20-08-2012, 04:51 PM
Hazardous Chemicals and Hazardous Waste
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What is the source of EPA’s dispute with the AMC?
Whether materials destined for on-site recycling are hazardous wastes under RCRA. EPA wanted to assert jurisdiction over materials destined for recylcing (that is, to regulate recycling).
EPA rule claimed jurisdiction over off-site recycling and on-site recycling (reclamation; combustion) except for immediate reuse of material as a substitute for a raw material.
Is the waste a “hazardous waste”?
Statute: The term ''hazardous waste'' means a solid waste, or combination of solid wastes, which … may
(A) cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or
(B) pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored,transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed.
RCRA Hazardous Waste definition:
Characteristic wastes:
Ignitability: A liquid which has a flash point less than 140 degrees F is regulated as an ignitable hazardous waste. Examples include most organic solvents.
Corrosivity: A waste aqueous solution having a pH of less than or equal to 2, or greater than or equal to 12.5 is considered to be a corrosive hazardous waste.