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Cleaning, Solvent Summary Full Text
Hazardous Waste Summary Full Text
Hazardous Waste Determination Summary Full Text
Locomotive Coolant Discharge Summary Full Text
Metalworking Fluids Summary Full Text
Oil, Used Summary Full Text
Recycling Summary Full Text
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Summary Full Text
Universal Waste Summary Full Text
Cleaning, Solvent
Applies to: Any facility carrying out processes that involve cleaning with petroleum-based (non-water-based) solvents, including degreasers and solvent-based parts washers. The regulations also cover the use and disposal of solvent wetted rags to manually wipe soils from the metal surfaces (hand wiping).
Requires: Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal; some facilities may need air emissions permits.
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  • Cleaning, Parts Cleaners (Water-based)
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    Hazardous Waste
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    Applies to: Anyone who generates more than 100 kilograms per month of hazardous waste, or more than 1 kilogram per month of certain acutely hazardous wastes. (These limits may be lower in some states.)
    Requires: Registration with EPA as a hazardous waste generator; compliance with rules for storage and disposal of wastes; for large quantities, reporting of quantities generated to EPA every two years
    See also:
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Universal Waste

    • Hazardous Waste Determination
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    Applies to: Anyone who generates more than 100 kilograms per month of waste that may potentially be classified as a "hazardous waste" under federal or state law. (May also apply to as little as 1 kilogram per month for certain "acutely hazardous wastes.")
    Requires: Businesses are required to determine whether their wastes should be classified as "hazardous" under the regulations. Incorrect classification is a major factor contributing to violations and fines in the transportation sector.
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Universal Waste

    • Locomotive Coolant Discharge
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    Applies to: Any discharge of locomotive coolant falls under the rules that apply to the discharge of any industrial wastewater.
    Requires: Wastewater discharged from locomotive cooling systems must be hauled to an appropriate treatment facility, or a permit must be obtained, either from local authorities to discharge to a municipal sewer system, or from the EPA to discharge directly to the environment.
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  • Clean Water Act (CWA)
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    Metalworking Fluids
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    Applies to: Any facility that carries out machining operations
    Requires: Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Cleaning, Solvent
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    Oil, Used
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    Applies to: Any facility that generates or accumulates used oil products, including lubricants, brake fluid, hydraulic fluids, and oil-based machining fluids
    Requires: Facilities must store and transport used oil according to specific regulations to avoid falling under more stringent hazardous waste regulations
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  • Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Spills and Leaks, Prevention (SPCC rule)
  • Spills and Leaks, Reporting
  • Tanks, Underground
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    Recycling
    Applies to: Any facility that generates any of a wide variety of solid wastes, including corrugated cardboard and wooden pallets
    Requires: Recycling is generally voluntary (except in a few cities), but can be beneficial economically and can contribute to a positive public perception
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Universal Waste
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    Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
    Applies to:

    The basic federal law regulating solid and hazardous waste disposal
    Requires:

    Facilities must determine whether their waste is classified as "hazardous" according to federal and state regulations, and if so must handle and dispose of it accordingly
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Universal Waste
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    Universal Waste
    Applies to: Anyone who disposes of several common waste products
    Requires: Universal waste regulations (similar to but less stringent than hazardous waste regulations) apply to storage and disposal
    See also:
  • Batteries
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Pesticides
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