Information Collection Request for Voluntary Survey to Support the Clean Water Act Hazardous Substances Discharge Prevention and Containment Rule

9 organizations filed 10 public comments on Information Collection Request for Voluntary Survey to Support the Clean Water Act Hazardous Substances Discharge Prevention and Containment Rule, at the Environmental Protection Agency. The comment window closed 2702d ago.

Abstract

Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 311(j)(1)(c) reads, in part: “…as soon as practicable after October 18, 1972, and from time to time thereafter, the President shall issue regulations … establishing procedures, methods, and equipment and other requirements for equipment to prevent discharges of … hazardous substances from … onshore facilities … and to contain such discharges …” The CWA hazardous substances and their associated reportable quantities (RQs) are identified in 40 CFR part 116 and 117 respectively. The EPA will be assessing the consequences associated with the potential discharge of CWA hazardous substances into the nation’s waters, determining appropriate regulatory requirements for facilities handling such substances to prevent their discharge, and the costs and benefits of those regulatory elements. EPA will use the information gathered to assist in developing an estimate of the potential costs and benefits of the rulemaking.

Commenters (9)

• National Association of SARA Title III Program Officialstrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 85%
• American Forest & Paper Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• American Petroleum Institutetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• Environmental Justice Health Alliancetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Independent Petroleum Association of Americatrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Marcellus Shale Coalitiontrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Mining Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)trade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• The University of Memphisunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%