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What’s a Hazardous Waste Generator to do About “Cradle to Grave” Responsibility Under RCRA?
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as envisioned by the US Congress when it was passed in 1976 was meant to create a system for controlling hazardous waste from the time it is generated to its final disposal, i.e.
The Solvent Contaminated Wipes Rule in Michigan
On January 31st of 2014, the USEPA's Solvent Wipe Rule became effective at the Federal level and in those states lacking authorization under RCRA to operate their own hazardous waste program. As a state with an authorized hazardous waste program,
Waste Prohibited from Landfill Disposal in Michigan
The following wastes are prohibited from landfill disposal under Part 115 of Act 451: Used oil Whole tires Liquid waste. Liquid Industrial Waste is subject to strict regulation in Michigan. Returnable beverage containers. Find a designated collection site and make
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Regulations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Got a question about the generation, identification, management, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, or non-hazardous waste? Q: What is the paint filter test? A: The paint filter test is test method specified by the USEPA
The Meaning of the Symbols in Column 7 of the Hazardous Materials Table
A Shipper of a hazardous material is responsible for its classification and packaging prior to offering it for shipment to a Carrier. An important, but often overlooked, requirement for the safe and regulatory compliant transportation of a HazMat is an
USDOT Regulations for Classification and Hazard Communication of Division 6.2 Infectious Substances in Transportation
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) creates and enforces the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) within the U.S. One type of HazMat regulated by USDOT/PHMSA are
Classification of a Lithium Ion Battery and Available Packaging Exceptions Under the IATA DGR for Micro Q Technologies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an organization of air carriers that regulates the worldwide transportation of people and property. IATA's regulations pertaining to the transportation by air of dangerous goods (hazardous materials or HazMat within the U.S.) is
FMCSA Regulations for CMV, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations, RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations
Rules & Regulations, Proposed Rules, & Notices From: USEPA (RCRA Only); and FAA, FMCSA, FRA, & PHMSA (HazMat Transportation Only) for November 2014
November 2014 – Rules & Regulations, Proposed Rules, and Notices Regarding the Management of Hazardous Waste and the Transportation of Hazardous Materials On its website the US Government Printing Office makes a wealth of Federal publications available for review and download; one of these
Hazardous Waste Container not Labeled = RCRA Violation for Delaware Body Shop
The Bullet: It does not appear that any fines were issued, but a simple violation of the state hazardous waste regulations could have been avoided with a little knowledge. Who: Enforcement Agency: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State and Federal Surplus Property Available for Eligible Organizations
The Bullet: Eligible organizations may take advantage of the availability of surplus property acquired by the State of Texas and by the Federal Government. Property is available for a small processing fee which is usually much less expensive than purchasing