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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Principal Center for Regulatory Risk Analysis and Communication
Regulatory Tracking Summary 17 April 2015
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This report summarizes regulatory items reviewed by the NASA RRAC PC and includes items with direct applicability to NASA facilities and operations, as well as items of general interest. Notes and comments by the RRAC PC are shown in bold, blue text under “Description.” Related documents and citations, such as “80 FR 51967,” are linked to the appropriate document for quick access. Suggested follow-up actions are noted with significant items; users are advised that other follow-up actions may be appropriate for their program or facility.
Members of the NASA stakeholder community who are interested in receiving regulatory updates and alerts by e-mail may self-enroll at https://lists.nasa.gov/mailman/listinfo/rrac. Previous issues of this regulatory summary and other materials are archived on the RRAC PC website at http://www.nasa.gov/offices/rrac/home/.
Comments, questions, suggestions, and requests for further information should be directed to the RRAC PC Manager, Sharon Scroggins at 256-544-7932 ([email protected]).
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Contents of This Issue Acronyms and Abbreviations 3
1.0 U.S. Federal Regulatory Review 4
Federal Register Summary 4
Other News and Developments 5
U.S. Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990-2013 5
National Strategy for Reducing Federal Agencies' Real Estate Footprint 5
Draft Environmental Justice 2020 Action Agenda Framework 5
Carbon Footprint Tool–Solid Waste Module 6
Safe Drinking Water Act Dashboard 6
Lighting Efficiency Fact Sheet 6
New NASA Partnerships 6
NASA Regulatory Communication Working Group Updates 6
2.0 State Regulatory Reviews 7
Alabama State Regulatory Review 7
California State Regulatory Review 7
California Air Districts Regulatory Review 8 2.2.1.1 Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District 8 2.2.1.2 Bay Area Air Quality Management District 8 2.2.1.3 Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District 8 2.2.1.4 Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District 8 2.2.1.5 South Coast Air Quality Management District 9 2.2.1.6 Ventura County Air Pollution Control District 9
Florida State Regulatory Review 9
Louisiana State Regulatory Review 10
Maryland State Regulatory Review 11
Mississippi State Regulatory Review 11
New Mexico State Regulatory Review 11
Ohio State Regulatory Review 11
Texas State Regulatory Review 12
Utah State Regulatory Review 12
Virginia State Regulatory Review 12
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
AFRC = Armstrong Flight Research Center AVAQMD = Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District ARB = California Air Resources Board ARC = Ames Research Center AST = Aboveground storage tank BAAQMD = Bay Area Air Quality Management District CAA = Clean Air Act CCR = California Code of Regulations CFR = Code of Federal Regulations CO = Carbon monoxide CRNR = California Regulatory Notice Register CUP = Consumptive Use Permit DH = Florida Department of Health EKAPCD = Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPCRA = Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act F.A.C. = Florida Administrative Code FAR = Florida Administrative Register FDEP = Florida Department of Environmental Protection FR = Federal Register FWS = U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service GDF = Gasoline Dispensing Facility GHG = Greenhouse gas GSA = General Services Administration HFC = Hydrofluorocarbon LAC = Louisiana Administrative Code MAB = Mississippi Administrative Bulletin MVEB = Motor Vehicle Emission Budget NAAQS = National Ambient Air Quality Standards NASA = National Aeronautics and Space Administration NOx = Nitrogen oxides
NSR = New Source Review ODS = Ozone depleting substance OSHSB = Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board PBS = Plum Brook Station
PM10 = Particulate matter having an aerodynamic equivalent
diameter of 10 microns or less PM2.5 = Particulate matter having an aerodynamic equivalent
diameter of 2.5 microns or less PMN = Premanufacture notice PSD = Prevention of significant deterioration RACT = Reasonably Available Control Technology RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RIN = Regulatory Identification Number RRAC PC = Principal Center for Regulatory Risk Analysis
and Communication RRP = Renovation, Repair, and Painting RTF = Reduce the Footprint SIL = Significant impact level SIP = State Implementation Plan SJRWMD = St. John's River Water Management District SMC = Significant monitoring concentration SNAP = Significant New Alternatives Policy SNUN = Significant New Use Notice SNUR = Significant New Use Rule SO2 = Sulfur dioxide
SSFL = Santa Susana Field Laboratory SWRCB = State Water Resources Control Board TMDL = Total Maximum Daily Load TSCA = Toxic Substances Control Act U.S. = United States VAC = Virginia Administrative Code VCAPCD = Ventura County Air Pollution Control District VDEQ = Virginia Department of Environmental Quality VOC = Volatile organic compound
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1.0 U.S. Federal Regulatory Review
Federal Register Summary
This summary includes FR items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Citation
Type Action
Description
FED041715-1 Air
ODS
04/10/2015 80 FR 19453 HTML | PDF
Final Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Revision of the Venting Prohibition for Certain Refrigerant Substitutes [40 CFR Part 82]
Finalizes listing the following refrigerants as acceptable substitutes under the SNAP program:
HFC-32 Ethane Isobutane Propane R-441A
Also exempts the following substitutes from the CAA §608 prohibition on venting, release, or disposal:
Ethane Isobutane Propane R-441A
Effective 05/11/2015. [RIN 2060-AS04]
FED041715-2 Climate Change
04/07/2015 80 FR 18619 HTML | PDF
Notice U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Notice of Availability of Draft Scientific Assessment for Public Comment
Announces availability of and solicits comments on the Draft Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment. Comments due 06/08/2015.
FED041715-3 Hazardous Materials
EPCRA
04/15/2015 80 FR 20189 HTML | PDF
Proposed Rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Addition of 1-Bromopropane; Community Right-To-Know Toxic Chemical Release Reporting [40 CFR Part 372]
Proposes to add 1-bromopropane (n-propyl bromide) to the list of toxic chemicals subject to EPCRA §313 reporting requirements. Comments due 06/15/2015. [RIN 2025-AA41]
FED041715-4 Nanoscale Materials
04/06/2015 80 FR 18330 HTML | PDF
Proposed Rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Chemical Substances When Manufactured or Processed as Nanoscale Materials; TSCA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements [40 CFR Part 704]
Proposes one-time reporting and recordkeeping requirements for certain nanoscale chemical substances. Persons manufacturing or processing nanoscale chemical substances would be required to report information including:
Chemical identity Production volume Methods of manufacture and processing Exposure and release information Environmental and safety data
Comments due 07/06/2014. [RIN 2070-AJ54]
Persons manufacturing or processing such substances as part of articles, as impurities, or in small quantities solely for research and development would not be subject to this action.
FED041715-5 Toxic Substances
Lead
04/16/2015 80 FR 20444 HTML | PDF
Final Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Lead-Based Paint Programs; Extension of Renovator Certifications [40 CFR Part 745]
Finalizes extension of certifications for certain renovators under the Lead RRP rule. This extension is needed to prevent these certifications from expiring before proposed changes to the requirements for renovator refresher training (80 FR 1873, 01/14/2015) can be finalized. Effective 04/16/2015. [RIN 2070-AK04]
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Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Citation
Type Action
Description
FED041715-6 Toxic Substances
SNURs
04/09/2015 80 FR 19037 HTML | PDF
Proposed Rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Modification of Significant New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances [40 CFR Part 721]
Proposes to amend SNURs for multiple chemical substances subject to PMNs to allow certain uses without requiring a SNUN. Also proposes to extend SNUN requirements for certain additional uses. Persons must notify EPA at least 90 days before manufacturing, importing, or processing any of these substances for use in activities designated in the rule as “significant new uses.” Comments due 05/11/2015. [RIN 2070-AB27]
Other News and Developments
U.S. Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990-2013
The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of "The Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2013," which summarizes variations in GHG emissions by source type, economic sector, and pollutant. The annual report is submitted to the United Nations in accordance with the Framework Convention on Climate Change. Additional information is available on EPA's website.
National Strategy for Reducing Federal Agencies' Real Estate Footprint
The Office of Management and Budget recently released the "National Strategy for the Efficient Use of Real Property" and the Reduce the Footprint (RTF) policy. The new strategy and policy, which build off the 2013 Freeze the Footprint policy, require federal agencies to reduce their real property footprint over the next several years. Key aspects of the strategy include:
Freezing growth in inventory Measuring performance to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements through data
driven decision-making Reducing inventory by prioritizing actions to consolidate, co-locate, and dispose of properties
In addition to the national strategy, the RTF policy requires:
Setting annual square foot reduction targets for federal domestic buildings Adopting space design standards to optimize federal domestic office space usage
Policy requirements are scheduled to take effect in fiscal year 2016.
Draft Environmental Justice 2020 Action Agenda Framework
On 15 April 2015, EPA announced the availability of the "Draft Environmental Justice 2020 Action Agenda Framework," which outlines EPA's general strategic plan for environmental justice. EPA defines environmental justice as "the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies." Goals of the framework include:
Deepening environmental justice practice within EPA programs to improve the health and environment of overburdened communities
Collaborating with partners to continue environmental improvement within communities Demonstrating progress on outcomes that matter to communities
Comments on the draft framework are due 15 June 2015. Additional information is available on EPA’s website.
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Carbon Footprint Tool–Solid Waste Module
The General Services Administration (GSA) has upgraded its Carbon Footprint Tool by adding the Solid Waste Module. The Carbon Footprint Tool is designed to assist with GHG inventories, metric tracking, and identifying areas of improvement while also streamlining agency GHG reporting. Features of the Solid Waste Module include:
Measuring and estimating non-hazardous waste streams Calculating non-hazardous waste diversion rate Measuring and calculating construction and demolition debris Consolidating solid waste data
Safe Drinking Water Act Dashboard
EPA recently released the Safe Drinking Water Act Dashboard, which is connected to EPA's Enforcement and Compliance History Online and presents violations and the compliance status for public water systems. The following data are included in the dashboard:
Water quality annual statistics and 5-year trends Violation and enforcement history
Data sets are available for export.
Lighting Efficiency Fact Sheet
GSA recently published a fact sheet titled, "Saving Energy through Lighting and Daylighting Strategies," which discusses technologies, design, and practices that minimize energy use while optimizing occupant comfort and performance. The fact sheet outlines ideas for setting lighting goals and developing illumination strategies.
New NASA Partnerships
NASA recently established partnerships with five organizations to advance the understanding of composite materials that may be used on future aircraft. NASA selected the National Institute of Aerospace in Hampton, Virginia, to administer the Advanced Composites Consortium, which consists of five public and private entities. The goal of the project is to reduce timelines for aerospace composite product development and certification.
In addition, NASA announced a partnership with EPA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the U.S. Geological Survey to use satellite imagery and data to provide early detection of algal blooms. Algal blooms are rapid increases in or accumulations of algae in a water system. They have the potential to result in human health risks, fish kills, and taste and odor problems in drinking water. The new multi-agency effort will provide data from NASA's Aqua and Landsat satellites, as well as the European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 satellite, in formats that can be used and analyzed in mobile and web applications.
NASA Regulatory Communication Working Group Updates
The next Regulatory Communication Working Group call will be held on Wednesday, 20 May 2015, at 10 a.m. Central Time.
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2.0 State Regulatory Reviews
The following sections provide details about the regulatory actions reviewed for selected states in which NASA facilities and related operations are located.
Alabama State Regulatory Review
No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for Alabama.
California State Regulatory Review
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in California.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
CA041715-1 Air 04/13/2015 ARB Website Notice
Meeting
California Air Resources Board
Public Meeting of the California Air Resources Board
Announces the next Board meeting and availability of the agenda, which includes the following topics:
Fifth Annual Report from the Office of the Ombudsman 2014 Consideration of amendments to certification procedures for vapor
recovery systems at GDFs Update to the Board on vehicle emissions research and sustainable
freight strategy
Meeting is scheduled for 04/23/2015 in Sacramento, California, and will be available via webcast.
CA041715-2
AFRC and Goldstone should be aware of this action.
Air
NAAQS–Ozone
04/15/2015 80 FR 20166 HTML | PDF
Final Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Determination of Attainment of the 1-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard in the Southeast Desert Nonattainment Area in California [40 CFR Part 52]
Finalizes determination that Southeast Desert nonattainment area has attained the 1-hour ozone NAAQS based on the most recent ambient air quality monitoring data available. Effective 05/15/2015.
The Southeast Desert nonattainment area covers portions of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles counties.
CA041715-3
AFRC and SSFL should be aware of this action.
Air
SIP
04/14/2015 80 FR 19932 HTML | PDF
Proposed Rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Revisions to the California SIP, Ventura & Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control Districts; Permit Exemptions [40 CFR Part 52]
Proposes revisions to the VCAPCD and EKAPCD portions of the California SIP to incorporate revisions to VCAPCD Rule 23 and EKAPCD Rule 202, which are intended to clarify, update, and modify exemptions from NSR permitting requirements. Comments due 05/14/2015.
CA041715-4 Occupational Safety
04/17/2015 CRNR 2015, 16z, p. 616
Final Rule Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board
Heat Illness Prevention [8 CCR 3395]
Adopts amendments intended to strengthen heat illness prevention requirements. Effective 05/01/2015.
Additional information is available on OSHSB's website.
CA041715-5
ARC, AFRC, and Goldstone should be aware of this action.
Species 04/10/2015 80 FR 19259 HTML | PDF
Proposed Rule
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Findings on 10 Petitions [50 CFR Part 17]
Announces availability of 90-day findings on petitions to list certain species, including the following, as endangered:
Mojave shoulderband snail Western pond turtle
The findings also initiate a review of the status of each species. Based on the status reviews, FWS will issue 12-month findings on the petitions. Comments due 06/09/2015.
The Mojave shoulderband snail is known to occur in Kern County, California. The western pond turtle is known to occur in Kern, San Bernardino, and Santa Clara Counties, California.
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Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
CA041715-6
AFRC should be aware of this action.
Species
Fisher
04/14/2015 80 FR 19953 HTML | PDF
Proposed Rule
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 6-Month Extension of Final Determination on the Proposed Threatened Status for the West Coast Distinct Population Segment of Fisher [50 CFR Part 17]
Reopens the comment period on the proposed rule (79 FR 60419, 10/07/2014) to gather information on surveyed and unsurveyed areas, which would help assess species distribution and population trends. Comments due 05/14/2015. [RIN 1018-BA05]
The habitat for the West Coast distinct population segment of Pacific fisher includes portions of Kern County, California.
CA041715-7 Water 04/10/2015 CRNR 2015, 15z, p. 586
Final Rule State Water Resources Control Board
Drought Emergency Water Conservation [23 CCR 863-865]
Readopts and amends emergency regulations pertaining to drought emergency water conservation. New requirements include:
Prohibiting landscape watering within 48 hours of a measurable rainfall Reporting and implementation requirements for water suppliers
Effective 03/27/2015.
Additional information is available on SWRCB's website.
California Air Districts Regulatory Review
2.2.1.1 Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
CAA041715-1 Air
SIP–Ozone
04/16/2015 AVAQMD Website
Notice
Hearing
Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
2015 8-Hour Reasonably Available Control Technology - State Implementation Plan Analysis (RACT SIP Analysis)
Announces a public hearing to evaluate adoption of the 2015 RACT SIP Analysis submittal required to demonstrate that existing AVAQMD rules fulfill RACT for the 8-hour Ozone NAAQS. Public hearing scheduled for 05/19/2015 in Lancaster, California. Comments due 05/18/2015.
The RACT SIP focuses on the reduction of NOx and VOC emissions
as ozone precursors. Additional information is available in the Draft Staff Report.
2.2.1.2 Bay Area Air Quality Management District
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
CAB041715-1 Air
Open Burning
04/14/2015 BAAQMD Website
Notice Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Permissive Burn Period Closes for Marsh Management Fires
Announces the close of the spring marsh management open burn season.
2.2.1.3 Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District
No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District.
2.2.1.4 Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District
No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District.
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2.2.1.5 South Coast Air Quality Management District
No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
2.2.1.6 Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.
Florida State Regulatory Review
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in Florida.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
FL041715-1 Radiation 04/16/2015 FAR Notice #15904525
Notice
Correction
Department of Health
Control of Radiation Hazards [Chapter 64E-5, F.A.C.]
Revises proposed rule (FAR Notice #15610615, 02/02/2015) to make minor alterations to DH Form 1107 "Radiation Machine Facility Registration". Draft text changes are available for review.
FL041715-2 Storage Tanks
ASTs
04/08/2015 FAR Notice #15869896
Notice
Meeting
Department of Environmental Protection
Aboveground Storage Tank Systems [Chapter 62-762, F.A.C.]
Announces a meeting to provide in-depth technical information regarding regulated ASTs. Meeting is scheduled for 04/30/2015 in Orlando, Florida.
FL041715-3 Waste
Hazardous Waste
04/06/2015 FAR Notice #15251424
Proposed Rule
Department of Environmental Protection
Hazardous Waste [Chapter 62-730, F.A.C.]
Proposes to amend the state hazardous waste rule to conform to 2014 federal rule amendments. Proposed rule text is available for review. Comments due 04/27/2015.
FL041715-4 Water
CUPs
04/13/2015 FAR Notice #15886774
Notice
Workshop
St. John's River Water Management District
Permit Fees [Chapter 40C-1.603, F.A.C.]
Announces a rule development intended to make certain revisions to increase clarity and accuracy of the rule. Revisions would also include conforming amendments based on proposed changes to Chapter 40C-2, F.A.C. in an effort to increase consistency in CUP programs. Workshop is scheduled for 04/29/2015 in Palatka, Florida.
Additional information is available for review on SJRWMD’s website.
FL041715-5 Water
CUPs
04/13/2015 FAR Notice #15887065
Notice
Workshop
St. John's River Water Management District
Permitting of Consumptive Uses of Water [Chapter 40C-2, F.A.C.]
Announces rule development intended to:
Correct errors from the previous “CUPcon” rulemaking Clarify existing rules Improve streamlining of requirements Reduce regulatory burdens while protecting water resources
Workshop is scheduled for 04/29/2015 in Palatka, Florida.
Additional information is available for review on SJRWMD’s website.
FL041715-6 Water
TMDLs
04/06/2015 FAR Notice #15865531
Proposed Rule
St. John’s River Water Management District
Indian River Lagoon TMDLs [Chapter 62-304.520, F.A.C.]
Proposes to establish TMDLs for certain Indian River Lagoon surface waters that previously were identified as impaired for specific pollutants and are included on FDEP’s verified list of impaired waters.
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Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
FL041715-7 Water
Water Resources
04/17/2015 FAR Notice #15909278
Notice
Workshop
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Implementation Rule [Chapter 62-40, F.A.C.]
Announces a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to Water Resource Implementation Rules addressing the following topics:
Designation of “alternative water supplies” in regional water supply plans
Designation of Water Resource Caution Areas Time periods that applications are subject to competition Water Management Districts’ development of strategic plans
Draft rule text will be available for review after 05/15/2015. Workshop is scheduled for 05/15/2015 in Tallahassee, Florida, and will be available via webinar.
Louisiana State Regulatory Review
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in Louisiana.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
LA041715-1 Air 04/20/2015 1504Pot1 Notice
Hearing
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Substantive Changes to Proposed Rule AQ349: Deletion of the Significant Monitoring Concentration for PM2.5; Addition of Significant Impact Levels
for PM10, SO2, NOx and CO [LAC 33:III.509]
Announces the availability of revisions to a proposed rule (AQ349,10/20/2014) regarding SILs and SMC. Public hearing is scheduled for 05/29/2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
LA041715-2 Air 04/20/2015 AQ352ft Proposed Rule
Hearing
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
2014 Annual Incorporation By Reference of Certain Federal Air Quality Regulations [LAC 33:III.506, 507, 2160, 3003, 5116, 5311 and 5901]
Proposes to incorporate by reference changes to the federal regulations found in 40 CFR Parts 51, Appendix M, 60, 61, 63, 68, 70.6(a), and 96. Public hearing is scheduled for 05/29/2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Comments due 05/29/2015.
LA041715-3 Air
PM10
04/20/2015 AQ351ft Final Rule Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Ambient Air Quality Standards – PM10 [LAC 33:III.711]
Finalizes amendments to the state standards for PM10, including LAC
33:III.711 Tables 1, 1a, and 2, to mirror updates to language in the federal NAAQS. Effective 04/20/2015.
LA041715-4 Radiation
Exposure
04/20/2015 RP058ft Proposed Rule
Hearing
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Requirements for Distribution of Byproduct Material [LAC 33:XV.102, 301, 304, 322, 324. 328, 361, 399, 460, 465, 499, 541, 731, and 1302]
Proposes to amend radiation protection regulations regarding distribution of byproduct material to align with federal regulations found in 10 CFR Parts 20, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40 and 70. Public hearing is scheduled for 05/29/2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Comments due 05/29/2015.
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Maryland State Regulatory Review
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in Maryland.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
MD041715-1 Air
SIP–Ozone
04/10/2015 80 FR 19206 HTML | PDF
Final Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; Attainment Demonstration for the 1997 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard for the Washington, DC-MD-VA Moderate Nonattainment Area [40 CFR Part 52]
Finalizes SIP revisions containing an attainment demonstration and associated contingency measures and MVEBs for the Washington, DC-MD-VA, moderate ozone nonattainment area for the 1997 8-hour Ozone NAAQS. Effective 05/11/2015.
Mississippi State Regulatory Review
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in Mississippi.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
MS041715-1 Administrative 04/14/2015 MAB #21162 Final Rule Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
11 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, Ch. 6 – “Rules of Practice and Procedure for Formal Evidentiary Hearings before the Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board”.
Finalizes guidance to hearing participants regarding the Permit Board’s procedural requirements for formal evidentiary hearings. Effective 05/14/2015.
New Mexico State Regulatory Review
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in New Mexico.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
NM041715-1 Air
SIP
04/09/2015 80 FR 19020 HTML | PDF
Notice
Withdrawal
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Transportation Conformity and Conformity of General Federal Actions [40 CFR Part 52]
Withdraws direct final rule (80 FR 7341, 02/10/2015) that amended the New Mexico transportation conformity provisions and removed the general conformity provisions from the SIP.
Ohio State Regulatory Review
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in Ohio.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
OH041715-1 Hazardous Waste
Closure Plan
04/13/2015 Public Notice Notice Division of Materials and Waste Management, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Plum Brook Station RCRA Hazardous Waste Closure Plan
Solicits comments on the PBS RCRA hazardous waste closure plan. Comments due 05/18/2015.
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Texas State Regulatory Review
No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for Texas.
Utah State Regulatory Review
No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for Utah.
Virginia State Regulatory Review
This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in Virginia.
Tracking Number
Subject Date
Published Ref. Page
Type Action
Description
VA041715-1 Air
SIP–PSD
04/13/2015 80 FR 19541 HTML | PDF
Final Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia- Prevention of Significant Deterioration; Amendment to the Definition of "Regulated NSR Pollutant" Concerning Condensable Particulate Matter [40 CFR Part 52]
Direct final rule revises Virginia's SIP to correct the definition of regulated NSR pollutant. Effective 06/12/2015. Comments due 05/13/2015.
VA041715-2 Natural Resources
Coastal Zone Management
04/16/2015 80 FR 20471 HTML | PDF
Notice
Meeting
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Evaluation of State Coastal Management Programs
Announces intent to evaluate the performance of Virginia's Coastal Zone Management Program. Public meeting scheduled for 05/12/2015 in Richmond, Virginia. Comments due 05/15/2015.
VA041715-3 Water
Surface Water
04/13/2015 Virginia Town Hall website
Notice State Water Control Board, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Surface Water Management Area Regulation [9VAC25-220]
Announces periodic review to determine whether the regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Comments due 05/26/2015.
VA041715-4 Water
Water Resources
04/07/2015 VDEQ website Notice Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Commonwealth of Virginia State Water Resources Plan
Solicits comments on the draft State Water Resources Plan, which incorporates information from locally developed water supply plans. Comments due 05/08/2015.