Update to EPAAR Text of Provisions and Clauses, Signing of Uniform Hazardous Wastes Manifests
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The proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to update the existing provisions and clauses related to the signing of Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests at EPA work sites. It introduces a new contract clause that allows contractors to sign manifests for both hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal at Superfund and non-Superfund sites, facilitating work in situations where EPA personnel are not present. This change is intended to reduce work stoppages and result in cost savings during cleanup operations.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a new EPAAR clause enabling contractors to sign waste manifests.
- Expansion of signing authority to both Superfund and non-Superfund sites.
- Implementation of management controls to prevent conflicts of interest during cleanup operations.
Obligations
What this law requires
Contracting Officers shall insert contract clause 1552.223-73 into contracts involving transportation of hazardous waste material from EPA Superfund worksites
Contractors must be authorized to sign Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests at EPA worksites for removal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials at both Superfund and non-Superfund sites
EPA must implement management controls to prevent conflicts of interest and fraud during conflict of interest (COI) review for worksite cleanup procurements
Submit comments on the proposed rule by June 8, 2026, identifying submissions with Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OMS-2025-0037; FRL-13150-01-OMS
Contracting Officers shall insert Alternate I clause when contract involves transportation of hazardous waste material from non-Superfund EPA sites