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Application by Chemical Waste Transportation Institute for a Preemption Determination as to New York Department of Environmental Conservation Requirements on the Transfer and Storage of Hazardous Wastes Incidental to Transportation

Further extension of period for public comment.

RSPA is granting the request of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) for a further extension of the comment period on the application by the Chemical Waste Transportation Institute (CWTI) for a determination that the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) preempts certain NYDEC requirements on the transfer and storage of hazardous wastes incidental to transportation. The period for rebuttal comments is also extended to permit interested parties an opportunity to respond to all comments submitted during the extended initial comment period.

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