Hazardous'' terminology

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:6073617

Powers, J

A number of terms (e.g., hazardous chemicals,'' hazardous materials,'' hazardous waste,'' and similar nomenclature) refer to substances that are subject to regulation under one or more federal environmental laws. State laws and regulations also provide additional, similar, or identical terminology that may be confused with the federally defined terms. Many of these terms appear synonymous, and it easy to use them interchangeably. However, in a regulatory context, inappropriate use of narrowly defined terms can lead to confusion about the substances referred to, the statutory provisions that apply, and the regulatory requirements for compliance under the applicable federal statutes. This information Brief provides regulatory definitions, a brief discussion of compliance requirements, and references for the precise terminology that should be used when referring to hazardous'' substances regulated under federal environmental laws. A companion CERCLA Information Brief (EH-231-004/0191) addresses toxic'' nomenclature.

• Research Organization: USDOE Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety, and Health, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Environmental Guidance
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6073617
• Report Number(s): DOE/EH-231-003/0191; ON: TI91009388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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