RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training
- Continuing education credit hours 0.40
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training course, the learner will have achieved the following learning objectives:
Comprehend the mission of the EPA and various environmental laws administered by the EPA.
Define the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and its objectives.
Define hazardous waste and identify its characteristics.
Describe the EPA's cradle-to-grave program for managing hazardous waste.
List the criteria for classifying hazardous waste generators into three categories and the corresponding regulations for each category.
Explain episodic generation and identify different types of episodic events.
Comprehend the regulatory requirements for transporting, storing, and responding to spills of hazardous waste.
Discuss the importance of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest System.
Summarize the risks associated with mixing and/or storing incompatible wastes.
Explain the purpose of the Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) Program.
Provide an overview of the specific management provisions that apply to used oil and universal wastes.
Course Description
The RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training course is tailored for individuals seeking certification and training to comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations 40 CFR Part 261 and 40 CFR Part 262. These regulations outline the proper handling and management of hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976. The EPA requires training for personnel involved in hazardous waste management to ensure they are well-versed in the "Cradle-to-Grave" procedures, which encompass the entire lifecycle of hazardous waste—from generation and transportation to treatment, storage, and final disposal.
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