Search Results for keywords:"hazardous waste"

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  • 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.

  • 2021-02939 — Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10911
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an amendment to a previous exclusion of certain wastes from being classified as hazardous. This proposal involves American Chrome and Chemical's facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, where they wish to dispose of chromic oxide waste in an on-site surface impoundment instead of only in a landfill. The EPA's decision is based on analyzing the waste's characteristics and determining it doesn't pose a significant risk to health or the environment. Public comments on this proposal are welcomed until March 25, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is thinking about letting a company in Texas throw away some special waste called chromic oxide in a big pit instead of a trash pile, because they believe it's not very dangerous. They want people to share their thoughts about this idea by March 25, 2021.

  • 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.