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Figure 19.4. Definition of a solid waste (Figure 1-40CFR260, Appendix I).
RCRA also addresses the transportation of hazardous waste (40 CFR 263). Any transporter
of hazardous waste must also comply with the Department of Transportation (DOT)
rules under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) regarding proper labeling,
packaging, handling, and placarding. 47
Finally, a facility generating waste can determine if its waste is regulated under Subtitles
C or D by following the steps outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40 Part
260, Appendix I (see Figures 19.4, 19.5, and 19.6).
Other provisions exist if the solid waste will be incinerated.
19.5 MULTIMEDIA LAWS AND REGULATIONS
19.5.1 POLLUTION PREVENTION ACT OF 1990 3
19.5.1.1 Background
Before 1990, most regulations in the U.S. were issued based on the use of conventional pollution
management practices usually considering waste management and end-of-pipe control
technologies. Only a handful of government activities were considering reduction of
pollution at the source. In the area of waste minimization, recycling approaches were employed
in addition to add-on control technology to achieve pollution reduction. However,
reducing pollution at the source refers to the top of the hierarchy. Although add-on control