Rules and Regulations. Extension of comment period on proposed rule and clarification on public meetings

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Action: Extension of comment period on proposed rule and clarification on public meetings
Citation: FR Doc. 02-10040 · RIN 2040-AD56 · FRL-7175-5 · 40 CFR 432

Summary

On February 25, 2002 (67 FR 8582), EPA proposed effluent limitations guidelines for wastewater discharges associated with the operation of new and existing meat and poultry products facilities. The original comment period was 60 days, ending on April 26, 2002. The comment period will now end 60 days later on June 25, 2002. In the preamble to the proposal, EPA incorrectly stated that we would be holding two “public hearings” on March 14, 2002 and April 9, 2002, whereas EPA intended only to hold public meetings on those dates. EPA is providing this extension of the comment period in part to ensure that anyone who expected to provide their comments orally at a public hearing, has an ample opportunity to provide EPA with written comments. EPA regrets any inconvenience or confusion this mistake in terminology has caused the public.

Dates

Comments on the proposed rule will be accepted through June 25, 2002.