This document serves as a brief guideline for adopting the federal code by reference. This guidance was developed from the following:
- Information found in EPA’s State Authorization Manual (SAM), checklists, and guidance materials from Region 9's Office of Regional Counsel;
- Input from Debra Craig, EPA Region 2 and Jerry Sanger, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality; and
- Working with regulations as part of State authorization package review.
- Guidelines for State Adoption of Federal RCRA Regulations by Reference (PDF)(10 pp, 334 K, December 19, 2002)