Solid Waste (RCRA + CERCLA) – 7-with Complete Solutions

what is the rcra - ANSWER-The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), enacted in 1976, is the principal federal law in the United States governing the disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste. RCRA encompasses EPA's solid and hazardous waste regulations ►"Cradle to grave"- the moment the waste is created until it is finally disposed of •RCRA determines waste coming under its authority •Tracks waste •Determines how to handle waste (standards) •Provides cleanup authority •KEY Provisions: •Subtitle D - Disposal of Solid Waste •Subtitle C - Disposal of Hazardous Waste RCRA only regulates "solid waste" - if it isn't "solid waste" RCRA doesn't regulate it. ►So, waste is regulated under RCRA if it's "solid waste," and "hazardous waste" is regulated more stringently. •All Generators, Transporters and TSD facilities must comply with tracking requirements. •In addition to manifest requirements, subject to storage requirements, labeling requirements, records requirements, etc... •TSDs must obtain a permit and satisfy a range of operating requirements. what does RCRA regulate? - ANSWER-RCRA only regulates "solid waste" - if it isn't "solid waste" RCRA doesn't regulate it. what is a waste? - ANSWER-•You decide to dispose of it, thus if you are still using a material, or plan to reuse it, it is not considered a waste •Regulated by federal or state agencies what is a solid waste? - ANSWER-►discarded material that is: •Abandoned •Recycled •Considered inherently waste-like •A military ammunition