RCRA-Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Course Program
Course Description
This comprehensive course provides in-depth training on the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), covering hazardous waste management, regulatory compliance, and best practices for on-site and off-site waste handling. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to ensure compliance with EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations while protecting the environment and workplace safety.
Regulatory history and structure of RCRA regulations
Overview of the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and state environmental agencies
Integration with DOT, OSHA, and other EPA programs
Definitions of solid and hazardous waste
Categories of hazardous waste: listed, characteristic, and exclusions/exemptions
Special waste types: used oil, universal waste, and mercury-containing lights
Definitions of Large Quantity Generators (LQG), Small Quantity Generators (SQG), and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG)
Determining generator status and counting hazardous waste
EPA identification numbers and permits for treatment, storage, and disposal
Accumulation and satellite accumulation area requirements
Container and tank management, preparedness, and contingency planning
Recordkeeping, reporting, and spill response
RCRA, DOT, and OSHA training requirements
Enforcement protocols and compliance strategies
Hazardous waste manifests and proper shipping names
Transportation, marking, labeling, and placarding requirements
Management of used oil, universal waste, and mercury-containing lamps
Regulatory requirements for mixtures, filters, and specifications
LDR determination for wastewaters and non-wastewaters
Universal treatment standards and notification/certification requirements