EPA OKs Ohio Firm's 10,000-Year Toxic Waste Burial Plan
Published Date: 7/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA has given Vickery Environmental, Inc. the green light to keep safely injecting certain hazardous wastes underground at five wells in Ohio for at least 10,000 years. This means VEI can continue their work without worrying about harmful leaks or water contamination. This final decision is official and can’t be challenged, so VEI knows exactly where they stand moving forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
VEI Allowed Long-Term Waste Injection
The EPA granted Vickery Environmental, Inc. an exemption to keep injecting certain hazardous wastes underground at five Class I wells in Vickery, Ohio (wells #2, #4, #5, #6, and #8). EPA found there will be no migration of hazardous constituents out of the injection zone or into an underground source of drinking water for at least 10,000 years, and the exemption allows injection only of the hazardous wastes listed by the codes in Table 1. This is a final EPA action and there is no administrative appeal.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-13667, Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans
The EPA wants to give states more freedom to decide how much public input is needed when approving small air pollution sources or changes. This means local air agencies can tailor public participation to fit their community’s needs while still protecting air quality. If you’re involved in air permits, watch for comment deadlines and possible virtual hearings this summer!
2026-13263, Revisions To Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) for Public Water Systems
The EPA is rolling out the sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) to check for new, sneaky chemicals in public drinking water. Big water systems serving 3,300+ people and some smaller ones will test for 30 different contaminants, including certain PFAS and pesticides, to keep our water safe. Comments and feedback are open until late August 2026, and the EPA will host fun online meetings to chat about the plan!
2026-12927, U.S. Ecology Nevada, Inc. High Mercury Subcategory Wastes Land Disposal Restrictions Variance
The EPA is giving U.S. Ecology Nevada a special green light to handle and dispose of high-mercury waste a bit differently than usual. This means mercury waste treated in Pennsylvania can now be safely sent to U.S. Ecology’s Nevada site for disposal under new rules starting July 27, 2026. This change helps protect people and the environment while keeping mercury waste management efficient and cost-effective.
2026-11047, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Hazardous Waste Combustors: Residual Risk and Technology Review
The EPA just updated rules for places that burn hazardous waste, like incinerators and boilers, to keep the air safe and clean. They confirmed current standards work well but added new limits on harmful gases like hydrogen fluoride and hydrogen cyanide. These changes start June 3, 2026, and include easier electronic reporting and some new rules for startup and shutdown times—helping protect health without big costs.
2026-10641, Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Federal CCR Permit Program; Reopening of Comment Period
The EPA is reopening the comment period until June 29, 2026, for its proposed rule to create a federal permit program for safely disposing of coal ash from power plants. This affects electric utilities that handle coal waste and aims to improve environmental safety while possibly impacting their costs. Now’s the time for everyone to share their thoughts and help shape the rules!
2026-10387, Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Reconsideration of Certain Regulatory Requirements Promulgated Under the Technology Transitions Provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020
The EPA is updating rules to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), chemicals used in cooling systems like refrigerators and air conditioners. These changes affect businesses in refrigeration, supermarkets, semiconductor manufacturing, and more, allowing some older equipment made before 2025 to keep running. The new rules kick in on July 27, 2026, helping industries transition smoothly while cutting harmful emissions.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-14471, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Emergency Beacon Registrations
If you own a 406 MHz emergency beacon, you need to register it with NOAA so rescuers can find you fast in an emergency. NOAA is updating and extending this registration process, which affects over 370,000 people and takes about 15 minutes to complete. They’re asking for public feedback for 30 more days to keep things smooth and save money by avoiding false alarms.
Next: 2025-14474, Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement
The EPA is stepping up to tackle serious rule-breaking that could lead to criminal charges, following a new executive order aimed at cutting down on over-the-top punishments. This means businesses and individuals must be extra careful to follow environmental laws or face tougher consequences. The changes kick in soon, so everyone should get ready to play by the rules or risk fines and legal trouble.