Model C-1

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

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[insert state name]:   Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions [use same title as direct final rule]

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

SUMMARY:    [insert state name] has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These changes correspond to certain federal rules promulgated between [insert dates] (also known as RCRA Clusters [insert clusters if applicable]). With this proposed rule, EPA is proposing to grant final authorization to [insert state name] for these changes.  
	
DATES:  Send your written comments by [insert date 30 days after the date of publication in the FR].   [You may use a longer time period for comments; use the same comment period as in the direct final rule.]

ADDRESSES: Send written comments, identified by Docket ID Number ____ [insert docket number] to [insert name, address and telephone number of the appropriate regional contact].    You can examine copies of the materials submitted by [insert state name] during [insert business hours] at the following locations: EPA Region [insert region number] Library, [if appropriate insert the address], Phone number:  [insert EPA phone number]; or [insert appropriate state address], Phone number:  [insert state phone number]. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier; please follow the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule which is located in the “Rules and Regulations” section of today’s Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  [insert name of appropriate regional contact] at the above address and phone number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  
	Along with this proposed rule, EPA is publishing a direct final rule in the “Rules and Regulations” section of today’s Federal Register pursuant to which EPA is authorizing these changes. EPA did not issue a proposed rule before today because EPA believes this action is not controversial and does not expect comments that oppose it. EPA has explained the reasons for this authorization in the direct final rule. Unless EPA receives written comments that oppose this authorization during the comment period, the direct final rule in today’s Federal Register will become effective on the date it establishes, and EPA will not take further action on this proposal. If EPA receives comments that oppose this action, EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. EPA will then respond to public comments in a later final rule based on this proposed rule. You may not have another opportunity to comment on these state program changes. If you want to comment on this action, you must do so at this time. For additional information, please see the direct final rule published in the “Rules and Regulations” section of today’s Federal Register.

Dated: 

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								Regional Administrator, Region XX