RILA member forum for education and peer benchmarking focused on environmental compliance issues with an emphasis on RCRA regulated waste.
RILA’s Environment & Waste Compliance Committee (EWCC) is a member forum for education, peer benchmarking, and federal advocacy. The committee is focused on environmental compliance topics, including proposed legislation and regulations, and new compliance and enforcement trends, with an emphasis on RCRA regulated waste.
Overview of environmental and regulatory requirements for emergency generators used in retail facilities, including permitting considerations, air emissions regulations, and compliance requirements.
Summary of state laws requiring minimum recycled content levels for packaging materials, including plastic packaging, carryout bags, and trash bags used in retail operations.
Summary of state and local recycling mandates and landfill disposal bans affecting materials commonly generated in retail operations, including paper, plastic, metal, and glass.
Summary of state-level regulations restricting single-use plastic packaging and disposable plastic products affecting retail operations across the United States.
A state-by-state summary of enacted consumer bag legislation by state and local jurisdiction, including bans, fees, and material requirements.
A state-by-state summary of permitting options and exemptions for emergency generators under applicable air quality regulations.
A state-by-state summary tracking implementation of the EPA’s Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule, including key rulemaking dates and adoption status.
A state-by-state summary of enacted product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation, including program requirements and key implementation timelines.
A state-by-state summary of spill reporting and notification requirements, including applicable thresholds, reporting timelines, and responsible authorities.
A state-by-state overview of variations in routine hazardous waste reporting and manifest submission requirements for VSQG, SQG, and LQG generators.
RILA staff guide the committee’s work, coordinating priorities and supporting collaboration to advance key initiatives for the retail industry. Members can contact the staff leads for questions, access to member-only resources, or information about how to participate in the committee’s work.
Meeting of the members of RILA's Environment & Waste Compliance Committee.
