Short Takes – 9-12-26 - Federal Register Edition

RCRA Testing  

Request for Information on Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste (SW-846), Waste Sampling and Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Testing. EPA request for information. Summary: “EPA updates test methods and waste sampling guidance as part of routine updates according to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). To aid in the implementation of these directives, the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requests information on SW-846 method experiences, needs, and requirements. ORCR is specifically interested in information on the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Method 1311, including method challenges, and alternatives. Information is welcome from stakeholders involved in requesting, performing, and evaluating the results from SW-846 methods including, but not limited to, industry stakeholders, researchers, academia, state, Tribal, and local governments. This includes U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, other federal agencies, community groups, non-governmental organizations, the public, and international organizations. The EPA will use the information received in response to this request for information (RFI) to inform what action, if any, it may take.” 

Space Geek  

Name of Information Collection: Proposal Submissions and Awards Management System (ProSAMS) for the NASA Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program Solicitations. NASA 30-day new information collection request notice. Summary: “The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.... The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) is another program that expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development (R&D) arena.” 

Executive Orders  

EO 14426 - Accelerating Access to Veterans' Benefits and Employment Opportunities. 

EO 14427 - Adjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act.