S. 4856 — Introduced in Senate

II 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4856 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 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 Works A BILL To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for onsite storage in certain remote areas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Remote Waste Storage Act. 2. 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.