Where is the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule in Effect?

On this page:

• Map of Where the Final Rule is in Effect
• Links to Generator Improvements State Regulations

Map of Where the Final Rule is in Effect

On November 28, 2016, EPA issued a rule that finalizes a much-needed update to the hazardous waste generator regulations to make the rules easier to understand, facilitate better compliance, provide greater flexibility in how hazardous waste is managed and close important gaps in the regulations.

This map shows which states have adopted the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements final rule and which states have been authorized by EPA to implement it. New rules go into effect in a state when a state adopts them into state law. When EPA authorizes a state for a new rule, EPA reviews the new state regulations subsequent to adoption to ensure they are equally as stringent as, or more stringent than the federal regulations. EPA authorizes states through a final rule and can then enforce authorized state rules. See the State Authorization page for further information about the State Authorization program.

Links to Generator Improvements State Regulations

Note: In the event that a link to state regulations is not found or available, search for the state environmental regulatory program's website in our list of hazardous waste programs webpage. You may need to search within the state website to find more information about the generator improvements final rule. The state links below all EPA.

If you would like to suggest updates to the page, please send your comments to Kaitlin Franssen at franssen.kaitlin@epa.gov.