RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module: Introduction to Land DisposalUnits (40 CFR Parts 264/265, Subparts K, L, M, N). (Updated October 1999)

摘要

The moudle provides an overview of the requirements for landfills, surfaceimpoundments, waste piles, and land treatment units. it cites the statutory and regulatory minimum technological requirements. It summarizes the differences between interim status (Part 265) and permitted (Part 264) standards for land disposal units. It defines 'surface impoundment' and distinguishes surface impoundments from tanks, and describes surface impoundment retrofitting and retrofitting variance procedures. It explains the connection between land disposal standards, post-closure, and groundwater monitoring.