83 FR 48253 - Approval of the Clean Air Act Section 112(l), Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Asbestos Management and Control; Clerical Corrections to Incorporation by Reference of Inactive Waste Disposal Rules; State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 185 (September 24, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 185 (Monday, September 24, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 48253-48256] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20478] [[Page 48253]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 61 and 63 [EPA-R01-OAR-2017-0641; FRL-9979-67-Region 1] Approval of the Clean Air Act Section 112(l), Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Asbestos Management and Control; Clerical Corrections to Incorporation by Reference of Inactive Waste Disposal Rules; State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) the authority to implement and enforce the amended Asbestos Management and Control Rule in place of the National Emission Standard for Asbestos (Asbestos NESHAP) as it applies to certain asbestos-related activities. NH DES's amended rule applies to all sources that otherwise would be regulated by the Asbestos NESHAP with the exception of inactive waste disposal sites that ceased operation on or before July 9, 1981. These inactive waste disposal sites are already regulated by State rules that were approved by the EPA on January 11, 2013. This approval makes NH DES's amended Asbestos Management and Control Rule federally enforceable. In addition, EPA is correcting clerical errors in our regulations that incorporate by reference New Hampshire rules regulating inactive waste disposal sites. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act. DATES: This rule is effective on October 24, 2018. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of October 24, 2018. ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket Identification No. EPA-R01-OAR-2017-0641. All documents in the docket are listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Region 1 Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, Boston, MA. The EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Lancey, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Region 1 Office, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912, telephone number 617-918-1656, [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,'' ``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean EPA. Table of Contents I. Background and Purpose II. Response to Comments III. Good Cause Finding for Revisions to Certain Regulations That Incorporate By Reference New Hampshire Rules Regulating Inactive Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Operated After July 9, 1981 IV. Final Action V. Incorporation by Reference VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. Background and Purpose On March 26, 2018 (83 FR 12917), the EPA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed approval of NH DES's amended rules in Env-A 1800, ``Asbestos Management and Control,'' effective as of May 5, 2017, as a partial rule substitution for the Asbestos NESHAP, for all sources in New Hampshire except for inactive waste disposal sites not operated after July 9, 1981. Under CAA section 112(l), the EPA may approve state or local rules or programs to be implemented and enforced in place of certain otherwise applicable Federal rules, emissions standards, or requirements. The Federal regulations governing EPA's approval of state and local rules or programs under section 112(l) are located at 40 CFR part 63, subpart E. See 58 FR 62262 (November 26, 1993), as amended by 65 FR 55810 (September 14, 2000). Under these regulations, a state air pollution control agency has the option to request EPA's approval to substitute a state rule for the applicable Federal rule (e.g., the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants). Upon approval by the EPA, the state agency is authorized to implement and enforce its rule in place of the Federal rule, and the state rule becomes federally enforceable in that state. The EPA first promulgated standards to regulate asbestos emissions on April 6, 1973. See 38 FR 8826. These standards have since been amended several times and re-codified in 40 CFR part 61, subpart M, ``National Emission Standard for Asbestos'' (Asbestos NESHAP). On January 11, 2013, the EPA approved the New Hampshire regulation Env-A 1800 titled ``Asbestos Management and Control'' (Asbestos Management and Control Rule) as a rule adjustment for the Asbestos NESHAP, applicable to all sources in New Hampshire except for inactive waste disposal sites not operated after July 9, 1981. See 78 FR 2333.\1\ These inactive disposal sites are regulated by other State rules that were also approved by the EPA on January 11, 2013. See id.\2\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ The EPA originally approved NH's Asbestos Management and Control Rule on November 28, 2006, see 71 FR 68746, and approved an updated version of the rule on January 11, 2013. \2\ The EPA originally approved NH's Inactive Waste Disposal Site Rule on May 28, 2003, see 68 FR 31611, and approved an updated version of the rule on January 11, 2013. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- In a letter dated July 21, 2017, supplemented on August 21, 2017, September 21, 2017, and March 1, 2018, NH DES requested approval of its amended rules pertaining to asbestos management in New Hampshire. Specifically, NH requested approval of Parts Env-A 1801-1807 and Appendices B, C and D of Env-A 1800 titled ``Asbestos Management and Control,'' \3\ effective as of May 5, 2017. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ NH did not request approval of the following provisions 1801.02(e), 1801.07, 1802.02, 1802.04, 1802.07-1802.09, 1802.13, 1802.15-1802.17, 1802.25, 1802.31, 1802.37, 1802.40, 1802.44, and 1803.05-1803.09. In addition, NH DES did not request approval of Env-A 1808 (relating to asbestos analytical requirements), Env-A 1808-1814 (relating to personnel licensing and training), and Appendix A: State Statutes and Federal Regulations Implemented. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The details of NH's submission and the rationale for EPA's proposed action are explained in the NPRM and will not be restated here. II. Response to Comments We received a number of anonymous comments on the proposed action that were not germane to the proposal and/or did not specify what changes should be made to our proposed approval of New Hampshire's Asbestos Management and Control Rule. Many of the comments identified and pertained to issues that are outside the scope of, and do not reference, the proposed action. Therefore, the EPA will not provide any further specific responses to these comments. The EPA did however [[Page 48254]] receive one comment which could be construed to refer to the proposed approval of New Hampshire's Asbestos Management and Control Rule. Comment: A single anonymous comment discussed EPA's use of certain data relating to greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, the comment also stated that ``The Rule created potentially unduly burdensome requirements [sic] Given the extremely limited pollutant loadings and relative high costs, according to EPA's own analysis, the requirements appear to be ripe for substantial reduction or elimination this [sic] entire subcategory would be excluded by rule given the de minimis amount of pollution.'' Response: The EPA believes this comment is not relevant as the proposed action does not use data relating to or regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Read in context, the commenter's reference to ``[t]he Rule'' appears to refer to a different, unspecified action relating to greenhouse gas emissions. However, to the extent that the reference is to the proposed rule we are finalizing in this action, the EPA disagrees with the comment because this action merely approves the State's requirements in place of Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. III. Good Cause Finding for Revisions to Certain Regulations That Incorporate By Reference New Hampshire Rules Regulating Inactive Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Operated After July 9, 1981 EPA is also revising certain regulations that incorporate by reference New Hampshire rules regulating inactive asbestos disposal sites not operated after July 9, 1981 (``Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules'').\4\ These revisions are minor, non-substantive clarifications to 40 CFR 63.14(l)(6)(i) and 63.99(a)(30)(iii) and (a)(30)(iii)(A). Therefore, EPA is promulgating these revisions without notice and comment. Section 553(b)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), provides that, when an agency for good cause finds that public notice and comment procedures are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest, the agency may issue a rule without providing notice and an opportunity for public comment. EPA has determined that there is good cause for finalizing this portion of the rule without prior proposal and opportunity for comment because such notice and opportunity for comment is unnecessary as these revisions correct minor, non-substantive, clerical errors. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ These revisions described in this section of the preamble to 40 CFR 63.14(l)(6)(i) and 63.99(a)(30)(iii) and (a)(30)(iii)(A), relating to EPA's incorporation by reference of the previously approved Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules) are severable from the remainder of this final rule. Should this portion of the rule be set aside, EPA intends for the remainder of the rule to go into effect. Alternatively, should another portion of the rule be set aside, EPA intends for this portion to go into effect. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPA published a direct final rule approving the Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules on January 11, 2013. See 78 FR 2333. We received no adverse comments. That rule correctly incorporated the State's Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules by reference in both 40 CFR parts 61 and 63. In part 63, EPA codified its approval at 40 CFR 63.99(a)(30)(iii) and (a)(30)(iii)(A), and incorporated the State rule by reference at 40 CFR 63.14(d)(5)(i). Subsequently, on February 27, 2014, EPA, consistent with the then-policy of the Office of Federal Register, published a final rule revising 40 CFR 63.14 ``to arrange the materials that are incorporated by reference in alpha-numeric order.'' See 79 FR 11233. As a result, the Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules were moved from paragraph (d)(5)(i) to paragraph (k)(6). Subsequently, in a rulemaking on September 18, 2015, EPA redesignated paragraph (k) as paragraph (l). See 80 FR 56699. These revisions also inadvertently created two clerical errors. First, EPA amended the IBR text, now at 40 CFR 63.14(l)(6), to refer to earlier versions of the State's Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules, which EPA had approved in prior actions. Second, EPA neglected to amend the text at 40 CFR 63.99(a)(30)(iii), which continues to refer to 40 CFR 63.14(d). This action undoes both inadvertent errors. EPA revises 40 CFR 63.14(l)(6) to refer to the more recent version of the Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules, and in substance, reverts to the text as originally and correctly promulgated in our 2013 approval. We also update the cross-reference at 40 CFR 63.99(a)(30)(iii) to refer to the correct provision consistent with the re-ordering and redesignating performed in the 2014 and 2015 rules. Providing notice and comment for these revisions is unnecessary for three reasons. First, as explained above, this is a minor technical correction that simply undoes a subsequent clerical error and reverts the regulatory text back to its original form. Second, this action does not subject any new or existing parties to additional regulation, or otherwise alter the regulatory scheme. The relevant sources in New Hampshire remain subject to the same State Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules, regardless of this correction. Third, this action does not affect the federal enforceability of the Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules. Notwithstanding the clerical error introduced in the 2014 update, the Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules remain federally enforceable under the existing regulations, because they are correctly incorporated by reference under part 61. See 40 CFR 61.04(c)(1)(i), 61.18(e)(1)(i). EPA properly promulgated those provisions in our 2013 approval, and they were not altered by the 2014 and 2015 updates that introduced the clerical error into the incorporation by reference in 40 CFR 63.14. In addition, these revisions make additional, clerical corrections to 40 CFR 63.99(a)(30)(iii) and (a)(30)(iii)(A), to conform to the current policy of the Office of the Federal Register regarding citation format and placement of references. In 40 CFR 63.99(a)(30)(iii), we are changing the phrase ``New Hampshire Regulations Applicable to Hazardous Air Pollutants'' to ``New Hampshire Regulations Chapter Env-Sw 2100: Management and Control of Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Operated after July 9, 1981, effective February 16, 2010.'' This duplicates the precise citation to the State's regulations that is already present in paragraph (a)(30)(iii)(A). We are also changing the phrase ``as specified in'' to ``see.'' In 40 CFR 63.99(a)(30)(iii)(A), we are changing the phrase ``material incorporated into the New Hampshire Regulations at Env-Sw 2100'' to ``material incorporated from Chapter Env-Sw 2100.'' In addition, we are moving the reference to the effective date of the Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules from paragraph (a)(30)(iii)(A) to paragraph (a)(30)(iii). We are also changing the word ``pertains'' to ``pertaining.'' See the full regulatory text of these paragraphs later in this notice. In addition, a strikeout display of the revised version against the existing version is provided in the public docket. These revisions have no legal effect, and therefore notice-and-comment is also unnecessary. IV. Final Action The EPA is approving NH DES's amended rules in Parts Env-A 1801- 1807 and Appendices B, C, and D of Env-A 1800, ``Asbestos Management and Control,'' effective as of May 5, 2017 (excluding the following provisions: 1801.02(e), 1801.07, 1802.02, 1802.04, 1802.07-1802.09, 1802.13, 1802.15-1802.17, 1802.25, 1802.31, 1802.37, 1802.40, 1802.44, and 1803.05-1803.09) as a partial rule substitution for the Asbestos NESHAP, for all sources in New Hampshire except for inactive waste disposal sites not [[Page 48255]] operated after July 9, 1981. In addition, the EPA is correcting clerical errors in our regulations that incorporate by reference New Hampshire rules regulating inactive waste disposal sites. V. Incorporation by Reference In this rule, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of New Hampshire's Env-A 1800, ``Asbestos Management and Control,'' effective as of May 5, 2017, Parts Env-A 1801-1807, Appendices B, C, and D; excluding the following provisions: 1801.02(e), 1801.07, 1802.02, 1802.04, 1802.07-1802.09, 1802.13, 1802.15-1802.17, 1802.25, 1802.31, 1802.37, 1802.40, 1802.44, and 1803.05-1803.09. An attached letter from Clark B. Freise, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Environmental Services, State of New Hampshire, to David J. Alukonis, Interim Director, Office of Legislative Services, dated June 23, 2017, certifies that the copy of the chapter Env-A 1800 is the official version of this rule. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these documents generally available through https://www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region 1 Office (please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble for more information). VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the CAA, the Administrator has the authority to approve section 112(l) submissions that comply with the provisions of the Act and applicable Federal regulations. In reviewing section 112(l) submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria and objectives of the CAA and of EPA's implementing regulations. Accordingly, this action merely approves the State's request as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011); Is not an Executive Order 13771 regulatory action because this action is not significant under Executive Order 12866. Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-4); Does not have Federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); Is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); In addition, this rule is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA. It also does not provide the EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). And it does not have Tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the EPA is not approving the submitted rule to apply in Indian country located in the State, and because the submitted rule will not impose substantial direct costs on Tribal governments or preempt Tribal law. Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by November 23, 2018. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review, or extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed, or postpone the effectiveness of the action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).) List of Subjects in 40 CFR Parts 61 and 63 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Hazardous substances, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: September 12, 2018. Alexandra Dunn, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1. Title 40 CFR parts 61 and 63 are amended as follows: PART 61--NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS 0 1. The authority citation for part 61 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Subpart A--General Provisions 0 2. Section 61.04 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(1)(ii) to read as follows: Sec. 61.04 Address. * * * * * (c) * * * (1) * * * (ii) The remainder of the sources subject to the asbestos provisions in subpart M of this part, except for those listed under paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section, must comply with the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules: Chapter Env-A 1800, Asbestos Management and Control, effective as of May 5, 2017 as incorporated by reference, see Sec. 61.18. * * * * * 0 3. Section 61.18 is amended by revising paragraph (e)(1)(ii) to read as follows: Sec. 61.18 Incorporation by reference. * * * * * (e) * * * (1) * * * (ii) New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules: Chapter Env-A 1800, Asbestos Management and Control, effective as of May 5, 2017 (certified with June 23, 2017 letter from Clark B. Freise, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Environmental Services, State of New Hampshire), as follows: Revision Notes #1 and #2; Part Env-A 1801-1807, excluding Env-A 1801.02(e), Env-A 1801.07, Env-A 1802.02, Env-A 1802.04, Env-A 1802.07-1802.09, Env-A 1802.13, Env-A 1802.15-1802.17, Env-A 1802.25, Env-A 1802.31, Env-A 1802.37, Env-A 1802.40, Env-A 1802.44, and Env-A 1803.05-1803.09; and Appendices B, C, and D; IBR approved for Sec. 61.04(c). [[Page 48256]] PART 63--NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES 0 4. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Subpart A--General Provisions 0 5. Section 63.14 is amended by revising paragraph (l)(6) to read as follows: Sec. 63.14 Incorporation by reference. * * * * * (l) * * * (6)(i) New Hampshire Regulations at Env-Sw 2100, Management and Control of Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Operated after July 9, 1981, effective February 16, 2010 (including a letter from Thomas S. Burack, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Services, State of New Hampshire, to Carol J. Holahan, Director, Office of Legislative Services, dated February 12, 2010, certifying that the enclosed rule, Env-Sw 2100, is the official version of this rule), IBR approved for Sec. [thinsp]63.99(a). (ii) New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules: Chapter Env-A 1800, Asbestos Management and Control, effective as of May 5, 2017 (certified with June 23, 2017 letter from Clark B. Freise, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Environmental Services, State of New Hampshire), as follows: Revision Notes #1 and #2; Part Env-A 1801-1807, excluding Env-A 1801.02(e), Env-A 1801.07, Env-A 1802.02, Env-A 1802.04, Env-A 1802.07-1802.09, Env-A 1802.13, Env-A 1802.15-1802.17, Env-A 1802.25, Env-A 1802.31, Env-A 1802.37, Env-A 1802.40, Env-A 1802.44, and Env-A 1803.05-1803.09; and Appendices B, C, and D; IBR approved for Sec. 63.99(a). * * * * * Subpart E--Approval of State Programs and Delegation of Federal Authorities 0 6. Section 63.99 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(30)(iii) and (iv) to read as follows: Sec. 63.99 Delegated Federal authorities. * * * * * (a) * * * (30) * * * (iii) Affected inactive waste disposal sites not operated after July 9, 1981 within New Hampshire must comply with New Hampshire Regulations Chapter Env-Sw 2100: Management and Control of Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Operated after July 9, 1981, effective February 16, 2010 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. [thinsp]63.14) as described in paragraph (a)(30)(iii)(A) of this section: (A) The material incorporated by reference from Chapter Env-Sw 2100, Management and Control of Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Operated after July 9, 1981, pertains to inactive waste disposal sites not operated after July 9, 1981 in the State of New Hampshire's jurisdiction, and has been approved under the procedures in Sec. 63.93 to be implemented and enforced in place of the Federal NESHAPs for Inactive Waste Disposal Sites (40 CFR 61.151). (B) [Reserved] (iv) Affected asbestos facilities (i.e., facilities found under 40 CFR part 61, subpart M, except those listed under paragraph (a)(30)(iii)) of this section) must comply with the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, Chapter Env-A 1800, Asbestos Management and Control, effective as of May 5, 2017 (incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 63.14) as described in paragraph (a)(30)(iv)(A) of this section: (A) The material incorporated by reference from Chapter Env-A 1800, Asbestos Management and Control, pertains to those affected sources in the State of New Hampshire's jurisdiction, and has been approved under the procedures in Sec. 63.93 to be implemented and enforced in place of the federal NESHAPs found at 40 CFR part 61, subpart M (except those listed under paragraph (a)(30)(iii) of this section). (B) [Reserved] * * * * * [FR Doc. 2018-20478 Filed 9-21-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental Protection Agency, EPA rule in place of the Federal rule, and the
AGENCY Region 1 Office, Office of Ecosystem state rule becomes federally enforceable
Protection, Air Permits, Toxics and in that state.
40 CFR Parts 61 and 63 Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office The EPA first promulgated standards
[EPA–R01–OAR–2017–0641; FRL–9979–67– Square—Suite 100, Boston, MA. The to regulate asbestos emissions on April
Region 1] EPA requests that if at all possible, you 6, 1973. See 38 FR 8826. These
contact the contact listed in the FOR standards have since been amended
Approval of the Clean Air Act Section FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to several times and re-codified in 40 CFR
112(l), Authority for Hazardous Air schedule your inspection. The Regional part 61, subpart M, ‘‘National Emission
Pollutants: Asbestos Management and Office’s official hours of business are Standard for Asbestos’’ (Asbestos
Control; Clerical Corrections to Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to NESHAP). On January 11, 2013, the EPA
Incorporation by Reference of Inactive 4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays. approved the New Hampshire
Waste Disposal Rules; State of New FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: regulation Env-A 1800 titled ‘‘Asbestos
Hampshire Department of Susan Lancey, Air Permits, Toxics, and Management and Control’’ (Asbestos
Environmental Services Indoor Programs Unit, U.S. Management and Control Rule) as a rule
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA adjustment for the Asbestos NESHAP,
AGENCY: Environmental Protection applicable to all sources in New
Agency (EPA). Region 1 Office, 5 Post Office Square—
Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05–2), Boston, Hampshire except for inactive waste
ACTION: Final rule. disposal sites not operated after July 9,
MA 02109–3912, telephone number
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection 617–918–1656, lancey.susan@epa.gov. 1981. See 78 FR 2333.1 These inactive
Agency (EPA) is granting the New disposal sites are regulated by other
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Hampshire Department of State rules that were also approved by
Throughout this document whenever
Environmental Services (NH DES) the the EPA on January 11, 2013. See id.2
‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we mean In a letter dated July 21, 2017,
authority to implement and enforce the EPA.
amended Asbestos Management and supplemented on August 21, 2017,
Control Rule in place of the National Table of Contents September 21, 2017, and March 1, 2018,
Emission Standard for Asbestos NH DES requested approval of its
I. Background and Purpose
(Asbestos NESHAP) as it applies to II. Response to Comments
amended rules pertaining to asbestos
certain asbestos-related activities. NH III. Good Cause Finding for Revisions to management in New Hampshire.
DES’s amended rule applies to all Certain Regulations That Incorporate By Specifically, NH requested approval of
sources that otherwise would be Reference New Hampshire Rules Parts Env-A 1801–1807 and Appendices
regulated by the Asbestos NESHAP with Regulating Inactive Asbestos Disposal B, C and D of Env-A 1800 titled
the exception of inactive waste disposal Sites Not Operated After July 9, 1981 ‘‘Asbestos Management and Control,’’ 3
IV. Final Action effective as of May 5, 2017.
sites that ceased operation on or before V. Incorporation by Reference
July 9, 1981. These inactive waste The details of NH’s submission and
VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews the rationale for EPA’s proposed action
disposal sites are already regulated by
State rules that were approved by the I. Background and Purpose are explained in the NPRM and will not
EPA on January 11, 2013. This approval be restated here.
On March 26, 2018 (83 FR 12917), the
makes NH DES’s amended Asbestos EPA published a Notice of Proposed II. Response to Comments
Management and Control Rule federally Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed We received a number of anonymous
enforceable. In addition, EPA is approval of NH DES’s amended rules in comments on the proposed action that
correcting clerical errors in our Env-A 1800, ‘‘Asbestos Management were not germane to the proposal and/
regulations that incorporate by reference and Control,’’ effective as of May 5, or did not specify what changes should
New Hampshire rules regulating 2017, as a partial rule substitution for be made to our proposed approval of
inactive waste disposal sites. This the Asbestos NESHAP, for all sources in New Hampshire’s Asbestos Management
action is being taken in accordance with New Hampshire except for inactive and Control Rule. Many of the
the Clean Air Act. waste disposal sites not operated after comments identified and pertained to
DATES: This rule is effective on October July 9, 1981. issues that are outside the scope of, and
24, 2018. The incorporation by reference Under CAA section 112(l), the EPA do not reference, the proposed action.
of certain publications listed in the rule may approve state or local rules or Therefore, the EPA will not provide any
is approved by the Director of the programs to be implemented and further specific responses to these
Federal Register as of October 24, 2018. enforced in place of certain otherwise comments. The EPA did however
ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a applicable Federal rules, emissions
docket for this action under Docket standards, or requirements. The Federal 1 The EPA originally approved NH’s Asbestos
Identification No. EPA–R01–OAR– regulations governing EPA’s approval of Management and Control Rule on November 28,
2017–0641. All documents in the docket state and local rules or programs under 2006, see 71 FR 68746, and approved an updated
version of the rule on January 11, 2013.
are listed on the https:// section 112(l) are located at 40 CFR part 2 The EPA originally approved NH’s Inactive
www.regulations.gov website. Although 63, subpart E. See 58 FR 62262 Waste Disposal Site Rule on May 28, 2003, see 68
listed in the index, some information is (November 26, 1993), as amended by 65 FR 31611, and approved an updated version of the
not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other FR 55810 (September 14, 2000). Under rule on January 11, 2013.
3 NH did not request approval of the following
information whose disclosure is these regulations, a state air pollution
provisions 1801.02(e), 1801.07, 1802.02, 1802.04,
restricted by statute. Certain other control agency has the option to request
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
1802.07–1802.09, 1802.13, 1802.15–1802.17,
material, such as copyrighted material, EPA’s approval to substitute a state rule 1802.25, 1802.31, 1802.37, 1802.40, 1802.44, and
is not placed on the internet and will be for the applicable Federal rule (e.g., the 1803.05–1803.09. In addition, NH DES did not
publicly available only in hard copy National Emission Standards for request approval of Env-A 1808 (relating to asbestos
analytical requirements), Env-A 1808–1814 (relating
form. Publicly available docket Hazardous Air Pollutants). Upon to personnel licensing and training), and Appendix
materials are available at https:// approval by the EPA, the state agency is A: State Statutes and Federal Regulations
www.regulations.gov or at the U.S. authorized to implement and enforce its Implemented.
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receive one comment which could be opportunity for public comment. EPA enforceability of the Inactive Asbestos
construed to refer to the proposed has determined that there is good cause Disposal Rules. Notwithstanding the
approval of New Hampshire’s Asbestos for finalizing this portion of the rule clerical error introduced in the 2014
Management and Control Rule. without prior proposal and opportunity update, the Inactive Asbestos Disposal
Comment: A single anonymous for comment because such notice and Rules remain federally enforceable
comment discussed EPA’s use of certain opportunity for comment is unnecessary under the existing regulations, because
data relating to greenhouse gas as these revisions correct minor, non- they are correctly incorporated by
emissions. In this context, the comment substantive, clerical errors. reference under part 61. See 40 CFR
also stated that ‘‘The Rule created EPA published a direct final rule 61.04(c)(1)(i), 61.18(e)(1)(i). EPA
potentially unduly burdensome approving the Inactive Asbestos properly promulgated those provisions
requirements [sic] Given the extremely Disposal Rules on January 11, 2013. See in our 2013 approval, and they were not
limited pollutant loadings and relative 78 FR 2333. We received no adverse altered by the 2014 and 2015 updates
high costs, according to EPA’s own comments. That rule correctly that introduced the clerical error into
analysis, the requirements appear to be incorporated the State’s Inactive the incorporation by reference in 40
ripe for substantial reduction or Asbestos Disposal Rules by reference in CFR 63.14.
elimination this [sic] entire subcategory both 40 CFR parts 61 and 63. In part 63, In addition, these revisions make
would be excluded by rule given the de EPA codified its approval at 40 CFR additional, clerical corrections to 40
minimis amount of pollution.’’ 63.99(a)(30)(iii) and (a)(30)(iii)(A), and CFR 63.99(a)(30)(iii) and (a)(30)(iii)(A),
Response: The EPA believes this incorporated the State rule by reference to conform to the current policy of the
comment is not relevant as the proposed at 40 CFR 63.14(d)(5)(i). Subsequently, Office of the Federal Register regarding
action does not use data relating to or on February 27, 2014, EPA, consistent citation format and placement of
regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Read with the then-policy of the Office of references. In 40 CFR 63.99(a)(30)(iii),
in context, the commenter’s reference to Federal Register, published a final rule we are changing the phrase ‘‘New
‘‘[t]he Rule’’ appears to refer to a revising 40 CFR 63.14 ‘‘to arrange the Hampshire Regulations Applicable to
different, unspecified action relating to materials that are incorporated by Hazardous Air Pollutants’’ to ‘‘New
greenhouse gas emissions. However, to reference in alpha-numeric order.’’ See Hampshire Regulations Chapter Env-Sw
the extent that the reference is to the 79 FR 11233. As a result, the Inactive 2100: Management and Control of
proposed rule we are finalizing in this Asbestos Disposal Rules were moved Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Operated
action, the EPA disagrees with the from paragraph (d)(5)(i) to paragraph after July 9, 1981, effective February 16,
comment because this action merely (k)(6). Subsequently, in a rulemaking on 2010.’’ This duplicates the precise
approves the State’s requirements in September 18, 2015, EPA redesignated citation to the State’s regulations that is
place of Federal requirements and does paragraph (k) as paragraph (l). See 80 FR already present in paragraph
not impose additional requirements 56699. These revisions also (a)(30)(iii)(A). We are also changing the
beyond those imposed by state law. inadvertently created two clerical errors. phrase ‘‘as specified in’’ to ‘‘see.’’ In 40
III. Good Cause Finding for Revisions First, EPA amended the IBR text, now CFR 63.99(a)(30)(iii)(A), we are
to Certain Regulations That Incorporate at 40 CFR 63.14(l)(6), to refer to earlier changing the phrase ‘‘material
By Reference New Hampshire Rules versions of the State’s Inactive Asbestos incorporated into the New Hampshire
Regulating Inactive Asbestos Disposal Disposal Rules, which EPA had Regulations at Env-Sw 2100’’ to
Sites Not Operated After July 9, 1981 approved in prior actions. Second, EPA ‘‘material incorporated from Chapter
neglected to amend the text at 40 CFR Env-Sw 2100.’’ In addition, we are
EPA is also revising certain 63.99(a)(30)(iii), which continues to moving the reference to the effective
regulations that incorporate by reference refer to 40 CFR 63.14(d). This action date of the Inactive Asbestos Disposal
New Hampshire rules regulating undoes both inadvertent errors. EPA Rules from paragraph (a)(30)(iii)(A) to
inactive asbestos disposal sites not revises 40 CFR 63.14(l)(6) to refer to the paragraph (a)(30)(iii). We are also
operated after July 9, 1981 (‘‘Inactive more recent version of the Inactive changing the word ‘‘pertains’’ to
Asbestos Disposal Rules’’).4 These Asbestos Disposal Rules, and in ‘‘pertaining.’’ See the full regulatory text
revisions are minor, non-substantive substance, reverts to the text as of these paragraphs later in this notice.
clarifications to 40 CFR 63.14(l)(6)(i) originally and correctly promulgated in In addition, a strikeout display of the
and 63.99(a)(30)(iii) and (a)(30)(iii)(A). our 2013 approval. We also update the revised version against the existing
Therefore, EPA is promulgating these cross-reference at 40 CFR version is provided in the public docket.
revisions without notice and comment. 63.99(a)(30)(iii) to refer to the correct These revisions have no legal effect, and
Section 553(b)(B) of the Administrative provision consistent with the re- therefore notice-and-comment is also
Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), ordering and redesignating performed in unnecessary.
provides that, when an agency for good the 2014 and 2015 rules.
cause finds that public notice and Providing notice and comment for IV. Final Action
comment procedures are impracticable, these revisions is unnecessary for three The EPA is approving NH DES’s
unnecessary, or contrary to the public reasons. First, as explained above, this amended rules in Parts Env-A 1801–
interest, the agency may issue a rule is a minor technical correction that 1807 and Appendices B, C, and D of
without providing notice and an simply undoes a subsequent clerical Env-A 1800, ‘‘Asbestos Management
error and reverts the regulatory text back and Control,’’ effective as of May 5,
4 These revisions described in this section of the
to its original form. Second, this action 2017 (excluding the following
preamble to 40 CFR 63.14(l)(6)(i) and does not subject any new or existing provisions: 1801.02(e), 1801.07,
63.99(a)(30)(iii) and (a)(30)(iii)(A), relating to EPA’s
1802.02, 1802.04, 1802.07–1802.09,
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incorporation by reference of the previously
parties to additional regulation, or
approved Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules) are otherwise alter the regulatory scheme. 1802.13, 1802.15–1802.17, 1802.25,
severable from the remainder of this final rule. The relevant sources in New Hampshire 1802.31, 1802.37, 1802.40, 1802.44, and
Should this portion of the rule be set aside, EPA remain subject to the same State 1803.05–1803.09) as a partial rule
intends for the remainder of the rule to go into
effect. Alternatively, should another portion of the
Inactive Asbestos Disposal Rules, substitution for the Asbestos NESHAP,
rule be set aside, EPA intends for this portion to go regardless of this correction. Third, this for all sources in New Hampshire except
into effect. action does not affect the federal for inactive waste disposal sites not
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![48256 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 185 / Monday, September 24, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
PART 63—NATIONAL EMISSION Operated after July 9, 1981, effective Counties, Pennsylvania from the
STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR February 16, 2010 (incorporated by National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL,
POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE reference, see § 63.14) as described in promulgated pursuant to section 105 of
CATEGORIES paragraph (a)(30)(iii)(A) of this section: the Comprehensive Environmental
(A) The material incorporated by Response, Compensation, and Liability
■ 4. The authority citation for part 63 reference from Chapter Env-Sw 2100, Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is
continues to read as follows: Management and Control of Asbestos an appendix of the National Oil and
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Disposal Sites Not Operated after July 9, Hazardous Substances Pollution
1981, pertains to inactive waste disposal Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and
Subpart A—General Provisions sites not operated after July 9, 1981 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
the State of New Hampshire’s through the Pennsylvania Department of
■ 5. Section 63.14 is amended by jurisdiction, and has been approved Environmental Protection (PADEP,
revising paragraph (l)(6) to read as under the procedures in § 63.93 to be Northeast Region), have determined that
follows: implemented and enforced in place of all appropriate response actions under
§ 63.14 Incorporation by reference.
the Federal NESHAPs for Inactive Waste CERCLA, other than operation and
Disposal Sites (40 CFR 61.151). maintenance (O&M), monitoring, and
* * * * * (B) [Reserved] Five-Year Reviews, have been
(l) * * * (iv) Affected asbestos facilities (i.e., completed. However, this deletion does
(6)(i) New Hampshire Regulations at facilities found under 40 CFR part 61, not preclude future actions under
Env-Sw 2100, Management and Control subpart M, except those listed under Superfund.
of Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Operated paragraph (a)(30)(iii)) of this section)
after July 9, 1981, effective February 16, DATES: This action is effective
must comply with the New Hampshire
2010 (including a letter from Thomas S. September 24, 2018.
Code of Administrative Rules, Chapter
Burack, Commissioner, Department of Env-A 1800, Asbestos Management and ADDRESSES: Docket: EPA has established
Environmental Services, State of New Control, effective as of May 5, 2017 a docket for this action under Docket
Hampshire, to Carol J. Holahan, (incorporated by reference as specified Identification No. EPA–HQ–SFUND–
Director, Office of Legislative Services, in § 63.14) as described in paragraph 2005–0011. All documents in the docket
dated February 12, 2010, certifying that (a)(30)(iv)(A) of this section: are listed on the http://
the enclosed rule, Env-Sw 2100, is the (A) The material incorporated by www.regulations.gov website. Although
official version of this rule), IBR reference from Chapter Env-A 1800, listed in the index, some information is
approved for § 63.99(a). Asbestos Management and Control, not publicly available, i.e., Confidential
(ii) New Hampshire Code of pertains to those affected sources in the Business Information or other
Administrative Rules: Chapter Env-A State of New Hampshire’s jurisdiction, information whose disclosure is
1800, Asbestos Management and and has been approved under the restricted by statute. Certain other
Control, effective as of May 5, 2017 procedures in § 63.93 to be material, such as copyrighted material,
(certified with June 23, 2017 letter from implemented and enforced in place of is not placed on the internet and will be
Clark B. Freise, Assistant Commissioner, the federal NESHAPs found at 40 CFR publicly available only in hard copy
Department of Environmental Services, part 61, subpart M (except those listed form. Publicly available docket
State of New Hampshire), as follows: under paragraph (a)(30)(iii) of this materials are available either
Revision Notes #1 and #2; Part Env-A section). electronically through http://
1801–1807, excluding Env-A 1801.02(e), (B) [Reserved] www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at
Env-A 1801.07, Env-A 1802.02, Env-A the site information repositories.
* * * * *
1802.04, Env-A 1802.07–1802.09, Env-A [FR Doc. 2018–20478 Filed 9–21–18; 8:45 am]
Locations, contacts, phone numbers and
1802.13, Env-A 1802.15–1802.17, Env-A viewing hours are:
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
1802.25, Env-A 1802.31, Env-A 1802.37, USEPA Region III Administrative
Env-A 1802.40, Env-A 1802.44, and Records Room, 1650 Arch Street, 6th
Env-A 1803.05–1803.09; and ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103–2029,
Appendices B, C, and D; IBR approved AGENCY 215–814–3157. Business Hours:
for § 63.99(a). Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–
* * * * * 40 CFR Part 300 4:30 p.m.; by appointment only
[EPA–HQ–SFUND–2005–0011; FRL–9984–
Local Repository, Upper Macungie
Subpart E—Approval of State 24—Region 3] Township Building, 8330 Schantz
Programs and Delegation of Federal Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031.
Authorities National Oil and Hazardous Business Hours: Monday through
Substances Pollution Contingency Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
■ 6. Section 63.99 is amended by Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
revising paragraphs (a)(30)(iii) and (iv) of the Dorney Road Landfill Superfund David Greaves, Remedial Project
to read as follows: Site Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection
§ 63.99 Delegated Federal authorities. Agency, Region III, 3HS21, 1650 Arch
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
* * * * * Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215–
Agency.
(a) * * * 814–5729, email: greaves.david@
ACTION: Final rule. epa.gov.
(30) * * *
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(iii) Affected inactive waste disposal SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The site to
sites not operated after July 9, 1981 Agency (EPA) Region 3 announces the be deleted from the NPL is: Dorney
within New Hampshire must comply deletion of the Dorney Road Landfill Road Landfill Superfund Site,
with New Hampshire Regulations Superfund Site (Site) located in located Longswamp and Upper Macungie
Chapter Env-Sw 2100: Management and in Longswamp and Upper Macungie Townships, in Berks and Lehigh
Control of Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Townships, in Berks and Lehigh Counties, Pennsylvania. A Notice of
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective on October 24, 2018. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of October 24, 2018. | |
| Contact | Susan Lancey, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Region 1 Office, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912, telephone number 617-918-1656, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 48253 | |
| CFR Citation | 40
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