Environmental Protection Agency
On April 9, 2002, EPA published proposed standards for cooling water intake structures at Phase II existing facilities as part of implementing section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). This notice presents a summary of significant data EPA received or collected since proposal, a discussion of how EPA is considering using these data in revised analyses supporting the rule, a discussion of some refinements that EPA is considering for the proposed regulatory requirements, and additional information regarding data quality. This notice also provides new information on a broader suite of technology options that may be appropriate for compliance at specific sites. EPA solicits public comment on the information presented in this notice and the record supporting this notice.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 125 [FRL-7468-6] RIN 2040-AD62 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; Notice of data availability. SUMMARY: On April 9, 2002, EPA published proposed standards for cooling water intake structures at Phase II existing facilities as part of implementing section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). This notice presents a summary of significant data EPA received or collected since proposal, a discussion of how EPA is considering using these data in revised analyses supporting the rule, a discussion of some refinements that EPA is considering for the proposed regulatory requirements, and additional information regarding data quality. This notice also provides new information on a broader suite of technology options that may be appropriate for compliance at specific sites. EPA solicits public comment on the information presented in this notice and the record supporting this notice. DATES: Comments on this notice of data availability and all aspects of the April 9, 2002, proposal must be received or postmarked on or before midnight June 2, 2003. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Mail comments to the Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 4101T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. OW-2002-0049. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Section I.B. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section…
Citation: 68 FR 13522
