For the purpose of this assignment, I have chosen to talk about the 2011 Proposed Rule “Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) Rulemakings for RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations.”

1. Background and the proposal or change: The 2011 Proposed Rule by EPA is communicating on proposing new safeguards for hazardous secondary materials recycling to protect public health and the environment. This Proposal will change EPA’s 2008 Definition of Solid Waste rule, which altered the hazardous waste regulations to promote recycling of hazardous secondary materials.

2. A) The federal agency that is promoting this change is named as “US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which began operation on December 3, 1970 and proposed by President Richard Nixon.
B) I always have an interest on this agency, base on its main purpose, which is to conduct environmental assessment focusing on the protection of the human health and our environment. This Proposed rule impacts me because as everyone, I would like to have and maintain a clean and healthy environment if I can, and I believe it would also reduce illness such as asthma and cancer, and at the same time this rule will help industries to identify what type of solid waste should they identify and recycle. C) I currently reside with my family near an industry that uses hazardous and toxic chemicals, which generate hazardous materials and coal residues. I would not like to have residues near home that could drive any of my family member’s health to a bad stage. On the other hand, I understand that this rule also help these industries to identify the proper practice towards the solid waste by providing more explicit and consistent factors that will push them to a legitimacy of recycling process. 3. Comment: Despite the challenges that this major change may cause and after the major financial impact that may occur, I write in favor and support the “2011 Proposed Rule.” EPA has a significant role toward our environment and health care. Pollution of our environment is an issue that concerns nearly and each and every one of us. The threat of environmental degradation now increases every single day. In addition of trying to avoid illnesses (such as cancer and asthma), EPA is also caring about land degradation, atmosphere contamination, etc. Also, as it is stated “encouraging the recovery, recycling, and reuse of valuable resources as an alternative to disposal items such as, land filling and incineration.” 4. According to Page 189 of our text book, during the promulgation process, I am legally entitled to receive a copy of the proposed administrative regulation if I request it, then a public hearing must be held in order to consider any additional evidence and factors if there are any, I am legally entitled to challenge the validity of the rule in court. In addition, I must be informed of proposed rules before they take effect after it’s reviewed.

5.