SWANA Advocacy Documents
SWANA often submits comments and letters in response to proposed policies in the field of waste and resource management. We invite you to learn about SWANA’s recent advocacy efforts.
Comments on Draft Certification Standard for Responsible Markets (REM)
The Circular Action Alliance (CAA) invited interest holders to review and comment on the draft Certification Standard for Responsible Markets: For Recycling of Paper, Packaging and Food Serviceware (REM Standard).
SWANA Comments on REM Standard (July 7, 2026) »
SWANA Letter to CAA Regarding REM Standard Comment Opportunity »
Letter Regarding Urgent Need for PFAS CERCLA Liability Protections for Passive Receivers
The letter urges the Committees to expedite legislation that authorizes narrow PFAS CERCLA liability.
Comments Regarding California's Reusability Requirement for Propane Cylinders
SWANA provided comments on regarding California's Reusability Requirement for Propane Cylinders (Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0776).
SWANA Comments on Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0776 (February 9, 2026) »
Letter to Administrator Zeldin and EPA Response
SWANA congratulated Administrator Zeldin on his confirmation to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and introduced SWANA and shared the association’s key priorities and areas of concern.
SWANA Letter to EPA Administrator Zeldin (February 28, 2025) »
Comments on OSHA Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings
SWANA provided comments on OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009).
SWANA Statement on EPA's Endangerment Finding Repeal
In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement of the repeal of the 2009 science-based Endangerment Finding, SWANA released a statement expressing concerns that this repeal will likely result in an increase in emissions, bringing about widespread and long-lasting impacts to the waste and resource management industry and beyond.
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