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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Components
Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA)
The law that establishes the RCRA program. It describes the kind of solid and hazardous waste management activities that are regulated at the federal level. The Act also provides the Administrator of EPA (or his or her designee) with the authority to implement the Act. In addition, it provides for state authorization, which allows States to implement the requirements.
Outline of Act
RCRA Online
Fulltext 
Regulations
The legal mechanism that establishes standards or imposes requirements as mandated by the Act. RCRA regulations are promulgated by EPA, published in the Federal Register, and codified in the CFR.
Guidance
Guidelines developed and issued by EPA to provide instructions on how to implement requirements of either the Act or regulations.
Policy
Statements developed by EPA outlining a position and imposing requirements.
Waste Regulations and Standards
