What does Preamble of Remote Waste Storage Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The proposed amendment would provide for onsite storage of waste in certain remote areas.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Remote Waste Storage Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Remote Waste Storage Act.

What does ONSITE STORAGE IN REMOTE AREAS. of Remote Waste Storage Act do?

This section amends Section 3001(d)(6) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The amendment modifies the second sentence to allow for hazardous waste accumulation periods. Generators lacking year-round surface transportation access to disposal facilities may accumulate hazardous waste for not more than 2 years. This accumulation is conditional on compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Remote Waste Storage Act

Last updated: 6/23/2026 · Introduced: 6/23/2026

Author: Dan Sullivan (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to permit onsite storage of hazardous waste in remote areas lacking year-round surface transportation.
Generators in these remote areas may accumulate hazardous waste onsite for up to two years under the revised law.
This allowance for extended onsite storage is contingent upon continued compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations.

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