Obtaining variances from the treatment standards of the RCRA Land Disposal Restrictions
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) (40 CFR 268) impose specific requirements for treatment of RCRA hazardous wastes prior to disposal. Before the LDRs, many hazardous wastes could be land disposed at an appropriately designed and permitted facility without undergoing treatment. Thus, the LDRs constitute a major change in the regulations governing hazardous waste. EPA does not regulate the radioactive component of radioactive mixed waste (RMW). However, the hazardous waste component of an RMW is subject to RCRA LDR regulations. DOE facilities that manage hazardous wastes (including radioactive mixed wastes) may have to alter their waste-management practices to comply with the regulations. The purpose of this document is to aid DOE facilities and operations offices in determining (1) whether a variance from the treatment standard should be sought and (2) which type (treatability or equivalency) of petition is appropriate. The document also guides the user in preparing the petition. It shall be noted that the primary responsibility for the development of the treatability petition lies with the generator of the waste. 2 figs., 1 tab.
- Research Organization:
- USDOE Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety, and Health, Washington, DC (USA). Environmental Guidance Div.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5915494
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/EGD-RCRA-001/0590; ON: DE91009495
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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