Abstract

To determine if a degree of hazard analysis could be implemented, a statistically representative sample of the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Special Wastes and the non-RCRA Special Wastes manifested for disposal in 1984 in Illinois were analyzed. The term “Special Waste” includes all federally-regulated hazardous wastes as well as industrial process wastes and pollution control wastes as defined by the State of Illinois (non-RCRA wastes). A criticism of the present Illinois regulatory system is that all Special Wastes have similar requirements for applications that allow their transport and disposal. The current system does not address the different environmental and health risks posed by these waste streams. A degree of hazard evaluation of Illinois Special Waste streams was an appropriate method to determine the impact of these wastes upon the public health and environment.

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