The Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement (CME) Task Force within the ASTSWMO Hazardous Waste Subcommittee and the Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Task Force within the ASTSWMO Materials Management Subcommittee collaborated to produce a series of three fact sheets on emerging wastes from renewable energy sources: lithium-ion batteries with a focus on electric vehicle batteries; photovoltaic modules; and wind turbine blades. The fact sheets are intended to be living documents to be periodically updated with new information.
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Task Force
2021 CME Task Force Comments on Draft RCRA Air Emissions Memo
The Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement (CME) Task Force within the Hazardous Waste Subcommittee of the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the draft memorandum, “Applicability of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Organic Air Emission Standards to Equipment and/or Closure Devices, Subpart BB versus Subpart CC”, from the Director of the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Task Force received the draft memorandum that was circulated via e-mail on August 4, 2021, for a 60-day public comment period. These Task Force comments have not been reviewed or adopted by the ASTSWMO Board of Directors. In addition to these comments, individual State or Territorial hazardous waste programs may provide input directly to EPA based on their own perspectives and experiences.
ASTSWMO Comments on EPA State Review Framework FY2021
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Task Force within the ASTSWMO Hazardous Waste Subcommittee provided feedback regarding the fiscal year performance data that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to use in conducting State Review Framework (SRF) reviews in FY2021.
Summary of EPA Final Waste Analysis Plan Guidance
In April 2015, EPA issued a final Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) guidance manual. This guidance manual can assist State regulators in evaluating WAPs and determining whether or not a facility is in compliance with the regulatory requirements. The federal hazardous waste regulations are codified at 40 CFR Parts 260 through 279. This manual can also provide guidance in the development of used oil processor or re-refiner analysis plans in 40 CFR Parts 279.
Summary of EPA 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Rule
On January 13, 2015, U.S. EPA issued a rule that amends its definition of solid waste (DSW) to promote recycling. This rule revises EPA’s previous 2008 DSW rule to provide additional oversight and minimize potential risk of releases to surrounding communities. The following is a summary of the 2015 DSW rule. For more information, go to EPA’s webpage dedicated to the rule here
Comments on the Proposed Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals
The Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Task Force within the Hazardous Waste Subcommittee of the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed rule, Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals, published in the Federal Register on September 25, 2015 (80 FR 58013). These comments have not been reviewed or adopted by the ASTSWMO Board of Directors. In addition, individual State or Territorial hazardous waste programs may also provide comments based on their own State perspectives and experiences.
Comments on the Proposed Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule
The Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Task Force within the Hazardous Waste Subcommittee of the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed rule, Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements, published in the Federal Register on September 25, 2015 (80 FR 57917). These comments have not been reviewed or adopted by the ASTSWMO Board of Directors. In addition, individual State or Territorial hazardous waste programs may also provide comments based on their own State perspectives and experiences.