On March 20, 2024 the US Envirormental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed changes that would amend the standards for facilities that use open burning and open detonation to treat waste explosives. In response to requests for additional time, US EPA extended the comment period through June 20, 2024. Learn about this proposed rule and submit comments here.
If you are interested in learning more about where these facilities are located, check out US EPA’s new map publishing the location, identification numbers, permitting statuses, and more of facilities that treat hazardous waste explosives by open burning or open detonation.