Rules and Regulations. Proposed rule

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Action: Proposed rule
Citation: FR Doc. 02-6017 · FRL-7157-4 · 40 CFR 141

Summary

This action proposes to establish August 9, 2002, as a new, later date by which large public water systems serving more than 10,000 persons must report all contaminant monitoring laboratory results they receive before May 13, 2002, for the unregulated contaminant monitoring Regulation (UCMR) monitoring program. Monitoring results received on or after May 13, 2002, would have to be reported within 30 days following the month in which laboratory results are received, as specified in the current regulation for this program.

Dates

Comments must be received in writing by April 11, 2002.

Supplementary Information

EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the UCMR for Public Water Systems. In the “Rules and Regulations” section of today's Federal Register , EPA is approving a revision to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems as a direct final rule without prior proposal because EPA views this as noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comment. EPA has explained our reasons for this approval in the preamble to the direct final rule. If EPA receives no adverse comment, it will not take further action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comment, the Agency will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. EPA would then address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. For further information, please see the information provided in the direct final rule titled “Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems; Establishment of Reporting Date” that is located in the “Rules and Regulations” section of this Federal Register publication. For the various statutes and executive orders that require findings for rulemaking, EPA incorporates the findings from the direct final rule into this companion proposal for the purpose of providing public notice and opportunity for comment. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 141 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Indian lands, Intergovernmental relations, Radiation protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water supply. Dated: March 7, 2002. Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator. [FR Doc. 02-6017 Filed 3-11-02; 8:45 am]