Lawyer Fears 'Major Outstanding Questions' In EPA’s New Battery Guide

A long-time industry lawyer is warning that EPA’s recently issued guidance on lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery disposal has “major outstanding questions,” criticizing the agency for lack of transparency on hazardous waste rules as applied to batteries, and for being “silent” on critical recycling issues. Aaron Goldberg, principal at environmental law firm Beveridge & Diamond, said in a recent news alert to clients that he has serious concerns with EPA’s May 24 guidance regarding battery disposal because it fails to address a...