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RIN: 2050-AE51

Publication ID: Spring 2009

Title: Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated Industrial Wipes
Abstract: In 2003, EPA proposed to modify the RCRA hazardous waste regulations for management of solvent-contaminated industrial wipes. 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. Based on comments received on the proposal, 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.
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: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	11/20/2003	68 FR 65586
Notice of Data Availability	05/00/2009
Final Action	To Be Determined

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: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.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