Standards Applicable to Owners and Operators of Closed and Closing Hazardous Waste Management Facilities; Post-Closure Permit Requirement; Closure Process; State Corrective Action Enforcement Authority; Proposed Rule ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Zusammenfassung

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) in two areas. First, the Agency is proposing to remove the current requirement for a post-closure permit, and allow the Agency to use alternative authorities to address facilities with units requiring post-closure care. In addition, the Agency is proposing to amend the regulations governing State authorization to require authorized States to adopt, as part of an adequate enforcement program, authority to address corrective action at interim status facilities. This action also solicits comment on several issues related to closure and corrective action at hazardous waste management facilities.