Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M.  This article is the seventh in a series that looks closely at each of the sections in subpart M to clearly describe the responsibilities of a LQG.

The purpose of this article is to address the requirements of 40 CFR 262.256 Arrangements with local authorities. (more…)