The Generator Improvements Rule went into effect on May 30, 2017.  “Into effect” however, only in the federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and those states without an authorized hazardous waste program (read:  What is the status of the Generator Improvements Rule in my state?)  The new rule made over 60 changes to the regulations of the USEPA, mostly those applicable to the generator of a hazardous waste.  The purpose of this article is to explain the revisions the new rule made to what is commonly known as the Fifty Foot Rule. (more…)