Environmental
In Illinois, the disposal of hazardous waste is primarily regulated under which body of law?
AThe Clean Water Act
BThe Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at the federal level and the Illinois Hazardous Waste Disposal Act at the state level✓ Correct
CThe Illinois Property Transfer Act only
DThe Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Explanation
The disposal of hazardous waste is primarily governed by RCRA at the federal level and the Illinois Hazardous Waste Disposal Act at the state level. These laws require proper containment, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste, and are relevant when evaluating properties that have generated or received hazardous waste.
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