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RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators (40 CFR 262)

Sets standards for generators of hazardous waste, including waste determination, accumulation limits, recordkeeping, and manifest requirements. Applies to facilities that generate hazardous waste as defined under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

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Obligations decomposed

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Regulatory details

Full title: RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators (40 CFR 262)
Regulatory body: Environmental Protection Agency
Jurisdiction: 🇺🇸 United States
Document type: regulation
Effective date: November 19, 1980
Industry: Workplace Safety & WHS/OHS
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Who this applies to

large quantity generatorssmall quantity generatorsvery small quantity generatorstreatment/storage/disposal facilities

Key requirements

waste determination
manifest system
container management
labeling and marking
emergency preparedness
biennial reporting
land disposal restrictions

Frequently asked questions about RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators

What is RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators?

Who does RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators apply to?

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators applies to large quantity generators, small quantity generators, very small quantity generators, treatment/storage/disposal facilities.

How many obligations does RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators contain?

AuditDSS has decomposed RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators into 1,094 atomic obligations from 66 rules. Each obligation is independently testable and risk-scored.

What are the key requirements of RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators?

The key requirements include: waste determination, manifest system, container management, labeling and marking, emergency preparedness, biennial reporting, land disposal restrictions.

How can I assess my RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators compliance?

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Which jurisdiction enforces RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators?

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators is enforced in United States by Environmental Protection Agency.

When did RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators come into effect?

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators became effective on November 19, 1980.

What industry does RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators apply to?

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators is primarily relevant to the Workplace Safety & WHS/OHS industry. AuditDSS covers 45 regulations in this industry sector.

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