EPA Seeks Comment on Solid Waste Definition Renewal
Published Date: 6/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA is asking for more time to collect info about changes to the rules defining solid waste under RCRA. This affects businesses and groups handling waste, giving them a chance to share their thoughts by July 22, 2026. No new costs are expected, just a renewal of paperwork approval to keep things running smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork renewal adds annual burden
If you run a business or a State/Local/Tribal government that handles hazardous secondary materials, the EPA is renewing an information collection for the RCRA definition of solid waste. The agency estimates 4,348 respondents, a total burden of 38,396 hours per year, and total annual costs of $3,205,354 (including $20,331 in annualized capital or O&M costs).
Paperwork burden increased by 11,341 hours
EPA reports that the total estimated respondent burden for this ICR increased by 11,341 hours compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. The notice says this increase is due to adjustments to the estimates.
Responding is mandatory to retain benefit
Businesses and government entities subject to RCRA must respond to this information collection if they want to obtain or retain a benefit under 42 U.S.C. 6921, 6922, 6923, and 6924. That legal obligation makes the paperwork a required compliance step for affected entities.
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