EPA Proposes Renewal of Hazardous Remediation Waste Oversight Requirements

EPA Proposes Renewal of Hazardous Remediation Waste Oversight

May 23, 2025 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a renewal of its Information Collection Request (ICR) related to Hazardous Remediation Waste Management Requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

The proposal is currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and is open for public comment until June 23, 2025.

This renewal aims to maintain federal oversight of hazardous remediation waste activities, particularly those involving contaminated media under the Hazardous Waste Identification Rule (HWIR).

Die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse

1. RCRA Section 3004(u) Compliance

Facilities must comply with performance standards outlined in 40 CFR § 264.1(j). These include maintaining operational safeguards and meeting reporting requirements.

2. Site Management Protocols

Site owners and operators are responsible for the design, construction, and safe operation of hazardous remediation units. Maintenance protocols are also required to ensure ongoing compliance.

3. Emergency Preparedness

Facilities must have contingency and emergency response plans in place for incidents such as fires, explosions, or hazardous releases. These plans must be activated immediately during qualifying emergencies.

4. Streamlined Permitting

Der Remedial Action Plan (RAP) framework remains available to accelerate site cleanups while maintaining environmental protections.

5. Affected Stakeholders

The rule applies to private entities as well as state, local, and tribal governments involved in hazardous waste remediation.

6. Reporting Burden and Costs

• Estimated burden: 5,114 hours across 178 respondents

• Annual cost: $422,310, einschließlich $53,486 in capital and maintenance expenses

Wie geht es weiter?

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposed ICR and submit their feedback by June 23, 2025 via Regulations.gov. This is a critical opportunity to shape the compliance landscape for hazardous remediation waste activities across the U.S.

📄 Read the full notice and submit your comments Hier.