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In response to public comments submitted in connection with the EPA's periodic retrospective review of regulations under Executive Order 13563 and following substantial dialogue with representatives of the Retail Sector, the EPA issued a Notice of Data Availability (NODA) to explore ways to clarify and make the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations and policies more effective for managing waste generated in the retail sector. Specifically, the NODA (1) presented data and information the EPA had gathered from stakeholders and other sources; (2) requested additional relevant data and information from the public; and (3) requested comment on issues of concern for managing wastes generated in the retail sector and options for addressing the issues. EPA has completed review of all NODA comments and has identified that many of the comments are being addressed under other agency actions, including the Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Proposed Rule and the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Proposed Rule. Therefore, EPA is closing out this action. EPA may, however, continue to consider any future action in the retail area.