42 U.S.C. § 6947 : US Code - Section 6947: Approval of State plan; Federal assistance

Search 42 U.S.C. § 6947 : US Code - Section 6947: Approval of State plan; Federal assistance

(a) Plan approval
The Administrator shall, within six months after a State plan has
been submitted for approval, approve or disapprove the plan. The
Administrator shall approve a plan if he determines that -
(1) it meets the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and
(5) of section 6943(a) of this title; and
(2) it contains provision for revision of such plan, after
notice and public hearing, whenever the Administrator, by
regulation, determines -
(A) that revised regulations respecting minimum requirements
have been promulgated under paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (5)
of section 6943(a) of this title with which the State plan is
not in compliance;
(B) that information has become available which demonstrates
the inadequacy of the plan to effectuate the purposes of this
subchapter; or
(C) that such revision is otherwise necessary.
The Administrator shall review approved plans from time to time and
if he determines that revision or corrections are necessary to
bring such plan into compliance with the minimum requirements
promulgated under section 6943 of this title (including new or
revised requirements), he shall, after notice and opportunity for
public hearing, withdraw his approval of such plan. Such withdrawal
of approval shall cease to be effective upon the Administrator's
determination that such complies with such minimum requirements.
(b) Eligibility of States for Federal financial assistance
(1) The Administrator shall approve a State application for
financial assistance under this subchapter, and make grants to such
State, if such State and local and regional authorities within such
State have complied with the requirements of section 6946 of this
title within the period required under such section and if such
State has a State plan which has been approved by the Administrator
under this subchapter.
(2) The Administrator shall approve a State application for
financial assistance under this subchapter, and make grants to such
State, for fiscal years 1978 and 1979 if the Administrator
determines that the State plan continues to be eligible for
approval under subsection (a) of this section and is being
implemented by the State.
(3) Upon withdrawal of approval of a State plan under subsection
(a) of this section, the Administrator shall withhold Federal
financial and technical assistance under this subchapter (other
than such technical assistance as may be necessary to assist in
obtaining the reinstatement of approval) until such time as such
approval is reinstated.
(c) Existing activities
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent or
affect any activities respecting solid waste planning or management
which are carried out by State, regional, or local authorities
unless such activities are inconsistent with a State plan approved
by the Administrator under this subchapter.