119 S4856 IS: Remote Waste Storage Act U.S. Senate 2026-06-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4856IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 23, 2026Mr. Sullivan (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for onsite storage in certain remote areas.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Remote Waste Storage Act.

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Onsite storage in remote areas

Section 3001(d)(6) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6921(d)(6)) is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting , or for not more than 2 years if such generator lacks year-round surface transportation access to a treatment, storage, or disposal facility and the accumulation of the hazardous waste is conducted in compliance with all applicable laws (including regulations) before the period at the end.