Hazardous Waste
The Import-Export Program (IEP) controls international trade in
hazardous waste for the United States. The United States has agreements
with several countries, including Canada and Mexico, which provide
for prior notification of shipment of wastes (both importing and
exporting of wastes). EPA has issued regulations under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) which are binding on the
regulated community. Annually, IEP processes over 1500 notifications,
involving more than 8200 waste streams; collects from the United
States Customs Service more than 20,000 export manifests documenting
individual shipments of waste; and receives about 450 export annual
reports from the regulated community.
The program also assists in developing and handling international
and border aspects of civil RCRA enforcement matters and provides
training for U.S., Mexican, and Canadian customs officials --
as well as other state, local, and tribal officials -- on hazardous
waste compliance monitoring at the border.
International
Trade in Hazardous Waste: An Overview (EPA 305-K-98-001/November
1998) (PDF 33KB). This brochure presents
an overview of the import/export program in the hazardous waste
area. It presents basic concepts and information and is a user
friendly introduction to the program.
Background
on the Import/Export Hazardous Waste Program
(PDF 78KB). This document presents some key information
about the legal basis for the program, the major program activities
and contacts to handle specific inquires or needs.
Transboundary
Movement of Hazardous Waste and Border Security (PDF
660.6KB) Transcript of Joint U.S.-Canada Industry Workshop,
March 5-6, 2003, which dealt with the laws and policies governing
the import and export of hazardous waste and border security issues.
Participants included officials from both countries.
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