EPA Approves Massachusetts' Latest Hazardous Waste Rule Tweaks
Published Date: 9/5/2025
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Massachusetts has updated its hazardous waste rules, and the EPA says these changes meet all the requirements. This means the state can now officially manage hazardous waste under the new rules, helping businesses and communities stay safe. If no one objects during the comment period, these updates will kick in soon—no extra costs or delays expected!
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EPA Authorizes MA Hazardous Waste Rules
If you run a business in Massachusetts that generates or handles hazardous waste, the EPA has reviewed and determined that the State's updated hazardous waste rules meet the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements. The EPA is granting final authorization for Massachusetts to implement and manage the program changes, and that authorization will take effect unless EPA receives written comments opposing it during the comment period.
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