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Proposed Hazardous Waste Exports to Non-OECD Countries
The table below provides summary information regarding export notices submitted to EPA that propose exports of hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RCRA) to a country outside of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The import and export of hazardous waste between the United States and other OECD countries is subject to a separate OECD agreement 
on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations. The information presented in the table is derived from the exporter’s notice of intent to export hazardous wastes to a non-OECD country under EPA’s Hazardous Waste Exports rule in 40 CFR Part 262, Subpart E. Such notices are required to include:
- Description of the hazardous wastes they wish to export, along with associated RCRA hazardous waste codes;
- Maximum amount of the hazardous wastes they wish to export over a 12-month period;
- Maximum number of shipments they wish to export over a 12-month period;
- Destination recycling facility to which they wish to export;
- Expected management of the hazardous waste at the intended destination recycling facility; and
- Specific time period of up to twelve months during which they wish to export.
The Table also provides the general status of each notice (e.g., received by EPA, sent to intended receiving country, confirmed received by intended receiving country, consent or objection by intended receiving country).
Currently, the United States is not a Party to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal. Article 4, Paragraph 5 of the Basel Convention generally prohibits Parties from importing hazardous wastes from non-Parties, although an exception exists where at least equivalent environmental control is provided under a different agreement (such as the OECD agreement). Pursuant to RCRA, the Secretary of State, acting on behalf of the EPA Administrator, is required to forward a notice of intended export to a non-OECD destination country. The US government communication transmitting the notice will present the US understanding as to whether the waste is controlled under Basel, and will note that the import may be subject to the domestic and international obligations of the importing country. It will also request a written reply from the prospective importing country indicating consent or objection to the proposed hazardous waste shipment.
An empty table indicates that there are no notices for export to a non-OECD country with any action during the 12 months preceding the date below.
| Exporter Name | Exporter Site Address | Hazardous Waste Description | Intended Receiving Country | Intended Transit Countries | General Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramcar Batteries, Inc. | 2700 Carrier Avenue Commerce, CA 90040 |
Spent Lead Acid Batteries (RCRA D008, Basel A1160) |
Philippines | None | Consent per terms in notice by Philippines (expires 08/03/2012) |
| Renewable Planet, LLC | 1178 Northeast 98 Street Miami Shores, FL 33138 |
Used Lead Acid Batteries (RCRA D002 & D008, Basel A1160) |
Peru | Ecuador Panama |
Consent per terms in notice by: Peru (expires 03/07/2012), Ecuador (expires 10/01/2011), Panama (expires 03/07/2012) |
| Oasis Supply & Trade, Inc. |
5350 S. Western Ave, Suite 404 Oklahoma City, OK 73109 |
Spent Lead Acid Batteries (RCRA D002 & D008, Basel A1160) |
Peru | Ecuador Mexico Panama |
Notice forwarded to Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, and Panama |
| Acorn Exports LLC | 320 Decker Drive, Suite 100 Irving, TX 75062 |
Spent Lead Acid Batteries (RCRA D002 & D008, Basel A1160) |
Peru | Ecuador Panama |
Two notices forwarded to Peru, Ecuador, and Panama |