EPA PROPOSES HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS RULE

Two key provisions where EPA is proposing flexibility are:

1. Allowing a hazardous waste generator to avoid increased burden of a higher generator status when generating episodic waste provided the episodic waste is properly managed and
2. Allowing a conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) to send its hazardous waste to a large quantity generator under control of  the same person.

In addition to proposing key flexibilities, the rule will enhance the safety of facilities, employees, and the general public by improving hazardous waste risk communication and ensuring that emergency management requirements meet today’s needs.

Further, the EPA is proposing a number clarifications without increasing burden including a reorganization of the hazardous waste generator regulations so that all of the generator regulations are in one place.

For more information, visit https://www.epa.gov/hwgenerators/proposed-rule-hazardous-waste-generator-improvements