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

01/30/2025 - Lee M. Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator [more]

01/21/2025 - Michigan Company Recycles 1M Tons of Asphalt in 2024 [more]

01/16/2025 - Aspen, Colorado, passes ordinance to reduce C&D waste [more]

02/03/2025 - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to Unleash American Greatness as Head of EPA [more]

12/31/2024 - Colorado city passes ordinance to reduce C&D waste [more]

12/10/2024 - Final EPA rules ban all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) under TSCA [more]

10/21/2024 - Waste study finds one-third of C&D waste could be diverted [more]

10/21/2024 - EPA Awards $175K to Kansas State University to Support National Radon Hotline and Website [more]

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Waters of the US (WOTUS). The final "Revised Definition of Waters of the United States" rule was published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023. However, the final rule is not currently operative in certain states and for certain parties due to litigation.  Please visit EPA's Rule Statuspage for additional information.

Revised Assistance on the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP or Lead Paint) Rule: Contractors working in older (before 1978) buildings need to follow the RRP Rule to keep themselves and customers and occupants safe from lead. Find clear information on the four main requirements with links to helpful tools and information to help you comply at http://www.cicacenter.org/leadrrp.php.

Contractors - US EPA published information for lead renovation firms to help fulfill your legal requirements and to protect yourself, your employees, and your clients from the dangers of lead exposure. This material includes safe work practices and printable brochures (English and Spanish) for distribution to your customers. Go to EPA RRP Contractor Resources.

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