POTENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL CONFLICTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT AND THEIR IMPACTS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY:A CASE STUDY

摘要

The major findings of this study are:n• Assuming that ponding is an acceptable means of ash disposal, Clifty Creek should not be greatly impacted by RCRA unless local interests are concerned with the designation of the facility as a hazardous waste disposal site [if ash is designated as hazard¬ous by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)].n• The host communities are not likely to impose more stringent regulations and standards than EPA.n• Both of the host states are implementing RCRA but have insuffi¬cient resources to comply with mandated deadlines.n• It is quite likely that designation of hazardous waste facilities generally, will invoke serious debate and possible opposition in host communities.