Hazardous waste as described in 40 CFR, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

DOE-STD-1159-2003

Identify the kinds of hazardous wastes generated within the Department and their

sources.

Describe the combination of treatment, storage, and disposal facilities used to

manage hazardous wastes.

Discuss the current methods of disposing of hazardous wastes.

Discuss regulatory requirements imposed on generators of hazardous wastes

required by 40 CFR 262 related to the following:

Accumulating waste

Preparing hazardous waste for shipment

Preparing a uniform hazardous waste manifest

For Resource Conservation and Recovery Act permitted facilities and interim status

facilities discuss the following as required by 40 CFR 264 and 40 CFR 265:

General facility standards

Preparedness and prevention requirements

Contingency plan and emergency procedures

Manifest and record keeping requirements

Releases from solid waste management units

Closure requirements

Use and management of containers

Tank systems

Landfills

Discuss the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulatory requirements for:

Recyclable materials

Incinerators, and

Disposal facilities

Describe the treatment standards required under the Land Disposal Restrictions, and

describe the prohibition on storage as required by 40 CFR 268.

Discuss Resource Conservation and Recovery Act permitting requirements and

requirements associated with modifying permits, as defined in 40 CFR 270.

Explain the relationship between the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and

the Federal Facilities Compliance Act (FFCAct). Include in your discussion the

development of Site Treatment Plans and development of Waste Treatment

Technologies.

Describe the types of facilities that need Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

permits; list differences between a RCRA Part A and a RCRA Part B permit

application; and give examples of RCRA Part B permit application requirements that

apply to all facilities and those that apply to specific types of facilities.

Describe how to determine if a material is a solid waste. Given a material that is a

solid waste, describe how to determine if it is a hazardous or a mixed waste.