Federal Register #91 FR 55280

EPA Final Authorization for Florida Hazardous Waste Program Revisions (RCRA)

This notice announces that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted final authorization to the State of Florida for revisions to its hazardous waste management program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory authorization, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested or procured - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Florida's hazardous waste program revisions are now authorized and effective - The program incorporates federal hazardous waste regulations by reference, with some state-specific provisions - EPA reviewed the program for equivalency with federal requirements - Hazardous waste import/export functions remain under federal jurisdiction - No substantive differences between federal and state requirements for the authorized rules - No procurement activity, contract, or solicitation is associated with this notice

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted final authorization to Florida for revisions to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The authorization became effective on May 26, 2026, following a direct final rule published on March 26, 2026. The EPA received two comments during the public comment period, both supportive or clarifying, and determined none were adverse. This document responds to those comments and confirms the authorization of Florida's program revisions.

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