Proposed Rules. Notice of proposed reissuance of a general permit

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Action: Notice of proposed reissuance of a general permit
Citation: FR Doc. 01-31240 · FRL-7119-7

Summary

This general permit was originally effective on April 7, 1997, and expires on April 9, 2002. EPA proposes to reissue this general permit with minor changes based on updated information relating to the impact of such mining activity on the environment. EPA is proposing to automatically extend coverage under this general permit, when final, to those facilities covered by the previous permit which submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) prior to April 9, 2002.

Dates

Interested persons may submit comments on the proposed reissuance of the GP to EPA, Region 10 at the address below. Comments must be received by February 4, 2002.

Supplementary Information

Executive Order 12866: The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this action from the review requirements of Executive Order 12866 pursuant to Section 6 of that order. Regulatory Flexibility Act: EPA has concluded that General NPDES permits are permits under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq. , and thus not subject to APA rulemaking requirements or the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Dated: December 5, 2001. Randall F. Smith, Director, Office of Water, Region 10, Environmental Protection Agency. [FR Doc. 01-31240 Filed 12-18-01; 8:45 am]