The ReCement Act modifies the federal definition of solid waste under the Solid Waste Disposal Act to exclude certain recovered materials and secondary materials from being classified as waste when used in cement manufacturing. Specifically, the bill allows cement and clinker producers to use non-hazardous recovered materials and resources as ingredients or fuels as substitutes for traditional materials without triggering solid waste regulations, provided these materials meet specific legitimacy criteria set by the Environmental Protection Agency. The legislation primarily affects cement manufacturers and recycling operations that supply recovered materials to the cement industry. The bill does not specify dedicated funding or timelines for implementation, relying instead on existing EPA regulatory frameworks established under Code of Federal Regulations Part 241. By reclassifying certain recovered materials, the bill aims to promote more efficient use of secondary materials in cement production while reducing regulatory barriers to their use.
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