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The EPA is considering amending existing regulations in 40 CFR parts 262, 264, and 265, regarding the export and import of hazardous wastes from and into the United States. The EPA is making these changes to: improve protection of public health and hazardous wastes and ensure accessibility and transparency of export and import documentation. Specifically, the Agency plans to revise the existing regulations to require exporters of hazardous waste and facilities receiving hazardous waste import shipments to maintain a single Web site ("Export/Import Web site") to which documents can be posted regarding the confirmation of receipt and confirmation of completed recovery or disposal of individual hazardous waste import and export shipments. These changes will improve information on the movement and disposition of hazardous wastes, improving the Agency's ability to monitor compliance with applicable legal requirements; and will enable regulated parties, interested members of the community, and the government to benefit from the electronic provision of data. The EPA is also considering a confidentiality determination to exclude hazardous waste import, export, and transit documents and cathode ray tube export documents from confidential business information (CBI) claims.