Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Compliance & Enforcement Unit

Toxic Remediation, Hazardous Waste & Land Recovery

Unit Mandate

Mission & Operational Scope

Enforces RCRA hazardous waste generator, transporter, and treatment/storage/disposal facility (TSDF) requirements, conducting inspections, issuing compliance orders, and pursuing enforcement actions against violators.

Doctrine

RCRA Subtitle C Hazardous Waste Program · 40 CFR Parts 260–270

Core Capabilities

Operational Capabilities

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Hazardous waste generator classification and manifest system compliance

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TSDF inspection and permit compliance assessment

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Land disposal restriction (LDR) treatment standard verification

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Corrective action oversight at RCRA-regulated facilities

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Universal waste and used oil management compliance monitoring

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RCRA enforcement action documentation and penalty calculation

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Division III

Toxic Remediation, Hazardous Waste & Land Recovery