No-Migration Variance from Land Disposal Restrictions: Clean Harbors Grassy Mountain, UT
Summary
The EPA is proposing to allow Clean Harbors, a waste management company, to dispose of certain hazardous waste at their facility in Grassy Mountain, Utah, even though it normally wouldn't be permitted under federal rules. The company is asking for an exception because they say the waste won't contaminate groundwater if handled their way, though the EPA is still gathering public feedback on whether this is safe.
Key Points
- 1Clean Harbors wants to bury hazardous waste at their Utah facility without following the standard federal restrictions on how hazardous waste must be disposed
- 2The company claims their specific waste and site conditions mean groundwater contamination won't happen, so the normal safety rules don't need to apply
- 3The EPA is asking the public to comment on this request by January 31, 2026, before deciding whether to approve or reject it
- 4If approved, this would set a precedent allowing other waste companies to request similar exceptions at their facilities
- 5The decision affects environmental protection in Utah and influences how strictly hazardous waste rules are enforced nationwide
Key Dates
December 31, 2025
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