Allows onsite storage of hazardous waste for up to 2 years in remote areas without year-round surface transportation access.
The Remote Waste Storage Act amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to permit onsite storage of hazardous waste for up to two years in remote areas where year-round surface transportation access to a treatment, storage, or disposal facility is unavailable. This provision applies if the hazardous waste accumulation complies with all applicable laws and regulations. The amendment aims to address logistical challenges faced by generators in remote locations.
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