EPAProposed Rule
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Hazardous Waste Combustors: Residual Risk and Technology Review; Withdrawal of Proposed Revisions to Standards for Periods of Malfunction
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Summary
The EPA is reconsidering rules about harmful air pollution from facilities that burn hazardous waste. The agency is withdrawing a previous proposal about what happens when these facilities malfunction, and instead will review whether current pollution limits are strong enough to protect public health.
Key Points
- 1This rule applies to waste combustion facilities—plants that burn hazardous waste as a way to dispose of it or recover energy
- 2The EPA is stepping back from a 2004 proposal about pollution standards during equipment breakdowns and is doing a fresh review of all existing standards
- 3The agency will examine whether current pollution limits adequately protect people living near these facilities from dangerous chemicals like mercury and dioxins
- 4Public comments are being accepted until December 27, 2025, so people can submit concerns about air quality near waste burning facilities
- 5This review could result in stricter pollution limits or updated safety requirements for hazardous waste combustor plants
Key Dates
Published
November 10, 2025
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