40 CFR 262.203(a) and (b)(ii) and 40 CFR 262.204(a) and (b)(2) exempt
the comparable Conditionally

Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQGs).
    ii. WAC 173-303-235(4)(b) and (5)(b) are more stringent than 40 CFR
262.203(b) and 262.204(b) introductory paragraphs due to the State
requirement for small quantity generators to complete the entire
Washington State Dangerous Waste Site Identification form, whereas the
Federal rules exempt CESQGs from filling in a site identification
number.
    iii. WAC 173-303-235(7)(a)(i), 235(9)(d)(i)(A) and 235(9)(d)(ii)(A)
require accumulation start dates and full container dates to be
attached to the containers rather than, at a minimum, be associated
with them as required by 40 CFR 262.206(a)(1) and 262.208(d)(1)(i).
    iv. WAC 173-303-235(14)(a)(iv) requires eligible academic entities
to maintain records for five years after laboratory cleanouts rather
than three years as required in 40 CFR 262.213(a)(4).
    On December 12, 2010 (75 FR 79304), the Federal Academic
Laboratories Generator Standards Technical Corrections rules were
promulgated. The State's rules at WAC 173-303-235(15)(a)(i) and (b)(i)
are more stringent than the Federal rules because they require the
accumulation date to appear on the container label, whereas the Federal
rules at 40 CFR 262.214(a)(1) and (b)(1) allow the information to be
associated with, but not necessarily placed on, the container.
Additional details regarding the more stringent State provisions
associated with the State's adoption of the Federal Academic
Laboratories Generator Standards are available in the docket.
    c. Characteristic of Reactivity--On January 31, 1986 (51 FR 3782),
the State received authorization for its dangerous waste identification
rules including WAC 173-303-090(7) Characteristic of reactivity. On
January 18, 2010 (75 FR 12989), the Federal rule at 40 CFR 261.23(a)(8)
was revised to update the forbidden explosives regulation under 40 CFR
261.23 Characteristic of reactivity. The State revised the
corresponding WAC 173-303-090(7)(a)(viii), but included Division 1.5
explosives (refer to the US Department of Transportation Hazardous
Materials Class 1 explosives chart) not included in the Federal rule.
As a result, the State's rule is more stringent than the Federal rule.
Additional details regarding the more stringent State provisions
associated with forbidden explosives under the characteristic of
reactivity rule are available in the docket.
    d. Exception Reporting--On January 18, 2010 (75 FR 12989), the
Federal Hazardous Waste Technical Corrections and Clarifications rules
were promulgated. Under 40 CFR 262.42(c)(2), the 35/45/60 day
timeframes for exception reporting begin the date the waste was
accepted by the initial transporter forwarding the hazardous waste from
the designated facility to the alternate facility. The State rule at
WAC 173-303-220(2)(e)(ii) is more stringent because it does not have a
60-day window for Medium Quantity Generators (equivalent to Federal
Small Quantity Generators) to submit exception reports to the
Washington State Department of Ecology. Additional details regarding
the more stringent State provisions associated with Exception reports
are available in the docket.
    e. Independent Qualified Registered Professional Engineers--On
December 18, 2014, the State adopted rule changes to require
Independent Qualified Registered Professional Engineers (IQRPEs) to
certify certain activities. The revised State rules at WAC 173-303-
200(1)(b)(iv), 200(4)(a)(iv)(A)(III), 400(3)(c)(xxii)(B), 64690,
650(4)(c), 650(5)(d)(ii)(B), 665(2)(a)(i), 806(4)(d)(v),
806(4)(e)(iii)(A)(I), and 806(4)(h)(ii)(A)(I) are more stringent than
corresponding Federal rules at 40 CFR 262.34(a)(1)(iv),
262.34(g)(4)(i)(C), 265.1101(c)(3)(iii), 264.554 (IBR, 045(1)),
264.226(c), 264.227(d)(2)(ii), 264.301(a)(1), 270.17(d),
270.18(c)(1)(i), and 270.21(b)(1)(i). Additional details regarding the
more stringent State provisions associated with IQRPE requirements are
available in the docket.

2. Broader in Scope

    The State has added a time limit for special wastes that are stored
at transfer stations under WAC 173-303-073(2)(e)(v) in this rule
proposal. The federal rules do not regulate these special wastes which
are state only wastes and defined at WAC 173-303-040; therefore, the
regulation of these wastes is broader in scope than the federal rules.
As noted above, broader in scope rules are not authorized by the EPA.

H. Who issues permits after the authorization takes effect?

    Washington will continue to issue permits for all the provisions
for which it is authorized and will administer the permits it issues.
Permits issued by EPA prior to authorizing Washington for these
revisions would continue in force until the effective date of the
State's issuance or denial of a State hazardous waste management
permit, at which time, the EPA would modify the existing EPA permit to
expire at an earlier date, terminate the existing EPA permit, or allow
the existing EPA permit to otherwise expire by its terms, except for
those facilities located in Indian Country. The EPA will not issue new
permits or new portions of permits for provisions for which Washington
is authorized after the effective date of this authorization. The EPA
will continue to implement and issue permits for HSWA requirements for
which Washington is not yet authorized.

I. What is codification and is the EPA codifying Washington's hazardous
waste program as authorized in this proposed rule?

    Codification is the process of placing the State's statutes and
regulations that comprise the State's authorized hazardous waste
program into the Code of Federal Regulations. This is done by
referencing the authorized State rules in 40 CFR part 272. The EPA is
reserving the amendment of 40 CFR part 272, subpart WW for this
authorization of Washington's program revisions until a later date.

J. How does today's action affect Indian Country (18 U.S.C. 1151) in
Washington?

    The EPA's proposed decision to authorize the Washington hazardous
waste management program does not include any land that is, or becomes
after the date of this authorization, ``Indian Country,'' as defined in
18 U.S.C. 1151, with the exception of the non-trust lands within the
exterior boundaries of the Puyallup Indian Reservation (also referred
to as the ``1873 Survey Area'' or ``Survey Area'') located in Tacoma,
Washington. The EPA retains jurisdiction over ``Indian Country''.
Effective October 22, 1998 (63 FR 50531, September 22, 1998) the State
of Washington was authorized to implement the State's federally-
authorized hazardous waste management program on the non-trust lands
within the 1873 Survey Area of the Puyallup Indian Reservation. The
authorization did not extend to trust lands within the reservation. The
EPA retains its authority to implement RCRA on trust lands and over
Indians and Indian activities within the 1873 Survey Area.

K. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This proposed rule seeks to revise the State of Washington's
authorized hazardous waste management program pursuant to section 3006
of RCRA and imposes no requirements other than those currently imposed
by State law. This proposed rule complies with

applicable executive orders and statutory provisions as follows:

1. Executive Order 12866

    Under Executive Order (EO) 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993),
the Agency must determine whether the regulatory action is
``significant'', and therefore subject to OMB review and the
requirements of the EO. The EO defines ``significant regulatory
action'' as one that is likely to result in a rule that may: (1) Have
an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, or adversely
affect in a material way, the economy, a sector of the economy,
productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or
safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities; (2)
create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action
taken or planned by another agency; (3) materially alter the budgetary
impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs, or the
rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) raise novel legal
or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's
priorities, or the principles set forth in the EO. The EPA has
determined that this proposed rule is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under the terms of EO 12866 and is therefore not subject to
OMB review.

2. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This proposed action does not impose an information collection
burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq., because this proposed rule does not establish or modify
any information or recordkeeping requirements for the regulated
community and only seeks to authorize the pre-existing requirements
under State law and imposes no additional requirements beyond those
imposed by State law.
    Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time
needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize
technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and
verifying information, processing, and maintaining information, and
disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to
comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;
train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information;
search data sources; complete and review the collection of information;
and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for the
EPA's regulations in Title 40 of the CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9.

3. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), generally requires Federal
agencies to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule
subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements under the
Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute unless the agency
certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities. Small entities include small
businesses, small organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions.
For purposes of assessing the impacts of today's proposed rule on small
entities, small entity is defined as: (1) A small business defined by
the Small Business Administration's size regulations at 13 CFR part
121.201; (2) a small governmental jurisdiction that is a government of
a city, county, town, school district, or special district with a
population of less than 50,000; and (3) a small organization that is
any not-for-profit enterprise which is independently owned and operated
and is not dominant in its field. I certify that this proposed rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities because the proposed rule will only have the effect of
authorizing pre-existing requirements under State law and imposes no
additional requirements beyond those imposed by State law. The EPA
continues to be interested in the potential impacts of the proposed
rule on small entities and welcomes comments on issues related to such
impacts.

4. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104-4) establishes requirements for Federal agencies to assess the
effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal
governments and the private sector. Under section 202 of the UMRA, the
EPA generally must prepare a written statement, including a cost-
benefit analysis, for proposed and final rules with ``Federal
mandates'' that may result in expenditures to State, local, and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector, of $100
million or more in any one year. Before promulgating an EPA rule for
which a written statement is needed, Section 205 of the UMRA generally
requires the EPA to identify and consider a reasonable number of
regulatory alternatives and adopt the least costly, most cost-effective
or least burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the
rule. The provisions of section 205 do not apply when they are
inconsistent with applicable law. Moreover, section 205 allows the EPA
to adopt an alternative other than the least costly, most cost-
effective, or least burdensome alternative if the Administrator
publishes with the rule an explanation why the alternative was not
adopted. Before the EPA establishes any regulatory requirements that
may significantly or uniquely affect small governments, including
tribal governments, it must have developed under Section 203 of the
UMRA a small government agency plan. The plan must provide for
notifying potentially affected small governments, enabling officials of
affected small governments to have meaningful and timely input in the
development of the EPA regulatory proposals with significant Federal
intergovernmental mandates, and informing, educating, and advising
small governments on compliance with the regulatory requirements.
Today's proposed rule contains no Federal mandates (under the
regulatory provisions of Title II of the UMRA) for State, local, or
tribal governments or the private sector. It imposes no new enforceable
duty on any State, local or tribal governments or the private sector.
Similarly, the EPA has also determined that this proposed rule contains
no regulatory requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect
small government entities. Thus, today's proposed rule is not subject
to the requirements of Sections 202 and 203 of the UMRA.

5. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This proposed rule does not have federalism implications. It will
not have substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship
between the national government and the states, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among various levels of government, as
specified in EO 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). This rule
proposes to authorize pre-existing State rules. Thus, EO 13132 does not
apply to this proposed rule. In the spirit of EO 13132, and consistent
with the EPA policy to promote communications between the EPA and State
and local governments, the EPA specifically solicits comment on this
proposed rule from State and local officials.

6. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribal Governments

    Executive Order 13175, entitled ``Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments'' (59 FR 22951, November 9, 2000),
requires the EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure
``meaningful and timely input by tribal officials in the development of
regulatory policies that have tribal implications.'' This proposed rule
does not have tribal implications, as specified in EO 13175 because the
EPA retains its authority over Indian Country. Thus, EO 13175 does not
apply to this proposed rule. The EPA specifically solicits additional
comment on this proposed rule from tribal officials.

7. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental
Health and Safety Risks

    The EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23,
1997) as applying only to those regulatory actions that concern health
or safety risks, such that the analysis required under section 5-501 of
the EO has the potential to influence the regulation. This action is
not subject to EO 13045 because it proposes to approve a state program.

8. Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use

    This proposed rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211,
``Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) because it
is not a ``significant regulatory action'' as defined under EO 12866.

9. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act

    Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act of 1995 (``NTTAA''), (Pub. L. 104-113, 12(d)) (15 U.S.C. 272),
directs the EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in its regulatory
activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods, sampling
procedures, and business practices) that are developed or adopted by
voluntary consensus bodies. The NTTAA directs the EPA to provide
Congress, through OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use
available and applicable voluntary consensus standards. This proposed
rulemaking does not involve technical standards. Therefore, the EPA is
not considering the use of any voluntary consensus standards.

10. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

    Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) establishes
federal executive policy on environmental justice. Its main provision
directs federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and
permitted by law, to make environmental justice part of their mission
by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high
and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs,
policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income
populations in the United States. The EPA has determined that this
proposed rule will not have disproportionately high and adverse human
health or environmental effects on minority or low-income populations.
This proposed rule does not affect the level of protection provided to
human health or the environment because this rule proposes to authorize
pre-existing State rules which are equivalent to, and no less stringent
than existing federal requirements.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Confidential business information, Hazardous materials transportation,
Hazardous waste, Indians-lands, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Authority: This proposed action 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, and 6974(b).

    Dated: May 31, 2017.
Michelle Pirzadeh,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 10.
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[ER-FRL-9023-3]

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information<PHONE_NUMBER> or http://www2.epa.gov/nepa.
    Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) Filed 09/28/2015
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

Notice

    Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public
its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment
letters on EISs are available at:https://cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-public/action/eis/search.

EIS No. 20150283, Draft, NOAA, LA, PROGRAMMATIC--Deepwater Horizon Oil
Spill: Draft Programmatic Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan,
Comment Period Ends: 12/04/2015, Contact: Courtney Groeneveld 301-427-
8666

    Dated: September 28, 2015.
Karin Leff,
Acting Director,NEPA Compliance Division,Office of Federal Activities.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR07-16-000]

Bridgeline Holdings, L.P.; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval

September 14, 2007.
    Take notice that on August 31, 2007, Bridgeline Holdings, L.P.
(Bridgeline), filed a petition for rate approval pursuant to section
284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's regulations. Bridgeline requests that
the Commission approve market-based rates for firm and interruptible
storage services provided at its Sorrento, Louisiana storage
facilities, commencing September 1, 2007.
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must
file a motion to intervene or to protest this filing must file in
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered
by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken,
but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any
person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or
motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests
must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing
an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the
intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or
protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time September 28, 2007.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 500-1]

In the Matter of Continan Communications, Inc.; Order of
Suspension of Trading

April 1, 2009.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that the
public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of
trading in the securities of Continan Communications, Inc.
(``Continan''). Questions have been raised about the accuracy and
adequacy of publicly disseminated information concerning, among other
things, the current liabilities of the company. Continan securities are
quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and the Pink Sheets operated by Pink
OTC Markets Inc. under the trading symbol CNTN.
    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the
securities of the above-listed company.
    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the securities of
Continan is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on April 1,
2009, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 15, 2009.

    By the Commission.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-7646 Filed 4-1-09; 4:15 pm]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0501]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Sheffield Lake Fireworks, Lake Erie, Sheffield Lake,
OH

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on
Lake Erie, Sheffield Lake, OH. This safety zone is intended to restrict
vessels from a portion of Lake Erie during the Sheffield Lake Fireworks
display. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect spectators
and vessels from the hazards associated with a fireworks display.

DATES: This rule will be effective between 9:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. on
July 13, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
[USCG-2012-0501]. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box, and click ``Search.'' You may
visit the Docket Management Facility, Department of Transportation,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or email LT Christopher Mercurio, Chief of
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo; telephone 716-
843-9343, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have
questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee
V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

A. Regulatory History and Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. The final details for this event were
not known to the Coast Guard until there was insufficient time
remaining before the event to publish an NPRM. Thus, delaying the
effective date of this rule to wait for a comment period to run would
be both impracticable and contrary to the public interest because it
would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to protect spectators and
vessels from the hazards associated with a maritime fireworks display,
which are discussed further below.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. For the same reasons discussed in
the preceding paragraph, waiting for 30 day notice period run would be
impracticable and contrary to the public interest.

B. Basis and Purpose

    Between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on July 13, 2012, a fireworks
display will be held on Lake Erie near Sheffield Lake, OH. The Captain
of the Port Buffalo has determined that fireworks launched proximate to
a gathering of watercraft pose a significant risk to public safety and
property. Such hazards include premature and accidental detonations,
dangerous projectiles, and falling or burning debris.

C. Discussion of Rule

    With the aforementioned hazards in mind, the Captain of the Port
Buffalo has determined that this temporary safety zone is necessary to
ensure the safety of spectators and vessels during the Sheffield Lake
Fireworks. This zone will be effective and enforced from 9:30 p.m.
until 11 p.m. on July 13, 2012. This zone will encompass all waters of
Lake Erie, Sheffield Lake, OH within a 700 foot radius of position
41[deg]29'25'' N and 82[deg]06'48'' W (NAD 83).
    Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his
designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the Port or his
designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

D. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 14 of these statutes or executive orders.

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. It is not
``significant'' under the regulatory policies and procedures of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We conclude that this rule is
not a significant regulatory action because we anticipate that it will
have minimal impact on the economy, will not interfere with other
agencies, will not adversely alter the budget of any grant or loan
recipients, and will not raise any novel legal or policy issues. The
safety zone created by this rule will be relatively small and enforced
for relatively short time. Also, the safety zone is designed to
minimize its impact on navigable waters. Furthermore, the safety zone
has been designed to allow vessels to transit around it. Thus,
restrictions on vessel movement within that particular area are
expected to be minimal. Under certain conditions, moreover, vessels may
still transit through the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of
the Port.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The Coast Guard
certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which might
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in a portion of Lake Erie on the evening of July 13,
2012.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This
safety zone

would be activated, and thus subject to enforcement, for only an hour
and a half early in the day. Traffic may be allowed to pass through the
zone with the permission of the Captain of the Port. The Captain of the
Port can be reached via VHF channel 16. Before the activation of the
zone, we would issue local Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

4. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and determined
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

7. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

8. Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

9. Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

10. Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.

11. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

12. Energy Effects

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

13. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined
that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves the establishment of a safety zone and,
therefore it is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An
environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a
Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may
lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this
rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 701, 3306, 3703;
50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0501 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0501  Safety Zone; Sheffield Lake Fireworks, Lake Erie,
Sheffield Lake, OH.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all waters of Lake
Erie, Sheffield Lake, OH within a 700 foot radius of position
41[deg]29'25'' N and 82[deg]06'48'' W (NAD 83).
    (b) Effective and Enforcement Period. This regulation is effective
and will be enforced on July 13, 2012 from 9:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.
    (c) Regulations.
    (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec.  165.23 of
this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this safety zone
is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port

Buffalo or his designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-
scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port
Buffalo is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to act on his
behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene
representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port
Buffalo or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel
16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety
zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of
the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene representative.

    Dated: July 3, 2012.
S.M. Wischmann,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0705]

Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Offshore Supply
Vessel BJ BLUE DOLPHIN

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative
Compliance was issued for the offshore supply vessel BJ BLUE DOLPHIN as
required by 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.

DATES: The Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued on May 18,
2009.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this notice is available for inspection or
copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this
docket on the Internet by going to http://www.regulations.gov,
inserting USCG-2009-0705 in the ``Keyword'' box, and then clicking
``Search.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice,
call CWO2 David Mauldin, District Eight, Prevention Branch, U.S. Coast
Guard, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>. If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background and Purpose

    The offshore supply vessel BJ BLUE DOLPHIN will be used for
offshore supply operations. The Certificate of Alternative Compliance
allows for the horizontal distance between the forward and aft masthead
lights to be 21'10''. Placing the aft masthead light at the horizontal
distance from the forward masthead light as required by Annex I,

paragraph 3(a) of the 72 COLREGS, and Annex I, Section 84.05(a) of the
Inland Rules Act, would result in an aft masthead light location
directly over the cargo deck where it would interfere with loading and
unloading operations.
    The Certificate of Alternative Compliance allows for the horizontal
separation of the forward and aft masthead lights to deviate from the
requirements of Annex I, paragraph 3(a) of 72 COLREGS, and Annex I,
Section 84.05(a) of the Inland Rules Act.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c), and 33
CFR 81.18.

    Dated: July 27, 2009.
J.W. Johnson,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Inspections and Investigations
Branch, By Direction of the Commander Eighth Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #2

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER17-111-001.
    Applicants: Black Hills Power, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: Amendment to Order Nos. 827 and 828
Consolidated Compliance Filing to be effective 10/14/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/15/16.
    Accession Number: 20161215-5193.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/5/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-478-001.
    Applicants: Mankato Energy Center, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Mankato Additional Tariff Amendment
Filing to be effective 12/16/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/15/16.
    Accession Number: 20161215-5109.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/5/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-551-000.
    Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2017 SDGE TACBAA update to
Transmission Owner Tariff Filing to be effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 12/15/16.
    Accession Number: 20161215-5114.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/5/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-552-000.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Rate Schedule No. 217,
Exhibit B.FLG to be effective 2/14/2017.
    Filed Date: 12/15/16.
    Accession Number: 20161215-5115.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/5/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-553-000.
    Applicants: Niles Valley Energy LLC.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Niles Valley Energy LLC MBR
Application to be effective 2/14/2017.
    Filed Date: 12/15/16.
    Accession Number: 20161215-5121.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/5/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-554-000.
    Applicants: Wolf Run Energy LLC.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Wolf Run Energy LLC MBR
Application to be effective 2/14/2017.
    Filed Date: 12/15/16.
    Accession Number: 20161215-5122.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/5/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-555-000.
    Applicants: Interstate Power and Light Company.
    Description: Tariff Cancellation: Cancellation IPL-SMEC Agr I to be
effective 12/4/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/15/16.
    Accession Number: 20161215-5231.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/5/17.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: December 15, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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