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Where is the Solvent-Contaminated Wipes Final Rule in Effect?
This map shows the states where the Solvent-Contaminated Wipes final rule is in effect.
- Links to Solvent-Contaminated Wipe State Regulations or Policies
- Why Solvent-Contaminated Wipe Regulations are Different in Some States.
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Links to Solvent-Contaminated Wipe State Regulations or Policies
Note: In the event that a link to state regulations is not found or available, a link to the state’s environmental regulatory program is provided. You may
need to search within the state site. These state links exit EPA. 
| State Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations or Policies | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Regulations (PDF) (1081 pp, 3.18 MB) | Yes | No |
| Alaska (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 10 | ||
| American Samoa (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 9 | ||
| Arizona | No | No | |
| Arkansas | No | No | |
| California | No | No | |
| Colorado | No | No | |
| Connecticut | No | No | |
| State Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations or Policies | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Delaware | No | No | |
| District of Columbia | No | No | |
| Florida | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Georgia | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Guam | No | No | |
| Hawaii | No | No | |
| Idaho | No | No | |
| Illinois | Yes | No | |
| State Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations or Policies | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Indiana | Policy (PDF (3 pg, 353 Kb) | No | No |
| Iowa (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 7 | ||
| Kansas | Policy (PDF) (1 pg, 267 Kb) | No | No |
| Kentucky | No | No | |
| Louisiana | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Maine | No | No | |
| Maryland | No | No | |
| State Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations or Policies | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Massachusetts | No | No | |
| Michigan | No | No | |
| Minnesota | No | No | |
| Mississippi | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Missouri | No | No | |
| Montana | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Nebraska | Regulations | Yes | No |
| State Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations or Policies | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Nevada | No | No | |
| New Hampshire | Regulations (PDF) (49 pp, 276 Kb) | Yes | No |
| New Jersey | Regulations (PDF) (161 pp, 684 Kb) | Yes | No |
| New Mexico | No | No | |
| New York | No | No | |
| North Carolina | Regulations (PDF) (21 pp, 201 Kb) | Yes | No |
| North Dakota | No | No | |
| Northern Mariana Islands (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 9 | ||
| State Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations or Policies | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Ohio | Policy (PDF) (5 pg, 272 Kb) | No | No |
| Oklahoma | No | No | |
| Oregon | No | No | |
| Pennsylvania | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Puerto Rico (uses Federal Regulations and Puerto Rico Regulations) | No | No | |
| Rhode Island | Regulations | Yes (reusables only) | No |
| South Carolina | No | No | |
| South Dakota | No | No | |
| State Environmental Program | Link to State Regulations or Policies | Adopted the Rule | Authorized for the Rule |
| Tennessee | No | No | |
| Texas | Regulations | Yes | No |
| U.S. Virgin Islands (uses Federal Regulations) | Administered by EPA Region 2 | ||
| Utah | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Vermont | No | No | |
| Virginia | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Washington | No | No | |
| West Virginia | Regulations | Yes | No |
| Wisconsin | Policy (PDF) (3 pg, 142 Kb) | No | No |
| Wyoming | Regulations (PDF) (44 pp, 1.41 MB) | Yes | No |
Why Solvent-Contaminated Wipe Regulations are Different in Some States.
Like in most federal environmental legislation, EPA encourages states to develop and run their own hazardous waste programs as an alternative to direct EPA management.
- State adoption of the 2013 Solvent-Contaminated Wipes final rule is optional because the rule is less stringent than the previous requirements under RCRA
- States can create different standards but they have to be equivalent to the federal regulations (i.e., they must provide equivalent protection, cannot regulate fewer handlers, etc.)
- States may adopt the entire rule or certain provisions.
The 2013 Solvent-Contaminated final rule went into effect immediately in states and territories that are not RCRA-authorized, including Iowa and Alaska.
If you would like to suggest updates to the page, please send your comments to Amanda Kohler (kohler.amanda@epa.gov).