40 CFR Parts 261, 262, and 266

[EPA–HQ–OLEM–2023–0081; FRL 8687–04– OLEM] RIN 2050–AH23

Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, the Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule, and the Definition of Solid Waste Rule; Technical Corrections

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is finalizing five amendments that were withdrawn in its December 6, 2023, partial withdrawal of direct final rule. Due to receipt of adverse comments, the EPA withdrew eight amendments from the August 9, 2023, direct final rule that included revisions to the 2016 Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, the 2019 Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule and the 2018 Vacatur of the Definition of Solid Waste Rule (88 FR 54086). The EPA is responding to the relevant adverse comments in this action.

DATES: This final rule is effective on February 10, 2025.

READ MORE: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-11/pdf/2024-28802.pdf