Federal Register #2026-05862

EPA Authorization of Florida Hazardous Waste Program Revisions

This opportunity concerns the EPA's direct final action to authorize revisions to Florida's hazardous waste management program: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the federal authority overseeing this action - Scope of Action: - Authorizes Florida to implement updated hazardous waste regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) - Revisions correspond to federal rules promulgated between July 1, 1999 and June 30, 2022 - Notable rule updates include: - Universal Waste Rule (Checklist 181) - Canada Import Export Recovery and Disposal Code Changes (Checklist 244) - Jurisdictional Details: - Florida receives primary enforcement authority for its hazardous waste program - EPA retains authority over Indian country within Florida (e.g., Seminole and Miccosukee tribal lands) - EPA continues to implement certain federal provisions not delegated to the state - OEMs and Vendors: - EPA is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory authorization, not a purchase - Unique Requirements: - Action is focused on regulatory program changes and state/federal jurisdictional boundaries, not procurement of goods or services

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to authorize revisions to Florida's hazardous waste management program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These revisions correspond to federal rules promulgated between 1999 and 2022, including updates to the Universal Waste Rule and Canada Import Export Recovery and Disposal Code Changes. The authorization grants Florida primary enforcement authority for its hazardous waste program with these changes, effective May 26, 2026, unless adverse comments are received by April 27, 2026. The EPA retains authority over Indian country within Florida and will continue to implement certain federal provisions not delegated to the state.

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