EnvironmentalIntermediateColorado Exam

Under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 'hazardous waste generators' in Colorado must:

AA. Obtain a variance from CDPHE before any waste is generated, though outcomes can differ depending on circumstances
BB. Track, store, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste according to specific federal and state regulationsCorrect
CC. Dispose of all hazardous waste in municipal landfills
DD. Report only to the federal EPA, not to CDPHE

Why B. Track, store, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste according to specific federal and state regulations Is Correct

Answer B: B. Track, store, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste according to specific federal and state regulations

RCRA establishes a 'cradle to grave' tracking system for hazardous waste. Generators, transporters, and disposal facilities must follow specific federal and state (CDPHE in Colorado) regulations for identifying, storing, labeling, transporting, and disposing of hazardous materials.

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