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42 U.S.C. 6992j: Effective dateText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

§6992j. Effective date

The regulations promulgated under this subchapter shall take effect within 90 days after promulgation, except that, at the time of promulgation, the Administrator may provide for a shorter period prior to the effective date if he finds the regulated community does not need 90 days to come into compliance.

( Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 11010 , formerly § 11011, as added Pub. L. 100–582, § 2(a) , Nov. 1, 1988 , 102 Stat. 2958 ; renumbered § 11010, Pub. L. 105–362, title V, § 501(h)(1)(B) , Nov. 10, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3284 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 11010 of Pub. L. 89–272 was renumbered section 11009 and is classified to section 6992i of this title.