What's New in RCRA Online

• March 2005, Several issues were reported by users about the Full Text Search not performing as expected. As a result the database index was rebuilt and the search issues have been resolved.
• September 2004, Redesigned the Advanced Search Page, removed unused fields, added an "OSW Policy?" field, added another value to the "Document Type" drop-down list, new value is "Question and Answer". Redesigned the Detail screens, removed several unused fields. Updated the "Regulatory Citation" field to display values as hyperlinks that link to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts or subparts found at the Access GPO website for e-CFR, Part 40, Chapter I (http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html). Updated the "Statutory Citation" field to display values as hyperlinks that link to the specific public laws found at the Legal Information Institute web site (http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/42/ch82.html)
• April 2003, New RCRA Online Trifold PDF File Published. Removed reference to the Fax On Demand system now that it is no longer used. Redesigned the Advanced Search Page to make it more user friendly.
• Results of topic, full text and advanced searches will now include not only documents but publications and other outreach materials that have been developed and distributed by the Office of Solid Waste.

The following is a list of Memos/Letters, Questions and Answers, and Publications from the most recent months update. Click on the 'Title' to view the details of the record.

Document Date Document Title Document Type 10/29/2010 Evaluating the Environmental Impacts of Packaging Fresh Tomatoes Using Life-Cycle Thinking & Assessment: A Sustainable Materials Management Demonstration Project Publication Description: This report quantifies the environmental impacts associated with three different packaging options for fresh tomatoes, and also assesses the effect of different packaging options on the life-cycle impacts of growing, transporting, and retailing fresh tomatoes to consumers.   10/15/2007 SCOPE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE LISTING P042 (EPINEPHRINE) Memo Description: The scope of the P042 listing does not include epinephrine salts (SEE ALSO: RO 14831).   09/01/2004 RCRA in Focus: Construction, Demolition, and Renovation Publication Description: This document discusses the regulatory status of construction and demolition (C&D) waste and ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle C&D waste. Most C&D debris is nonhazardous and is not regulated by EPA. However, many states have specific definitions of C&D debris that effectively determine what materials are allowed to be disposed of in nonhazardous waste landfills, C&D landfills, or incinerators. Although EPA does not regulate most C&D waste, they encourage efforts to keep the hazardous components of C&D waste out of landfills to conserve natural resources and protect human health and the environment.   06/01/1998 Characterization of Building Related Construction and Demolition Debris in the U.S. Publication Description: This document characterizes the quantity and composition of building-related C&D debris generated in the U.S.; summarizes the waste management practices for this waste stream; focuses on building-related wastes, including construction, demolition, and renovation of residential and nonresidential buildings. It also briefly addresses road and bridge debris and land clearing debris. Finally, it discusses the generation and management of C&D debris in the U.S. Appendices contain calculations, state definitions for C&D debris, and typical C&D debris constituents. Includes tables, figures, and bibliography.   03/05/2010 PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR RCRA TSDFS (RESPONSE TO CHEMICAL SAFETY BOARD RECOMMENDATION 2007-01-I-NC) Memo Description: EPA recommends that TSDF permits explicitly require that owners and operators provide up-to-date written information, such as that in the facility contingency plan, to State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), local fire departments, and other state and local emergency response authorities, as appropriate. This guidance recommends also that owners of RCRA TSDFs that already have permits, and those that are operating under interim status, follow this practice as well. This practice will ensure that state and local authorities and first responders have sufficient information for emergency preparedness, prevention, and response at RCRA hazardous waste TSDFs.   03/01/2004 States May Issue Permit Variances for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (Fact Sheet) Publication Description: This fact sheet discusses EPA's proposed modifications to the federal criteria for municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLF) to allow EPA-approved states to issue research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) permits to MSWLF. The purpose of this action is to stimulate the development and use of safe, new alternative operational processes for disposal of municipal solid waste in landfills.   02/17/2012 SCOPE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE LISTING P046 (PHENTERMINE) Memo Description: The scope of the P046 listing does not include phentermine salts (SEE ALSO: RO 14778).   02/01/1998 Questions and Answers about Full Cost Accounting Publication Description: This brochure describes how full cost accounting works and how it can benefit communities that use it. The document provides a description of how the program integrates all of the costs associated with municipal solid waste disposal in order to better assess disposal costs.   01/13/2012 Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) Regulations: A User-Friendly Reference Document for RCRA Subtitle C Permit Writers and Permittees Publication Description: This document was developed to facilitate stakeholders' understanding of RCRA's permitting requirements. The tool gathers in one place publicly available permitting resources so that communities, permit writers, states and tribes can easily access them. These resources include permit appeals, proposed and final Federal Register Notices for Parts 264, 265, 266, 268, 270 and 124, flow charts of the permitting process, training modules, example permits, and links to the actual regulations.

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