Hazaedous Materials Management

1.

Discuss three waste minimization strategies that could be used by a small business classified as a small quantity generator. Provide examples for each strategy.

150 Word minimum

2.

Discuss the precautions necessary for the safe handling of a hazardous waste that exhibits the characteristics of ignitibility and toxicity.

Your response must be at least 150 words in length.

3.

Explain the concept of Risk-Based Corrective Action (RCBA). Why is this concept used in hazardous waste remediation?

150 word minimum

4.

What should prospective buyers of commercial property do in order to protect themselves from liability under CERCLA?

Your response must be at least 150 words in length.

Your response must be at least 150 words in length.

5.

Your company has a refrigeration system that uses anhydrous ammonia (CAS registry #7664-41-7). The system is going to be replaced, and the ammonia on-hand is to be discarded. Is this disposal subject to RCRA Subtitle C regulations? Explain how you reached your decision.

300 word minimum

6.

What are some important considerations for selecting a hazardous waste transporter? What might be some of the consequences of making a poor selection?

Your response must be at least 300 words in length.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length.