NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK REGULATORY AUTHORITY

The Bois Forte Reservation is providing an opportunity for public comment on its intention to seek federal program authorization for TSCA Section 402 and 406(b) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to administer and enforce the Bois Forte Lead Program.  If this authorization is not received from EPA by September 12, 2010, EPA’s final regulations (40 CFR 745, Subparts E & L 61 Fed. Reg. 45813 et.seq. (August 29, 1996) will continue to be effective on the Bois Forte Reservation and EPA will administer and enforce said regulation; thereby preempting the Bois Forte Reservation Lead Program.

Written comments concerning this intent to seek authorization can be made to the Bois Forte Environmental Services, 5344 Lakeshore Drive, P.O. Box 16, Nett Lake, Minnesota  55772.  Any comments must be post marked by August 28, 2010 to be considered.  If you would like to request a public meeting regarding Bois Forte’s intent to seek, please call Tara Geshick at Bois Forte Environmental Services, 218-757-3543.

If you have any questions, or need further information, call Bois Forte Environmental Services at 218-757-3543 or

1-877-659-7423.