This training module presents a brief overview of RCRA. After it, you will have an understanding of the content and format of the law. Specifically, you will be able to:
- Explain the relationship between RCRA statutory language and codified regulatory language
- Describe the major components of each subtitle
- Identify the major provisions established by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA)
Access other training modules that provide overviews of other specific RCRA regulatory topics here.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Introduction to RCRA Statutory Overview (PDF)(34 pp, 78 K, February 2000, EPA530-R-99-063)