Is coal ash by-product subject to importing regulations?
No, coal ash byproduct that consist of fly ash waste, bottom ash waste, slag waste, and flue gas emission control waste generated from the primary combustion of coal is exempt from regulation under the Bevill exclusion in ยง261.4(b)(4) (Memo, Bussard to Karlin; December 11, 1996). Therefore, this material is not a hazardous waste and is not subject to the importing regulations. Q: Are household hazardous wastes regulated under US import/export regulations? A: Domestically generated household waste is excluded from the definition of hazardous waste if (1) the waste is generated by individuals on the premises of a temporary or permanent residence for individuals; and (2) the waste stream is composed primarily of materials found in the wastes generated by consumers in their homes (‘261.4(b)(1)). RCRA import and export requirements apply only to regulated hazardous waste and do not cover imports or exports of household hazardous wastes. Q: Are Small Quantity Generators (SQGs) subject to the
