Environmental, Regulatory and Industry News

All hazardous waste SQGs are required to re-notify EPA or their state environmental agency of their hazardous waste activities by September 1, 2025. — 2024-12-06

The 2016 Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule finalized a requirement for all small quantity generators (SQGs) of hazardous waste to re-notify EPA of their hazardous waste activities every four years. The next re-notification is due September 1, 2025. [ full text ]

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 ]

EPA Administrator Zeldin Celebrates First Month of Trump Administration Accomplishments — 2025-03-02

The newly announced Powering the Great American Comeback initiative consists of five pillars that will guide the EPA’s work over the first 100 days and beyond. [ full text ]

Toxic Release Inventory Pollution Prevention Data Provides Insights to Metal Finishers Successful P2 Programs. — 2024-10-31

STERC analyzed recent TRI data (2023) to observe what metal finishing facilities are doing in terms of P2. What stands out from this analysis is that waste reduction progress is not complicated. In most cases, it involves: Communications (e.g., team meetings),Employee training, and, Process monitoring/control. [ full text ]

Lee M. Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator — 2025-01-30

On January 29, 2025, Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Zeldin will work closely with the dedicated career officials at the agency to fulfill the agency’s mission to protect human health and the environment. [ full text ]

EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit — 2025-04-14

The comment period now closes on May 19, 2025. [ full text ]