Hazardous Waste Permitting

  • Climate Change and Hazardous Waste Permitting

    On June 5, 2024, EPA issued a final memo with guidance to EPA regions, states, and territories on when and how to consider potential adverse climate change impacts in the hazardous waste permitting process. Read the final memo. 

  • EPA Proposes Rule to Reduce Open Burning and Open Detonation of Waste Explosives

    On March 20, EPA proposed amendments to the existing regulatory requirements for how facilities must evaluate and use alternative technologies for treating waste explosives and proposes new technical standards for OB/OD units designed to further protect communities. 

  • Map of Operating Open Burning/Open Detonation Facilities

    On May 17, 2024, EPA published a map and table show operating facilities within the U.S. and its territories that treat hazardous waste explosives by open burning or open detonation. 

  • The Backlog of Containerized Hazardous Waste Needing Incineration

    On January 8, 2024, EPA posted a new webpage with information on this issue and answers to frequent questions following discussions with affected parties.

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Last updated on October 24, 2024