Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System (e-Manifest) Advisory Board

The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System (e-Manifest) Advisory Board was established in accordance with the provisions of the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, 42 USC § 6939g, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App.2. The Board is in the public interest and supports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in performing its duties and responsibilities. The e-Manifest Board will provide recommendations on matters related to the operational activities, functions, policies, and regulations for the system. As required by the e-Manifest Act, the e-Manifest Advisory Board will be composed of nine (9) members. One (1) member will be the EPA Administrator (or a designee), who will serve as Chairperson of the Board. The rest of the committee will be composed of:

• At least two (2) members who have expertise in information technology;
• At least three (3) members who have experience in using or represent users of the manifest system to track the transportation of hazardous waste under the e-Manifest Act;
• At least three (3) members who will be State representatives responsible for processing e-Manifests.

All members of the e-Manifest Advisory Board, with the exception of the EPA Administrator, will be appointed as Special Government Employees or representatives.

On This Page:

• Current Advisory Board Members
• Advisory Board Meetings

Current Advisory Board Members

The e-Manifest Advisory Board provides critical support and input to the development and operation of the e-Manifest system. The appointed Advisory Board members reflect a wide array of valuable expertise that includes:

• decades of experience managing hazardous waste at generator, transporter, and hazardous waste management facilities;
• vast information technology systems development knowledge;
• direct experience using the e-Manifest system; and 
• many years of experience managing state hazardous waste programs.

For more information about the e-Manifest Advisory Board Members, please read their bios.

Advisory Board Meetings

The e-Manifest Board will meet at least annually as required by the e-Manifest Act. However, additional meetings may occur approximately once every six months or as needed and approved by the Designated Federal Officer.

The table below contains links to available e-Manifest Advisory Board meeting materials from January 2017 to present and information about upcoming Advisory board meetings