Prior to the Generator Improvements Rule a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (SQG) need only make an initial notification to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or authorized state agency before it managed a hazardous waste.  After the initial notification the SQG was not required to re-notify the USEPA / state agency unless there was a change to the information on the initial notification.  The Generator Improvements Rule changed this by now requiring an SQG to submit a re-notification every four (4) years.  The purpose of this article will be to identify and explain the new requirement under the Generator Improvements Rule for a small quantity generator of hazardous waste to submit a re-notification to the USEPA. (more…)