Regulations promulgated under the authority of Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), include provisions regarding the post-closure care of hazardous waste land disposal units. The Subtitle C regulations establish a 30-year post-closure care period as the default requirement (See 40 CFR § 264.117). The 2022 position paper highlights key issues and recommends that EPA either revise the RCRA regulations for post-closure or issue supplemental guidance on the implementation of the post-closure regulations under Subtitle C of RCRA congruent with the key issues raised.
Post-Closure Care Beyond 30 Years at RCRA Subtitle C Facilities
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