Laws & Regulations

Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste - CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation-Petroleum Refinery Primary and Other Listings (F037 and F038) - Federal Register Notice, May 13, 1991

The Agency is promulgating an interim final rule revising the definition of wastes subject to the F037 and F038 listings to state that sludges from non-contact, once-through cooling waters are not included.

Hazardous Waste Management System - Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste - Toxicity Characteristic - Corrections - Federal Register Notice, July 10, 1992

On March 29, 1990, EPA promulgated a rule (55 FR 11798) to revise the existing toxicity characteristics (TC) used to identify certain wastes defined as hazardous.

Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste and CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation - Reportable Quantity Adjustment, Chlorinated Toluenes Production Wastes - Federal Register Notice, October 15, 1992

EPA is amending the regulations for hazardous waste management under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by adding chlorinated toluenes.

Hazardous Waste Management System - General - Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste - Used Oil - Federal Register Notice, July 1, 1992

On March 29, 1990, EPA promulgated a rule (55 FR 11798) to revise the existing toxicity characteristics (TC) used to identify certain wastes defined as hazardous.

Hazardous Waste Management System: Land Disposal Restrictions - Federal Register Notice, June 26, 1992

EPA is taking regulatory action to approve an extension of the Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) effective date applicable to owners and operators of secondary lead smelters who are engaged in the reclamation of lead-bearing hazardous materials.

Hazardous Waste Management System - Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste - Recycled Used Oil Management Standards - Federal Register Notice, September 10, 1992

The Agency is promulgating a final listing decision for used oils that are recycled and is simultaneously promulgating standards for the management of used oil under RCRA section 3014.

Hazardous Waste Management System: Land Disposal Restrictions - Renewal of the Hazardous Debris Case-By-Case Capacity Variance and Renewal of Variance - Federal Register Notice, May 14, 1993

On May 8, 1992, EPA granted a one-year case-by-case capacity variance of the Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) to persons managing certain hazardous debris (see 57 FR 20766, May 15, 1992).

Fact Sheet on the Proposal: A Holistic Approach to Closure Part B

this fact sheet summarizes the proposal a holistic approach to closure Part B

Final Summary of Comments on Proposed Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN)

Sustainable Materials Management: The Road Ahead

How our society uses materials is fundamental to many aspects of our economic and environmental future. If we want the United States to be competitive in the world economy, the sustainable use of materials must be our goal.

Resources for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Financial Assurance

This page includes tips on a wide range of financial assurance issues as well as fact sheets that provide an overview of each RCRA financial assurance instrument, including regulatory requirements

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Boilers and Industrial Furnaces

This training module introduces the concept of burning hazardous wastes in units regulated under RCRA and outlines the requirements for one type of device — boilers and industrial furnaces (BIF).

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Hazardous Waste Incinerators

This training module introduces the concept of burning hazardous wastes in units regulated under RCRA and outlines the requirements for one type of device — the incinerator.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Training Module about Closure and Post-Closure

This training module lists the types of facilities that are subject to closure and post-closure.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Land Disposal Units

This training module cites the statutory and regulatory minimum technological requirements for land disposal units

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Training Module about Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities

This training module describes:general requirements applicable to treatment, storage, and disposal facilities
requirements for waste analysis and personnel training purpose of a contingency plan and list the emergency notification procedures.

Federal Register: Corrections to Ensure Consistency of the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure and to Clarify the Quality Assurance Section Final Rule

Federal Register Notice published on June 29, 1990, Vol. 55, No. 126 Rules and Regulations