Seyfarth Synopsis: Last week the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a "streamlined
system" for managing hazardous waste aerosol cans as Universal
Waste. The Agency believes that the new system will be "clear,
practical, and protective" and will promote recycling, and
estimates the change will save at least $5.3 million annually in
regulatory costs.
EPA has released a pre-publication version of the new Universal
Waste Rule for Aerosol Cans under 40 CFR Part 273, in anticipation
of the official publication of this new final rule.
The Agency indicates that the new rule affecting the management of used
aerosol cans under the Universal Waste ("UW") Program of
40 CFR Part 273, will benefit approximately 25,000 facilities
across numerous industries, including retail, construction, and
manufacturing sectors. EPA announced that the "simplified
structure of the universal waste program will help improve
regulatory compliance, make aerosol can collection more
