RCRA

US EPA Grants Final Authorization to Ohio Hazardous Waste Program Revisions Under RCRA

The US EPA has granted final authorization for Ohio to implement updated hazardous waste regulations under RCRA, effective April 2, 2026. Businesses in Ohio must now comply with state-specific rules for air emissions, e-Manifests, and aerosol cans, which are now federally enforceable and replace corresponding federal requirements.

4 Apr 2026, 11:49federalregister.govUnited States

Louisiana SB505 Proposes Changes To Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Grants

Louisiana SB505 proposes new funding caps and stricter administrative requirements for the state's underground storage tank (UST) improvement grant program, effective August 2026. Facility owners should prepare for tighter project completion timelines and increased transparency in ownership disclosures to maintain eligibility for state-funded upgrades.

4 Apr 2026, 10:29legis.la.govUnited States

Hawaii DOH Issues NOVO to Unitek Solvent Services for Used Oil Permit Violations

Hawaii’s Department of Health has issued a $116,250 penalty and corrective order against a waste processor for operating without required permits and failing to report used oil activities. This enforcement action signals heightened regulatory scrutiny on waste management infrastructure and underscores the critical need for valid permitting and reporting to maintain operational continuity.

2 Apr 2026, 07:56health.hawaii.govUnited States

New Hampshire Updates Env-Hw 1000 Hazardous Waste Cleanup Fund and DIY Used Oil Grant Rules

New Hampshire has updated its Hazardous Waste Cleanup Fund rules, introducing new grant application and reporting requirements for hazardous waste and used oil collection. Organizations managing collection sites or seeking cleanup funding must align with updated administrative protocols by February 2026 to maintain eligibility and mitigate financial risk.

1 Apr 2026, 14:22des.nh.govUnited States

California DTSC Renews Hazardous Waste Facility Permit For Veolia Richmond Facility

California regulators have granted a 10-year permit renewal for a major hazardous waste storage and transfer facility in Richmond. This decision secures critical regional waste infrastructure for RCRA and non-RCRA materials, maintaining operational continuity for industrial waste generators.

31 Mar 2026, 21:28ceqanet.lci.ca.govUnited States

US EPA Updates EPCRA Frequent Questions Guidance

The US EPA has updated its EPCRA Frequent Questions guidance, consolidating agency interpretations on emergency planning, Tier II reporting, and release notifications. Facilities should review these clarifications to ensure site-level reporting and emergency response protocols align with current agency expectations.

28 Mar 2026, 20:29epa.govUnited States

US EPA Authorizes Revisions to Florida Hazardous Waste Program and Opens 30-Day Comment Period

The US EPA has authorized revisions to Florida’s hazardous waste program under RCRA, aligning state-level management with current federal standards. Operators in Florida should verify that waste handling and disposal practices meet the updated state requirements to mitigate enforcement risks under the newly authorized framework.

27 Mar 2026, 18:18public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited States

US EPA Direct Final Authorization of Florida Hazardous Waste Program Revisions

The US EPA has granted final authorization for Florida’s hazardous waste program revisions, integrating state rules on universal waste lamps and transboundary shipments into the federally enforceable RCRA framework effective May 2026. This action streamlines federal oversight and enforcement, ensuring regulatory consistency for businesses managing hazardous waste streams and international waste movements within the state.

27 Mar 2026, 18:17federalregister.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes RCRA Delisting for WRB Refining Stormwater Tank Solids (F037)

The US EPA proposed a site-specific RCRA delisting for stormwater tank solids at a Texas refinery, potentially reclassifying up to 700 cubic yards of waste annually as non-hazardous. This reflects a continued regulatory openness to data-driven waste exclusions, offering a strategic route for industrial operators to optimize waste management costs and compliance overhead.

27 Mar 2026, 18:16govinfo.govUnited States

North Carolina DEQ Seeks Comment On Draft Solid Waste Permit 3623-INDUS-2026 For Allen Steam Station CCR Landfill

North Carolina has opened a public comment period, closing April 13, 2026, on a draft permit for a new coal combustion residual (CCR) landfill at the Allen Steam Station. This site-specific permitting process signals continued regulatory oversight of coal ash disposal and underscores the operational requirements for power generation waste infrastructure in the region.

26 Mar 2026, 19:27deq.nc.govUnited States

Oklahoma DEQ Issues Draft RCRA Permit Modification for Clean Harbors Lone Mountain Capacity Expansion

Oklahoma DEQ has proposed a major RCRA permit modification to expand hazardous waste storage capacity at the Clean Harbors Lone Mountain facility by 50%. This expansion signals increased regional capacity for hazardous waste management, potentially improving disposal logistics and availability for industrial generators.

26 Mar 2026, 12:24applications.deq.ok.govUnited States

Louisiana DEQ Opens Hearing and Comment Period on River Birch Landfill Solid Waste Permit Modification

Louisiana DEQ is holding a public hearing and comment period through May 2026 on a major solid waste permit modification for the River Birch Landfill. This process signals potential changes to regional waste disposal capacity or operational requirements, necessitating monitoring by local industrial operators for impacts on waste management logistics.

25 Mar 2026, 21:44deq.louisiana.govUnited States

Alabama ADEM Proposes Major Modification to Chambers County Landfill Permit

Alabama's environmental agency (ADEM) has proposed a major permit modification to expand the Chambers County industrial landfill's disposal footprint by over 40%. This expansion secures regional waste capacity for specific industrial streams, including fiberglass and foundry waste, while signaling a regulatory willingness to grant site-specific engineering variances for closure.

25 Mar 2026, 21:35adem.alabama.govUnited States

Michigan Public Act 30 of 2025 (SB 579) — Updates NREPA Water, Stormwater, and Hazardous Waste Fees

Michigan has enacted Public Act 30 of 2025, immediately updating fee schedules for water discharge, stormwater, and hazardous waste permits through 2029. Industrial operators must revise compliance budgets for increased permit costs and ensure strict adherence to annual January payment deadlines to avoid penalties.

25 Mar 2026, 21:29legislature.mi.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes NHSM Amendments To Classify Recovered Scrap Tires As Non-Waste Fuel In Cement Kilns

The US EPA proposes reclassifying recovered scrap tires as non-waste fuel for cement kilns to streamline the cleanup of abandoned tire piles. This shift reduces regulatory barriers and processing costs for cement manufacturers while supporting circular economy and energy recovery objectives.

25 Mar 2026, 21:27federalregister.govUnited States

Minnesota House Ways And Means Schedules HF3298 Hearing On Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Piping Reimbursement

Minnesota is advancing legislation to establish a 50% reimbursement program for replacing pressurized single-walled steel piping in underground petroleum storage tank systems. This initiative provides a time-limited financial incentive for operators to upgrade infrastructure to support higher biofuel blends and mitigate environmental leak risks.

22 Mar 2026, 10:44revisor.mn.govUnited States

California DTSC Issues Emergency Hazardous-Waste Permit For CSU East Bay Hayward Campus

California DTSC issued an emergency permit in March 2026 for the on-site stabilization of reactive and shock-sensitive hazardous waste to prevent imminent explosion risks. This underscores the operational risks of poor inventory control for peroxide-forming chemicals and the regulatory requirement for specialized emergency permits to mitigate imminent explosion hazards.

19 Mar 2026, 19:24ceqanet.lci.ca.govUnited States

California DTSC Issues Emergency Permit for Hazardous Waste at CSU East Bay Concord Campus

California's DTSC issued an emergency permit for the on-site stabilization of shock-sensitive hazardous waste at CSU East Bay, effective through May 19, 2026. This action underscores the strict regulatory oversight and specialized contractor requirements for managing reactive chemical stockpiles to mitigate immediate fire and explosion risks.

19 Mar 2026, 19:24ceqanet.lci.ca.govUnited States

Nevada NDEP Workshop on Proposed Amendments to Hazardous Waste Regulations (NAC 444)

Nevada is proposing to unify the regulation of recyclable hazardous materials and adopt federal pharmaceutical waste standards, with a public workshop scheduled for April 2, 2026. Impacted facilities face new oversight fees and must align waste management practices with updated federal references, signaling tighter state-level control over circular economy and pharmaceutical waste streams.

19 Mar 2026, 19:23ndep.nv.govUnited States

US EPA Completes Emergency Cleanup of Cyanide and Other Hazardous Wastes at Techtrix Facility in Gadsden, Alabama

The US EPA has completed an emergency removal of over 100,000 gallons of hazardous waste, including cyanide, at an Alabama electroplating facility following years of non-compliance. This intervention highlights the EPA's readiness to exercise emergency powers and the severe liability risks for businesses failing to maintain hazardous waste storage and closure standards.

19 Mar 2026, 19:22epa.govUnited States