EPAFinal Rule
Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
EnvironmentLabor & WorkplaceHealthcare
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Summary
This EPA regulation establishes how the federal government identifies and labels hazardous waste—materials that are dangerous to human health or the environment. The rule matters because it determines which wastes require special handling and disposal to prevent pollution and protect communities from toxic exposure.
Key Points
- 1The EPA sets standards for identifying which types of waste are considered 'hazardous' based on characteristics like toxicity, flammability, and corrosiveness
- 2Businesses that generate hazardous waste must follow strict rules for storage, transportation, and disposal to prevent environmental contamination
- 3Companies must label and track hazardous waste properly so workers and the public know what dangerous materials are being handled
- 4Violations of these waste identification rules can result in fines and legal penalties for companies that improperly dispose of hazardous materials
- 5The regulation protects landfills, groundwater, and soil from being contaminated by industrial and commercial waste
Impact Assessment
If you are a manufacturer or waste handler, this means you must properly identify, classify, and label all hazardous waste streams according to federal standards, or face penalties and potential liability for environmental contamination.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Significant
Who is Affected
ManufacturersTransportation CompaniesSmall BusinessesState Governments
Key Dates
Published
June 17, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
40 CFR Part 26140 CFR Part 26240 CFR Part 263
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (EPA_FRDOC_0001)
EPATransportation
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: California; Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program
EPAEnvironment
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Kentucky; Emissions Inventory and Nonattainment New Source Review for the Henderson-Webster Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainment Area
EPAEnvironment
State Implementation Plan: Utah; Northern Wasatch Front; 2015 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Boundary Expansion and Applicability of Certain Clean Air Act Requirements
EPAEnvironment
State Implementation Plan: Due Date for the Regional Haze Third Implementation Period
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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