# 2026-12472: EPA Seeks Comment on Solid Waste Definition Renewal

2026-12472, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Revisions to the RCRA Definition of Solid Waste (Renewal), is a Federal Register notice from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-06-22, effective Comments may be submitted on or before July 22, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-29).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12472
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Revisions to the RCRA Definition of Solid Waste (Renewal)
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 37116
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: Comments may be submitted on or before July 22, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-07-22
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

EPA Seeks Comment on Solid Waste Definition Renewal

## 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.

## Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Revisions to the RCRA Definition of Solid Waste (EPA ICR Number. 2310.08, OMB Control Number 2050-0202) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through June 30, 2026. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (90 FR 57464) on December 11, 2025 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.

## Effects PRIA read

- Paperwork renewal adds annual burden: cost, high. 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 $3,20…
- Paperwork burden increased by 11,341 hours: cost, medium. 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: cost, medium. 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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## Sources
- [2026-12472 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12472/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-omb-for-review-and-approval-comment-request)
- [2026-12472 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12472.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12472 (as of 2026-06-29).