New Mexico: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

[FRL-5086-1]

New Mexico: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste

Management Program Revisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Immediate final rule.

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SUMMARY: The State of New Mexico has applied for Final Authorization of

revision to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation

and Recovery Act (RCRA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

has reviewed New Mexico's application and decided that its hazardous

waste program revision satisfies all of the requirements necessary to

qualify for final authorization. Unless adverse written comments are

received during the review and comment period provided for public

participation in this process, EPA intends to approve New Mexico's

hazardous waste program revision subject to the authority retained by

EPA in accordance with Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984.

New Mexico's application for the program revision is available for

public review and comment.

DATES: This final authorization for New Mexico shall be effective

December 21, 1994, unless EPA publishes a prior Federal Register (FR)

action withdrawing this Immediate Final Rule. All comments on New

Mexico's program revision application must be received by the close of

business November 21, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Written comments, referring to Docket Number NM-94-2, should

be sent to Alima Patterson, Region 6 AR-NM Authorization Coordinator,

Grants and Authorization Section (6H-HS), RCRA Programs Branch, USEPA

Region 6, First Interstate Bank Tower at Fountain Place, 1445 Ross

Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 665-8533. Copies of the New Mexico

program revision application and the materials which EPA used in

evaluating the revision are available for inspection and copying from

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at the following addresses

for inspection and copying: New Mexico Environment Department, 1190 St

Francis Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502 and USEPA, Region 6 Library,

12th Floor, First Interstate Bank Tower at Fountain Place, 1445 Ross

Avenue, Dallas, Texas 65202, phone (214) 665-6444.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson, Region 6 AR-NM

Authorization Coordinator, Grants and Authorization Section (6H-HS),

RCRA Programs Branch, USEPA Region 6, First Interstate Bank Tower at

Fountain Place, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 665-8533.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

States with final authorization under section 3006(b) of the

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (``RCRA or the Act''), 42 U.S.C.

6926(b), have a continuing obligation to maintain a hazardous waste

program that is equivalent to, consistent with, and no less stringent

than the Federal hazardous waste program. Revisions to State hazardous

waste programs are necessary when Federal or State statutory or

regulatory authority is modified or when certain other changes occur.

Most commonly, State program revisions are necessitated by changes to

EPA's regulations in 40 CFR parts 124, 260 through 268, and 270.

B. New Mexico

New Mexico received final authorization January 25, 1985, (see 50

FR 1515) to implement its base hazardous waste management program. New

Mexico received authorization for revisions to its program on April 10,

1990 (see 55 FR 4604), July 25, 1990 (see 55 FR 28397), December 4,

1992 (see 57 FR 45717) and August 23, 1994. The authorized New Mexico

RCRA program was incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR), effective December 13, 1993 (see 58 FR 52677). On

July 26, 1994, New Mexico submitted a final complete program revision

application for additional program approvals. Today, New Mexico is

seeking approval of its program revision in accordance with 40 CFR

271.21(b)(3).

EPA reviewed New Mexico's application, and made an immediate final

decision that New Mexico's hazardous waste program revision satisfies

all of the requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization.

Consequently, EPA intends to grant final authorization for the

additional program modifications to New Mexico. The public may submit

written comments on EPA's final decision until November 21, 1994.

Copies of New Mexico's application for program revision are available

for inspection and copying at the locations indicated in the ADDRESSES

section of this notice.

Approval of New Mexico's program revision shall become effective 75

days from the date this notice is published, unless an adverse written

comment pertaining to the State's revision discussed in this notice is

received by the end of the comment period. If an adverse written

comment is received, EPA will publish either: (1) A withdrawal of the

immediate final decision; or (2) a notice containing a response to the

comment that either affirms that the immediate final decision takes

effect or reverses the decision.

New Mexico's program revision application includes State regulatory

changes that are equivalent to the rules promulgated in the Federal

RCRA implementing regulations in 40 CFR parts 124, 260-262, 264, 265,

266 and 270 that were published in the Federal Register through June

30, 1987, June 30, 1990, and June 30, 1992. This proposed approval

includes the provisions that are listed in the chart below. This chart

also lists the State analogs that are being recognized as equivalent to

the appropriate Federal requirements.

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Federal citation State analog

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1. State Availability of New Mexico Statutes Annotated

Information [HSWA Sec. 3006(f)] (NMSA) 1978, Sec. 74-4-4.3 (D)

(AI). (Replacement Pamphlet 1993); New

Mexico Waste Management

Regulations (HWMR), Secs. 14-2-1

through 14-2-12 (Cumulative

Supplement 1994); HWMR-7; PARTS I

and II, Secs. 101 and 102, as

amended November 20, 1992.

2. Existing and Newly Regulated NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Surface Impoundments Requirements, 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

[HSWA Sec. 3005(j)] (SR1). PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,

601 and 602, as amended November

20, 1992.

3. Sharing of Information with the NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4.4.2(C) and

Agency for Toxic Substances and 74-4-4A(6)E (Repl. Pamp. 1993);

Disease Registry [RCRA Sec. New Mexico Inspection of Public

3019(b)] (SI). Records Act NMSA 1978, Secs. 14-2-

1 et seq. (Cum. Supp. 1994).

4. Dioxin Waste Listing and NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Management Standards, [50 FR 1978- 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

2006] January 14, 1985. (Checklist PARTS II, V, VI, and IX, Secs.

14). 201, 501, 502, 601, 602, and 901,

as amended November 20, 1992.

5. Paint Filter Test, [50 FR 18370- NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

18375] April 30, 1985. (Checklist 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

16). PARTS I, II, V, and VI, Secs. 101,

201, 501, 502, 601, 602 and 901,

as amended November 20, 1992.

6. HSWA Codification Rule, [50 FR NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

28702] July 15, 1985. (Checklist 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

17 A). PARTS I, II, III, IV, and IX,

Secs. 101, 102, 301, 401, 402 and

901, as amended November 20, 1992.

7. Household Waste, [50 FR 28702] NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 C). 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

November 20, 1992.

8. Waste Minimization, [50 FR NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

28702] July, 15, 1985. (Checklist 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

17 D). PART V, Sec. 501, as amended

November 20, 1992.

9. Location Standards for Salt NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Domes, Salt beds, Underground 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Mines and Caves, [50 FR 28702] PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,

July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 E). 601, and 602, as amended November

20, 1992.

10. HSWA Codification Rule; Liquids NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

in Landfills I, [50 FR 28702] July 4E (Repl. Pamp, 1993); HWMR-7;

15, 1985. (Checklist 17F). PARTS I, II, V, VI, and IX, Secs.

101, 102, 501, 502, 601, 602 and

901, as amended November 20, 1992.

11. Dust Suppression, [50 FR 28702] NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 G). 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

PART VII, Sec. 701 as amended

November 20, 1992.

12. Double Liners, [50 FR 28702] NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 H). 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,

601, and 602, as amended November

20, 1992.

13. Ground-Water Monitoring, [50 FR NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

28702] July 15, 1985. (Checklist 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

17 I). PART V, Secs. 501 and 502, as

amended November 20, 1992.

14. Cement Kilns, [50 FR 28702] NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 J). 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

PART VII, Sec. 701, as amended

November 20, 1992.

15. HSWA Codification Rule; Fuel NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Labeling, [50 FR 28702] July 15, 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); PARTS II,

1985. (Checklist 17 K). and VII, Secs. 201 and 701, as

amended November 20, 1992.

16. HSWA Codification Rule; Pre- NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4A and 74-4-4E

Construction Ban, [50 FR 27802] (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7; PARTS

July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 M). IX Secs. 901, 902, and 1003, as

amended November 20, 1992.

17. Permit Life, [50 FR 28702] July NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4.2, 74-4-4A

15, 1985. (Checklist 17 N). and 74-4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993);

HWMR-7; PARTS IX, Secs. 901, 902,

1003, as amended November 20,

1992.

18. HSWA Codification Rule; Omnibus NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Provision, [50 FR 28702] July 15, 4E (Repl. Pamp 1993); HWMR-7; PART

1985. (Checklist 17 O). IX, Sec. 901, as amended November

20, 1992.

16. Interim Status, [50 FR 28702] NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 P). 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended

November 20, 1992.

17. HSWA Codification Rule; NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4.2, 74-4-4A,

Research and Development Permits, 74-4-4E and 74-4-10D (Repl. Pamp.

[50 FR 28702] July 15, 1985. 1993); HWMR-7; PART IX, Sec. 901,

(Checklist 17 Q). as amended November 20, 1992.

18. HSWA Codification Rule; NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Hazardous Waste Exports, [50 FR 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

28702] July 15, 1985. (Checklist PART III, Sec. 301, as amended

17 R). November 20, 1992.

20. HSWA Codification Rule; NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Exposure Information, [50 FR 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

28702] July 15, 1985. (Checklist PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended

17 S). November 20, 1992.

21. Listing of TDI, TDA, and DNT NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-

Wastes, [50 FR 42936-42943] 4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

October 23, 1985. (Checklist 18). PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

November 20, 1992.

22. Burning of Waste Fuel and Used NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Oil Fuel in Boilers and Industrial 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Furnaces, [50 FR 49164-49211] PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

November 29, 1985. (Checklist 19). November 20, 1992.

23. Listing of Spent Solvents, [50 NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

FR 53315-53320] December 31, 1985, 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

and [51 FR 2702] as amended on PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

January 21, 1986. (Checklist 20). November 20, 1993.

24. Listing of EDB Wastes, [51 FR NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-

5327-5331] February 13, 1986. 4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

(Checklist 21). PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

November 20, 1992.

25. Listing of Four Spent Solvents, NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-

[51 FR 6537-6542] February 25, 4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

1986. (Checklist 22). PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

November 20, 1992.

26. Generator of 100 to 1000 kg NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Hazardous Waste, [51 FR 10146- 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

10176] March 24, 1986. (Checklist PARTS I, II, III, IV, and IX,

23). Secs. 101, 102, 201, 301, 401, and

901, as amended November 20, 1992.

27. Codification Rule, Technical NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Correction, [51 FR 19176-19177] 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

May 28, 1986. (Checklist 25). PARTS, I, V, VI, and IX, Secs.

101, 501, 502, 601, 602, and 901,

as amended November 20, 1992.

28. Standards for Hazardous Waste NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Storage and Treatment Tank 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Systems, [51 FR 25422-25486] July PARTS I, II, III, V, VI, and IX,

14, 1986. (Checklist 28). Secs. 101, 201, 301, 501, 601, and

901, as amended November 20, 1992.

29. Biennial Report Correction, [51 NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

FR 28556] August 8, 1986. 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

(Checklist 30). PARTS III, V, and VI, Secs. 301,

501, 502, 601 and 602, as amended

November 20, 1992.

30. Exports of Hazardous Waste, [51 NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

FR 28664-28664] August 8, 1986. 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

(Checklist 31). PART III, Sec. 301, as amended

November 20, 1992.

31. Standards for Generators--Waste NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Minimization Certifications, [51 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

FR 35190-35194] October 1, 1986. PARTS III, V, and VI, Secs. 301,

(Checklist 32). 501, 502, 601, and 602, as amended

November 20, 1992.

32. Listing of EBDC, [51 FR 37725- NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-

37729] October 24, 1986. 4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

(Checklist 33). PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

November 20, 1992.

33. Land Disposal Restrictions, [51 NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

FR 40572-40654] November 7, 1986. 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

(Checklist 34). PARTS I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII,

and IX, Secs. 101, 102, 201, 301,

401, 402, 501, 502, 601, 602, 801

and 901, as amended November 20,

1992.

34. California List Waste NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Restrictions, [52 FR 25760-25792] 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

July 8, 1987. (Checklist 39). PARTS III, IV, VI, VIII, and IX,

Secs. 301, 501, 502, 601, 602, 801

and 901, as amended November 20,

1992.

35. Exception Reporting for Small NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Quantity Generators of Hazardous 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Waste, [52 FR 35894-35899] PART III, Sec. 301, as amended

September 23, 1987. (Checklist 42). November 20, 1992.

36. Permit Modification, [52 FR NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

45788] December 1, 1987. 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

(Checklist 44 D). PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended

November 20, 1992.

37. Permit as a Shield Provision, NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

[52 FR 45788] December 1, 1987. 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

(Checklist 44 E). PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended

November 20, 1992.

38. Permit Conditions to Protect NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4.2(C), 74-4-

Human Health and the Environment, 4A and 74-4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993);

[52 FR 45788] December 1, 1987. HWMR-7; PART IX, Sec. 901, as

(Checklist 44 F). amended November 20, 1992.

39. Post-Closure Permits, [52 FR NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

45788] December 1, 1987. 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;

(Checklist 44 G). PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended

November 1992.

40. Identification and Listing of NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Hazardous Waste; Technical 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;

Correction, [53 FR 27162] July 19, PARTS I, II, III, IV, and IX,

1988. (Checklist 47). Secs. 101, 102, 201, 301, 401, and

901, as amended November 20, 1992.

41. Farmer Exemptions; Technical NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Corrections, [53 FR 27164-27165] 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;

July 19, 1988. (Checklist 48). PART III, Sec. 301, as amended

November 20, 1992.

42. Land Disposal Restrictions for NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

First Third Scheduled Wastes, [53 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993, HWMR-7;

FR 31138-31222] August 17, 1988, PARTS I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII,

as amended on February 27, 1989, and IX, Secs. 101, 102, 201, 301,

at [54 FR 8264-8266] (Checklist 401, 402, 501, 502, 601, 602, 801,

50). and 901, as amended November 20,

1992.

43. Hazardous Waste Management NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

System; Standards for Hazardous 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7; I,

Waste Storage and Treatment Tank II, III, V, VI, and IX, Secs. 101,

Systems, [53 FR 34079-34087] 102, 201, 301, 501, 502, 601, 602,

September 2, 1988. (Checklist 52). and 901, as amended November 20,

1992.

44. Land Disposal Restrictions NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Amendments to First Third 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;

Scheduled Waste, [54 FR 18836- PARTS V, VI, VII, and VIII, Secs.

18838] May 2, 1989. (Checklist 62). 501, 502, 601, 602, 701, and 801,

as amended November 20, 1992.

45. Land Disposal Restrictions for NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Second Third Scheduled Wastes, [54 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;

FR 26594-26652] June 23, 1989. PARTS V, VI, and VIII, Secs. 501,

(Checklist 63). 502, 601, 602, and 801, as amended

November 20, 1992.

46. Land Disposal Restrictions; NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Correction to the First Third 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;

Scheduled Wastes, [54 FR 36967] PART VIII, Sec. 801, as amended

September 6, 1989, as amended on November 20, 1992.

June 13, 1990, at [55 FR 23935]

(Checklist 66).

47. Reportable Quantity Adjustment NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Methyl Bromide Production Wastes, 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;

[54 FR 41402-41408] October 6, PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

1989. (Checklist 68). November 20, 1992.

49. Reportable Quantity Adjustment, NMSA Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-4-4E

[54 FR 50968-50979] December 11, (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7; PART

1989. (Checklist 69). II, Sec. 201, as amended November

20, 1992.

50. Toxicity Characteristic NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Revisions, [55 FR 11798-11877] 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

March 29, 1990, as amended on June PARTS II, V, VI, and VIII, Secs.

29, 1990, at [55 FR 26986-26998] 201, 501, 502, 601, 602, and 801,

(Checklist 74). as amended November 20, 1992.

51. Listing of 1.1-Dimethydrazine NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-

Production Wastes, [55 FR 18496- 4-4E (Repl. Pamp 1993), HWMR-7;

18506] May 2, 1990. (Checklist 75). PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

November 20, 1993.

52. HSWA Codification Rule, Double NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Liners; Correction, [55 FR 19262- 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

19264] May 9, 1990. (Checklist 77). PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,

601, and 602, as amended November

20, 1994.

53. Land Disposal Restrictions for NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Third Third Scheduled Wastes, [55 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

FR 22520-22720] June 1, 1990. PARTS V, VI, and VIII, Secs. 501,

(Checklist 78). 502, 601, 602 and 801, as amended

November 20, 1992.

54. Organic Air Emission Standards NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

for Process Vents and Equipment 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Leaks, [55 FR 25454-25519] June PARTS II, V, VI, and IX, Secs.

21, 1990. (Checklist 79). 201, 501, 601, 602, and 901 as

amended November 20, 1992.

55. Wood Preserving Listings; NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-

Technical Corrections, [56 FR 4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); NWMR-7;

30192-30198], July 1, 1991. PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

(Checklist 92). November 20, 1992.

56. Burning of Hazardous Waste in NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Boilers and Industrial Furnaces; 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Corrections and Technical PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended

Amendments 1, [56 FR 32688-32852], November 20, 1992.

July 17, 1991. (Checklist 94).

57. Land Disposal Restrictions for NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-

Electric Arc Furnace Dust (K061), 4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

[56 FR 41164-41178], August 19, PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

1991. (Checklist 95). November 20, 1992.

58. Burning of Hazardous Waste in NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Boilers and industrial Furnaces; 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Technical Amendments II, [56 FR PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

42504-42517], August 27, 1991. November 20, 1992.

(Checklist 96).

59. Exports of Hazardous Waste; NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Technical Correction, [56 FR 43704- 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

43705], September 4, 1991. PART III, Sec. 301, as amended

(Checklist 97). November 20, 1992.

60. Coke Ovens Administrative Stay, NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

[56 FR 43874-43877], September 5, 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

1991. (Checklist 98). PART VII, Sec. 701, as amended

November 20, 1992.

61. Amendments to Interim Status NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Standards for Downgradient Ground- 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Water Monitoring Well Locations, PART V, Secs. 501, and 502, as

[56 FR 66365-66369], December 23, amended November 20, 1992.

1991. (Checklist 99).

62. Liners and Leak Detection NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Systems for Hazardous Waste Land 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Disposal Units, [57 FR 3462-3497], PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended

January 29, 1992. (Checklist 100). November 20, 1992.

63. Administrative Stay for the NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Requirement that Existing Drip 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Pads Be Impermeable [57 FR 5859- PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,

5861], February 18, 1992] 601 and 602, as amended November

(Checklist 101). 20, 1992.

64. Second Correction to the Third NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Third Land Disposal Restrictions, 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

[57 FR 8086-8089], March 6, 1992. PARTS II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII,

(Checklist 102). and IX, Secs. 201, 301, 501, 502,

601, 602, 701, 801, and 901, as

amended November 20, 1992.

65. Hazardous Debris Case-by-Case NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Capacity Variance, [57 FR 20766- 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

20770], May 15, 1992. (Checklist PART VIII, Sec. 801, as amended

103). November 20, 1992.

66. Used Oil Filter Exclusion, [57 NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-

FR 21524-21534], May 20, 1992. 4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

(Checklist 104). PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

November 20, 1992.

67. Recycled Coke By-Product NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-

Exclusion, [57 FR 27880-27888], 4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

June 22, 1992. (Checklist 105). PART II, Sec. 201, as amended

November 20, 1992.

68. Lead-bearing Hazardous NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4-

Materials Case-by-Case Capacity 4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;

Variance, [57 FR 28628-28632], PART VIII, Sec. 801, as amended

June 26, 1992. (Checklist 106). November 20, 1992.

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New Mexico is not authorized to operate the Federal program on

Indian lands. This authority remains with EPA.

C. Decision

I conclude that New Mexico's application for a program revision

meets the statutory and regulatory requirements established by RCRA.

Accordingly, New Mexico is granted final authorization to operate its

hazardous waste program as revised. New Mexico now has responsibility

for permitting treatment, storage, and disposal facilities within its

borders and for carrying out the aspects of the RCRA program described

in its revised program application, subject to the limitations of the

HSWA. New Mexico also has primary enforcement responsibilities,

although EPA retains the right to conduct inspections under section

3007 of RCRA, and to take enforcement actions under sections 3008, 3013

and 7003 of RCRA.

D. Codification in Part 272

EPA uses 40 CFR part 272 for codification of the decision to

authorize New Mexico's program and for incorporation by reference of

those provisions of New Mexico's Statutes and regulations that EPA will

enforce under sections 3008, 3013, and 7003 of RCRA. Therefore, EPA is

reserving amendment of 40 CFR part 272, subpart GG until a later date.

Compliance With Executive Order 12866

The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this rule from the

requirements of section 3 of Executive Order 12866.

Certification Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

Pursuant to the provisions of 4 U.S.C. 605(b), I hereby certify

that this authorization will not have a significant economic impact on

a substantial number of small entities. This authorization effectively

suspends the applicability of certain Federal regulations in favor of

New Mexico's program, thereby eliminating duplicative requirements for

handlers of hazardous waste in the State. This authorization does not

impose any new burdens on small entities. This rule, therefore, does

not require a regulatory flexibility analysis.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271

Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business

information, Hazardous materials transportation, Hazardous waste,

Indian lands, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control, Water supply.

Authority: This notice is issued under the authority of sections

2002(a), 3006 and 7004(b) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended

42 U.S.C. 6912(a), 6926, 6974(b).

Dated: September 28, 1994.

Allyn M. Davis,

Acting Regional Administrator.

[FR Doc. 94-24855 Filed 10-6-94; 8:45 am]

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