Federal Register #2026-06395

EPA Grants Ohio Final Authorization for Hazardous Waste Program Revisions

This notice announces that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted the State of Ohio final authorization for revisions to its hazardous waste management program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Program Details: - Grants Ohio authority to implement and enforce its revised hazardous waste regulations - EPA determined Ohio's program is equivalent to, consistent with, and no less stringent than the federal hazardous waste program - EPA reviewed Ohio's application and addressed ten substantive public comments - Establishes a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between EPA and Ohio for program implementation and coordination - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory authorization - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Ohio's hazardous waste regulations must remain equivalent to federal standards - EPA oversight and coordination with Ohio for ongoing program enforcement

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting Ohio final authorization for changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This final authorization follows a proposed rule published on November 18, 2025, and addresses ten substantive public comments received. The authorization confirms that Ohio's hazardous waste program revisions are equivalent to, consistent with, and no less stringent than the federal program, allowing Ohio to implement and enforce these changes under state law with EPA oversight.

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