82 FR 31715 - Pennsylvania Regulatory Program
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 130 (July 10, 2017)
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 130 (July 10, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 130 (Monday, July 10, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31715-31717] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-14376] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 130 / Monday, July 10, 2017 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 31715]] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 30 CFR Part 938 [SATS No. PA-164-FOR; Docket No. OSM-2016-0013; S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 178S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 17XS501520] Pennsylvania Regulatory Program AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), Interior. ACTION: Final rule; approval of amendment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment to the Pennsylvania regulatory program (Pennsylvania program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). This amendment revises the Pennsylvania program to further define the implementation process for the reclamation of alternative bonding system (ABS) ``Legacy Sites,'' and to clearly identify the current list of Legacy Sites, as well as sites that may qualify in the future as Legacy Sites. DATES: Effective August 9, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ben Owens, Chief, Pittsburgh Field Division, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 3 Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, Telephone: (412) 937-2827, Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background on the Pennsylvania Program II. Submission of the Amendment III. OSMRE's Findings IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments V. OSMRE's Decision VI. Procedural Determinations I. Background on the Pennsylvania Program Section 503(a) of the Act permits a State to assume primacy for the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non- Federal and non-Indian lands within its borders by demonstrating that its State program includes, among other things, State laws and regulations that govern surface coal mining and reclamation operations in accordance with the Act and consistent with the Federal regulations. See 30 U.S.C. 1253(a)(1) and (7). On the basis of these criteria, the Secretary of the Interior conditionally approved the Pennsylvania program on July 30, 1982. You can find additional background information on the Pennsylvania program, including the Secretary's findings, the disposition of comments, and conditions of approval in the July 30, 1982, Federal Register, (47 FR 33050). You can also find later actions concerning Pennsylvania's program and program amendments at 30 CFR 938.11, 938.12, 938.13, 938.15 and 938.16. By letter dated August 1, 2008 (Administrative Record Number PA 802.43), Pennsylvania sent us a proposed program amendment that was intended to satisfy a required amendment that was imposed by OSMRE in a final rule published in the Federal Register on May 31, 1991, (56 FR 24687), and codified in the Federal regulations at 30 CFR 938.16(h). This proposed program amendment, hereinafter referred to as the ``ABS Program Amendment,'' was also intended to satisfy requirements of an October 1, 1991, letter sent to the state pursuant to the Federal regulations at 30 CFR 732.17 (the ``732 letter''). Among other things, the August 1, 2008, amendment proposed significant changes to the State's revenue raising mechanism for the treatment of pollutional discharges at ABS Legacy Sites. The term ``Legacy Sites'' is defined in Section III, below. On August 10, 2010, we published a Federal Register notice announcing our partial approval of the ABS program amendment. 75 FR 48526. The only issue preventing a complete approval was that Pennsylvania had not demonstrated that there was sufficient bond money to cover the cost of land reclamation on two known active surface coal mining sites. On October 1, 2010, Pennsylvania submitted an amendment containing the necessary demonstration of sufficient reclamation funds. OSMRE approved this amendment on September 17, 2015, (see 80 FR 55746), and removed the aforementioned required amendment at 30 CFR 938.16(h). II. Submission of the Amendment By letter dated November 14, 2016 (Administrative Record No. PA 897.00), Pennsylvania sent us an amendment to its program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.). We announced receipt of the proposed amendment in the March 10, 2017, Federal Register (82 FR 13268). In the same document, we opened the public comment period and provided an opportunity for a public hearing or meeting on the adequacy of the amendment. OSMRE received four public comments. The public comment period ended on April, 10, 2017. No public hearing or meeting was requested. III. OSMRE's Findings Pennsylvania submitted this program amendment to further define how the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (``Department'') will implement its obligation under the approved ABS Program Amendment consistent with OSMRE oversight. As defined in 25 Pa. Code Sec. 86.1, ``ABS Legacy Sites'' are ``[m]ine sites, permitted under the Primacy Alternate Bonding System [ABS], that have a postmining pollutional discharge where the operator has defaulted on its obligation to adequately treat the discharge and, either the bond posted for the site is insufficient to cover the cost of treating the discharge, or a trust to cover the costs of treating the discharge was not fully funded and is insufficient to cover the cost of treating the discharge.'' The following are the issues Pennsylvania addressed in its submittal. A. The amendment contains a current list of ABS Legacy Sites. B. The amendment provides a process for moving sites from the list of potential ABS Legacy Sites to the list of ABS Legacy Sites. Sites may become ABS Legacy Sites if a bond forfeiture occurs, or under the circumstances set forth in paragraph C, below. C. The amendment includes the mechanisms by which a site can be added to the list of ABS Legacy Sites if bond release was improperly granted, or if the bond or trust fund is subsequently determined to be inadequate for certain specified reasons. [[Page 31716]] D. The amendment provides the criteria that must be met in order for a mine to be removed from the list of ABS Legacy Sites. Removal from the list may occur if there is no longer a post-mining discharge requiring treatment, if the amount of bond posted becomes sufficient to guarantee adequate treatment of discharges, or if a fully funded trust fund is established that will guarantee discharge treatment in perpetuity. E. The amendment requires the Department to request concurrence from OSMRE, consistent with its oversight authority, when sites are being added to or removed from the list of ABS Legacy Sites or from the list of potential ABS Legacy Sites. This concurrence will be requested in writing through a letter or email message to the Pittsburgh Field Division, Harrisburg Office. The concurrence request will include a justification of the action. After the concurrence is received, the Department will publish the notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. F. The amendment provides schedules for completion of land reclamation at ABS bond forfeiture sites, and for installation and completion of ABS Legacy Site postmining discharge treatment systems. G. The amendment requires the State to submit annual reports to OSMRE on the progress toward installation and completion of ABS Legacy Site postmining treatment systems. H. The amendment states that sites covered by ``mixed site trusts,'' (used for discharges from multiple mines that include both ABS and non-ABS sites), ``partially funded trusts,'' and ``Department- directed trusts'' will continue to be considered ABS Legacy Sites. We have determined that the amendment contains no provisions that are inconsistent with SMCRA and its implementing regulations, and are therefore approving it. However, our approval of the provision allowing a site to be added to the list of ABS Legacy Sites if bond release was improperly granted is with the understanding that, prior to reclassifying such a site as an ABS Legacy Site, the Department must take action, as appropriate, to require the operator to reclaim the site. If the permittee no longer exists or is insolvent, and is therefore unable to complete reclamation, the Department must ensure that any permittees, and the entities and operators that are owned and controlled by them, are linked to any unabated violations and/or bond forfeitures resulting from the site as appropriate. IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments Public Comments We asked for public comments and requests for public hearings or meetings regarding the amendment. We received responses from PennFUTURE and from three individuals: Nolan Murphy-Genao, Sue McLendon, and Stephen Mee. The following summarizes the comments and our responses to them. PennFUTURE: PennFUTURE agreed with approving the proposed amendment, stating that it has no course-reversing effect on the approved State program. Instead, PennFUTURE said that it advances the objectives of the previously approved elements of the Pennsylvania Regulatory Program and enhances them by adding clarity, certainty and transparency to the approved mechanisms. OSMRE's Response: We agree with the commenter, and are approving the amendment. Other Commenters: The three remaining commenters provided comments related to the regulation and enforcement of surface coal mining in general and did not provide specific substantive comments on the amendment proposed. OSMRE's Response: The comments provided are not germane to the question of approval or disapproval of this amendment. Federal Agency Comments On November 16, 2016 (Administrative Record PA 897.01), under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(i) and section 503(b) of SMCRA, we requested comments on the amendment from various Federal agencies with an actual or potential interest in the Pennsylvania program. We did not receive any comments. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Concurrence and Comments Under Federal regulations at 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(ii), we are required to get a written concurrence from EPA for those provisions of the program amendment that relate to air or water quality standards issued under the authority of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) or the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). None of the revisions that Pennsylvania proposed to make in this amendment pertain to air or water quality standards. Therefore, we did not ask EPA to concur on the amendment. However, on November 16, 2016, we requested comments from the EPA on the amendment. The EPA responded in a letter dated January 6, 2017, stating, ``The EPA has reviewed the proposed amendment and will not be providing comments.'' (Administrative Record PA 897.02). V. OSMRE's Decision Based on the above finding, we are approving Pennsylvania's amendment that was submitted on November 14, 2016. To implement this decision, we are amending the Federal regulations, at 30 CFR part 938, that codify decisions concerning the Pennsylvania program. Section 503(a) of SMCRA requires that the State's program demonstrate that the State has the capability of carrying out the provisions of the Act and meeting its purposes. SMCRA requires consistency of State and Federal standards. VI. Procedural Determinations Executive Order 12630--Takings This rule does not have takings implications. This determination is based on the analysis performed for the counterpart Federal regulation. Executive Order 12866--Regulatory Planning and Review This rule is exempt from review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 12988--Civil Justice Reform The Department of the Interior has conducted the reviews required by section 3 of Executive Order 12988 and has determined that this rule meets the applicable standards of subsections (a) and (b) of that section. However, these standards are not applicable to the actual language of State regulatory programs and program amendments because each program is drafted and promulgated by a specific State, not by OSMRE. Under sections 503 and 505 of SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1253 and 1255) and the Federal regulations at 30 CFR 730.11, 732.15, and 732.17(h)(10), decisions on proposed State regulatory programs and program amendments submitted by the States must be based solely on a determination of whether the submittal is consistent with SMCRA and its implementing Federal regulations and whether the other requirements of 30 CFR parts 730, 731, and 732 have been met. Executive Order 13132--Federalism This rule does not have Federalism implications. SMCRA delineates the roles of the Federal and State governments with regard to the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations. One of the purposes of SMCRA is to ``establish a nationwide program to protect society [[Page 31717]] and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining operations.'' Section 503(a)(1) of SMCRA requires that State laws regulating surface coal mining and reclamation operations be ``in accordance with'' the requirements of SMCRA, and section 503(a)(7) requires that State programs contain rules and regulations ``consistent with'' regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to SMCRA. Executive Order 13175--Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments In accordance with Executive Order 13175, we have evaluated the potential effects of this rule on Federally-recognized Indian tribes and have determined that the rule does not have substantial direct effects 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. The basis for this determination is that our decision is on a State regulatory program and does not involve a Federal regulation involving Indian lands. Executive Order 13211--Regulations That Significantly Affect the Supply, Distribution, or Use of Energy Executive Order 13211 of May 18, 2001, which requires agencies to prepare a Statement of Energy Effects for a rule that is (1) considered significant under Executive Order 12866, and (2) likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. Because this rule is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866 and is not expected to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy, a Statement of Energy Effects is not required. National Environmental Policy Act This rule does not require an environmental impact statement because section 702(d) of SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1292(d)) provides that agency decisions on proposed State regulatory program provisions do not constitute major Federal actions within the meaning of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)). Paperwork Reduction Act This rule does not contain information collection requirements that require approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3507 et seq.). Regulatory Flexibility Act The Department of the Interior certifies that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). The State submittal, which is the subject of this rule, is based upon counterpart Federal regulations for which an economic analysis was prepared and certification made that such regulations would not have a significant economic effect upon a substantial number of small entities. In making the determination as to whether this rule would have a significant economic impact, the Department relied upon the data and assumptions for the counterpart Federal regulations. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule: (a) Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million; (b) Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions; and (c) Does not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. This determination is based upon the analysis performed under various laws and executive orders for the counterpart Federal regulations. Unfunded Mandates This rule will not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or tribal governments or the private sector of $100 million or more in any given year. This determination is based upon the analysis performed under various laws and executive orders for the counterpart Federal regulations. List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 938 Intergovernmental relations, Surface mining, Underground mining. Dated: May 31, 2017. Thomas D. Shope, Regional Director, Appalachian Region. For the reasons set out in the preamble, 30 CFR part 938 is amended as set forth below: PART 938--PENNSYLVANIA 0 1. The authority citation for part 938 continues to read as follows: Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq. 0 2. Section 938.15 is amended by adding an entry to the table in chronological order by ``Date of publication of final rule'' to read as follows: Sec. 938.15 Approval of Pennsylvania regulatory program amendments. * * * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of publication of Original amendment submission dates final rule Citation/description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * November 14, 2016.................... July 10, 2017.......... 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Vol. 82, No. 130
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER regulation of surface coal mining and 80 FR 55746), and removed the
contains regulatory documents having general reclamation operations on non-Federal aforementioned required amendment at
applicability and legal effect, most of which and non-Indian lands within its borders 30 CFR 938.16(h).
are keyed to and codified in the Code of by demonstrating that its State program
Federal Regulations, which is published under II. Submission of the Amendment
includes, among other things, State laws
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. By letter dated November 14, 2016
and regulations that govern surface coal
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by mining and reclamation operations in (Administrative Record No. PA 897.00),
the Superintendent of Documents. accordance with the Act and consistent Pennsylvania sent us an amendment to
with the Federal regulations. See 30 its program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C.
U.S.C. 1253(a)(1) and (7). On the basis 1201 et seq.).
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR of these criteria, the Secretary of the We announced receipt of the
Interior conditionally approved the proposed amendment in the March 10,
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation Pennsylvania program on July 30, 1982. 2017, Federal Register (82 FR 13268). In
and Enforcement You can find additional background the same document, we opened the
information on the Pennsylvania public comment period and provided an
30 CFR Part 938 program, including the Secretary’s opportunity for a public hearing or
[SATS No. PA–164–FOR; Docket No. OSM– findings, the disposition of comments, meeting on the adequacy of the
2016–0013; S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 and conditions of approval in the July amendment. OSMRE received four
178S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 30, 1982, Federal Register, (47 FR public comments. The public comment
SX064A000 17XS501520] 33050). You can also find later actions period ended on April, 10, 2017. No
concerning Pennsylvania’s program and public hearing or meeting was
Pennsylvania Regulatory Program requested.
program amendments at 30 CFR 938.11,
AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining 938.12, 938.13, 938.15 and 938.16. III. OSMRE’s Findings
Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), By letter dated August 1, 2008 Pennsylvania submitted this program
Interior. (Administrative Record Number PA amendment to further define how the
ACTION: Final rule; approval of 802.43), Pennsylvania sent us a Pennsylvania Department of
amendment. proposed program amendment that was Environmental Protection
intended to satisfy a required (‘‘Department’’) will implement its
SUMMARY: We, the Office of Surface amendment that was imposed by
Mining Reclamation and Enforcement obligation under the approved ABS
OSMRE in a final rule published in the Program Amendment consistent with
(OSMRE), are approving an amendment Federal Register on May 31, 1991, (56
to the Pennsylvania regulatory program OSMRE oversight. As defined in 25 Pa.
FR 24687), and codified in the Federal Code § 86.1, ‘‘ABS Legacy Sites’’ are
(Pennsylvania program) under the regulations at 30 CFR 938.16(h). This
Surface Mining Control and ‘‘[m]ine sites, permitted under the
proposed program amendment, Primacy Alternate Bonding System
Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘ABS
Act). This amendment revises the [ABS], that have a postmining
Program Amendment,’’ was also pollutional discharge where the
Pennsylvania program to further define intended to satisfy requirements of an
the implementation process for the operator has defaulted on its obligation
October 1, 1991, letter sent to the state to adequately treat the discharge and,
reclamation of alternative bonding pursuant to the Federal regulations at 30
system (ABS) ‘‘Legacy Sites,’’ and to either the bond posted for the site is
CFR 732.17 (the ‘‘732 letter’’). Among insufficient to cover the cost of treating
clearly identify the current list of Legacy other things, the August 1, 2008,
Sites, as well as sites that may qualify the discharge, or a trust to cover the
amendment proposed significant costs of treating the discharge was not
in the future as Legacy Sites. changes to the State’s revenue raising
DATES: Effective August 9, 2017.
fully funded and is insufficient to cover
mechanism for the treatment of the cost of treating the discharge.’’ The
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. pollutional discharges at ABS Legacy following are the issues Pennsylvania
Ben Owens, Chief, Pittsburgh Field Sites. The term ‘‘Legacy Sites’’ is addressed in its submittal.
Division, Office of Surface Mining defined in Section III, below. A. The amendment contains a current
Reclamation and Enforcement, 3 On August 10, 2010, we published a list of ABS Legacy Sites.
Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, Federal Register notice announcing our B. The amendment provides a process
Telephone: (412) 937–2827, Email: partial approval of the ABS program for moving sites from the list of
bowens@osmre.gov. amendment. 75 FR 48526. The only potential ABS Legacy Sites to the list of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: issue preventing a complete approval ABS Legacy Sites. Sites may become
I. Background on the Pennsylvania Program was that Pennsylvania had not ABS Legacy Sites if a bond forfeiture
II. Submission of the Amendment demonstrated that there was sufficient occurs, or under the circumstances set
III. OSMRE’s Findings
IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments
bond money to cover the cost of land forth in paragraph C, below.
reclamation on two known active C. The amendment includes the
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V. OSMRE’s Decision
VI. Procedural Determinations surface coal mining sites. On October 1, mechanisms by which a site can be
2010, Pennsylvania submitted an added to the list of ABS Legacy Sites if
I. Background on the Pennsylvania amendment containing the necessary bond release was improperly granted, or
Program demonstration of sufficient reclamation if the bond or trust fund is subsequently
Section 503(a) of the Act permits a funds. OSMRE approved this determined to be inadequate for certain
State to assume primacy for the amendment on September 17, 2015, (see specified reasons.
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and the environment from the adverse National Environmental Policy Act individual industries, Federal, State, or
effects of surface coal mining This rule does not require an local government agencies, or
operations.’’ Section 503(a)(1) of geographic regions; and (c) Does not
environmental impact statement
SMCRA requires that State laws have significant adverse effects on
because section 702(d) of SMCRA (30
regulating surface coal mining and competition, employment, investment,
U.S.C. 1292(d)) provides that agency
reclamation operations be ‘‘in productivity, innovation, or the ability
decisions on proposed State regulatory
accordance with’’ the requirements of of U.S.-based enterprises to compete
program provisions do not constitute
SMCRA, and section 503(a)(7) requires with foreign-based enterprises. This
major Federal actions within the
that State programs contain rules and determination is based upon the
meaning of section 102(2)(C) of the
regulations ‘‘consistent with’’ analysis performed under various laws
National Environmental Policy Act (42
regulations issued by the Secretary and executive orders for the counterpart
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)).
pursuant to SMCRA. Federal regulations.
Executive Order 13175—Consultation Paperwork Reduction Act
Unfunded Mandates
and Coordination With Indian Tribal This rule does not contain
Governments information collection requirements that This rule will not impose an
require approval by OMB under the unfunded mandate on State, local, or
In accordance with Executive Order tribal governments or the private sector
13175, we have evaluated the potential Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3507 et seq.). of $100 million or more in any given
effects of this rule on Federally- year. This determination is based upon
recognized Indian tribes and have Regulatory Flexibility Act the analysis performed under various
determined that the rule does not have laws and executive orders for the
substantial direct effects on one or more The Department of the Interior
certifies that this rule will not have a counterpart Federal regulations.
Indian tribes, on the relationship
between the Federal Government and significant economic impact on a List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 938
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of substantial number of small entities
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 Intergovernmental relations, Surface
power and responsibilities between the
U.S.C. 601 et seq.). The State submittal, mining, Underground mining.
Federal Government and Indian tribes.
The basis for this determination is that which is the subject of this rule, is based Dated: May 31, 2017.
our decision is on a State regulatory upon counterpart Federal regulations for Thomas D. Shope,
program and does not involve a Federal which an economic analysis was Regional Director, Appalachian Region.
regulation involving Indian lands. prepared and certification made that
such regulations would not have a For the reasons set out in the
Executive Order 13211—Regulations significant economic effect upon a preamble, 30 CFR part 938 is amended
That Significantly Affect the Supply, substantial number of small entities. In as set forth below:
Distribution, or Use of Energy making the determination as to whether
PART 938—PENNSYLVANIA
Executive Order 13211 of May 18, this rule would have a significant
2001, which requires agencies to economic impact, the Department relied ■ 1. The authority citation for part 938
prepare a Statement of Energy Effects for upon the data and assumptions for the continues to read as follows:
a rule that is (1) considered significant counterpart Federal regulations.
under Executive Order 12866, and (2) Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
likely to have a significant adverse effect ■ 2. Section 938.15 is amended by
Fairness Act
on the supply, distribution, or use of adding an entry to the table in
energy. Because this rule is exempt from This rule is not a major rule under 5 chronological order by ‘‘Date of
review under Executive Order 12866 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business publication of final rule’’ to read as
and is not expected to have a significant Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. follows:
adverse effect on the supply, This rule: (a) Does not have an annual
distribution, or use of energy, a effect on the economy of $100 million; § 938.15 Approval of Pennsylvania
Statement of Energy Effects is not (b) Will not cause a major increase in regulatory program amendments.
required. costs or prices for consumers, * * * * *
Original amendment Date of publication of Citation/description
submission dates final rule
* * * * * * *
November 14, 2016 .... July 10, 2017 .............. Pennsylvania’s commitment to the completion of treatment systems for pollutional discharges
on ABS Legacy Sites.
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| Dates | Effective August 9, 2017. | |
| Contact | Mr. Ben Owens, Chief, Pittsburgh Field Division, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 3 Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, Telephone: (412) 937-2827, Email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 31715 | |
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