RCRA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Law
| Stands for | Resource Conservation and Recovery Act |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
RCRA stands for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, a US law abbreviation also used in science.
Governs management of solid and hazardous waste, establishing "cradle-to-grave" tracking of hazardous waste from generation through disposal and setting standards for landfills and underground storage tanks. The EPA and authorized states enforce it.
Example: The plant manifests every drum of solvent waste as required by RCRA.
Usage notes
Enacted in 1976 as an amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Subtitle C covers hazardous waste and Subtitle D nonhazardous solid waste such as municipal landfills. It focuses on current and future waste, while cleanup of abandoned sites falls under CERCLA. Environmental professionals pronounce it "RICK-ruh".
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