
Scott Anderson, Director
Salt Lake City, UT
84114-4880
Phone: (801) 536-0200
Fax: (801) 536-0222
Environmental Incidents
(801) 536-4123
Location
Multi-AgencyState Office Building
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
84116
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
News and Announcements
Biennial Hazardous Waste Report
All large quantity hazardous waste generators and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities in the State are required to submit a hazardous waste generation and management report to the Division every even year by March 1.
See the Biennial Hazardous Waste Report page for more information.
RCRAINFO Industry Application – MYRCRAID
Submit your RCRA Subtitle C 8700-12 forms electronically. No more printing, signing, or mailing. Enter and submit your data on-line, and receive an email notification when your data has been accepted.
Recalled Takata Airbag Inflators: EPA Directive
“This memorandum discusses how the Resource Consenvation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations apply to recalled Takata airbag inflators that are subject to the 2015 Preservation Order issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). These airbag inflators have been recalled as a result of defects that may cause them to deploy improperly …” (more)
Energy Fuels Resources: Public Notice
Renewal of 11e.(2) Byproduct Radioactive Material License (RML UT1900479) and the Groundwater Quality Discharge Permit (Permit UGW370004) for the White Mesa Uranium Mill site near Blanding, San Juan County, Utah.
Proposed Rule Changes Open for Public Comment
FINAL RULEMAKING ACTION NOTICE
The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control is notifying interested stakeholders of the following rulemaking action:
Radiation Control Rules
Rulemaking Action: | Notice of Change in a Proposed Rule and Final Effective Date | ||
Rule(s): | R313-25. License Requirements for Land Disposal of Radioactive Waste – General Provisions. | ||
Related Federal Regulation(s): | 10 CFR Part 61 | ||
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Federal Register: | N/A | ||
Utah Code | Rule changes associated with S.B. 79 (2017 Gen. Session) | ||
WMRC* Board Meeting: | 2/8/2018 | ||
WMRC* Board Action | Approved final adoption of rule changes to R313-25, License Requirements for Land Disposal of Radioactive Waste – General Provisions, as published in the Utah State Bulletin on November 1, 2017, except for the originally proposed change to paragraph R313-25-51.5(3), which is being deleted and the subsequent paragraph renumbered, as noted in the change in proposed rule published in the March 1, 2018 issue of the Bulletin (Vol. 2018 No. 5). Set an effective date of April 16, 2018. | ||
WMRC* Board Executive Summary: | Executive Summary – Change in Proposed Rule to R313-25 | ||
Office of Administrative Rules (OAS) File No. | 42204 | ||
Utah Administrative Code: | Rule changes associated with S.B. 79 (2017 Gen. Session) | ||
Date Posted: | 3/6/2018 | ||
Utah State Bulletin | March 1, 2018 | ||
Contact Person(s): | Rusty Lundberg / Phone: (801) 536-4257 Bret Randal / Phone: (801) 536-0284 Don Verbica / Phone: (801) 536-0206 Tom Ball / Phone: (801) 536-0251 |
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Comment Period | None | Public Hearing | None |
Email Comments to: | |||
Possible Board Adoption Date: | 2/8/2018 | Effective Date: | 4/16/2018 |
*WMRC = Waste Management and Radiation Control |
Hazardous Waste, Used Oil, and Solid Waste Rules
Solid Waste Fee Revisions – Stakeholder Meetings
The 2017 inflation factor is 1.018.
Haz-Rad Reporter
(12/6/16)—Waste Management and Radiation Control newsletter.
Antifreeze and Aerosol Cans—Now Universal Wastes!
(5/17/16)—On April 15, 2016, the hazardous waste rules adopted two new universal wastes, antifreeze and aerosol cans. To learn more on the requirements for these Universal Wastes see R315-273 Utah Administrative Code.
New Drum-Top Lamp Crushers Registration Requirements
(5/17/16)—On April 15, 2016, the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control adopted new rules regarding crushing lamps using a drum-top crusher. To apply to operate a Drum-Top Lamp Crusher General Forms.
Hazardous Secondary Materials Recycling/Reclamation Summary
(5/17/16)—On April 15, 2016, the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control adopted the EPA’s January 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Rule. The EPA has provided requirements for notification, defining legitimate recycling, becoming a verified recycler, obtaining a variance request, and recycler/reclamation facility requirements. To apply to become a verified recycler or Intermediate Facility submit an application form Verified Recycler/Intermediate Facility. For Generators of Hazardous Secondary Materials, please submit an updated EPA Form 8700-12 with Addendum 1 (pages 53-58).
Hazardous Waste Rules Formatting Update
(5/17/16)—On April 15, 2016, the Hazardous Waste Rules were reformatted similar to the EPA formatting. DAS R315.
2017 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Certain counties have collection events where residents can drop off household hazardous waste. See the recycling information for Utah to find out if your county is having an event in 2017.
Public Notices
- Thermo Fluids Inc.
(4/12/18)—Used Oil Transfer Facility and Transporter Permits. Comment Period Closes April 27, 2018. - Simons Petroleum, LLC dba Pilot Thomas Logistics
(4/9/18)—Used Oil Transfer Facility and Transporter Permits. Comment Period Closes April 26, 2018. - Nexeo Solutions, LLC: Used Oil Transporter Permit
(3/21/18)—Used Oil Transporter Permit. Comment Period Closes March 26, 2018. - Washington County Special Services District #1
(3/8/18)—Draft Solid Waste Landfill Permit. Comment Period Closes April 9, 2018. - Intermountain Power Service Corporation
(3/7/18)–Intermountain Power Service Corporation: Intermountain Generating Facility Sanitary Landfill. Comment Period Closes April 9, 2018. - MJK Custom Manufacturing
(1/11/2018)—Draft Site Management Plan (SMP). Comment Period Closes February 15, 2018. - EnergySolutions
(12/22/17)—Public Comment, Proposed Stipulation and Consent Order. Comment Period Closes January 29, 2018.