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Hazardous Waste Generator Regulations: A User-Friendly Reference Document

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EPA is finalizing a rulemaking that will make several changes to the hazardous waste generator regulations. This document will be updated to reflect these changes. Check out the new rule now.

A user-friendly reference to assist EPA and state staff, industrial facilities generating and managing hazardous wastes as well as the general public, in locating and understanding the current Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste generator regulatory requirements.

Version 6: August 2012

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