Search Results for keywords:"hazardous waste management"

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  • 2025-00847 — Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments; Correction
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4707
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to correct errors and clarify certain provisions from a rule that was published on May 8, 2024. This original rule set regulations for managing coal combustion residuals (CCR) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The agency encourages the public to comment on these proposed corrections, which aim to align the rule's text with EPA's initial intentions. If no significant objections arise, the corrections will go into effect without further action; otherwise, the EPA will withdraw the relevant portions and respond to public comments before finalizing the rule.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to fix some mistakes and explain parts of a rule about how to handle leftover ashes from burning coal in power plants. They're asking people to tell them what they think about these changes, and if no one has major problems with it, the new rules will start working as planned.

  • 2025-01034 — Request for Information Regarding Treatment and Disposal of Elemental Mercury
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4728
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking information about handling and disposing of elemental mercury waste, as required by the Mercury Export Ban Act. They are inviting market research from interested parties to help develop strategies for managing this hazardous material. To gather information, the Department is asking entities to submit reports about their capabilities and experiences in treating and managing elemental mercury, as well as any innovative approaches they might have. This request aims to inform future regulatory actions and improve the department's ability to handle mercury efficiently.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Energy is asking for ideas on how to safely take care of a liquid metal called mercury, which can be harmful. They want people to share their smart ways to handle this to make sure they do it right.