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Requirements
for Interim
Authorization
State programs that are "substantially equivalent" to the Federal
program may receive interim authorization, then be gradually upgraded
until they qualify for "final" or "full" authorization.  To qualify for
interim authorization, a State program must:

  • control as nearly an identical universe of waste as is controlled by
    the Federal program
  • cover all types of hazardous waste facilities in the State
  • be based on standards that provide substantially the same degree
    of human health and environmental protection as do the Federal
    standards
  • be administered through procedures  that are substantially equivalent
    to procedures used in the Federal program
Timetable for
Authorization
RCRA established a timetable for interim and full authorization
of State programs based upon the promulgation of the regulations governing
those programs.  EPA is promulgating these regulations in two phases;
therefore, authorization can also be in two phases.  These two phases
are:

  •  Phase I (promulgated in spring 1980)
     —identification and listing of hazardous waste
     —standards for generators of hazardous wastes
     —standards for transporters of hazardous wastes
     —standards for the owners and operators of facilities that treat,
     store, or dispose of hazardous waste (Interim Status Standards)
     —permits for treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste
     —authorization of State hazardous waste program:s

  •  Phase II (to be promulgated in fall 1980)
     —standards for the owners and operators of facilities that treat,
     store, or dispose of hazardous waste (Permanent Status Standards)

     The timetable for authorization of State programs coincides with
these phases.  States can apply for interim authorization to assume
responsibility for the portions of the program covered by Phase I within
90 days after its promulgation.  This interim authorization would be
effective for up to 24 months, beginning 6 months after the  promulgation
date. States can expand their authorization to  cover Phase II following
its promulgation.  A State may apply for interim authorization during
Phase I and later amend its application in accordance with Phase II
requirements.

     A State may also wait to submit its  application for interim authoriz»tir
until Phase II of the promulgation schedule but  must then meet all Phase I
and  Phase II requirements.  If a State does not apply for and receive inte> o
authorization, EPA will administer a hazardous waste program in that
State.

   A State need not apply for and receive interim authorization in order
to be eligible for final authorization. States may apply for final author-
ization anytime after the beginning of Phase II.

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