RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Refresher Training
- Continuing education credit hours 0.40
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Upon completing the course, learners will be able to:
Grasp the purpose of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Explain the EPA’s approach to managing hazardous waste from “cradle to grave”.
Retrieve the definition of hazardous waste and its characteristics.
Differentiate between listed hazardous waste and characteristic hazardous waste.
Recall the criteria used to classify hazardous waste generators into three categories.
Engage in discussions about episodic generation and the necessary steps when generators fluctuate between categories.
Understand the regulatory requirements for transporting, storing, and responding to spills of hazardous waste.
Provide examples of hazardous waste categories subject to specialized management standards.
Elaborate on the general purpose of the Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) Program.
Define used oil and elaborate on the special management provisions applicable to this waste category.
Define universal waste and its classifications.
Summarize the relevant aspects of the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rules of 2016 and its evolution over time.
Course Description
The RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Refresher Training course is designed for individuals seeking recertification and training to maintain compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations specified in 40 CFR Part 261 and 40 CFR Part 262, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976. These regulations govern the proper handling and management of hazardous waste.
Adherence to EPA-enforced Hazardous Waste Generator Regulations is essential for correctly identifying and safely managing hazardous waste, protecting human health and the environment, and minimizing disruptions to business operations.
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