The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System (“e-Manifest”) Advisory Board: Request for Nominations
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA is looking for tech-savvy experts to join the e-Manifest Advisory Board for three years. This board helps improve the electronic system that tracks hazardous waste, making it easier and cheaper for businesses and states to manage waste safely. If you or someone you know is a pro in IT or waste management, nominate them by March 9, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Estimated $50M Annual Savings
EPA says the e-Manifest electronic hazardous-waste system will ultimately save state and industry users more than $50 million annually once electronic manifests are widely adopted. These savings come from replacing paper-based tracking with electronic manifests and reducing paperwork and related inefficiencies.
EPA Authorized to Charge User Fees
The e-Manifest Act authorizes EPA to set reasonable user fees to recover costs for developing, operating, maintaining, and upgrading the e-Manifest system. Those who use hazardous waste manifests may be charged fees by EPA to pay system costs.
Option to Replace Paper with Electronic Manifests
Users of the uniform hazardous-waste manifest forms (EPA Form 8700-22 and Continuation Sheet 8700-22A) can choose electronic manifests from the national e-Manifest system instead of paper. EPA says electronic manifests reduce paperwork costs and other inefficiencies for generators, transporters, and receiving facilities.
Nominees: Travel Pay and Ethics Filing Requirement
People selected to serve on the e-Manifest Advisory Board will receive compensation for travel and a nominal daily payment when attending in-person meetings. IT expert members designated as Special Government Employees (SGEs) must complete the Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (EPA Form 3310-48) and be screened for conflicts of interest (for example, where a nominee's organization might receive related e-Manifest contracts).
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