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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA): Reports

Legal research guide for information relating to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act passed in 1976, 42 U.S.C. §6901 et seq.

State Programs for “Coal Ash” Disposal in the WIIN Act
Overview of EPA Standards for “Coal Ash” Disposal
Background on and Implementation of the Bevill and Bentsen Exclusions in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: EPA Authorities to Regulate “Special Wastes”
Analysis of Recent Proposals to Amend the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to Create a Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
Proposals to Amend RCRA: Analysis of Pending Legislation Applicable to the Management of Coal Combustion Residuals
EPA's Regulation of Coal-Fired Power: Is a “Train Wreck” Coming?
Managing Electronic Waste: An Analysis of State E-Waste Legislation

Ground Water Report to the Nation: A Call to Action
Prepared by the Ground Water Protection Council in 2007.
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Includes information on UST.
Guidance for RCRA Core LQG Pilot Projects
Prepared by the EPA in 2010.
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) Regulations A User-Friendly Reference Document for RCRA Subtitle C Permit Writers and Permittees
Prepared by the EPA Dec. 2017.
Introduction to Land Disposal Restrictions
Prepared by the EPA Sept. 2005.
Permit Modifications Report: Safeguarding the Environment in the Face of Changing Business Needs
Report prepared by the EPA in Jan. 2016.
Preparedness and Prevention Requirements for RCRA TSDFS
Memorandum prepared by the EPA Mar. 2010.
RCRA's Critical Mission & The Path Forward
EPA Report from June 2014.
Safe Handling, Storage, and Treatment of Waste Fireworks
Memorandum produced by the EPA Jul. 6, 2017.
Waste Analysis at Facilities that Generate, Treat, Store, and Dispose of Hazardous Waste: A Guidance Manual, Final
Prepared by the EPA Apr. 2015.
Assessment of the National Enforcement Strategy for RCRA Corrective Action (NESCA)
Prepared by the EPA Sept. 2012.
Revitalizing RCRA Facilities Using Enforcement and Other Tools: Case Studies
Prepared by the EPA Nov. 2007.

ELI RCRA Reports
Improved Effectiveness of Controls at Sites Could Better Protect the Public
GAO Report, Mar. 2005.
New Approach Needed to Manage the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
GAO Report, Jul. 1988.
EPA Has Removed Some Barriers to Cleanups
GAO Report, Sep. 2000.
Remediation Waste Requirements Can Increase the Time and Cost of Cleanups
GAO Report, Oct. 1997.
Federal Civil Agencies Slow to Comply With Regulatory Requirements
GAO Report, May 1986.
Benefits of EPA's Information System Are Limited
GAO Report, Sep. 1995.
Facility Inspections Are Not Thorough and Complete
GAO Report, Dec. 1987.