Federal Register #2026-21603

EPA codifies approval of Nevada’s revised underground storage tank program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9, is codifying its approval of Nevada’s revised Underground Storage Tank (UST) program. - Government entities: EPA, Region 9, is the federal agency; the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection administers Nevada’s program. - Regulatory action: The rule amends 40 CFR part 282 and recognizes approved Nevada Administrative Code provisions in Chapters 445A and 459 related to UST regulation and the prevention of and response to releases. - Scope: The rule identifies approved state provisions that are not incorporated by reference for federal enforcement, as well as provisions broader in scope than the federal program. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory action, not a procurement. No products, services, OEMs, vendors, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency is taking direct final action to codify its approval of Nevada’s revised Underground Storage Tank Program under subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The rule incorporates by reference approved provisions of Nevada statutes and regulations, including requirements for regulating underground storage tanks and preventing and responding to releases. It amends 40 CFR part 282. The rule is effective December 21, 2026, unless EPA receives adverse comments by November 23, 2026.

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