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EPA/SWER RIN: 2050-AE78 Publication ID: Fall 2007 
Title: Regulation of Oil-Bearing Hazardous Secondary Materials From the Petroleum Refining Industry Processed in a Gasification System to Produce Synthesis Gas 
Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering finalizing revisions to the RCRA hazardous regulations to exclude oil-bearing secondary materials, generated by the petroleum refining industry, from the definition of solid waste if the materials are destined to be processed in a gasification device manufacturing synthesis gas fuel. We are considering this exclusion in order to clarify and simplify RCRA jurisdiction, and to be consistent with other comparable existing exclusions in the petroleum refining industry. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260    40 CFR 261   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901    42 USC 6905    42 USC 6912(a)    42 USC 6921    42 USC 6922    42 USC 6923    42 USC 6924    42 USC 6925    42 USC 6926    42 USC 6927    42 USC 6930    42 USC 6934    42 USC 6935    42 USC 6937    42 USC 6938    42 USC 6939    42 USC 6974   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: We are undertaking the rulemaking to: (1) Prevent unnecessary confusion regarding the status of recycling of oil-bearing hazardous secondary material from the petroleum industry in a gasification system; (2) promote the use of a technologically advanced method of extracting hydrocarbons from secondary materials; and (3) remove regulatory restrictions that may limit the petroleum refining industry's ability to maximize the production of fuels and materials commodities from petroleum refining while minimizing the generation of waste.

Summary of the Legal Basis: No aspect of this action is required by statute or court order.

Alternatives: Based on comments and additional analysis, we are looking into whether a separate exclusion is unnecessary and overly prescriptive and whether our original strategy of amending the existing regulatory language found at 40 CFR 261.4(a)(12) should be done.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: We estimate the rule will yield between $46.4 million and 48.7 million in net social benefits per year. Avoided waste management costs make up the most significant share of the benefits followed by feedstock savings. Commercial facilities that manage refinery wastes may experience annual revenue losses of $10.8 million to $15.1 million under the final rule.

Risks: N/A

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/25/2002  67 FR 13684   
Notice: Extension of Comment Period  06/11/2002  67 FR 39927   
Final Action  02/00/2008    
Additional Information: SAN No. 4411; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2002/March/Day-25/f7097.htm; This is an extension of a previous notice that contained the following RIN: 2050-AD88.; EPA Docket information: F-2002-RPRP-FFFFF
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/gas-fs.pdf  
Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Elaine Eby
Environmental Protection Agency
Solid Waste and Emergency Response
5304P,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:703 308-8449
Email: Eby.Elaine@epa.gov

Rick Brandes
Environmental Protection Agency
Solid Waste and Emergency Response
5302P,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:703 308-8871
Fax:703 308-8433
Email: brandes.william@epa.gov