Georgia, Utah and West Virginia are the latest states to host public hearings on the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule and request comments. The deadlines for these states are as follows:
The majority of states are still analyzing the rule and beginning the rule-making process. North Carolina was the first state to host a public hearing for the rule on April 3, 2017. States with approved programs must adopt more stringent new regulations by July 2018, or July 2019 if they require legislation to update their regulations.
The American Chemistry Council and several other industry groups are challenging the rule, and the final briefs are due on September 8, 2017. We will continue to share updates as more developments occur with this challenge, the state public hearings and comments.
Below is the most recent anticipated schedule of states and territories adopting the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule:
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