August 9th, 2023 Environmental Protection Agency
40 CFR Parts 260, 261, 262, 264, 265, 266, 270, 271, and 441
[EPA–HQ–OLEM–2023–0081; FRL 8687–02– OLEM] RIN 2050–AH23
Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, the Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule, and the Definition of Solid Waste Rule; Technical Corrections
ACTION: Direct final rule.
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA or the Agency) is taking direct final action on a number of technical corrections that correct or clarify several parts of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations. These technical corrections correct or clarify specific provisions in the existing hazardous waste regulations that were promulgated in the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements rule, the Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals rule, and the Definition of Solid Waste rule.
Date: This rule is effective on December 7, 2023, without further notice unless the EPA receives adverse comment by October 10, 2023.
Read More: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-08-09/pdf/2023-14731.pdf