81 FR 63480 - Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of New Mexico

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 179 (September 15, 2016)

Notice is hereby given that the State of New Mexico is revising its approved Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) program. New Mexico has adopted the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) by reference under 20.7.10.100 of the New Mexico Administrative Code and Regulations Pertaining to Public Water Systems. EPA has determined that the RTCR primacy application submitted by New Mexico is no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, EPA intends to approve this PWSS program revision package.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 179 (Thursday, September 15, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9952-51-Region 6]


Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of 
New Mexico

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of tentative approval.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the State of New Mexico is 
revising its approved Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) program. 
New Mexico has adopted the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) by 
reference under 20.7.10.100 of the New Mexico Administrative Code and 
Regulations Pertaining to Public Water Systems. EPA has determined that 
the RTCR primacy application submitted by New Mexico is no less 
stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, EPA 
intends to approve this PWSS program revision package.

DATES: All interested parties may request a public hearing. A request 
for a public hearing must be submitted by October 17, 2016 to the 
Regional Administrator at the EPA Region 6 address shown below. 
Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by the 
Regional Administrator. However, if a substantial request for a public 
hearing is made by October 17, 2016, a public hearing will be held. If 
no timely and appropriate request for a hearing is received and the 
Regional Administrator does not elect to hold a hearing on his own 
motion, this determination shall become final and effective on October 
17, 2016. Any request for a public hearing shall include the following 
information: The name, address, and telephone number of the individual, 
organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; a brief statement 
of the requesting person's interest in the Regional Administrator's 
determination and a brief statement of the information that the 
requesting person intends to submit at such hearing; and the signature 
of the individual making the request, or, if the request is made on 
behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a 
responsible official of the organization or other entity.

ADDRESSES: All documents relating to this determination are available 
for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, at the following offices: New Mexico Environment 
Department, Drinking Water Bureau, Harold Runnels Building, 190 St. 
Francis Dr., Suite S2120, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505; and United States 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, Drinking Water Section (6WQ-
SD), 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202. Copies of the 
documents which explain the rule can also be obtained at EPA's Web site 
at https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/13/2012-31205/national-primary-drinking-water-regulations-revisions-to-the-total-coliform-rule and https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/02/26/2014-04173/national-primary-drinking-water-regulations-minor-corrections-to-the-revisions-to-the-total-coliform, or by writing or 
calling Ms. Evelyn Rosborough at the address below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information contact Evelyn 
Rosborough, Environmental Protection Specialist, Water Quality 
Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6, 
1445 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75202-2733, telephone (214) 665-7515, 
facsimile (214) 665-6490, or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Section 1413 of the Safe Drinking 
Water Act, as amended (1996), and 40 CFR part 142 of the National 
Primary Drinking Water Regulations.

    Dated: September 2, 2016.
Ron Curry,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2016-22237 Filed 9-14-16; 8:45 am]
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