Alaska: Tentative Determination on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management
The State of Alaska (Alaska or the State) has applied to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA or the Agency) for final authorization of its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA). The EPA has reviewed Alaska's application and made a tentative de
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-05-14 |
| Summary | The State of Alaska (Alaska or the State) has applied to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA or the Agency) for final authorization of its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA). The EPA has reviewed Alaska's application and made a tentative determination that Alaska's hazardous waste program satisfies all requirements for final authorization. Thus, the EPA expects to grant final authorization for the State to operate its program subject to the limitations on its authority retained by the EPA in accordance with RCRA, including the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA). If the EPA issues a final approval |
| Document number | 2026-09603 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/14/2026-09603/alaska-tentative-determination-on-final-authorization-of-state-hazardous-waste-management-program |