by Caltha, LLP | Mar 13, 2018 | Waste
EPA is proposing to add hazardous waste aerosol cans to those “universal wastes” regulated under title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 273. This change in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations, once finalized, will reduce...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 7, 2018 | Waste
EPA has proposed an extension of an “information collection request,” or ICR, regarding recordkeeping related to the recycling of hazardous secondary materials. The specific requirements affected by the ICR request include shipping records and receipts, financial...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 21, 2018 | Waste
The Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule amended the Federal RCRA rules and enacted several important changes in how hazardous waste is managed. The Federal Rule was finalized in November 26, 2016 and became effective in a few States (Iowa, Alaska) on May 30,...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 20, 2018 | Waste
EPA, State and local agencies regularly inspect hazardous waste generators to determine compliance with the hazardous waste regulations and laws. Listed below are some of the most common hazardous waste rule violations observed by inspectors during compliance...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 15, 2018 | Waste
US EPA has updated the standard form waste generators use to obtain a facility EPA ID number and provide notification and updates to regulated waste activities at their location. What Is Waste Notification Form Used For? EPA Form 8700-12 is the document used to obtain...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 12, 2018 | Waste
In 2017, EPA provided additional guidance to differentiate between commercial chemical products (CCPs) and manufactured articles in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Online Document #14887. In the guidance, EPA noted that manufactured articles, such...
