Hozhrdous Wasto Generators: Who are hazordous waste generators? You might ba one. The Resource Consorvation and Recovery Act nets forth the following regulations Any vehicle maintenance facility that generates waste is subject to RCHA hazardous waste requirements. You must conduct fests required by the regulations or use your knowledge of the wantes you generate to determine whether it in hazardous waste (as opposed to other types of waste). You might be subject to substantial civil and criminal penalties if you fall to properly or completely identify hazardous waste generated at your facility. What is hazardous waste?To be considered hazardous waste, a material first must be classified as a solid waste. EPA defines solid waste as garbage, refuse, sludge, or other discarded material (including solids, semi-solids, liquids and contained gaseous materials)If your waste is considered solid waste, you must then determine if It is hazardous waste. Wastes are defined as hazardous by EPA if they are specifically named on one of four lists of hazordous wastes (listed wastes) or if they exhibit one of the following four characteristics: - Ignitable: waste creates fires under certain conditions or are spontaneously combustible, and have a flash point less than 60^circ C(140^circ F) Corrosive: wastes are acids or bases that are capable of corroding metal containers, such as storage tanks. - Reactive: waste is unstable under "normal" conditions. It can cause explosions, toxic furnes, gases, or vapors when mixed with water. - Toxic: waste is harmful or fatal when ingested or absorbed. When disposed of on land, contaminated liquids may drain (leach)from the waste and pollute ground water. Which generator are you?If your facility generates hazardous waste you must manage it according to regulations for your specific generator type. Hazardous waste generators are divided into three categories according to how much they generate in a calendar month: 1. Large Quantity Generators (LQGS): LQGs generate greater than or equal to 1,000 kg (approximately 2,200 Ibs) of hazardous waste per month, or greater than 1 kg (approximately 2.2 Ibs)of acutely hazardous waste per month. 2. Small Quantity Generators (SQGs): SQGs generate more than 100 kg (approximately 220 Ibs) but less than 1,000 kg (2200 Ibs) of hazardous waste per month. 3. Conditionally-Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESO6s). CESOGs generate less than or equal to 100 kg (220 Ibs) of hazardous waste per month, and less than or equal to 1 kg (2.2 Ibs) of acutely hazardous waste per month. Certain wastes, such as those that are reclaimed or recycled continuously on site, are not counted under the federal regulations.Some'states do not recognize the CESQG class. Contact your state environmental agency to find out if the CESQG status is recognized According to the RCRA who must determine if a generated waste is hazardous? The customers The generator The EPA

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Hozhrdous Wasto Generators: Who are hazordous waste generators? You might ba one. The Resource Consorvation and Recovery Act nets forth the following regulations Any vehicle maintenance facility that generates waste is subject to RCHA hazardous waste requirements. You must conduct fests required by the regulations or use your knowledge of the wantes you generate to determine whether it in hazardous waste (as opposed to other types of waste). You might be subject to substantial civil and criminal penalties if you fall to properly or completely identify hazardous waste generated at your facility. What is hazardous waste?To be considered hazardous waste, a material first must be classified as a solid waste. EPA defines solid waste as garbage, refuse, sludge, or other discarded material (including solids, semi-solids, liquids and contained gaseous materials)If your waste is considered solid waste, you must then determine if It is hazardous waste. Wastes are defined as hazardous by EPA if they are specifically named on one of four lists of hazordous wastes (listed wastes) or if they exhibit one of the following four characteristics: - Ignitable: waste creates fires under certain conditions or are spontaneously combustible, and have a flash point less than 60^circ C(140^circ F) Corrosive: wastes are acids or bases that are capable of corroding metal containers, such as storage tanks. - Reactive: waste is unstable under "normal" conditions. It can cause explosions, toxic furnes, gases, or vapors when mixed with water. - Toxic: waste is harmful or fatal when ingested or absorbed. When disposed of on land, contaminated liquids may drain (leach)from the waste and pollute ground water. Which generator are you?If your facility generates hazardous waste you must manage it according to regulations for your specific generator type. Hazardous waste generators are divided into three categories according to how much they generate in a calendar month: 1. Large Quantity Generators (LQGS): LQGs generate greater than or equal to 1,000 kg (approximately 2,200 Ibs) of hazardous waste per month, or greater than 1 kg (approximately 2.2 Ibs)of acutely hazardous waste per month. 2. Small Quantity Generators (SQGs): SQGs generate more than 100 kg (approximately 220 Ibs) but less than 1,000 kg (2200 Ibs) of hazardous waste per month. 3. Conditionally-Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESO6s). CESOGs generate less than or equal to 100 kg (220 Ibs) of hazardous waste per month, and less than or equal to 1 kg (2.2 Ibs) of acutely hazardous waste per month. Certain wastes, such as those that are reclaimed or recycled continuously on site, are not counted under the federal regulations.Some'states do not recognize the CESQG class. Contact your state environmental agency to find out if the CESQG status is recognized According to the RCRA who must determine if a generated waste is hazardous? The customers The generator The EPA

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## Step 1The problem is asking us to identify who is responsible for determining if a generated waste is hazardous according to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The RCRA is a federal law that regulates the management of hazardous waste.## Step 2The RCRA mandates that any facility that generates waste must adhere to its hazardous waste requirements. This means that the generator of the waste is responsible for determining if the waste is hazardous.## Step 3The EPA, or the Environmental Protection Agency, is responsible for enforcing the RCRA and setting the standards for hazardous waste management. However, the responsibility of determining if a waste is hazardous falls on the generator of the waste.

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