Combustion Portal News
| All hazardous waste SQGs are required to re-notify EPA or their state environmental agency of their hazardous waste activities by September 1, 2025. 2024-12-06 | The 2016 Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule finalized a requirement for all small quantity generators (SQGs) of hazardous waste to re-notify EPA of their hazardous waste activities every four years. The next re-notification is due September 1, 2025. |
| Administrator Zeldin Announces Major EPA Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination 2025-04-28 | A long list that included in part the designation of an agency lead for PFAS, the creation of effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) for certain PFAS to stop these forever chemicals from entering drinking water systems, and initiatives to engage with Congress and industry to establish a clear liability framework that ensures the polluter pays and passive receivers are protected. |
| EPA Administrator Zeldin Celebrates First Month of Trump Administration Accomplishments 2025-03-02 | The newly announced Powering the Great American Comeback initiative consists of five pillars that will guide the EPA’s work over the first 100 days and beyond. |
| Lee M. Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator 2025-01-30 | On January 29, 2025, Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Zeldin will work closely with the dedicated career officials at the agency to fulfill the agency’s mission to protect human health and the environment. |