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Where is the DSW Rule Effective?
The map shows the states that have become authorized for the Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste regulations.
- Links to State Definition of Solid Waste Regulations
- Why Definition of Solid Waste Regulations are Different in Some States
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Links to State Definition of Solid Waste Regulations
Note: Links to each state environmental regulating program are also
given since state regulations were not found or available for every state
that has adopted or is authorized for the Definition of Solid Waste Regulations. You may
need to search within the state site. These state links exit EPA. 
| State's Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | No | |
| Alaska (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 10 | ||
| American Samoa (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 9 | ||
| Arizona | No | No | |
| Arkansas | No | No | |
| California | No | No | |
| Colorado | No | No | |
| Connecticut | No | No | |
| State's Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Delaware | No | No | |
| District of Columbia | No | No | |
| Florida | No | No | |
| Georgia | No | No | |
| Guam | No | No | |
| Hawaii | No | No | |
| Idaho | No | No | |
| Illinois | No | No | |
| State's
Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Indiana | No | No | |
| Iowa (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 7 | ||
| Kansas | No | No | |
| Kentucky | No | No | |
| Louisiana | No | No | |
| Maine | No | No | |
| Maryland | No | No | |
| State's
Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Massachusetts | No | No | |
| Michigan | No | No | |
| Minnesota | No | No | |
| Mississippi | No | No | |
| Missouri | No | No | |
| Montana | No | No | |
| Nebraska | No | No | |
| State's
Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Nevada | No | No | |
| New Hampshire | No | No | |
| New Jersey | Regulations (PDF) (161 pp, 821K) | Yes | No |
| New Mexico | No | No | |
| New York | No | No | |
| North Carolina | No | No | |
| North Dakota | No | No | |
| Northern Mariana Islands (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 9 | ||
| State's
Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Ohio | No | No | |
| Oklahoma | No | No | |
| Oregon | No | No | |
| Pennsylvania | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Puerto Rico (uses Federal Regulations and Puerto Rico Regulations) | No | No | |
| Rhode Island | No | No | |
| South Carolina | No | No | |
| South Dakota | No | No | |
| State's
Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Tennessee | No | No | |
| Texas | No | No | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 2 | ||
| Utah | No | No | |
| Vermont | No | No | |
| Virginia | No | No | |
| Washington | No | No | |
| West Virginia | No | No | |
| Wisconsin | No | No | |
| Wyoming | No | No | |
Adoptions/authorization status as of: February 25, 2009
The above links may not be the most current.
Why Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste Regulations Are Different in Some States
Like in most federal environmental legislation, EPA encourages states to develop and run their own hazardous waste programs as an alternative to direct EPA management.
- State adoption of the 2008 DSW final rule is optional because the rule is less stringent than the previous requirements under RCRA
- States can create different standards (except for batteries due to the Battery Act (PDF) (9pp, 134K), but they have to be equivalent to the federal regulations (i.e., they must provide equivalent protection, cannot regulate fewer handlers, etc.)
- States may adopt the entire rule or certain provisions.
The 2008 DSW final rule went into effect immediately in states and territories that are not RCRA-authorized, including Iowa and Alaska. State adoption of the 2008 DSW final rule is strongly encouraged.
If you would like to suggest updates to the page, please send your comments to Amanda Geldard (geldard.amanda@epa.gov).
