Model C-1

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

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[insert State name]:   [Final/Interim] Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions [use same title as immediate final rule]

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule

SUMMARY:    [insert State name] has applied to EPA for Final authorization of the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).  EPA proposes to grant final authorization to [insert State name].  In the “Rules and Regulations” section of this Federal Register, EPA is authorizing the changes by an immediate final rule.  EPA did not make a proposal prior to the immediate final rule because we believe this action is not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose it.  We have explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the immediate final rule.  Unless we get written comments which oppose this authorization during the comment period, the immediate final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not take further action on this proposal.  If we receive comments that oppose this action, we will withdraw the immediate final rule and it will not take effect.  We will then respond to public comments in a later final rule based on this proposal.  You may not have another opportunity for comment.  If you want to comment on this action, you must do so at this time.  
	
DATES:  Send your written comments by [insert date 30 days after the date of publication in the FR].   [You may use a longer time period for comments; use the same comment period as in the immediate final rule.]

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to [insert name, address and telephone number of the appropriate Regional Contact].  Please refer to Docket Number ____ to [insert docket number if Region uses a docket].  You can examine copies of the materials submitted by [insert State name] during [insert business hours] at the following locations: EPA Region [insert Region number] Library, [insert the address], Phone number:  [insert EPA phone number]; or [insert appropriate State address], Phone number:  [insert State phone number].  
Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier; please follow the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the immediate final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  [insert name of appropriate Regional Contact] at the above address and phone number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

For additional information, please see the immediate final rule published in the “Rules and Regulations” section of this Federal Register.

Dated: 

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								Regional Administrator, Region