EPAFinal Rule
Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions and Incorporation by Reference; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule
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Summary
The EPA approved Utah's updated plan for managing hazardous waste in the state, giving Utah more authority to oversee how dangerous chemicals and waste are handled within its borders. This means Utah can now enforce its own hazardous waste rules instead of relying solely on federal oversight, similar to how other states manage these programs.
Key Points
- 1Utah's state government received final approval to run its own hazardous waste management program with revisions to its rules
- 2This change allows Utah to make decisions about how hazardous waste is stored, transported, and disposed of within the state
- 3The EPA initially issued this approval as a 'direct final rule' but withdrew that version and is now making it official through a standard process
- 4Businesses that handle hazardous waste in Utah will now primarily follow state regulations rather than direct federal oversight
- 5This follows the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), a federal law that allows states to manage their own hazardous waste programs if they meet federal standards
Key Dates
Published
February 20, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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