Tag: RCRA

Most Common RCRA Hazwaste Violations Concern Containers

By Clare Condon Jun 3, 2013 EHS Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

  Failure to keep containers closed.  Inspectors often observe hazardous waste drums that have been left open during the entire work shift, or drums with open funnels. Failure to mark the accumulation start date on the container.  Generators accumulating hazardous waste on-site without a permit must be sure to clearly mark the date on which […]

RCRA Inspections

By Clare Condon Mar 20, 2013 Hazardous Waste Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Section 3007, authorizes a representative of the U.S. EPA or a RCRA authorized state to enter any premises where hazardous waste is handled to examine records and take samples of the wastes. Similarly, the Department of Transportation (DOT) may participate where hazardous waste transporters are involved.  All treatment, […]