CLEANER Act of 2025

The CLEANER Act of 2025 requires the EPA to evaluate within one year whether drilling fluids, produced waters, and other wastes from oil, gas, and geothermal operations qualify as hazardous waste under federal law. If determined hazardous, the EPA must list these wastes and create tailored regulations for their handling, while also setting new safety standards for facilities managing non-hazardous waste from these sources. Key provisions include mandatory groundwater monitoring, location criteria for waste facilities, and financial assurance requirements to protect public health and the environment. This bill directly affects oil and gas producers, waste management facilities, and geothermal energy operations by imposing new regulatory obligations on their waste streams.