EPA Extends Hazardous Waste Paperwork Participation Push
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA wants to keep collecting info to help more people get involved in decisions about hazardous waste rules. This affects communities, businesses, and anyone interested in environmental safety. They’re asking for your thoughts by February 9, 2026, and this process won’t cost you anything but your two cents!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory RCRA Reporting Burden
If you run a business or other for‑profit entity, you must respond to this EPA information collection under RCRA 7004(b). EPA estimates 47 respondents with a combined 4,474 hours per year and $336,413 per year in costs, including $4,863 in annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
Continued Public Participation Support
EPA is continuing an information collection to help more people get involved in decisions about hazardous waste permits and to support notices and public hearings under RCRA. The public may submit comments on this proposed ICR by February 9, 2026, and the current ICR approval runs through June 30, 2026.
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