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        <RIN>2050-AG46</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>201110</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
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        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>2050</CODE>
            <NAME>Solid Waste and Emergency Response</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>SWER</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <PARENT_AGENCY>
            <CODE>2000</CODE>
            <NAME>Environmental Protection Agency</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>EPA</ACRONYM>
        </PARENT_AGENCY>
        <RULE_TITLE>Revising Underground Storage Tank Regulations--Revisions to Existing Requirements and New Requirements for Secondary Containment and Operator Training</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[The Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations were first promulgated in 1988 primarily to prevent releases from retail petroleum marketers (gas stations) and other facilities into the environment. These regulations have reduced the incidents of contamination. However, there is a need to revise the regulations to incorporate changes to the UST program from the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as well as to update outdated portions of the regulations due to changes in technology since the 1980s.

On August 8, 2005, President Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). Title XV, subtitle B of this act (entitled the Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act of 2005), amends subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the original legislation that created the UST program. There are key provisions of the EPAct that apply to states receiving federal UST funding but do not apply in Indian Country, including requirements for secondary containment and operator training. As a part of this action, EPA plans to develop regulations for secondary containment and operator training to apply in Indian Country and in states that choose not to obtain State Program Approval from EPA in order to achieve more consistent program results in release prevention and compliance. Both EPA and tribes recognize the importance of having requirements that can help to ensure parity in program implementation between states and in Indian Country, which is consistent with EPA's policy. Through this action, EPA will ensure federal enforceability of the EPAct provisions across the country. EPA will also use our knowledge of the program gained over the last 20 years to update and revise the regulations to make targeted changes to improve implementation and prevent UST releases.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Economically Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Proposed Rule Stage</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>Yes</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>Private Sector</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>40 CFR 280 to 281</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 6991</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST/>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>11/18/2011</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>76 FR 71708</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>02/16/2012</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Action</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>To Be Determined</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Businesses</SMALL_ENTITY>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Governmental Jurisdictions</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>Federal</GOVT_LEVEL>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>Local</GOVT_LEVEL>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>State</GOVT_LEVEL>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>Tribal</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <FURTHER_INFO_URL>http://www.epa.gov/oust/</FURTHER_INFO_URL>
        <NAICS_LIST>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>111</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Crop Production</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>112</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Animal Production</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>2211</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>31-33</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Manufacturing</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>42</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Wholesale Trade</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>44-45</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Retail Trade</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>447</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Gasoline Stations</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>481</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Air Transportation</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>483</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Water Transportation</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>484</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Truck Transportation</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>485</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>486</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Pipeline Transportation</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>48811</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Airport Operations</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>622</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Hospitals</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>72</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Accommodation and Food Services</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
        </NAICS_LIST>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Elizabeth</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>McDermott</LAST_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2050</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of Land and Emergency Management</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OLEM</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>703 603-7175</PHONE>
                <FAX>703 603-0175</FAX>
                <EMAIL>mcdermott.elizabeth@epamail.epa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>5401P,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20460</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Paul</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Miller</LAST_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2050</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of Land and Emergency Management</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OLEM</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>703 603-7165</PHONE>
                <FAX>703 603-0175</FAX>
                <EMAIL>miller.paul@epamail.epa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>5401P,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20460</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
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