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EPA/OLEM | RIN: 2050-AH15 | Publication ID: Fall 2020 |
Title: Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Rulemaking Process | |
Abstract:
The EPA is developing regulatory language to improve consistency, reliability, and transparency of its treatment of costs and benefits related to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations. This action would provide the public with a better understanding on how EPA is estimating benefits and cost when developing Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulatory actions and allow the public to provide better feedback to EPA on potential future proposed rules. |
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Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Other | |
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6912(a)(1) 5 U.S.C. 301 |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: This regulation aims to codify best practices to be used by EPA when preparing a Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) associated with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations. By following these best practices, EPA will provide the public with transparent and consistent information regarding regulatory efforts. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: This action is authorized under the housekeeping authority provided by the Federal Housekeeping Statute, and by the general RCRA authority for EPA to prescribe regulations as necessary to carry out the Agency's functions under the statute. |
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Alternatives: Instead of a regulation, EPA could utilize guidance documents to promote the best practices for BCA. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The proposed rule will be a procedural rule, which only impacts internal EPA operations. There are no anticipated monetary costs or benefits. |
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Risks: There are no anticipated risks associated with this action. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Melissa Kaps Environmental Protection Agency Office of Land and Emergency Management 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 5304P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:703 308-6787 Email: kaps.melissa@epa.gov |