Missouri to Adopt Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule in 2022

With decades of experience implementing the hazardous waste generator regulatory program and working with states and other stakeholders, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noticed inconsistencies and a lack of flexibility in the regulations. In response, the EPA’s final Hazardous Waste Generator Rule was put into effect, providing needed flexibility, improvements of environmental protection and the addressment of gaps in existing regulations.

To maintain compliance with the final rule, hazardous waste generators are encouraged to monitor each state’s progress as they work toward adopting the rule.

The following highlights state progress toward adopting the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule.

Anticipated rulemaking after December 2021

• Missouri: The rule is currently being drafted and the public hearing is to be held December 16, 2021. The final rule is to go into effect in 2022.
• Texas: Currently in the post public comment period. Based upon the intended publication date of December 31, 2021, the final rule is to go into effect on January 6, 2022.

Anticipated rulemaking by December 2021

• Oregon: Currently in the post public comment period. The final rule is to go into effect January 1, 2022, if the Board approves it in November.
• Vermont: Rulemaking is in the post public comment period. The final rule is to go into effect late 2021.

Not Yet Determined

• California: Currently withdrawn from rulemaking. Revised resubmittal expected mid-late 2021 and anticipated rule to be partially effective in 2021.

It’s important to be safe and remain compliant to these regulation updates. Clean Earth is committed to taking a dedicated, hands-on approach to ensuring its customers and stakeholders are aware of its smarter, greener solutions for handling hazardous waste. Learn more about how we put environmental values first.

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