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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Statutory Overview

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.

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