On March 20, EPA proposed a rule to revise regulations that allow for the open burning and detonation of waste explosives. The allowance or “variance” to the prohibition on the open burning of hazardous waste was established at a time when there were no alternatives for the safe treatment of waste explosives. Because there may be safe alternatives available and in use today that capture and treat emissions prior to release, regulations would be revised to describe specified procedures for the existing requirements to evaluate and implement alternative technologies.
EPA will host a webinar to discuss the proposed rule on April 18.
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