EPA extends deadline for states' landfill plans

摘要

EPA published a deadline extension today for states to develop plans to control methane emissions frommunicipal solid waste landfills.The Federal Register notice comes just three days before the Thursday deadline for states to submit their ownplans. It will go into effect Sept. 6.The rule directs owners of landfills that have emissions of at least 34 metric tons of non-methane organiccompounds to collect and control landfill gas, which is about 50% methane.