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EPA/SWER | RIN: 2050-AE51 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated Industrial Wipes | |
Abstract: In 2003, EPA proposed to modify the RCRA regulations for management of solvent-contaminated industrial wipes in response to stakeholder concerns that industrial wipes are over-regulated because they pose little threat to human health and the environment. EPA revised its risk analysis used to evaluate the risks to human health and the environment if solvent-contaminated wipes or laundry sludge were allowed to be disposed in a municipal solid waste landfill. A Notice of Data Availability will be published to allow the public the opportunity to comment on the revised risk analysis. If finalized, this regulation will impact the management of two types of solvent-contaminated wipes: (1) wipes disposed of in a landfill or by combustion after use, and (2) wipes that are laundered after use to remove the solvent and then are used again. EPA proposed to conditionally exclude disposed wipes from the definition of hazardous waste and to conditionally exclude laundered wipes from the definition of solid waste. The regulation, if finalized, has been developed with conditions to ensure that management of these solvents remains protective of human health and the environment. | |
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261 | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921 |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: SAN No. 4091; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2003/November/Day-20/f28652.htm; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-RCRA-2003-0004 | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal, State |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/solvents/wipes.htm | |
Sectors Affected: 323 Printing and Related Support Activities; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; 811 Repair and Maintenance; 812 Personal and Laundry Services | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Teena Wooten Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste and Emergency Response 5304P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:703 308-8751 Fax:703 308-0514 Email: wooten.teena@epa.gov |