Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-3324

EPA Proposed Approval of Louisiana CCR Partial Permit Program (Non-Procurement Regulatory Action)

This opportunity concerns the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed approval of Louisiana's Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement for goods or services. - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested. - The notice focuses on regulatory approval, enforcement, and public participation for Louisiana's CCR program. - The EPA is seeking public comment and will hold a hybrid public hearing regarding the proposed program approval. - The action would allow Louisiana's CCR permit program to operate in place of the federal program, except for certain provisions not included in the state's application. - No procurement, contracting, or purchasing activity is involved in this notice.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the Louisiana Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The program application was submitted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and EPA has preliminarily determined that it meets the standard for partial approval. If approved, Louisiana's CCR permit program will operate in lieu of the Federal CCR program except for specific provisions noted. EPA is seeking public comment during a 60-day period and will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual public hearing on the preliminary approval.

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