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<p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CONTACT:
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</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Latisha
Petteway <br>
<a href="mailto:petteway.latisha@epa.gov">petteway.latisha@epa.gov</a> <br>
202-564-3191 <br>
202-564-4355 <br>
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<b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br>
</b>Oct. 15, 2009 <br>
</span><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
<b>EPA Releases Updated Risk Analysis for Solvent-Contaminated Industrial Wipes
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<b>WASHINGTON</b> – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking
public comment on a revised risk analysis developed for the 2003 proposed
Solvent-Contaminated Industrial Wipes Rule. The agency has revised the
risk analysis in response to comments received when the rule was
proposed. The rule is meant to improve the clarity and consistency of the
regulations for wipes and reduce the cost of regulatory compliance, while
maintaining the same level of protection for the environment. <br>
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The revised risk analysis, which was peer reviewed, includes updated data and
information, including the use of a newly developed landfill model. <span
style='color:black'>The revised risk analysis shows that 8 of the 20 solvents
evaluated could pose a potential health risk if disposed of in an unlined municipal
solid waste landfill. The revised risk analysis also shows one
(tetrachloroethylene) of the 20 solvents evaluated has a potential health risk
if the wipes or laundry sludge are disposed in a composite lined landfill.</span>
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In 2003, EPA proposed to conditionally exclude from the definition of hazardous
waste disposable industrial wipes that are contaminated with hazardous solvents
and are going to disposal. EPA also proposed to conditionally exclude
from the definition of solid waste reusable industrial shop towels and rags
that are contaminated with hazardous solvents and are sent for cleaning. <br>
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</b>The public c<span style='color:#292526'>omment period will be open for </span>60<span
style='color:red'> </span><span style='color:#292526'>days after the notice is
published in the Federal Register. <br>
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<span style='color:#292526'>More information on commenting on the risk analysis:
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href="http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastetypes/wasteid/solvents/wipes.htm"><span
style='color:#606420'>http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastetypes/wasteid/solvents/wipes.htm</span></a>
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