Beneficial Use News

EPA Helps Small Businesses Understand Hazardous Waste Rules and Avoid Costly Mistakes
2025-07-08 -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging businesses, schools, and other small facilities to double-check how they handle hazardous waste to avoid costly violations. -- [full text]
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ALERT! All Small Quantity Generators Must Re-Notify by September 1
2025-08-20 -- SQGs are required to re-notify EPA or their state environmental agency as to their generator status every four years by completing and submitting EPA Form 8700-12, or state equivalent. -- [full text]
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Administrator Zeldin Announces Major EPA Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination
2025-04-28 -- A long list that included in part the designation of an agency lead for PFAS, the creation of effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) for certain PFAS to stop these forever chemicals from entering drinking water systems, and initiatives to engage with Congress and industry to establish a clear liability framework that ensures the polluter pays and passive receivers are protected. -- [full text]
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