Pursuant to 40 CFR 262.34, a large or small quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG or SQG, respectively) may treat or store (ie. accumulate) hazardous waste on-site without a permit in any of four hazardous waste management units:

• Containers
• Tanks
• Drip Pads
• Containment Buildings

The purpose of this article is to identify and explain what the RCRA regulations refer to as a tank for the accumulation of hazardous waste at an LQG or SQG. (more…)