Proposed Rules. Proposed rule

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Action: Proposed rule
Citation: FR Doc. 00-15293 · FRL-6717-4 · 40 CFR 60

Summary

We are proposing to approve the Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming State Plans for control of air emissions from existing Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI). The plans provide for implementation and enforcement of the Emissions Guidelines applicable to each existing HMIWI for which construction was commenced on or before June 20, 1996. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State's Plans, as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views these as a noncontroversial actions and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approvals is set forth in the direct final rule. If we receive no adverse comments in response to that direct final rule, we plan to take no further activity in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives significant adverse comments, in writing, which have not been addressed, we will withdraw the direct final rule and address all public comments received in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please see the direct final rule of this action located elsewhere in today's Federal Register for detailed descriptions of the Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming State Plans.

Dates

We must receive comments on this proposed rule by July 24, 2000.

Supplementary Information

This Supplementary Information section is organized as follows: A. What Action is EPA Taking Today? B. Where Can I Find More Information About This Proposal and the Corresponding Direct Final Rule? A. What Action Is EPA Taking Today? In this action, we are proposing to approve the Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming State Plans for control of air emissions from existing Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI). The plans provide for implementation and enforcement of the Emissions Guidelines applicable to each existing HMIWI for which construction was commenced on or before June 20, 1996. B. Where Can I Find More Information About This Proposal and the Corresponding Direct Final Rule? For additional information see the direct final rule published in the rules section of this Federal Register . Dated: June 2, 2000. Rebecca W. Hanmer, Acting Regional Administrator, Region VIII. [FR Doc. 00-15293 Filed 6-21-00; 8:45 am]