In region 7, the resource conservation and recovery act rcra program is part of the air and waste management division. The unified guidance provides a suggested framework and recommendations for the statistical analysis of groundwater monitoring data at rcra facility units subject to 40 cfr parts 264 and 265 and 40 cfr part 258, to determine whether groundwater has been impacted by a hazardous constituent release. Cv06b0060 ne was lodged with the united states district court for the northern district of alabama. Foreword this manual supersedes the 2006 rcra orientation manual. Used oil collection act of 1993, tca 682111001 to 682111019. For access and information to nonenforcement, rcra corrective action program office documents, visit epas corrective action guidance website. The environmental protection agency epa released a new resource conservation and recovery act rcra orientation manual in october 2011 which was the first since the initial publication in 1990. Rcrac compliance information for pharmacies and others. Designed to be easier to use from the ground up, mccoys rcra reference is a greatly enhanced version of the cfr. Rcra orientation manual 2008 resource conservation and recovery act forming part aste eusing industrial materials m ateafe rcra orientation manual this manual was developed by.
Hazardous waste recycling regulations recycling wastes. Rcra online is an electronic database that indexes thousands of letters, memoranda, publications, and questions and answers issued by epas office of resource conservation and recovery orcr. To view detailed information on a particular document, simply click on the document title. Materials found in this area address resource conservation and recovery act rcra cleanup enforcement topics. Knowing how hazardous and solid waste are defined is one of the best ways to understand whether a college or university is subject to rcra. On october 2, 2001, epa published a notice in the federal register requesting comment on a draft guidance document entitled recognizing completion of corrective action activities at rcra facilities see 66 fr 50195.
What rcra training regulations apply to a person signing a. Tennessee hazardous waste management act of 1977, tennessee code annotated tca 68212101 to 68212121. The industrial hazardous waste branch of the land division will comment on the plan for deficiencies or if any information is missing. The rcra practice manual 3rd edition by theodore l. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Resource conservation and recovery act rcra cleanup policies and guidance materials found in this area address resource conservation and recovery act rcra cleanup enforcement topics. The resource conservation and recovery act was enacted as an amendment to the solid waste disposal act of 1965.
Search, browse and learn about the federal register. Rcra authorizes epa to regulate waste management activities. Tsdf managers rcra orientation manual the following vugraphs from does rcra orientation for facility managers are in portable document format pdf and because of advanced features must be viewed or printed out using adobe acrobat 3. Epa list of hazardous waste characteristic wastes d001d003 d001 ignitable characteristic ignitable compressed gases ignitable liquids ignitable reactives oxidizers d002 corrosive characteristic acids alkalines other corrosives d003 reactive characteristic. Eftvirqnmental protection agedcyc itis noaa njie and does noc create any legal obbpuoiil whetherand bow epa applies tbia ipiidn ill any givencue will. Pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities are responsible for ensuring that the facility is in compliance with rcrac hazardous waste.
Rcra online provides users with the capability to view and print the actual text of the documents identified in a search. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Rcra and ej overview environmental law 2008 brief chronology of rcra. Epa releases revised rcra orientation manual february 14, 2012 the environmental protection agency epa released a new resource conservation and recovery act rcra orientation manual in october 2011 which was the first since the initial publication in 1990. For access and information to nonenforcement, rcra corrective action program office documents, visit epas corrective action guidance website to locate a document within the rcra cleanup enforcement policy and guidance compendium choose from the search box, chronological.
Within these parks, the nps must also manage the largest number of constructed assets of any civilian agency in the federal government, including a range of structures, maintained landscapes. Epa list of hazardous waste florida atlantic university. Resource conservation and recovery act rcra orientation manual. A course in compliance for colleges and universities. Statistical analysis of groundwater monitoring data at rcra. Rcra hazardous waste publications mccoys rcra publications. The national park service nps is dedicated to the protection of natural and cultural resources at over four hundred park units across the united states. Guidance on the use of section 7003 of rcra october 1997, office of eafon. The brochures intent is to provide you with basic guidance about applicable rcra provisions. The manual has proven to be a popular and valuable resource for anyone working with epas solid and hazardous waste management program. The intent of the attached document is to provide a comprehensive sidebyside comparison of the rcra corrective action and the cercla remedial action processes. The mission of the usepa is to protect human health and the environment.
Rcra facility investigation rfi the rfi takes place when releases, or potential releases, have been identified and further investigation is necessary. As explained in the resource conservation and recovery act rcra orientation manual, rcra covers a wide variety of programs dealing with waste management including a program involved in cleanup of improperly managed hazardous wastes referred to as rcra corrective action. Resource conservation and recovery act rcra hazardous waste regulations. Hazardous waste management act of 1983, tca 68212201 to 68212227. Page 3 of 19 version 1 2009 introduction congratulations on your new role as a research coordinator. Acknowledgments the rcra public participation manual was developed by.
Since the manual s initial publication in 1990, the rcra program has evolved dramatically. Since the manuals initial publication in 1990, the rcra program has evolved dramatically. A liquid with a flash point of rcra was passed by congress in 1976 to manage both hazardous and nonhazardous wastes to protect human health and the environment. Written by an impressive roster of environmental lawyers, chapters examine the law in detail while providing a unique, practical focus. As a result of changes in the dynamics of solid and. General description of illinois epas rcra corrective. Rcra subparts aa, bb and cc regulations body of knowledge 1 rcra air rules for process vents and equipment leaks have been in effect since june 1990. Designed for epa and state staff, members of the regulated community, and the general public who wish to better. This manual supersedes the 2008 rcra orientation manual. Resource conservation and recovery act rcra corrective. Managing hazardous waste rcra subtitle c, chapter 1. This manual provides introductory information on the solid and hazardous waste management programs under the resource conservation and recovery act rcra. Solid and hazardous wastes not subject to hazardous waste regulation when recycled.
Resource conservation and recovery act rcra cleanup. These rcra air rules are referred to respectively as subpart aa and subpart bb standards in this manual based on their location in 40 cfr 264 and 265, subpart aa air emission standards for process. Resource conservation and recovery act rcra orientation. A liquid with a flash point of bb and cc regulations body of knowledge 1 rcra air rules for process vents and equipment leaks have been in effect since june 1990. Resource conservation and recovery act orientation manual 2014 pdf 242 pp, 8 mb, october 2014, epa530f11003 october 2014 rcra orientation manual contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Improving rcra cercla coordination at federal facilities. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Comments received by the agency on that draft guidance largely supported the content, but expressed concern that the agency. For introductory information on these exclusions, see pages 14 and 15 of the rcra orientation manual, section iii. The purpose of the rfi is to gather enough data to fully characterize the nature, extent, and rate of migration of contaminants to determine the appropriate response action.
Rcra was amended by the 1984 hazardous and solid waste amendments hswa. Statistical analysis of groundwater monitoring data at. Resource conservation and recovery act rcra laws and. Part iv describes the requirements of hazardous waste generators. These documents represent past epa headquarters interpretations of the rcra regulations governing the management of solid, hazardous, and medical waste.
The resource conservation and recovery act rcra was enacted by congress in 1976, as an amendment to the 1965 solid waste disposal act. Love canal inspires a media feeding frenzy the love canal dilemma fema can help only the victims of natural disasters this is a manmade disaster so, go bring a tort action love canals lessons. This is in contrast to superfund, which includes historic as well as current. Northrop grumman systems corporation, civil action no. The 1990 manual has proven to be a popular and valuable resource for anyone working with epas solid and hazardous waste management program or ust program. In october 20, us epa released an updated version of its hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal tsdf regulations guide. Rcra information brochure this brochure is designed to give you an understanding of the resource conservation and recovery act rcra and how the act affects you as an industry that generates or transports hazardous wastes. The generator certification is required by rcra section 262. Mccoys rcra reference contains the complete text of the relevant federal hazardous waste regs that implement subtitle c of rcra.
General description of illinois epas rcra corrective action. Overview of usepa, federal rcra regulations and nysdec part 370 series usepa. Tennessee hazardous waste reduction act of 1990, tca 68212301 to 68212312. George colvin, cpg, chmm in october 20, us epa released an updated version of its hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal tsdf regulations guide. Conserve energy and natural resources through waste recycling and recovery. Florida atlantic university, chemical hygiene plan 38 epa list of hazardous waste characteristic wastes d001d003 d001 ignitable characteristic ignitable compressed gases. Epa transmittal of guidance on the use of section 7003. Fordham campuses continue to be closed per governors executive order. Meet us deans welcomes fordham s history and mission fordham heraldry welcome from the president checklist orientation programs fall orientation summer orientation january orientation commuter barbecue global transitions first year formation staff academic information fordham college at rose hill. Oct 31, 2016 resource conservation and recovery act orientation manual 2014 pdf 242 pp, 8 mb, october 2014, epa530f11003 october 2014 rcra orientation manual contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Although the resource conservation and recovery act rcra exists to regulate and enforce environmentally sound hazardous waste disposal practices, 2.
Designed for epa and state staff, members of the regulated community, and the general public. It affects sites where such wastes were treated, stored or disposed of since november 19, 1980. The purpose of the rfi is to gather enough data to fully characterize the nature, extent, and rate of migration of contaminants to determine the. To search the database by topic, choose the topic search icon on the tool bar.
Two branches manage and handle rcra hazardous waste program issues, the waste enforcement and materials management branch wemm and the waste remediation and permitting branch wrap. Federal register solid waste disposal act, as amended. The united states environmental protection agency usepa leads the nations environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Protect human health and the environment from the hazards posed by waste disposal. Federal register solid waste disposal act, as amended by. Comparison of the rcra corrective action and cercla remedial action processes, prepared by the office of environmental guidance, rcracercla division eh231. Focusing on the federal governments program for managing hazardous wastes under rcra, this is a comprehensive yet easytouse guide to an extraordinarily complex area of environmental law. The rcra waste website permafix environmental services. This manual is designed for use by agency staff, public interest organizations, private citizens, and ownersoperators of hazardous waste management facilities.
Hazardous waste identification pdf 26 pp, 400k top of page. This manual replaces and supersedes the 1993 rcra public involvement manual epa 530r93006. Rcra training, regulations, analysis, news, and tools. It is designed for the novice researcher and therefore not every part may. This manual will serve as a toolkit during your orientation. This updated manual provides introductory information on the solid and hazardous waste management programs under the resource conservation and recovery act rcra. This manual supersedes the 2003 rcra orientation manual. Rcra facility assessment rfa investigation rfi statement. This webbased document places the current federal rcra tsdf regulations in one easytouse reference.
Ignitable hazardous waste as defined at 40 cfr 261. A comparison of the rcra corrective action and the cercla. Environmental protection agency office of solid wastecommunications, information, and resources management division 1200 pennsylvania avenue, n. Epa published the 1990 rcra orientation manual in order to educate and inform the public about the broad requirements of rcras regulatory program. Epa office of solid wastes osw rcra online, a searchable electronic database of memoranda, publications, and questions and answers issued by the osw.
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