Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; State Program Adequacy Determination: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills and Non-Municipal, Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Units That Receive Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste (Renewal)
Published Date: 6/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA is asking to keep collecting info from states about how they manage certain landfills and waste sites that handle small amounts of special hazardous waste. This renewal helps make sure these places stay safe and follow the rules, affecting state agencies and landfill operators. You’ve got until July 22, 2026, to share your thoughts, and this process keeps things running smoothly without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory State Reporting Burden
State, local, and tribal governments must provide information so EPA can determine whether state landfill permit programs are adequate. The collection covers an estimated 12 respondents, requires a total of 993 hours per year, and carries an estimated total annual cost of $45,881. The obligation to respond is mandatory under section 4005(c) of RCRA.
Potential Flexibility for Landfill Operators
If EPA determines a state's permit program is adequate, that state program may allow owners or operators of municipal solid waste landfills and certain non-municipal disposal units to use flexible approaches to meet federal requirements, which can significantly reduce the burden of compliance. EPA will use information provided by each state to make adequacy determinations under 40 CFR part 239.
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