EPA grants Alaska authority to manage its own hazardous waste program
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially authorized the State of Alaska to run its own hazardous waste program. This program is governed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), a federal law that regulates how hazardous waste is handled, transported, and disposed of.
Why it matters: This is a mostly administrative change that shifts regulatory responsibility from the federal level to the state level. It changes who oversees hazardous waste compliance for businesses and industries operating in Alaska.
Who it affects
- Businesses and industries in Alaska that generate, transport, or dispose of hazardous waste
This action was issued by the EPA and can be found in the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document before relying on these rules for compliance.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document