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Document ID (ISN)64029
CIS number 95-666
ISBN(s) 0-86587-395-X
Year 1994
Convention or series no.
Author(s)
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Title Revised RCRA inspection manual
Bibliographic information Government Institutes Inc., 4 Research Place, Suite 200, Rockville, Maryland 20850, USA, Mar. 1994. vii, 668p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: USD 125.00 plus shipping (USD 4.00 USA, USD 6.00 elsewhere).
Abstract This manual provides procedural and technical guidance for performing inspections of facilities regulated by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA). The procedures relate mainly to performance of Compliance Evaluation Inspections of hazardous waste generators, transporters and treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDFs). The five sections cover: background information (enforcement overview and priorities, role of inspectors, health and safety considerations, work ethics); preparing for an inspection; procedure for developing permit-specific TSDF inspection; conducting an inspection; inspection follow-up. A number of inspection checklists are included.
Descriptors (primary) disposal of harmful waste; enforcement; inspection; USA
Descriptors (secondary) labour inspectors; professional status; manuals; check lists; inspection records; glossary; legislation
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Labour inspection
Waste collection and disposal