EPA Greenlights Mississippi's Waste Rules: Business as Usual
Published Date: 5/23/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Mississippi updated its hazardous waste rules, and the EPA says they meet all the important requirements. This means Mississippi can officially run its improved program to keep the environment safe. If no one objects soon, these changes will take effect without delay, helping businesses and communities manage waste better.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Mississippi Authorized to Run Hazardous-Waste Program
If you live in or run a business in Mississippi that handles hazardous waste, the EPA has determined the state's updated hazardous waste rules meet the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements. EPA is authorizing Mississippi to operate those revisions as a final action, and the authorization will take effect without further EPA action if no adverse comments are received during the public comment period.
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