What is a RCRA Part B Permit? A RCRA Part B Permit is a federal permit required for facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This permit is issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
What is a Superfund Site? A Superfund site is a location in the United States that has been contaminated by hazardous waste and has been identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as needing cleanup because the contamination poses a risk to human health...
What is Mixed Waste? Mixed Waste (MW) refers to waste that contains both hazardous waste (regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, RCRA) and radioactive materials (regulated under the Atomic Energy Act, AEA). These wastes are difficult to manage...
How RCRA and CERCLA Integrate with One Another The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, also known as Superfund) are two major...
What is a Groundwater Monitoring Well? A groundwater monitoring well is a specialized well used to sample, observe, and analyze groundwater conditions. These wells help track water quality, contamination levels, and changes in groundwater flow, making them critical...
What is a DNAPL? (Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid) A DNAPL (Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid) is a type of liquid contaminant that is denser than water and does not dissolve easily in it. These substances pose serious environmental risks because they can sink through...
