🔥EPA Allows Temporary Incinerator Use During Disaster Recovery
Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery
Summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking interim final action to provide for the temporary use of incineration units subject to commercial and industrial solid waste incinerator (CISWI) regulations during disaster recovery. Currently, only other solid waste incinerators (OSWI) are authorized to combust debris from a disaster or emergency on a temporary basis without having to comply with applicable Clean Air Act (CAA) section 129 requirements. We are also authorizing such temporary use for incinerators (including air curtain incinerators (ACI)) subject to CISWI regulations by adding temporary-use provisions that essentially mirror those in the OSWI regulations to existing Federal CISWI rule subparts. The EPA is requesting comments on all aspects of this interim final rule and will consider all comments received after the conclusion of the comment period.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The EPA's interim final rule allows for the temporary use of incinerators without compliance with standard requirements during disaster recovery, impacting businesses involved in waste management and disaster response. This change reduces regulatory burden and can expedite recovery processes, directly affecting operational costs and timelines for businesses in affected areas.