This action approves a modification to Alaska's approved
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF) permit program. The approved
modification allows the State to issue Research, Development, and
Demonstration (RD&D) permits to owners and operators of MSWLFs in
accordance with its State law. On March 22, 2004, EPA issued final
regulations allowing RD&D permits to be issued to certain MSWLFs by
approved States. On September 7, 2010, the State of Alaska submitted an
application to EPA Region 10 seeking Federal approval of its RD&D
requirements. After thorough review, EPA Region 10 has determined that
Alaska's RD&D permit requirements are adequate through this direct
final action.