Proposed Rules. Proposed rule; extension of comment period

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Action: Proposed rule; extension of comment period
Citation: FR Doc. 2015-09624 · RIN 2060-AP43 · EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0788; FRL-9926-76-OAR · 40 CFR 192

Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing an extension of the public comment period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) requesting public comment and information on revisions to the EPA's “Health and Environmental Protection Standards for Uranium and Thorium Mill Tailings.” The EPA published the NPRM on January 26, 2015 in the Federal Register (80 FR 4156), which included a request for comments on or before April 27, 2015. The purpose of this action is to extend this comment period an additional 30 days.

Dates

Written comments must be received on or before May 27, 2015.

Supplementary Information

A. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for the EPA? 1. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. When submitting comments, remember to: • Identify the rulemaking by docket number, subject heading, Federal Register date and page number. • Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. • Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. • If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow it to be reproduced. • Illustrate your concerns with specific examples and suggest alternatives. • Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. • Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. B. How can I get copies of this document, the proposed rule, and other related information? The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0788. The EPA has also developed a Web site for the NPRM at: http://www.epa.gov/radiation/tenorm/40CFR192.html. Please refer to the original Federal Register document on the NPRM for detailed information on accessing information related to the document. In response to requests for an extension, we are extending the public comment period for this NPRM through May 27, 2015. This extension will provide the public additional time to provide comment on updating this standard. Dated: April 17, 2015. Janet G. McCabe, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2015-09624 Filed 4-23-15; 8:45 am]