How the Reclassification of Aerosol Cans Will Affect Your Hazardous Waste Disposal
In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule that would reclassify used aerosol cans from a hazardous waste to a universal waste.
Category: Hazardous Waste Management
How the New e-Manifest System Affects Transporters
June 30, 2018, marks the launch of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national electronic manifest (e-manifest) system. It seems as though much of the focus by the EPA and those who write about the new system has been on how the system will affect hazardous waste generators and “receiving facilities” (i.e., hazardous waste treatment, […]
Hazardous Waste: Property Owner/Operator
Q. A company on my property has generated hazardous waste from past operations (subsurface cleanup) and I’m wondering if I must be identified as the legal owner and operator on the forms for the EPA ID Number and subsequent Biennial Reporting.
The E-Manifest System and How It Affects You
After more than 6 years of developing new electronic manifest (e-manifest) regulations and the technology to make electronic submission possible, the EPA is set to launch the national e-manifest system on June 30th. The Final Rule, issued on January 3, 2018, is one of the last steps in the implementation of the e-manifest system. It […]
EHS on Tap: E30 What’s the Story with e-Manifests?
Way back in 2012, the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act (also known as the e-Manifest Act) directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish a hazardous waste e-Manifesting system. After over 5 years of development, the EPA is ready to launch the e-Manifest system on June 30th. But what does it all mean for […]
Mind Your P’s and U’s and Other Concerns for Hazardous Waste Generators Under the New e-Manifest Fee Rule
Inheriting the fees associated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) e-manifest program is just one concern for hazardous waste generators under the new e-Manifest Fee Rule. How does the EPA intend to address three other significant concerns faced by hazardous waste generators under the e-manifest system?
How Hazardous Waste Generators Can Prepare for the New e-Manifest Fee Rule
Starting June 30, 2018, when hazardous waste receiving facilities (aka treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) on the federal level) are required to pay a fee for manifests, life will also change significantly for hazardous waste generators and transporters.
e-Manifest Fee Rule Effect on Hazardous Waste Generators and Transporters
Come June 30, 2018, hazardous waste receiving facilities (aka treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) on the federal level) will be paying a fee for each manifest under the new e-Manifest Fee Rule. Hazardous waste generators and transporters should not be deluded into thinking they are getting off scot-free under this program. And, fees are […]
Infographic: Labeling Requirements for Containers and Tanks
Do you know that new labeling requirements were finalized under the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule? This infographic provides a view into what is required for hazardous waste containers and tanks. Click here to register! Join us on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, for BLR’s webinar, Hazardous Waste Labeling and Marking: Old and New Requirements that […]
California Putting More Pressure on Hazwaste Facilities—Will Your State Follow Suit?
California is in the process of amending its regulations for facilities that treat, store, and dispose of hazardous waste. The added compliance costs will most likely be passed on to hazardous waste generator customers. With the federal government taking a back seat on environmental regulations, your state regulators may look to states like California for […]