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April 2025

RCRA wrap-up 2024

EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) has recently released a report on its accomplishments from fiscal year 2024. Most of the topics covered in the report have been written about in previous McCoy Review articles, ranging from proposed and finalized rules to natural disaster resilience. Some ORCR highlights include managing food waste, collaborating with Tribes and the Indian Health Service, and improving e-manifest functionality. The report links to recently issued guidance documents and webpages, making it a nice wrap-up of RCRA in 2024.

CUPA 2025!

Our team just got back from the 27th CUPA Annual Training Conference in Anaheim, held from March 24–27, 2025. The year’s theme—Embracing Change & Encouraging Collaboration, detailed the importance of new ideas and building connections… especially during times of transition.

While we were there, our very own Scott Lyons gave a presentation as part of the conference’s 188 sessions, alongside nearly 3,000 industry professionals.

Thanks to CUPA for another great conference!

Plan ahead for Cali Title 22-RCRA

Fall may be a bit away, but there’s no better time to prepare for California's evolving regulations. Sign up for McCoy’s .VIRTUAL California Title 22-RCRA seminar, October 6–9, 2025. Over four days, we’ll break down the California Health and Safety Code (HSC), Title 22 regulations, and Generator Improvements Rule (GIR). Plus, we’ll cover the latest federal vs. California RCRA updates and how they impact compliance.

Don’t wait for deadlines to sneak up—register now and secure your spot early!

Hazardous waste supply and demand

EPA recently released its 2024 National Capacity Assessment Report, demonstrating that the country has enough commercial hazardous waste recovery, treatment, and landfilling capacity to last the next 25 years. Compiled from 2021 biennial report data, the assessment indicates states should seek additional capacity due to recent logistics interruptions and the closure of onsite, private hazardous waste treatment and disposal units. READ MORE

Clean Air Act in August

From NSPS, NESHAP, and Air Toxics to NSR—if these Clean Air Act regulations are part of your world, and you want to really understand them, McCoy’s .VIRTUAL CAA seminar is for you. Join us August 5–7, 2025, where we’ll break down these regulations and bring them to life with real-world industry examples. Reserve your spot today!

CAA 3-Day agenda

AI’s environmental toll

Generative AI is reshaping our world—and it’s coming at a cost. With increasing energy demands for AI models, its environmental impact has become a major concern. The Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT-3) training process alone used enough power to run 120 homes for an entire year... so what’s being done to make AI more sustainable?

Behind the beans

Ever wonder where your coffee comes from? Kaveri Coffee gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the process from farm to cup and shows how each bean is grown, harvested, and roasted—giving us a better appreciation for that cup of joe we all enjoy each morning.

Limiting PCB storage

Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) waste, whether RCRA-hazardous or not, is subject to the TSCA disposal requirements of Part 761, Subpart D. New RO 14968 discusses the storage limitations for PCB waste that has a PCB concentration of ≥50ppm. While such waste is subject to a 1-year storage limit, persons storing that waste may apply for extensions provided it is shown in the application that the proposed storage methods or locations will not pose an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. [§761.65(a)] Approval for additional storage time is provided in writing by EPA and may be contingent on indoor air sampling, encapsulation, and other efforts to monitor, reduce, and eliminate PCB exposure.

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Joining a McCoy .VIRTUAL seminar is as simple as clicking a link. Our live Zoom sessions run right through your web browser—no downloads or software installations required. Whether you're in the office or working remotely, accessing our .VIRTUAL seminars is quick and easy. Compliance can be complex, but attending a seminar shouldn’t be.

Sign up for the 5-Day .V RCRA seminar May 5-9, 2025, or if you already know the ropes, take the 2-Day .V RCRA Refresher June 24-25, 2025!

Bloom into compliance with McCoy’s 2025 pubs!

Spring has sprung and it's time to bloom with McCoy’s freshly updated 2025 RCRA Unraveled and RCRA Reference publications. RCRA Unraveled offers clear interpretations of EPA’s guidance, while RCRA Reference serves as the definitive regulatory companion. Get both for $295 and grow your RCRA bookshelf this season!

Looking for a digital option? McCoy Sherpa gives you access to smartly hyperlinked PDFs of these publications, plus even more RCRA resources, all in one convenient place.

Check out the 2025 pubs price list!

Get out of the office and into RCRA

Kick off your summer with McCoy’s 5-day in-person RCRA seminar in Denver, June 9–13, 2025. Get a chance to step away from the screen, breathe in some mountain air, and tackle a week of in-person training. While you’re there, connect with McCoy presenters and fellow environmental professionals, unravel the regs, and walk away ready to tackle RCRA like a pro.

2025 Seminars

3-Day CAA Seminars
.VIRTUAL: August 5–7, 2025
.VIRTUAL: October 21–23, 2025

4-Day California Title 22-RCRA Seminars
.VIRTUAL: April 14–17, 2025
.VIRTUAL: October 6–9, 2025

5-Day RCRA Seminars
.VIRTUAL: May 5–9, 2025
Denver: June 9–13, 2025
.VIRTUAL: July 21–25, 2025
Lake Tahoe: August 18–22, 2025
.VIRTUAL: September 15–19, 2025
.VIRTUAL: November 3–7, 2025
Las Vegas: December 8–12, 2025

2-Day RCRA Refreshers
.VIRTUAL: June 24–25, 2025
Houston: November 18–19, 2025

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