EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste management requirements, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901-6992k, implemented through 40 CFR Parts 260-270. Covers hazardous waste determination, generator requirements (VSQG/SQG/LQG), manifest system, treatment/storage/disposal facility (TSDF) standards, corrective action, and financial assurance. Regulated by EPA and authorized state agencies.
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Framework Domains (3)
Emergency Preparedness and Personnel Training
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-rcra::262.260 | Emergency coordinator, contingency plan, and employee training |
Hazardous Waste Determination and Generator Classification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-rcra::262.11 | Hazardous waste determination for each waste stream |
| epa-rcra::262.14 | Generator classification and accumulation time limits |
Manifest System and Off-Site Disposal
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-rcra::262.20 | Hazardous waste manifest preparation and tracking |
Maps to 1 other framework
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management?
EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management is a compliance framework from United States (Federal, with state delegation) with 3 domains and 4 controls. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste management requirements, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901-6992k, implemented through 40 CFR Parts 260-270. Covers hazardous waste determination, generator requirements (VSQG/SQG/LQG), manifest system, treatment/storage/disposal facility (TSDF) standards, corrective action, and financial assurance. Regulated by EPA and authorized state agencies. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management have?
EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management has 4 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Hazardous Waste Determination and Generator Classification (2 controls), Emergency Preparedness and Personnel Training (1 controls), Manifest System and Off-Site Disposal (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management map to?
EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know) (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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