Proposed Rule2023-14730
Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, the Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule, and the Definition of Solid Waste Rule; Technical Corrections
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Published
August 9, 2023
Issuing agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make technical corrections that correct or clarify several parts of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations. These technical corrections correct or clarify specific provisions in the existing hazardous waste regulations that were promulgated in the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements rule, the Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals rule, and the Definition of Solid Waste rule. This rule also makes other minor corrections that fall within the same sections of the hazardous waste regulations but are independent of these three rules. Examples of the types of corrections being made in this rule include, but are not limited to, correcting typographical errors, correcting incorrect or outdated citations, making minor clarifications, and updating addresses. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of this Federal Register, we are making these technical corrections as a direct final rule without a prior proposed rule because we view this as a noncontroversial action and anticipate no adverse comment. In the preamble to the direct final rule, we have explained our reasons for taking this action without a prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 9, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 53836-53837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14730]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 260, 261, 262, 264, 265, 266, 270, 271 and 441
[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2023-0081]; FRL 8687-01-OLEM
RIN 2050-AH23
Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, the Hazardous Waste
Pharmaceuticals Rule, and the Definition of Solid Waste Rule; Technical
Corrections
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make
technical corrections that correct or clarify several parts of the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste
regulations. These technical corrections correct or clarify specific
provisions in the existing hazardous waste regulations that were
promulgated in the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements rule, the
Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals rule, and the Definition of Solid Waste
rule. This rule also makes other minor corrections that fall within the
same sections of the hazardous waste regulations but are independent of
these three rules. Examples of the types of corrections being made in
this rule include, but are not limited to, correcting typographical
errors, correcting incorrect or outdated citations, making minor
clarifications, and updating addresses. In the ``Rules and
Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, we are making these
technical corrections as a direct final rule without a prior proposed
rule because we view this as a noncontroversial action and anticipate
no adverse comment. In the preamble to the direct final rule, we have
explained our reasons for taking this action without a prior proposed
rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action
on this proposed rule.
DATES: Written comments must be received by October 10, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OLEM-2023-0081, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>
(our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket
Center, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery Docket, Mail Code
28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460.
<bullet> Hand Delivery or Courier: EPA Docket Center, WJC West
Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004.
The Docket Center's hours of operations are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
Monday-Friday (except Federal Holidays).
Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID
No. for this rulemaking. Comments received may be posted without change
to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information
provided. For detailed instructions on sending comments and additional
information on the rulemaking process, see the ``Public Participation''
heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Knieser, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, (MC:
5304T), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460, (202) 566-
0516, (<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8b3b6b1bdabbdaaf6baaab1b9b698bda8b9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1f7471767a6c7a6d317d6d767e715f7a6f7e31787069">[email protected]</span></a>) or Kathy Lett, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, (MC:
5304T), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460, (202) 566-
0517, (<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b0dcd5c4c49edbd1c4d8c9f0d5c0d19ed7dfc6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6c0009181842070d1804152c091c0d420b031a">[email protected]</span></a>).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Why is the EPA issuing this proposed rule?
This document proposes to make technical corrections that correct
or clarify several parts of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) hazardous waste regulations. These technical corrections correct
or clarify specific provisions in the existing hazardous waste
regulations that were promulgated in the Hazardous Waste Generator
Improvements rule, the Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals rule, and the
Definition of Solid Waste rule. This rule also makes other minor
corrections that fall within the same sections of the hazardous waste
regulations but are independent of these three rules. We have published
a direct final rule to codify these technical corrections and
clarifications in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal
Register because we view this as a noncontroversial action and
anticipate no adverse comment. We have explained our reasons for this
action in the preamble to the direct final rule.
If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action
on this proposed rule. If we receive adverse
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comment on any individual correction, we will publish a timely
withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public about the
specific regulatory paragraph or amendment that will not take effect.
The corrections that are not withdrawn will become effective on the
date set out in the direct final rule. We would address all public
comments in any subsequent final rule based on comments and new
information submitted in response to the proposed rule.
We do not intend to institute a second comment period on this
action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time.
For further information, please see the information provided in the
ADDRESSES section of this document
II. Public Participation
Written Comments
Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2023-
0081, at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> (our preferred method), or the
other methods identified in the ADDRESSES section. Once submitted,
comments cannot be edited or removed from the docket. The EPA may
publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit to
EPA's docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> any information you
consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI), Proprietary
Business Information (PBI), 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). Please visit <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets</a> for additional submission methods; the
full EPA public comment policy; information about CBI, PBI, or
multimedia submissions; and general guidance on making effective
comments.
III. General Information
Does this action apply to me?
Entities potentially affected by this action include hazardous
waste generators, treatment, storage, and disposal facilities,
healthcare facilities, reverse distributors, importers/exporters of
hazardous waste, and users of the transfer-based exclusion to the
definition of solid waste. Also affected are States and EPA Regions
implementing the RCRA hazardous waste regulations.
IV. Statutory and Executive Orders Reviews
For a complete discussion of all the administrative requirements
applicable to this action, see the direct final rule in the Rules and
Regulations section of this Federal Register.
List of Subjects
40 CFR Part 260
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Air pollution control, Confidential business information, Hazardous
waste, Intergovernmental relations, Licensing and registration,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
40 CFR Part 261
Environmental protection, Hazardous waste, Recycling, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
40 CFR Part 262
Environmental protection, Exports, Hazardous materials
transportation, Hazardous waste, Imports, Labeling, Packaging and
containers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
40 CFR Part 264
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hazardous waste,
Insurance, Packaging and containers, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures, Surety bonds.
40 CFR Part 265
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hazardous waste,
Insurance, Packaging and containers, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures, Surety bonds, Water supply.
40 CFR Part 266
Environmental protection, Energy, Hazardous waste, Recycling,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
40 CFR Part 270
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Confidential business information, Hazardous materials transportation,
Hazardous waste, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water
pollution control, Water supply.
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, Water pollution
control, Water supply.
40 CFR Part 441
Environmental protection, Health facilities, Mercury, Waste
treatment and disposal, Water pollution control.
Michael S. Regan,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2023-14730 Filed 8-8-23; 8:45 am]
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