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RIN: 2090-AA34

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: RCRA Incentives for Performance Track Members
Abstract: The National Environmental Performance Track program was designed and endorsed across the Agency with support and collaboration among EPA, states, and environmental nongovernmental organizations. Launched in 2000 and supported by each succeeding Administrator, Performance Track recognizes and drives environmental excellence by encouraging facilities with strong environmental records to go above and beyond their legal requirements. To become a member, a facility must meet four criteria: have in place for at least one year a well-functioning environmental management system, have maintained a record of sustained regulatory compliance, make a commitment to community outreach and annual public reporting, and make a commitment to continuous environmental improvement. With respect to the last criterion, members set and make good faith efforts to achieve typically four public and measurable goals to improve the quality of our nations air, water, and land. The over 500 Performance Track members include major corporations, small businesses, and public facilities from 49 states that are steering a course toward environmental excellence. Through more than 1,500 commitments to continuous improvement, Performance Track members have collectively reduced their water use by 3.5 billion gallons, greenhouse gas emissions by 88,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, hazardous waste generation by 130,000 tons, non-hazardous waste generation by 600,000 tons, emissions of sulfur oxides by 17,000 tons, and conserved more than 14,000 acres of habitat. EPA provides incentives for Performance Track members in recognition of their strong compliance records, sound environmental management systems, and transparency in setting and reporting on public goals. In this action, EPA plans to propose: a streamlined process for permit modifications; performance based standards for tanks; and new capabilities for standardized permits. EPA will also take comment on two topics: (1) alternative requirements for small quantity generators that experience episodic generation events that would otherwise cause a shift in generator status for the facility; and (2) reduced duplication between RCRA and CAA standards. These incentives will be available only to facilities that are members of the Performance Track program. Should a facility choose to leave the program, any regulatory benefits they receive will no longer be available. None of the proposed provisions in this action will involve any reduction in environmental protection.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262 40 CFR 264 and 265 40 CFR 268 40 CFR 279
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	To Be Determined
Final Action	To Be Determined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4828
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/perftrac/index.htm
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Robert Sachs Environmental Protection Agency Office of the Administrator 1807T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 566-2884 TDD Phone:202 566-2884 Fax:202 566-0966 Email: Sachs.Robert@epamail.epa.gov Andy Teplitzky Environmental Protection Agency Office of the Administrator 1807T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 566-2947 TDD Phone:202 566-2872 Fax:202 566-0966 Email: teplitzky.andy@epa.gov