Revision Checklist 226 Summary

Rule Title:	Academic Laboratories Generator Standards Technical Corrections

Checklist Title:	Academic Laboratories Generator Standards Technical Corrections

Reference:	75 FR 79304-79308

Promulgation Date:	December 20, 2010
Effective Date:	December 20, 2010
Cluster:	RCRA Cluster XXI
Provision Type:	Non-HSWA
Linkage:	220
Optional:			Yes

Summary:  The rule makes technical corrections to Subpart K, 40 CFR part 262, which established an alternative set of generator requirements applicable to laboratories owned by eligible academic entities that are flexible and protective, and address the specific nature of hazardous waste generation and accumulation in these laboratories.  

State Authorization:  This rule is placed in RCRA Cluster XXI.  The state modification deadline is July 1, 2012 (or July 1, 2013 if a state statutory change is necessary).   

This rule is promulgated pursuant to non-HSWA authority and is considered to be neither more nor less stringent than the current federal requirements.  Therefore, states will not be required to adopt and seek authorization for this rule. 

Attorney General (AG) Certification Guidance:  Specific AG certification of statutory authority may not be required for this checklist as long as the AG has previously demonstrated authority for the definition of solid waste.

Program Description (PD) Guidance:  A state seeking authorization for this checklist should determine whether the revisions impact the program described in the Program Description. 

Incorporation by Reference Guidance:  There is no special guidance for states that incorporate by reference.