Regulatory Updates

Here are a few regulatory updates for you to consider: e-Manifest Management Method Codes

DOT Hazmat Registration and Fees are due by June 30th: Anyone who ships, offers or transports certain types of DOT Hazardous Materials (including Hazardous Waste) needs to register with USDOT PSHMA and pay the corresponding… Read More »Regulatory Update – 06/16/2025

As we begin the new year, there are two federal regulatory updates that we want you all to be aware of, a refinement in Management Method Codes (MMC) and clarifications in the Electronic Hazardous Waste… Read More »Regulatory Update – 01/07/2025

We are thrilled and proud to be able to present to you our 2023 Sustainability Report. This report summarizes the many activities that WTS successfully completed to maintain our commitment of contributing to the betterment of… Read More »Regulatory Update – 11/15/2024

PFAS: As we all know, the regulatory framework for proper management of PFAS material continues to evolve. WTS has been and continues to closely monitor this situation and in particular the impact it is having on… Read More »Regulatory Update – 07/10/24

USEPA recently made notification of a future regulatory change in the management of “RCRA empty” containers by filing A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. A virtual Public Meeting was held on November 1 and comments from  affected… Read More »Proposed USEPA Regulatory Change for Management of RCRA Empty Containers

WTS has long advocated individual state adoption of USEPA’s 2018 Definition of Solid Waste Rule. We believe that this rule promotes responsible recycling and contributes to the Circular Economy by allowing for generators and others to… Read More »Regulatory Update – 06/23/23

We have previously published articles regarding the HWGIR and its impacts (Part I, Part II & Part III) on Hazardous Waste generators. A key facet of the rule is having the individual states adopt the… Read More »State Adoption of Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule Update

Please note that on January 12, 2002 and effective that date, USEPA announced the new maximum monetary civil penalties for violations in its chemical, air, water, and of particular interest to WTS and our stakeholders, hazardous… Read More »New USEPA Penalty Structure For Non-Compliance Announced

USEPA recognizes that unforeseen events may occur that could lead to a temporary change in Generator Status for Very Small and Small Quantity generators. This is very common at warehouses or distribution centers due to… Read More »Generator Status and Episodic Events

The Generator Improvement Rule was signed and codified into the Federal Register in November of 2016. Since then, States who have adopted this rule now have updates or clarifications for several provisions governed under RCRA… Read More »The Generator Permit Rule and Waste Determination

The ever evolving world of a regulatory framework for PFAS material underwent a potentially significant update on October 26th when EPA announced that they are undertaking a rule making process to identify certain PFAS materials… Read More »EPA Announces Plan for RCRA Controls of Certain PFAS Materials