Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Program (“e-Manifest”): Request for Public Input on Charge Questions to the e-Manifest Advisory Board and on a Potential Topics of e-Manifest System Industry Users Conference
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA wants your ideas on questions to ask their e-Manifest Advisory Board about how the hazardous waste electronic tracking system is working. They’re also thinking about hosting a fun conference for industry users to share tips and updates. If you’re involved in handling hazardous waste, now’s the time to speak up before March 9, 2026, to help shape the future—and maybe save time and money!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
EPA Seeks Public Charge Questions
The EPA is asking the public to suggest charge questions or question topics for the e-Manifest Advisory Board about the hazardous waste electronic manifest system. If you handle hazardous waste (for example, waste generators, transporters, treatment/storage/disposal facilities, or brokers), you can submit recommendations to docket EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-0301 at regulations.gov by March 9, 2026.
EPA May Host Industry Users Conference
EPA is exploring hosting an e-Manifest industry users conference to provide a forum for industry (non-regulatory) users—such as waste generators, transporters, TSDFs, and brokers—to join moderated discussions about the electronic manifest workflow. The Agency is requesting suggested conference topics to docket EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-0301 at regulations.gov, and comments must be received by March 9, 2026.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-10086 — Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels
The EPA is giving water systems more time to meet safety rules for two harmful chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, by extending the deadline from April 2029 to April 2031 if they ask for it. This helps water providers get ready without rushing, keeping our drinking water safe. The EPA wants your thoughts and will hold a public hearing in July 2026 to hear from everyone.
2026-10085 — Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Related Provisions for Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Mixture of These Three PFAS Plus PFBS)
The EPA is proposing to undo its rules for four PFAS chemicals (PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, and a mix including PFBS) in drinking water because the original process wasn’t done right. This means public water systems won’t have to monitor or treat these chemicals for now. People and water providers should weigh in by July 20, 2026, and a virtual hearing happens July 7.
2026-09895 — Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Unmanaged Combustion Residual Leachate
The EPA is updating rules for steam electric power plants to better control dirty water leaking from leftover coal waste. This change affects existing power plants and is expected to save up to $1 billion a year while protecting water quality. Comments on the proposal are open until June 17, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
2026-09524 — Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program
The EPA is updating rules about when companies can start building big projects that might affect air quality. Now, they can begin building parts that don’t release pollution before getting a full air permit, making things clearer and easier. This change mainly affects businesses planning major construction and could speed up projects without extra costs, but comments are due by June 29, 2026.
2026-09179 — Definition of Hazardous Waste Applicable to Corrective Action for Releases From Solid Waste Management Units; Withdrawal
The EPA has decided to cancel its plan to change the rules about what counts as hazardous waste for cleaning up pollution at certain waste sites. This means businesses and cleanup crews won’t have to deal with the confusing new rules that were proposed. The withdrawal takes effect immediately, so no extra costs or changes will happen right now.
2026-08750 — Extension of Postponement of Effectiveness for Certain Provisions of Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
The EPA is hitting the pause button again on some rules about a chemical called TCE, which is used in workplaces. This means certain limited uses of TCE won’t have to follow new restrictions just yet, while courts review the rules. If you work with TCE, this delay gives you more time before changes kick in, starting May 18, 2026.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-02342 — The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System (“e-Manifest”) Advisory Board: Request for Nominations
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!
Next: 2026-02345 — Oleoresin Paprika From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, In Part, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Indian producers of oleoresin paprika are getting unfair government subsidies. This means extra duties (taxes) might be added to their products to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. The final decision is set for late January 2026, so importers and exporters should stay tuned and get ready for possible changes in costs.