Bill Penny
Bill Penny

Bill Penny is a Member in the Nashville office of Stites & Harbison. He is a member of the firm's Environmental, Natural Resources and Energy Service Group as well as the Green Industry Practice Group. Bill has more than 25 years experience in environmental law. You can contact him at william.penny@stites.com or by phone at 615-782-2308.

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Corinne Martin

Corinne Martin is an Associate in the Nashville office of Stites & Harbison. She is a member of the Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Service Group, the Green Industry Practice Group, and the Business Litigation Service Group. cmartin@stites.com or by phone at 615-782-2218.

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EPA Issues Technical Corrections Direct Final Rule- RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

03.25.10 9:44 AM
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The EPA published a “Direct Final Rule” on March 18, 2010, relating to parts of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations.  Specifically, the EPA is making changes to the following issues:

  • hazardous waste identification,
  • manifesting,
  • hazardous waste generator requirements,
  • standards for owners and operators of hazardous waste treatment,
  • storage and disposal facilities,
  • standards for the management of specific types of hazardous waste and management facilities,
  • the land disposal restrictions program, and
  • the hazardous waste permit program.  

According to the EPA, the rule “corrects existing errors” and “clarif[ies] existing parts of the hazardous waste regulatory program.” While it seems like a harmless rule that merely corrects mistakes, please be aware that it may have more of an impact on the regulated community.

The Direct Final Rule is effective on June 16, 2010, without further notice, except if adverse comments are received. If you would like to submit a comment, you may do so by visiting www.regulations.gov, email, fax, mail, or hand delivery. Be sure to include the docket ID number EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0678.  
 
For the FR direct final rule, click here.
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