Waste-law amendments are taxing EPA's resources

Journal Article · Mon May 13 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6133873

Dwyer, P; Trewhitt, J

This paper explains why the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is feeling the burden of having to meet the multiple deadlines imposed by last year's changes in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The 1984 amendments are far more than an attempt to close a few loopholes to catch midnight dumpers of hazardous waste. The way the U.S. disposes of most of its 250 million metric tons/yr of hazardous waste will have to change. One of EPA's most difficult jobs in implementing the latest RCRA amendments is the seriousness of Congress's intention to unequivocally restrict land disposal of hazardous waste, beginning with dioxins and solvents, in November, 1986.

• OSTI ID: 6133873
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States), Vol. 92:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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