"EPA Proposes Tailored RCRA Requirements for Academic Laboratories"

EPA is proposing the Academics Lab rule in order to tailor RCRA regulations to the unique environment of academic laboratories. This alternate set of regulations provides academic labs with increased flexibility, helping them ensure that the waste they generate is safely managed.

EPA is proposing to add a new section to RCRA waste generator requirements. The alternative set of regulations allows college and university laboratories the flexibility to make hazardous waste determinations in the laboratory; at a central accumulation area; or at an on or off site TSDF. Colleges and universities may also choose to remain subject to existing generator requirements.

This flexible "performance based" approach will allow college and universities the discretion to determine the most appropriate and effective method of compliance.

Public comment on this proposed rule will be accepted until August 21, 2006.

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