EPA paperwork ping for college lab trash rules renewal
Published Date: 7/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA wants to keep collecting info from labs at eligible colleges about how they handle waste, making sure they follow safety rules. This is an extension of current paperwork that helps protect the environment and public health. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until September 28, 2026, to share them—no cost changes, just keeping things running smoothly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Large Reporting Burden for Respondents
If you are a responding entity (including for-profit businesses and State, Local, or Tribal governments), EPA estimates 246 respondents will spend a total of 146,160 hours per year responding to this information collection. EPA estimates the total annual cost at $8,088,511 per year, which includes $255,758 in annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs, and responding is required to obtain or retain a benefit under sections 2002, 3001, 3002, and 3004 of RCRA.
Academic Labs Can Choose Subpart K
Laboratories owned by eligible academic entities (colleges and universities, including teaching hospitals and non-profit research institutes owned by or affiliated with a college or university) may follow Subpart K of 40 CFR part 262 as an alternative set of hazardous waste generator rules. Eligible academic entities have the discretion to choose Subpart K or remain subject to the existing generator regulations.
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