Staying on top of the ever-changing web of federal and state
EPA regulations is a full-time job. Not complying with state EPA regulations can be costly. Knowing how federal and state EPA regulations differ and which has precedence is also important. For example, one of the fundamental provisions of environmental legislation instructs that EPA write regulations to implement and then delegate the power to administer and enforce those regulations to state, local, and tribal governments.
States also have the autonomy to write their own hazardous waste regulations. While state regulations can mirror federal regulations, the state equivalent must be at least as stringent as the federal version. A state regulation can also be broader in scope than the federal regulation.
Past EPA guidance documents have provided conflicting information about which types of state EPA regulations are more stringent and which are broader in scope. Companies should understand the difference and be able to anticipate if EPA may enter the fray with or without state consent.
EPA Regulations in Plain-English
Enviro.BLR.com has all the information you need on EPA regulations. Enviro.BLR.com features plain-English summaries of the differences between federal and state environmental laws and regulations, state and federal final and proposed regulations and notices, and "Ask the Experts" service.
Enviro.BLR.com also features an extensive compliance "Tools" section that provides more than 7,000 guidance documents, sample plans, EPA forms, and checklists. The Enviro.BLR.com editorial staff keeps the site and you up-to-date on all important EPA and toxic substance developments.
The EPA Library has more helpful EPA regulation resources like these:
EPA proposed Regulations
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