EPA Publishes New and Updated Modules in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Model Permit

On May 14, 2025, EPA published the third module in the RCRA Model Permit titled “General Facility Conditions Applicable to All RCRA Permits.” This new permit module contains conditions covering the general facility standards in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 264, Subpart B applicable to all RCRA permits. EPA also updated the "General Permit Conditions Applicable to All RCRA Permits" module. Access the new and updated modules of the Model Permit. 

The Model Permit is a guide to help permit writers draft and review permit conditions for incorporation into a RCRA hazardous waste permit. Using language that is based on best example language from actual permits that has been vetted by subject matter experts, including legal and enforcement experts, should reduce the time to issue permits, promote national consistency, and result in clearer, more readily implementable, enforceable permit conditions.