Search Results for keywords:"Resource Conservation and Recovery Act"

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  • 2021-02216 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8037
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Justice has proposed a legal agreement, known as a consent decree, with US Magnesium LLC and other parties. This agreement aims to resolve violations of environmental laws at a magnesium production facility in Utah. The consent decree calls for significant changes to the facility to reduce its environmental impact, including building a filtration plant and paying a $250,000 penalty. The public can comment on this proposal until 30 days after the notice’s publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice wants a company called US Magnesium to make their factory cleaner and pay a fine because they didn't follow the rules about taking care of the environment. People can tell the government what they think about this plan for a few weeks.

  • 2024-28139 — Nebraska: Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions, Codification, and Incorporation by Reference
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97578
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing revisions to Nebraska's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program. The changes were submitted by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal and are said to meet all the necessary requirements for program approval. The EPA plans to codify and incorporate these approved state regulations by reference, and they will be subject to EPA's inspection and enforcement under federal laws. Public comments on this proposal are invited, with a deadline for submissions by January 8, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to change some rules about big tanks underground in Nebraska to make sure they are safe. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this by January 8, 2025, but they have to be careful not to share any secret business information by mistake.

  • 2025-00848 — Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments; Correction
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4635
    Reading Time:about 71 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a direct final rule to correct and clarify errors in a previous rule regarding the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. Published on January 16, 2025, this rule focuses on legacy CCR surface impoundments and CCR management units, updating several regulatory sections to address inconsistencies and unclear language. Key changes include revised deadlines, more unified compliance guidelines, and enhanced definitions. These amendments ensure the rule aligns with existing standards and the EPA's original intent.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is fixing some rules about how to deal with the leftover ash from burning coal so that everyone understands what needs to be done. They are making things clearer and simpler, like fixing typos and explaining what certain words mean, to help people follow the rules better.

  • 2021-00585 — Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Land Disposal Restrictions; Information for Petitioners Seeking a No-Migration Variance Under the RCRA Land Disposal Restrictions for Temporary Placement of Treated Hazardous Waste Within a Permitted Subtitle C Landfill
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5190
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on guidance about applying for a No Migration Variance (NMV) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act's Land Disposal Restrictions. This guidance allows for temporarily placing treated hazardous waste in a landfill, even if it doesn't fully meet standard requirements, provided certain conditions are met to prevent migration of hazardous constituents. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2021, and the guidance specifies the information required for petitions, including descriptions of waste, treatment standards, and monitoring plans.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is telling people how they can ask for permission to put treated dangerous waste in special landfills if it’s safe, even if it doesn't meet all the rules, and they want to hear what others think about it.

  • 2024-30025 — Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions and Incorporation by Reference
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104435
    Reading Time:about 99 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted final authorization to Utah's changes in its hazardous waste management program, effective February 21, 2025. This approval means facilities in Utah must comply with state requirements that align with federal standards under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Utah is authorized to enforce its program except in Indian Country and will issue necessary permits, but the EPA retains the right to conduct inspections and enforce regulations. These changes were codified into the federal regulations, allowing Utah to implement its own hazardous waste management program.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has given Utah the green light to manage hazardous waste by themselves, as long as they follow the rules, but the EPA can still check to make sure everything's safe.

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