Laws & Regulations

Fact Sheet About the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Final Rule

October 28, 2016, EPA finalized a rule that revises the hazardous waste generator regulations by making them easier to understand and providing greater flexibility in how hazardous waste is managed to better fit today's business operations.

Hazardous Waste Management and the Retail Sector

Explains EPA's commitment to analyze information and identify issues about the regulations applicable to hazardous waste generated in the retail industry.

Frequent Questions About the Regulation of Airbag Waste

Frequent questions page for information about the regulations of airbag waste

Protecting the Nation’s Groundwater: EPA’s Strategy for the 1990s

The final report of the EPA Ground-Water Task Force

The Technical Support Document for the Hazardous Waste Delisting Risk Assessment Software (DRAS)

This document gives background technical information on risk assessment procedures for determining toxicity of a waste. It complements EPA’s tool, Delisting Risk Assessment Software (DRAS).

Documents Related to the Hazardous Waste Listing for Organobromine Production Wastes

Links to federal register notices for proposed and final rules and a fact sheet for the 1998 final rule.

Delaware 126 Petition (July 7, 2016)

This page contains the fact sheet and notice for an extension of the deadline to respond to a section 126 petition.

Filter Backwash Recycling Rule Documents

The purpose of the FBRR is to require (PWSs) to review their recycle practices and, where appropriate, work with the state Primacy Agency to make any necessary changes to recycle practices that may compromise microbial control.

Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment Evaluation Technical Recommendations

This document provides technical recommendations that both systems and primacy agencies can use to comply with LCR CCT requirements and effective evaluation and designation of optimal corrosion control treatment (OCCT).

Requirement to Correct Errors in Manifest Data Submitted to EPA

EPA now requires industry to correct errors on the manifest data they submit to EPA.

U.S. State of Indiana Coal Combustion Residuals Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment Approval

Information pertaining to the approval of Indiana's solid waste management plan amended to include coal combustion residual disposal regulations

Coal Ash Final Rule Webinar Presentation Slides

Webinar slides used for the March 4, 2015 presentation titled Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) from Electric Utilities – Overview of the Final Rule.

SBAR Panel: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Amendments

SBAR panel on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Amendments

Filling Out Your Security Forms

A presentation covering major sections of the Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) form.

SO2 NAAQS Implementation Training and Assistance for State and Local Air Agencies

Presentations and training help air agencies understand the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for sulfur dioxide, how to engage the public in local emissions reduction programs, successful state implementation plan (SIP) development, and more.