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Enforcement

Statement About Signing Paper Hazardous Waste Manifests During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

EPA is aware that social distancing practices continue to be necessary to protect truck drivers and facility personnel transporting hazardous wastes.  EPA has issued a statement to address the requirement for generator signatures on paper hazardous waste manifests during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The statement is in effect through November 30, 2020.

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