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EPA Information Request on SW-846 Solid Waste Test Methods and FCC E911 Compliance

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) is seeking stakeholder input to inform potential updates to solid waste test methods: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) - Scope of Request: - EPA requests information on experiences, challenges, and needs related to SW-846 test methods for evaluating solid waste - Focus on Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Method 1311 and Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF) Methods 1313-1316 - Input sought from industry, researchers, academia, state, Tribal, and local governments, U.S. territories, other federal agencies, community groups, NGOs, the public, and international organizations - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested - Request is for information only, not a solicitation for goods or services - Unique Requirements: - EPA is interested in challenges with current methods, unmet needs, and opportunities for improvement - Information will be used to inform updates to SW-846 methods under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) - FCC also requests comments on E911 compliance for Fixed Telephony and Multi-line Telephone Systems (MLTS), focusing on automated dispatchable location requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified in the request - Notable: - This is an information-gathering effort, not a procurement opportunity for products or services

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting information on experiences, needs, and requirements related to SW-846 test methods, specifically focusing on the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Method 1311. This request aims to gather input from a wide range of stakeholders including industry, researchers, governments, and the public to inform potential updates to these methods under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA is interested in challenges with current methods, alternatives, and opportunities for improvement. Comments are due by November 13, 2026.

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