What is corrective action under RCRA?

What is corrective action under RCRA?

• A. A plan to minimize waste generation through efficiency.
• B. A program to identify, assess, and remediate releases of hazardous constituents from RCRA facilities.
• C. A procedure for labeling waste containers by color.
• D. A process for redesigning facilities to prevent any waste generation.

Answer: (B)

Correct action under RCRA is the cleanup of releases of hazardous constituents from RCRA facilities. It involves identifying and assessing contamination, selecting and implementing remedies to remove or contain the hazardous waste, and then monitoring to ensure the cleanup protects people and the environment. This applies to both active and closed facilities where releases have occurred, and it can address contamination in soil, groundwater, surface water, or air. The emphasis is on cleaning up existing releases to meet established standards, rather than on reducing waste generation in general, labeling waste by color, or redesigning facilities to eliminate all waste production.

Correct action under RCRA is the cleanup of releases of hazardous constituents from RCRA facilities. It involves identifying and assessing contamination, selecting and implementing remedies to remove or contain the hazardous waste, and then monitoring to ensure the cleanup protects people and the environment. This applies to both active and closed facilities where releases have occurred, and it can address contamination in soil, groundwater, surface water, or air. The emphasis is on cleaning up existing releases to meet established standards, rather than on reducing waste generation in general, labeling waste by color, or redesigning facilities to eliminate all waste production.