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Universal Waste

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Details specific regulations for universally generated hazardous wastes, including batteries, pesticides, and certain types of bulbs.

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Transportation of Hazardous Waste

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Describes the regulations governing the safe transport of hazardous waste, including packaging, labeling, and placarding.

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Permitting Process

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Outlines the procedure for obtaining permits to operate facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste.

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Recycling and Recovery

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Describes incentives and regulations for the recycling and recovery of materials that would otherwise be considered waste.

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State Authorization

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Explains the empowering of states to implement and enforce RCRA regulations and standards through state programs.

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RCRA and the Clean Water Act

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Discusses the relationship between RCRA and the Clean Water Act, focusing on preventing water pollution from waste disposal activities.

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Corrective Action Programs

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Describes the framework for cleaning up releases from solid waste management units at RCRA-regulated facilities.

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Public Involvement

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Discusses the opportunities for public participation in the RCRA permitting process and in the development of regulations.

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Medical Waste

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Outlines the specific provisions and guidelines for the management of medical waste generated by healthcare facilities.

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Defining Hazardous Waste

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Explains the criteria and processes used to determine whether a waste is classified as hazardous under RCRA.

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Goals of RCRA

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Describes the primary aims of the act, including protection of human health and the environment from potential hazards of waste disposal.

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Biennial Reporting

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Addresses the reporting requirements for large quantity generators and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.

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E-Waste

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Focuses on the special handling and disposal regulations of electronic waste under RCRA.

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Closure and Post-Closure Care

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Covers the requirements for the proper closure of waste management units and the post-closure care for maintaining site safety.

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Solid Waste Program

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Explains the provisions for non-hazardous solid waste, including municipal and industrial waste under the act.

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Combustion of Hazardous Waste

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Explains the regulatory standards for the incineration of hazardous waste, looking at emission controls and waste-to-energy processes.

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Underground Storage Tanks

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Covers the regulatory program for underground storage tanks containing petroleum or hazardous substances.

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Mixed Waste

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Discusses waste that contains both radioactive and hazardous waste components and how it is regulated under RCRA.

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RCRA Corrective Action Process

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Elaborates on the step-by-step process facilities must undergo to address and clean up environmental contamination.

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RCRA Enforcement

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Illustrates how compliance with RCRA is enforced, including potential penalties and corrective actions.

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RCRA and the Clean Air Act

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Explores the crossover between RCRA and the Clean Air Act, specifically as it applies to the emissions from waste management activities.

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Waste Minimization

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Explores policies and strategies that aim to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste generated, promoting more sustainable practices.

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Overview of RCRA

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Provides a general introduction to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, outlining its importance and objectives in waste management.

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Hazardous Waste Regulation

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Details the rules and standards for generating, transporting, treating, storing, and disposing of hazardous waste.

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Land Disposal Restrictions

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Details the restrictions and regulations regarding the land disposal of hazardous waste, aiming to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.

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Financial Assurance

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Covers the requirements for facilities to demonstrate financial capability to clean up in cases of accidental releases or closures.

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Used Oil Management

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Details the provisions for collection, storage, transportation, and recycling of used oil.

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Special Wastes

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Defines and specifies the management of categories of waste that require special handling, such as mining or agricultural waste.

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