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Proposed Rule2026-058762026-03-26

Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant an exclusion from the list of hazardous waste to WRB Refining LP (Petitioner) located in Borger, Texas. This action responds to a petition to exclude (or delist) up to 700 cubic yards per year of F037 (petroleum refinery sludge) solids to be removed from stormwater storage tanks for a continuous delisting. If EPA approves the petition for delisting, the waste will be disposed of in a Subtitle D landfill. EPA is proposing to grant the petition based on an evaluation of waste- specific information provided by the Petitioner.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Comments on this proposed exclusion must be received by April 27, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

Environmental protectionHazardous wasteRecyclingReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-04-27

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 261 [EPA-R06-RCRA-2025-13174; FRL-13174-01-R6] AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant an exclusion from the list of hazardous waste to WRB Refining LP (Petitioner) located in Borger, Texas. This action responds to a petition to exclude (or delist) up to 700 cubic yards per year of F037 (petroleum refinery sludge) solids to be removed from stormwater storage tanks for a continuous delisting. If EPA approves the petition for delisting, the waste will be disposed of in a Subtitle D landfill. EPA is proposing to grant the petition based on an evaluation of waste-specific information provided by the Petitioner. DATES: Comments on this proposed exclusion must be received by April 27, 2026. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments by one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Email: dixon.eshala@epa.gov . Instructions: The EPA must receive your comments by April 27, 2026. Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R06-RCRA-2025-13174. The EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at https://www.regulations.gov , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other inf

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Citation: 91 FR 14666