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Hazardous Waste

Changes During Interim Status to Comply With Corrective Action Requirements

The document below is the title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regulations regarding performing Corrective Action activities during interim status. Section 3008(h) authorizes EPA to order a facility owner or operator to conduct Corrective Action during interim status when EPA determines that there is or has been a release of hazardous waste into the environment. This document describes how 40 CFR section 270.72(a)(5) allows interim status facilities to make changes in accordance with Corrective Action orders issued under Section 3008(h) or other Federal authority.

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