EPA approves temporary storage of hazardous waste piles at Utah landfill
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The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a variance allowing Clean Harbors to temporarily store up to 250 piles of certain hazardous wastes at its Grassy Mountain facility in Tooele County, Utah. This approval lets the company hold these materials on site for as long as six months before final disposal, provided they meet strict containment standards.
Why it matters: This action is mostly administrative but ensures that Clean Harbors can manage its waste stream efficiently at this specific site without violating land disposal prohibitions. It confirms that the temporary storage method meets federal safety standards for preventing environmental contamination while the facility continues operations.
Who it affects
- Clean Harbors, specifically its Grassy Mountain Facility in Tooele County, Utah
This information comes from a final rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register; you should check the original document for full technical details on monitoring and engineering controls.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document