Seyfarth Synopsis: USEPA has published a new Memo on RCRA Applicability to End-of-Life Lithium Batteries.
In May 2023 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) published a Memorandum and Q&A on the applicability of RCRA to end-of-life Lithium Ion and Lithium Metal Batteries. The guidance, sent to the USEPA Regional Division Directors, clarifies how the RCRA rules for universal waste and
Continue Reading USEPA Memo and Q&A on RCRA Rules for Lithium Ion and Lithium Metal BatteriesBy Jeryl L. Olson, Ilana R. Morady, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: EPA announces its proposal to streamline the regulation of hazardous waste aerosol cans by adding them to the list of materials that can be managed under the Universal Waste management system.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule that is intended
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By Jeryl L. Olson, Patrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: EPA publishes new Retail Strategy in an attempt to address the unique challenges the retail sector faces in complying with RCRA’s hazardous waste regulations.
The regulation of hazardous waste in stores, warehouses and during reverse logistics processes in the retail sector has been fraught
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