Document ID: EPA-R01-RCRA-2006-0062-0002
Agency: epa
Document Type: Rule
Title: New Hampshire: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions
Posted Date: 2006-02-27T18:39:28Z

[Federal Register: February 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 38)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

[EPA-R01-RCRA-2006-0062; FRL-8038-3]

 
New Hampshire: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
Management Program Revisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Immediate final rule.

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SUMMARY: The State of New Hampshire has applied to EPA for Final 
authorization of certain changes to its hazardous waste program under 
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA has determined 
that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final 
authorization, and is authorizing the State's changes through this 
immediate final action.

DATES: This Final authorization will become effective on April 28, 2006 
unless EPA receives adverse written comment by March 29, 2006. If EPA 
receives such comment, it will publish a timely withdrawal of this 
immediate final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that 
this authorization will not take effect.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID 
No. EPA-R01-RCRA-2006-0062. All documents in the docket are listed on 
the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the index, 

some information might not be publicly available, e.g., CBI or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other 
material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet 
and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly 
available docket materials are available either electronically through 
http://www.regulations.gov or in hard

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copy at the following two locations: (i) EPA Region 1 Library, One 
Congress Street--11th Floor, Boston, MA 02114-2023; Business Hours: 10 
a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Thursday; tel: (617) 918-1990; and (ii) New 
Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Public Information 
Center, 29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95, Concord, New Hampshire 03302-0095; 
Business Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; tel: (603) 
271-2919 or 271-2975.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R01-
RCRA-2006-0062, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line 

instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: yee.steve@epa.gov.
     Fax: (617) 918-0197, to the attention of Stephen Yee.
     Mail: Stephen Yee, Hazardous Waste Unit, EPA Region 1, One 
Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CHW), Boston, MA 02114-2023.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to: 
Stephen Yee, Hazardous Waste Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection, EPA 
Region 1, One Congress Street, 11th Floor, (CHW), Boston, MA 02114-
2023. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Office's normal 
hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for 
deliveries of boxed information.
    Instructions: Identify your comments as relating to Docket ID No. 
EPA-R01-RCRA-2006-0062. EPA's policy is that all comments received will 
be included in the public docket without change and may be made 
available online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal 

information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed 
to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or claimed to be other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit 
information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through 
http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The http://www.regulations.gov 
Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not 
know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the 
body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA 
without going through http://www.regulations.gov your e-mail address 

will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that 
is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If 
you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your 
name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with 
any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to 
technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA 
may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid 
the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of 
any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public 
docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm
.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Yee, Hazardous Waste Unit, EPA 
Region 1, One Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CHW), Boston, MA 02114-2023, 
telephone number: (617) 918-1197; fax number: (617) 918-0197, e-mail 
address: yee.steve@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Why Are Revisions to State Programs Necessary?

    States which have received final authorization from EPA under RCRA 
section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C. 6926(b), must maintain a hazardous waste 
program that is equivalent to, consistent with, and no less stringent 
than the Federal program. As the Federal program changes, States must 
change their programs and ask EPA to authorize the changes. Changes to 
State programs may be necessary when Federal or State statutory or 
regulatory authority is modified or when certain other changes occur. 
Most commonly, States must change their programs because of changes to 
EPA's regulations in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 124, 
260 through 266, 268, 270, 273 and 279.

B. What Decisions Have We Made in This Rule?

    We have concluded that New Hampshire's application to revise its 
authorized program meets all of the statutory and regulatory 
requirements established by RCRA. Therefore, we grant New Hampshire 
Final authorization to operate its hazardous waste program with the 
changes described in the authorization application. New Hampshire has 
responsibility for permitting Treatment, Storage, and Disposal 
Facilities (TSDFs) within its borders and for carrying out the aspects 
of the RCRA program described in its revised program application, 
subject to the limitations of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments 
of 1984 (HSWA). New Federal requirements and prohibitions imposed by 
Federal regulations that EPA promulgates under the authority of HSWA 
take effect in authorized States before they are authorized for the 
requirements. Thus, EPA will implement any such requirements and 
prohibitions in New Hampshire, including issuing permits, until the 
State is granted authorization to do so.

C. What Is the Effect of Today's Authorization Decision?

    The effect of this decision is that a facility in New Hampshire 
subject to RCRA will now have to comply with the authorized State 
requirements instead of the equivalent Federal requirements in order to 
comply with RCRA. New Hampshire has enforcement responsibilities under 
its State hazardous waste program for violations of such program, but 
EPA also retains its full authority under RCRA sections 3007, 3008, 
3013, and 7003, which includes, among others, authority to:
     Perform inspections, and require monitoring, tests, 
analyses or reports.
     Enforce RCRA requirements and suspend or revoke permits.
     Take enforcement actions.
    This action does not impose additional requirements on the 
regulated community because the regulations for which New Hampshire is 
being authorized by today's action are already effective under state 
law, and are not changed by today's action.

D. Why Wasn't There a Proposed Rule Before Today's Rule?

    EPA did not publish a proposal before today's rule because we view 
this as a routine program change and do not expect adverse comments 
that oppose this approval. We are providing an opportunity for public 
comment now. In addition to this rule, in the proposed rules section of 
today's Federal Register we are publishing a separate document that 
proposes to authorize the State program changes.

E. What Happens if EPA Receives Comments That Oppose This Action?

    If EPA receives comments that oppose this authorization, we will 
withdraw this rule by publishing a document in the Federal Register 
before the rule becomes effective. EPA will base any further decision 
on the authorization of the State program changes on the proposal 
mentioned in the previous paragraph. We will then address all public 
comments in a later final rule based upon this proposed rule that also 
appears in today's Federal Register. You may not have another 
opportunity to comment. If you want to comment on this authorization, 
you should do so at this time.
    If we receive adverse comments that oppose only the authorization 
of a particular change to the State hazardous waste program, we will 
withdraw that

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part of this rule but the authorization of the program changes that the 
comments do not oppose will become effective on the date specified 
above. The Federal Register withdrawal document will specify which part 
of the authorization will become effective, and which part is being 
withdrawn.

F. What Has New Hampshire Previously Been Authorized for?

    The State of New Hampshire initially received Final authorization 
on December 18, 1984, with an effective date of January 3, 1985 (49 FR 
49093) to implement the RCRA hazardous waste management program. 
Subsequent statutory changes and significant revisions to the New 
Hampshire Hazardous Waste Management Regulations resulted in New 
Hampshire's submission of a program revision application for certain 
changes. The Region published an immediate final rule for these changes 
and revisions on November 14, 1994 (59 FR 56397) with an effective date 
of January 13, 1995.

G. What Changes Are We Authorizing With Today's Action?

    On August 31, 2005, New Hampshire submitted a final complete 
program revision application, seeking authorization for their changes 
in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21. In particular, New Hampshire is 
seeking authorization for updated state regulations addressing most 
federal requirements through June 30, 2002 and also for changes to New 
Hampshire's base program for which they had been previously authorized. 
Significant program revisions in this package include the Universal 
Waste and the Toxicity Characteristic (TC) Rules.
    We are now making an immediate final decision, subject to 
reconsideration only if we receive written comments that oppose this 
action, that New Hampshire's hazardous waste program revisions satisfy 
all of the requirements necessary to qualify for Final authorization. 
Therefore, we grant New Hampshire Final authorization for the following 
program changes:

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 Description of Federal requirement and
        checklist reference No.           Analogous State authority \1\
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Updated State Regulations
Non-HSWA Cluster VI (July 1, 1989-June
 30, 1990)
(64) Delay of Closure Period for
 Hazardous Waste Management Facilities
 (54 FR 33376-33398, 8/14/89):
    264.13(a) & (b)....................   Env-Wm 708.02(a)(2).
    264.112(d) & 113...................   Env-Wm 708.02(a)(12).
    264.142............................   Env-Wm 708.02(a)(13).
    265.13.............................   Env-Wm 707.02(a)(2).
    265.112(d) & 113...................   Env-Wm 707.02(a)(11).
    265.142............................   Env-Wm 707.02(a)(12).
    270.42, Appendix I.................   Env-Wm 353.25(b).
(67) Testing and Monitoring Activities
 (54 FR 40260-40269, 9/29/89):
    260.11(a)..........................   Env-Wm 401.06.
    261, Appendix III..................   Env-Wm 401.04.
(70) Changes to part 124 Not Accounted
 for by Present Checklists (48 FR 14146-
 14295, 4/1/83, 48 FR 30113-30115, 6/30/
 83, 53 FR 28118-28157, 7/26/88, 53 FR
 37396-37414, 9/26/88, 54 FR 246-258, 1/
 4/89):
    124.3(a) & (a)(1)..................   N/A--see Env-Wm 351.02 &
                                          353.03.
    124.3(a)(2)........................   Env-Wm 353.12 & 353.13.
    124.3(a)(3)........................   Env-Wm 353.10(e).
    124.5(a)...........................   N/A--see Env-Wm 353.26 &
                                          353.27.
    124.5(c) (1) & (3).................   N/A--see Env-Wm 353.25(b) &
                                          353.26(h)--NH does not have an
                                          exemption for minor
                                          modifications.
    124.5(d)...........................   N/A--see Env-Wm 353.27.
    124.6(d)(1)-(3)....................   N/A--see Env-Wm 353.19(b)(1)-
                                          (3).
    124.6(d)(4)........................   N/A--see Env-Wm 353.19(b)(4).
    124.10(c)(1).......................   N/A--see Env-Wm 353.21(a)(5)c
                                          & d.
    124.12(a)(2).......................   N/A--see Env-Wm 353.21(d)(2).
(72) Modification of F019 Listing (55
 FR 5340-5342, 2/14/90):
    261.32.............................   Env-Wm 402.06(a).
(73) Testing and Monitoring Activities;
 Technical Corrections (55 FR 8948-
 8950, 3/9/90):
    260.11.............................   Env-Wm 401.06.
    261, Appendix III, Tables 2 & 3....   Env-Wm 401.04.
(76) Criteria for Listing Toxic Wastes;
 Technical Amendment (55 FR 18726, 5/4/
 90):
    260.11.............................   Env-Wm 405.02(b).
HSWA Cluster I (July 1, 1984-June 30,
 1987):
(14) Dioxin Waste Listing and
 Management Standards (50 FR 1978-2006,
 1/14/85):
    261.5(e)...........................   Env-Wm 503.01(b) & 508.01--SQG
                                          acute HW not exempt.
    261.7(b)...........................   Env-WM 401.03(h).
    261.31.............................   Env-Wm 402.06--NH lists Used
                                          Oil as an F Waste.
    261.33(f)..........................   Env-Wm 402.05.
    261, Appendix III, Tables 1 & 3....  Env-Wm 401.04.
    261, Appendix VII..................   Env-Wm 402.01(c).
    261, Appendix VIII.................   Env-Wm 405.02(b) &
                                          803.03(b)(5)a.
    261, Appendix VIII--Hazardous        Env-Wm 406.02(b)(5) &
     Constituents.                        406.02(e)(1)-(3).
    261, Appendix X....................   N/A--Appendix X removed in
                                          1993.
    264.175(c) & (d)...................   Env-Wm 708.03(d)(1).
    264.194(c)(2) & 200(a).............   Env-Wm 708.03(d)(2).

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    264.231............................   Env-Wm 708.03(d)(3).
    264.259............................   Env-Wm 708.03(d)(4).
    264.283............................   Env-Wm 708.03(d)(5).
    264.317............................   Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
    264.343(a).........................   Env-Wm 708.03(d)(7).
    265.1(d)(1)........................   Env-Wm 701.03(b).
    265.352............................   Env-Wm 707.03(g).
    265.383............................   Env-Wm 707.03(h).
    270.14(b)(7), 16(g), 17(j), 18(j),   Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9).
     20(j), & 21(j).
(17R) Hazardous Waste Exports (HSWA
 Codification Rule (50 FR 28702-28755,
 1/14/85)--This checklist has been
 superseded by Revision Checklist 31:
    262.50(d)..........................   N/A.
(17S) Exposure Information (HSWA
 Codification Rule (50 FR 28702-28755,
 1/14/85):
    270.16(a)..........................   Env-Wm 353.16(a)--NH would
                                          consider an application
                                          incomplete if it is missing
                                          the information required by
                                          270.10(j) incorporated by
                                          reference at 353.11(a)(9)
                                          provided this information is
                                          pertinent to the application.
    270.10(j)..........................   Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9).
(30) Biennial Report Correction (51 FR
 28556, 8/8/86):
    264.75(h), (i), & (j) & 265.75(h),   N/A--EPA no longer requires
     (i), & (j).                          this in this report.
(31) Exports of Hazardous Waste (51 FR
 28664-28686, 8/8/86):
    261.5(f)(3) & (g)(3)...............   N/A--NH Does not exempt
                                          generators of less than 100
                                          kgs/mo.
    261.6(a)(3)(i).....................   Env-Wm 802.02(a)(1)--NH has
                                          not adopted the reference to
                                          40 CFR 262.58. NH thus is more
                                          stringent.
    262.41(a)..........................   Env-Wm 512.02--NH requires a
                                          quarterly report--more
                                          stringent.
    262.41(a)(3), (4), & (5)...........  Env-Wm 510.03(a) &
                                          512.02(g)(3).
    262.41(b)..........................   Env-Wm 512.03.
    262, Subparts E & F................   Env-Wm 510.06 incorporates
                                          262, Subparts E & F by
                                          reference.
    262.70.............................   Env-Wm 501.02(a).
    262, Appendix......................   Env-Wm 510.03(a).
    263.20(a)..........................  Env-Wm 604.01(b) & 604.04(a)--
                                          40 CFR 262 Subpart H has not
                                          yet adopted which is an
                                          optional requirement.
    263.20(c)..........................  Env-Wm 604.04(a).
    263.20(e)(2) & (f)(2)..............  Env-Wm 604.03(b) & (c).
    263.20(g)(3).......................  Env-Wm 604.04(b)(3).
    263.20(g)(4).......................  Env-Wm 604.04(b)(4).
HSWA Cluster II (July 1, 1987-June 30,
 1990):
(48) Farmer Exemptions; Technical
 Corrections (53 FR 27164-27165, 7/19/
 88):
    262.10(b)..........................  N/A--NH does not exempt
                                          generators of less than 100
                                          kgs/mo.
    264.1(g)(4)........................  Env-Wm 701.02(a)(7).
    265.1(c)(8)........................  Env-Wm 701.02(a)(7).
    268.1(c)(5)........................  N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
                                          CFR 268 (LDR).
    270.1(c)(2)(ii)....................  Env-Wm 351.03(d).
(68) Reportable Quantity Adjustment
 Methyl Bromide Production Wastes (54
 FR 41402-41408, 10/6/89):
    261.32.............................  Env-Wm 402.07.
    261, Appendix III..................  Env-Wm 401.04.
    261, Appendix VII..................  Env-Wm 402.01(c).
(69) Reportable Quantity Adjustment (54
 FR 50968-50979, 12/11/89):
    261.31.............................  Env-Wm 402.06.
    261, Appendix VII..................  Env-Wm 402.01(c).
    261, Appendix VIII.................  Env-Wm 803.03(b)(4)(a),
                                          405.02(b), 406.02(b)(5), &
                                          406.02(e)(1)--(3).
(74) Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
 (55 FR 11798-11877, 3/29/90 as amended
 on 6/29/90, at 55 FR 26986-26998):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
 the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
 as of 12/31/02, below:
(75) Listing of 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine
 Production Wastes (55 FR 18496-18506,
 5/2/90):
    261.32.............................  Env-Wm 402.07.
    261, Appendix III..................  Env-Wm 401.04.
    261, Appendix VII..................  Env-Wm 402.01(c).
(77) HSWA Codification Rule, Double
 Liners; Correction (55 FR 19262-19264,
 5/9/90):
    264.221(c).........................  Env-Wm 708.03(d)(3).
    264.301(c).........................  Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
RCRA Cluster I (July 1, 1990-June 30,
 1991):
(84) Toxicity Characteristic;
 Chlorofluorocarbon Refrigerants (56 FR
 5910-5915, 2/13/91):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
 the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
 as of 12/31/02, below:
RCRA Cluster II (July 1, 1991-June 30,
 1992):

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(97) Exports of Hazardous Waste;
 Technical Correction (56 FR 43704-
 43705, 9/4/91):
    262.53(b) & 56(b)..................  Env-Wm 510.06 incorporates 262
                                          Subpart E by reference.
(99) Amendments to Interim Status
 Standards for Downgradient Ground-
 Water Monitoring Well Locations (56 FR
 66365-66369, 12/23/91):
    260.10.............................  Env-Wm 110.01(a).
    265.91(a)(3).......................  Env-Wm 707.02(a)(10).
(100) Liners and Leak Detection Systems
 for Hazardous Waste Land Disposal
 Units (57 FR 3462-3497, 1/29/92):
    260.10.............................  Env-Wm 110.01(a).
    264.15(b)(4).......................  Env-Wm 708.02(a)(4).
    264.19(a)-(d)......................  Env-Wm 708.02(a)(8).
    264.73(b)(6).......................  Env-Wm 705.01(b)(6) & (8).
    264.221(c), (d), (f), & (g)-(i),     Env-Wm 708.03(d)(3)
     222(a) & (b), 223(a), (b), & (c),    incorporates 264 Subpart K by
     226(d), 228(b)(2)-(4), 251(c),       reference.
     (d), (e), (f), & (g)-(k), 252(a) &
     (b), 253(a), (b), & (c), 254(c),
     301(c), (d), (f), & (g)-(l),
     302(a) & (b), 303(c), 304(a), (b),
     & (c), & 310(b)(3)-(6).
    265.15(b)(4) & 19(a)-(d)...........  Env-Wm 707.02(a)(4)
                                          incorporates 265.15 by
                                          reference.
    265.73(b)(6).......................  Env-Wm 705.01(b)(6) & (13).
    265.221(a), (c), (f), & (g),         Env-Wm 707.03(c) incorporates
     222(a), (b), & (c), 223(a) & (b),    265 Subpart K by reference.
     226(b), 228(b)(2)-(4), 254, 255(a)-
     (c), 259(a)-(c), 269, 301(a), (c),
     & (f)-(i), 302(a)-(d), 303(a)-(c),
     304(a)-(c), & 310(b)(3)-(6).
    270.4(a)...........................  Env-Wm 353.06(a).
    270.17(a)-(c), & 18(c) & (d).......  Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9)
    271.21(b) & (d)....................  Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9).
    270.42, Appendix I.................  Env-Wm 353.25(b).
(104) Used Oil Filter Exclusion (57 FR
 21524-21534, 5/20/92):
    264.4(b)(15).......................  Env-Wm 401.03(b)(10).
RCRA Cluster III (July 1, 1992-June 30,
 1993):
(107) Used Oil Filter Exclusion;
 Technical Corrections (57 FR 29220, 7/
 1/92):
    264.4(b)(15).......................  Env-Wm 401.03(b)(10).
(108) Toxicity Characteristic
 Revisions; Technical Corrections (57
 FR 30657-30658, 7/10/92):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
 the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
 as of 12/31/02, below:
(110) Coke By-Products Listings (57 FR
 37284-37306, 8/18/92):
    261.4(a)(10).......................  N/A--NH has not adopted this
                                          exclusion.
    261.32.............................  Env-Wm 402.07(a) Table 4.7.
    261, Appendix VII..................  Env-Wm 401.04.
(113) Consolidated Liability
 Requirements (53 FR 33938-33960, 9/1/
 88; 56 FR 30200, 7/1/91, 57 FR 42832-
 42844, 9/16/92):
    264.141(h), 143(f)(10) & (11),       Env-Wm 708.02(a)(13)
     147(a), (b), (f)(6), & (g)-(k), &    incorporates 264 Subpart H by
     151(b), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j),     reference.
     (k), (l), (m), & (n).
    265.141(h), 143(f)(10), 145(f)(11),  Env-Wm 707.02(a)(12)
     & 147(a), (b), (f)(6), & (g)-(k).    incorporates 265 Subpart H by
                                          reference.
(115) Chlorinated Toluenes Production
 Waste Listing (57 FR 47376-47386, 10/
 15/92):
    261.32.............................  Env-Wm 402.07.
    261, Appendix VII..................  Env-Wm 402.01(c).
(117B) Toxicity Characteristic
 Amendment (57 FR 23062-23063, 6/1/92):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
 the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
 as of 12/31/02, below:
(118) Liquids in Landfills II (57 FR
 54452-54461, 11/18/92):
    260.10.............................  Env-Wm 110.01(a).
    264.13(c)(3).......................  Env-Wm 708.02(a) incorporates
                                          264.13 by reference.
    264.314 & 316(b) & (c).............  Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6)
                                          incorporates 264 Subpart N by
                                          reference.
    265.13(c)(3).......................  Env-Wm 707.02(a) incorporates
                                          265.13 by reference.
    265.314(a), (b), (c), (f), & (g) &   Env-Wm 707.03(f) incorporates
     316(b) & (c).                        265 Subpart N by reference.
(119) Toxicity Characteristic Revision;
 TCLP Correction (57 FR 55114-55117, 11/
 24/92, as amended on 2/2/93 at 58 FR
 6854):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
 the Toxicity Characteristic Revisions
 as of 12/31/02., below:
RCRA Cluster IV (July 1, 1993-June 30,
 1994):
(126) Testing and Monitoring Activities
 (58 FR 46040-46051, 8/31/93 as amended
 9/19/94, at 59 FR 47980-47982):
    260.11(a)..........................  Env-Wm 401.06.
    260.22(d)(1)(i)....................  Env-Wm 406.01(a)(2)--NH will
                                          only consider delisting
                                          petitions for federally
                                          regulated waste if it is
                                          already delisted by EPA.
    261.22(a)(1) & (2).................  Env-Wm 403.04(b)(1) & (2).
    261.24(a)..........................  Env-Wm 403.06(a) & (b).
    261, Appendix II & III.............  Env-Wm 401.04.
    261, Appendix X--remove............  ...............................

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    264.190(a).........................  Env-Wm 708.03(d)(2).
    264.314(c).........................  Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
    265.190(a).........................  Env-Wm 707.03(b).
    265.314(d).........................  Env-Wm 707.03(f).
    268.7(a), 40(a), 41(a), & Appendix   N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
     I & IX.                              CFR 268 (LDR).
    270.6(a)...........................  Env-Wm 401.06.
    270.19(c)(1)(iii) & (iv)...........  Env-Wm 353.11(a)(9).
    270.62(b)(2)(i)(C) & (D)...........  Env-Wm 353.05(b).
    270.66(c)(2).......................  N/A--NH has not yet adopted
                                          rules relating to Boilers and
                                          Industrial (BIF) Rules.
(128) Wastes From the Use of
 Chlorophenolic Formulations in Wood
 Surface Protection (59 FR 458-469, 1/4/
 94):
    260.11(a)..........................  Env-Wm 401.06.
    261, Appendix VIII.................  Env-Wm 803.03(b)(5)a,
                                          405.02(b), 406.02(b)(5),
                                          406.02(e)(1)-(3).
(131) Recordkeeping Instructions;
 Technical Amendment (59 FR 13891-
 13893, 3/24/94).
    264 & 265, Appendix I/Tables 1 & 2.  Env-Wm 705.01(b)(2)e & f.
(132) Wood Surface Protection;
 Correction (59 FR 28484, 6/2/94):
    260.11(a)..........................  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(124), 401.06.
(133) Letter of Credit Revision (59 FR
 29958-29960, 6/10/94):
    264.151(d) & (k)...................  Env-Wm 708.02(a)(13).
(134) Correction of Beryllium Powder
 (P015) Listing (59 FR 31551-31552, 6/
 20/94):
    261.33(e)..........................  Env-Wm 402.04(b).
    261, Appendix VIII.................  Env-Wm 803.03(b)(5)a,
                                          405.02(b), 406.02(b)(5),
                                          406.02(e)(1)--(3).
    268.42(a)/Table 2..................  N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
                                          CFR 268 (LDR).
RCRA Cluster V (July 1, 1994-June 30,
 1995):
(139) Testing and Monitoring Activities
 Amendment I (60 FR 3089-3095, 1/13/
 95):
    260.11(a)..........................  Env-Wm 401.06.
(141) Testing and Monitoring Activities
 Amendment II (60 FR 17001-17004, 4/4/
 95):
    260.11(a)..........................  Env-Wm 401.06.
(142 A) Universal Waste: General
 Provisions, (142 B) Universal Waste
 Rule: Specific Provisions for
 Batteries, (142 C) Universal Waste:
 Specific Provisions for Pesticides,
 (142 D) Universal Waste Rule: Specific
 Provisions for Thermostats, (142 E)
 Universal Waste Rule: Petition
 Provisions to Add a New Universal
 Waste, (60 FR 25492-25551, 5/11/95):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
 the Universal Waste Rule as of 12/31/
 02, below:
RCRA Cluster VI (July 1, 1995-June 30,
 1996):
(145) Liquids in Landfills III (60 FR
 35703-35706, 7/11/95):
    264.314(e)(2)(ii) & (iii)..........  Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
    265.314(f)(2)(ii) & (iii)..........  Env-Wm 707.03(f).
RCRA Cluster VII (July 1, 1996-June 30,
 1997):
(153) Conditionally Exempt Small
 Quantity Generator Disposal Options
 under Subtitle D (61 FR 34252-34278, 7/
 1/96):
    261.5(f)(3) & (g)(3)...............  N/A--NH does not exempt
                                          generators of less than 100
                                          kgs/mo.
RCRA Cluster IX (July 1, 1998-June 30,
 1999):
(176) Universal Wate Rule--Technical
 Amendments (63 FR 71225-71230, 12/24/
 98):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
 the Universal Waste Rule as of 12/31/
 02, below:
RCRA Cluster X (July 1, 1999-June 30,
 2000):
(181) Universal Waste Rule: Specific
 Provisions for Hazardous Waste Lamps
 (64 FR 36466-36490, 7/6/99):
See SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
 the Universal Waste Rule as of 12/31/
 02, below:
(184) Accumulation Time for Waste Water
 Treatment Sludges (65 FR 12378-12398,
 3/8/00):
    262.34(a)(4).......................  Env-Wm 509.02(2), (4), & (5);
                                          reference to 40 CFR
                                          268.7(a)(5) is not applicable
                                          since NH has not yet adopted
                                          40 CFR 268 (LDR).
    262.34(g)..........................  Env-Wm 507.02(c).
    262.34(h)..........................   N/A--NH does not allow
                                          generators who generate 1000
                                          kgs or greater of HW/mo to
                                          accumulate waste on-site for
                                          up to 270 days without a
                                          permit--NH thus is more
                                          stringent.
    262.34(i)..........................  Env-Wm 507.02(d)-(g).
RCRA Cluster XII (July 1, 2001-June 30,
 2002):
(199) Vacatur of Mineral Processing
 Spent Materials Being Reclaimed as
 Solid Wastes and TCLP Use with MGP
 Waste (67 FR 11251-11254, 3/13/02):
    261.2(c)(3) & 261.4(a)(17).........  N/A--NH has not adopted an
                                          exemption equivalent to 40 CFR
                                          261.4(a)(17).

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    261.24(a)..........................  Env-Wm 401.03(b)(22)--NH is
                                          partially broader in scope in
                                          that it regulates some MGP
                                          wastes.
SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for the
 Universal Waste Rule as of December
 31, 2002:
    260.10--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)........  Env-Wm 110.01(a) & (c)(9),
                                          (37), (62), (74), (98), (130),
                                          (142), (143) & (145)--NH has
                                          added additional wastes to the
                                          definition of ``universal
                                          waste''.
    260.20(a) & 23--(RCL 142E).........  Env-Wm 210.01.
    261.5(c), (f), & (g)--(RCLs 142A &   N/A--NH does not exempt very
     153).                                small quantity generators
                                          (generators of less than 100
                                          kgs/mo).
    261.6(a)(3)(ii)-(iv)--(RCL 142B)...  NH has not deleted its
                                          exemption from its hazardous
                                          waste rules for batteries at
                                          Env-Wm 802.02(a)(2), which is
                                          comparable to the prior but
                                          now deleted federal exemption.
                                          This is acceptable because NH
                                          currently nevertheless
                                          regulates batteries under its
                                          universal waste rule. At
                                          present, NH defines
                                          ``hazardous waste rules'' as
                                          those covering its hazardous
                                          waste through Env-Wm 1000
                                          which does not include the Env-
                                          Wm 1100 universal waste rule
                                          regulations. For clarity, NH
                                          plans to remove the Env-Wm
                                          802.02(a)(2) exemption in a
                                          future State rulemaking, while
                                          simultaneously adding Env-1100
                                          to its definition of
                                          ``hazardous waste rules.''
    261.9--(RCLs 142A-D, & 181)........  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142),
                                          351.03(i), 501.02(e),
                                          601.02(d), 701.02(a)(13),
                                          1101.01, 1101.02(a) & (c)--NH
                                          has added other waste to the
                                          definition of ``universal
                                          waste''.
    262.10(b) & (c)--(RCL 142A)........  NA--NH does not exempt very
                                          small quantity generators.
    262.10(d)-(h)--(RCLs 142A & 152)...  NH has not yet adopted the
                                          changes required by RCL 152
                                          which are optional
                                          requirements.
    262.11(d)--(RCL 142A)..............  Env-Wm 502.01 & 1102.01--NH did
                                          not adopt an analog to 40 CFR
                                          262.11(d) since that section
                                          contains a cross reference to
                                          other requirements and NH has
                                          those other requirements.
    264.1(g)(11)--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)..  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142) &
                                          701.02(a)(13).
    265.1(c)(14)--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)..  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142) &
                                          701.02(a)(13)--NH includes all
                                          mercury containing devices,
                                          not just thermostats, in the
                                          definition of ``universal
                                          waste''.
    266.80(a)--(RCLs 142B & 176).......  Env-Wm 809.01.
    266.80(a)/Table--(RCL 176).........  Instead of table, NH has
                                          applicability statements in
                                          Env-Wm 804.02(f), 809.01-04,
                                          and 1109.01.
    266.80(b)--(RCLs 142B & 176).......  Env-Wm 351.02, 351.02(b),
                                          701.01(a) & (c), 804.02(f),
                                          809.01 & 04, and 1109.01.
    268.1(f)--(RCLs 142A-D, 181).......  N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
                                          CFR 268 (LDR).
    270.1(c)(2)--(RCLs 142A-D, 181)....  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142) &
                                          351.03(i)).
    273.1(a) & (b)--(RCLs 142A-D, 181).  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 1101.01,
                                          & 1101.02.
    273.2--(RCLs 142B & 181)...........  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 401.01,
                                          403.01(a), 1101.01,
                                          1101.02(a), 1109.01 & 02--NH
                                          did not adopt an analog to 40
                                          CFR 273.2(b)(2) because that
                                          section's statement when
                                          hazardous materials becomes
                                          hazardous wastes is also
                                          covered in 40 CFR 261.2 & 3.
                                          NH is equivalent to 40 CFR
                                          261.2 & 3 in Env-Wm 400 & 800.
    273.3(a)-(d)--(RCLs 142C & 181)....  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 401.01,
                                          1101.01(a), 1101.02, & 1110.01-
                                          03--NH did not adopt an analog
                                          to 40 CFR 273.3(b)(2)-(4) &
                                          273.3(d) because that
                                          section's statement when
                                          hazardous materials becomes
                                          hazardous wastes is also
                                          covered in 40 CFR 261.2 & 3.
                                          NH is equivalent to 40 CFR
                                          261.2 & 3 in Env-Wm 400 & 800.
    273.4(a)-(c)--(RCLs 142D & 181)....  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 401.01,
                                          403.01(a), 1101.01 & .02, &
                                          1111.01 & 02.--NH did not
                                          adopt an analog to 40 CFR
                                          273.4(b) & (b)(2) because that
                                          section's statement when
                                          hazardous materials becomes
                                          hazardous wastes is also
                                          covered in 40 CFR 261.2 & 3.
                                          NH is equivalent to 40 CFR
                                          261.2 & 3 in Env-Wm 400 & 800.
    273.5(a)-(c)--(RCL 181)............  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(142), 401.01,
                                          403.01(a), 1101.01 & 02, &
                                          1112.01 & 02--NH did not adopt
                                          an analog to 40 CFR 273.5(b)
                                          because that section's
                                          statement when hazardous
                                          materials become hazardous
                                          wastes is also covered in 40
                                          CFR 261.2 & 3. NH is
                                          equivalent to 40 CFR 261.2 & 3
                                          in Env-Wm 400 & 800.
    273.6 & 7--(RCL 181)...............  N/A--40 CFR 273.6 & 7 are
                                          reserved in the federal
                                          regulations.
    261.8--(RCLs 142A & 181)...........  N/A--NH does not exempt
                                          household hazardous waste once
                                          it is collected or exempt very
                                          small quantity generators.
    273.9--(RCLs 142A-D & 181).........  Env-Wm 110.01(c)(9), (57),
                                          (74), (83), (91), (98), (130),
                                          (142)-(145), 1110.01(a)(1)(a),
                                          1110.03(a)-(d). Env-Wm
                                          1101.03(d)--a universal
                                          handler who accumulates 20,000
                                          kgs or more is defined as a
                                          very large quantity handler
                                          and must meet the additional
                                          requirements in Env-Wm 1105.
                                          NH includes all mercury
                                          containing devices, not just
                                          thermostats, as well as
                                          additional wastes in its
                                          definition of universal waste.
    273.10--(RCLs 142A & 181)..........  Env-Wm 1102.01 & 1103.01.
    273.12--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1102.02(a).
    273.12--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1103.02.

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    273.13--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)........  Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c),
                                          1102.06, 1109.03(a)-(d),
                                          1110.04, 1111.03, &
                                          1112.03(a). Env-Wm 1102.06
                                          requires a universal waste
                                          handler to report a release to
                                          NHDES if it poses a threat to
                                          human health or the
                                          environment. Non-hazardous
                                          waste is regulated under NH
                                          Solid Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101,
                                          201-205, 301-345, & 2100-
                                          3700).--40 CFR
                                          273.13(a)(3)(ii) and
                                          (c)(3)(iii) were not adopted
                                          because the state's solid
                                          waste rules already apply to
                                          any non-hazardous waste.
    273.14--(RCLs 142A-D & 181)........  Env-Wm 1109.04, 1110.05(a),
                                          1111.04, & 1112.04.
    273.15--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1102.04.
    273.16--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1103.03.
    273.17(a) & (b)--(RCL 142A)........  Env-Wm 1102.06 NH requires a
                                          universal waste handler to
                                          report a release to DES if it
                                          poses a threat to human health
                                          or the environment.
    273.18--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1102.07--Non-hazardous
                                          waste is regulated under NH
                                          Solid Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101,
                                          201-205, 301-345, & 2100-
                                          3700)--40 CFR 273.18(h) was
                                          not adopted because the
                                          state's solid waste rules
                                          already apply to any non-
                                          hazardous waste.
    273.19--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1103.04.
    273.20--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1102.08--NH has not yet
                                          adopted RCL 152 which is an
                                          optional requirement.
    273.30--(RCLs 142A & 181)..........  Env-Wm 1104.01 & 1105.01.
    273.31--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1102.02.
    273.32(a)--(RCLs 142A & 142C)......  Env-Wm 1104.03(a) & (b),
                                          1105.03--NH requires that a
                                          universal waste handler
                                          notifies as a very large
                                          quantity handler if 20,000 kgs
                                          or more is accumulated and
                                          meet the additional
                                          requirements in Env-Wm 1105
                                          and does not exempt handlers
                                          who have already notified EPA
                                          of hazardous waste--40 CFR
                                          273.32(a)(3) was not adopted.
                                          NH is more stringent in
                                          requiring notifications.
    273.32(b)--(RCLs 142A & 181).......  Env-Wm 1104.03(b).
    273.33(a)--(RCL 142B)..............  Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c) &
                                          1109.03--Non-hazardous waste
                                          is regulated under NH Solid
                                          Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101, 201-
                                          205, 301-345, & 2100-3700)--40
                                          CFR 273.33(a)(3)(ii) was not
                                          adopted because the state's
                                          solid waste rules already
                                          apply to any non-hazardous
                                          waste.
    273.33(b)--(RCL 142C)..............  Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c),
                                          1110.04, & 1110.06--NH has
                                          additional storage
                                          requirements for pesticides.
    273.33(c)--(RCL 142D)..............  Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c),
                                          1111.03--Non-hazardous waste
                                          is regulated under NH Solid
                                          Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101, 201-
                                          205, 301-345, & 2100-3700)--40
                                          CFR 273.33(c)(3)(iii) was not
                                          adopted because the state's
                                          solid waste rules already
                                          apply to any non-hazardous
                                          waste.
    273.33(d)--(RCLs 142A-D & 181).....  Env-Wm 1102.03(b) & (c),
                                          1102.06, & 1112.03(a)--NH
                                          requires a universal waste
                                          handler to report a release to
                                          DES if it poses a threat to
                                          human health or the
                                          environment.
    273.34(d)--(RCLs 142A-D)...........  Env-Wm 1109.04, 1110.05,
                                          1111.04, 1112.04, 1113.04 &
                                          1114.04.
    273.34(e)--(RCL 181)...............  Env-Wm 1112.04.
    273.35(a), (b), & (c)--(RCL 142A)..  Env-Wm 1102.04.
    273.36--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1104.4 & 1105.05.
    273.37--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1102.06--NH requires a
                                          universal waste handler to
                                          report a release to DES if it
                                          poses a threat to human health
                                          or the environment.
    273.38--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1102.07--Non-hazardous
                                          waste is regulated under NH
                                          Solid Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101,
                                          201-205, 301-345, & 2100-
                                          3700)--40 CFR 273.38(h) was
                                          not adopted because the
                                          state's solid waste rules
                                          already apply to any non-
                                          hazardous waste.
    273.39--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1104.05, 1105.06, &
                                          1105.07.
    273.40--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1102.08.
    273.50--(RCLs 142 & 181)...........  Env-Wm 1106.01.
    273.51--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1106.02.
    273.52--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1106.03--40 CFR
                                          273.52(b) was not adopted
                                          because the state's solid
                                          waste rules already apply to
                                          any non-hazardous waste.
    273.53--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1106.04.
    273.54--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1106.05--NH requires a
                                          universal waste handler to
                                          report a release to DES if it
                                          poses a threat to human health
                                          or the environment.
    273.55--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1106.06.
    273.56--(RCLs 142A & 152)..........  Env-Wm 1106.07--NH has not
                                          adopted RCL 152.
    273.61--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1107.02--Non-hazardous
                                          waste is regulated under NH
                                          Solid Waste Rules (Env-Wm 101,
                                          201-205, 301-345, & 2100-
                                          3700)--40 CFR 273.61(d) was
                                          not adopted because the
                                          state's solid waste rules
                                          already apply to any non-
                                          hazardous waste.
    273.62--(RCL 142A).................  Env-Wm 1107.03.
    273.70--(RCLs 142A & 152)..........  Env-Wm 1101.02(b).
    273.80 & 81--(RCL 142E)............  Env-Wm 216.01 & 1108.01 & 02.
    SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED CHECKLIST for
     the Toxicity Characteristic
     Revisions as of December 31, 2002.

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    261.3(a)(2)--(RCLs IA, 65, 109,      N/A--NH does not exempt these
     117A & 192A).                        mining waste mixtures (see Env-
                                          Wm 401.02(a)(3) &
                                          404.01(a)(2)) and has not
                                          adopted RCLs 65, 109, 117A, &
                                          192A, the noted mixture
                                          exemption, or delisting for
                                          federal wastes.
    261.3(c)(2)(i)--(RCLs IA, 8, 13,     N/A--NH had not adopted RCLs
     117A, & 192A).                       117A & 192A.
    261.3(g) & (h)--(RCL 192A).........  N/A--NH had not adopted RCL
                                          192A.
    261.4(b)(6), (9), & (10)--(RCL 74 &  Env-Wm 401.03(b)(5)--See
     108).                                Program Description for
                                          explanation, 401.03(b)(8) &
                                          (21).
    261.4(b)(11)--(RCL 80).............  N/A--extension has expired.
    261.4(b)(12)--(RCL 84).............  Env-Wm 401.03(b)(9).
    261.24--(RCL 74)...................  Env-Wm 403.06 & Table 49.
    261.30(b)--(RCL 74)................  Env-Wm 402.01(b) & (c).
    261, Appendix II--(RCLs 74 & 119)..  Env-Wm 401.04.
    264.301(d)(6) & (e)(1)--(RCL 74)...  Env-Wm 708.03(d)(6).
    265.221(d)(1)--(RCL 74)............  Env-Wm 707.03(c).
    265.273(a)--(RCL 74)...............  Env-Wm 707.03(e).
    265.301(d)(1)--(RCL 74)............  Env-Wm 707.03(f).
    268, Appendix I--(RCLs 74, 126, &    N/A--NH has not yet adopted 40
     157).                                CFR 268 (LDR).
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\1\ State of New Hampshire's Hazardous Waste Rules, effective August 1,
  2000 as amended on October 13, 2001.

    Note: In addition to the regulations listed in the tables above, 
there are various previously authorized state base program 
regulations to which the state has made minor changes and additions. 
The EPA is also proposing to authorize these minor changes. The 
final authorization of new state regulations and regulation changes 
is in addition to the previous authorization of state regulations, 
which remain part of the authorized program.

    The New Hampshire Base Program regulations previously authorized 
were scheduled to sunset in June 1991 as mandated by State Statute RSA 
541-A:17 and were readopted in January 24, 1991. The New Hampshire 
Hazardous Waste Rules were readopted August 24, 1996 and were amended, 
effective November 26, 1996, January 7, 2000, February 26, 2000, and 
July 7, 2000, then re-adopted with amendments, effective August 1, 
2000. Subsequent to the 2000 rule re-adoption, the rules were amended, 
effective October 13, 2001, including the adoption of a new rule 
chapter, Env-Wm 1100, Requirements for Universal Waste Management. The 
base program regulations have remained federally authorized 
notwithstanding their readoptions. The federally authorized program 
will be those readopted state regulations along with the changes 
authorized in 1994 and the changes being authorized today.

H. Where Are the Revised State Rules Different From the Federal Rules?

    The most significant differences between the proposed State rules 
and the Federal rules are summarized below. It should be noted that 
this summary does not describe every difference, or every detail 
regarding the differences that are described. Members of the regulated 
community are advised to read the complete regulations to ensure that 
they understand all of the requirements with which they will need to 
comply.

1. More Stringent Provisions

    There are aspects of the New Hampshire program which are more 
stringent than the Federal program. All of these more stringent 
requirements are, or will become, part of the federally enforceable 
RCRA program when authorized by the EPA and must be complied with in 
addition to the State requirements which track the minimum Federal 
requirements. These more stringent requirements include the following, 
which are more fully described in the Program Description:
    a. New Hampshire requires that a universal waste handler notifies 
as a very large quantity handler if 20,000 kgs or more is accumulated 
and that they meet the additional requirements in Env-Wm 1105. This 
category is in addition to the Federal large quantity generator and 
small quantity generator categories.
    b. New Hampshire's universal waste rule has additional storage 
requirements for pesticides.
    c. New Hampshire allows Full Quantity Generators to accumulate F006 
waste that meets certain conditions for more than 90 days (see Env-Wm 
507.02(c)). However, New Hampshire's exemption is more stringent than 
the analogous federal one in that even generators of between 100 and 
1000 kgs may only accumulate this waste for up to 180 days instead of 
270 days. (New Hampshire has not adopted rules equivalent to 40 CFR 
262.34(h) and (i).)

2. Different but Equivalent Provisions

    New Hampshire also has some regulations which differ from, but have 
been determined to be equivalent to, the Federal regulations. These 
State regulations will become part of the Federally enforceable RCRA 
program when authorized by the EPA. These different but equivalent 
requirements include the following:
    a. New Hampshire's definition of ``universal waste'' includes all 
the federal universal wastes, and also includes: all mercury containing 
devices (not just thermostats); motor vehicle antifreeze; and cathode 
ray tubes.

3. Broader in Scope

    There are also aspects of the New Hampshire program which are 
broader in scope than the Federal program. The State requirements which 
are broader in scope are not considered to be part of the federally 
enforceable RCRA program. However, they are fully enforceable under 
State law and must be complied with by sources in New Hampshire. These 
broader in scope requirements include the following:
    a. New Hampshire has adopted a manufactured gas plant waste 
exemption that is narrower than the Federal exemption to the toxicity 
characteristic at 40 CFR 261.24(a) and thus has a program that is 
partially broader in scope by including some wastes that the Federal 
government would exempt. The New Hampshire exemption is limited to 
manufactured gas plant contaminated media and debris that are 
characteristic for benzene only and are treated in an incinerator or 
thermal desorption unit.

I. Who Handles Permits After the Authorization Takes Effect?

    New Hampshire will issue permits for all the provisions for which 
it is authorized and will administer the permits it issues. EPA will 
continue to administer and enforce any RCRA and

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HSWA (Hazardous and Solid Waste Act) permits or portions of permits 
which it has issued in New Hampshire prior to the effective date of 
this authorization until the State incorporates the terms and 
conditions of the Federal permits into the State RCRA permits. EPA will 
not issue any more new permits, or new portions of permits, for the 
provisions listed in the Table above after the effective date of this 
authorization. EPA will continue to implement and issue permits for any 
HSWA requirements for which New Hampshire is not yet authorized.

J. What Is Codification and Is EPA Codifying New Hampshire's Hazardous 
Waste Program as Authorized in This Rule?

    Codification is the process of placing the State's statutes and 
regulations that comprise the State's authorized hazardous waste 
program into the Code of Federal Regulations. We do this by referencing 
the authorized State rules in 40 CFR part 272. We reserve the amendment 
of 40 CFR part 272, subpart EE for this authorization of New 
Hampshire's program until a later date.

K. Administrative Requirements

    The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this action from 
the requirements of Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 
1993); therefore, this action is not subject to review by OMB. This 
action authorizes State requirements for the purpose of RCRA 3006 and 
imposes no additional requirements beyond those imposed by State law. 
Accordingly, I certify that this action will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). Because this action 
authorizes pre-existing requirements under State law and does not 
impose any additional enforceable duty beyond that required by State 
law, it does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or 
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4). For the same reason, this 
action also does not significantly or uniquely affect the communities 
or Tribal governments, as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 
67249, November 9, 2000). This action will not have substantial direct 
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified 
in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), because it 
merely authorizes State requirements as part of the State RCRA 
hazardous waste program without altering the relationship or the 
distribution of power and responsibilities established by RCRA. This 
action also is not subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 
23, 1997), because it is not economically significant and it does not 
make decisions based on environmental health or safety risks. This rule 
is not subject to Executive Order 13211, ``Actions Concerning 
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or 
Use'' (66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001)) because it is not a significant 
regulatory actions under Executive Order 12866.
    Under RCRA 3006(b), EPA grants a State's application for 
authorization as long as the State meets the criteria required by RCRA. 
It would thus be inconsistent with applicable law for EPA, when it 
reviews a State authorization application, to require the use of any 
particular voluntary consensus standard in place of another standard 
that otherwise satisfies the requirements of RCRA. Thus, the 
requirements of section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and 
Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) do not apply. As required 
by section 3 of Executive Order 12988 (61 FR 4729, February 7, 1996), 
in issuing this rule, EPA has taken the necessary steps to eliminate 
drafting errors and ambiguity, minimize potential litigation, and 
provide a clear legal standard for affected conduct. EPA has complied 
with Executive Order 12630 (53 FR 8859, March 15, 1988) by examining 
the takings implications of the rule in accordance with the ``Attorney 
General's Supplemental Guidelines for the Evaluation of Risk and 
Avoidance of Unanticipated Takings'' issued under the executive order. 
This rule does not impose an information collection burden under the 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.).
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally 
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating 
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, 
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the 
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this document and 
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of 
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior 
to publication in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot take effect 
until 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. This 
action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). This 
action nevertheless will be effective 60 days after it is published, 
because it is an immediate final rule.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Confidential business information, Hazardous materials transportation, 
Hazardous waste, Indians-lands, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Authority: This action is issued under the authority of sections 
2002(a), 3006 and 7004(b) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended 
42 U.S.C. 6912(a), 6926, 6974(b).

    Dated: February 9, 2006.
Robert W. Varney,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.
[FR Doc. 06-1792 Filed 2-24-06; 8:45 am]

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