Managing industrial hazardous waste: A practical handbook
The purpose of this book is to provide those responsible for waste management at manufacturing firms with: (1) a framework to understand the complex web of regulatory requirements; and (2) a philosophy to guide waste management decision making within the regulatory context. Section I provides an overview of the hazardous waste management system and outlines the regulatory definitions of solid and hazardous wastes. The three determinations necessary for potentially regulated manufacturing firms are described. These determinations are: (1) which wastes are at the facility; (2) whether any of the wastes are hazardous under existing regulatory definition; and (3) which regulatory requirements are applicable, given the quantities of hazardous waste generated, and the types of hazardous waste management activities conducted at the facility. Section II includes an in-depth explanation of the federal regulatory standards applicable to the different categories of hazardous waste generators. Areas where state hazardous waste regulations may differ from federal requirements are identified. Section III presents a philosophical basis for a corporate compliance program and then provides guidance and describes the actions and paperwork necessary for such a program. Key factors to be considered are specified. Section IV concludes with some practical information. Topics including selecting commercial treatment/disposal vendors, considerations in waste sampling and analysis, dealing with regulatory agency officials and consultants, legal liabilities, and examples of best management practices.
- OSTI ID:
- 5872562
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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