Hazardous Waste News Release: EPA Issues Proposed Exemption to F019 Hazardous Waste Listing
*News Brief * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Friday, Jan. 12, 2007) *EPA Issues Proposed Exemption to F019 Hazardous Waste Listing *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov* *The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to amend the F019 hazardous waste listing to facilitate the use of aluminum in automobiles, light trucks and utility vehicles. This action will encourage the production of more fuel-efficient vehicles by reducing the barriers to producing vehicles using lighter aluminum parts. F019 is one of EPA's F-code RCRA hazardous waste listings, which includes waste that is generated from common industrial and manufacturing processes. The proposed amendment exempts F019 waste generated in the auto manufacturing industry from regulation on the condition that the waste is disposed of in a landfill unit that meets certain liner design criteria. Using aluminum parts instead of heavier steel or iron parts produces lighter vehicles capable of decreased exhaust air emissions and increased gas mileage. The proposal should be published in the Federal Register in about two weeks. For more information, go to the Proposed Listing Exemption for F019 Wastewater Treatment Sludge Web site: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/f019/f019.htm R005 View all news releases related to hazardous waste [ http://service.govdelivery.com/service/edition.html?code=USAEPA_16&format=Web&email_type=bulletin ] [ http://service.govdelivery.com/service/edition.html?code=USAEPA_20&format=Web&email_type=bulletin ] You can update or cancel your subscription at any time [ https://service.govdelivery.com/service/user.html?code=USAEPA ]. You need only your e-mail address (and your password if you have selected one). This service is provided free of charge by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If you have any questions or problems about this service, please contact help@govdelivery.com for assistance. Sent by the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW . Washington DC 20460 . 202-564-4355