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Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984

 

42 U.S.C. § 6924 et seq.; 40 C.F.R. § 260.1 et seq. and 40 C.F.R. § 280.10 et seq.

Underground storage tanks (USTs) and land-based disposal of hazardous substances are regulated under this law.  Requires reporting of installation of tanks, suspected releases, and confirmed releases to authorities.  Recordkeeping and insurance required. 


History Page on this Law (EPA)

 

EPA web page on Regs pertaining to underground storage tanks

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University of Chicago Safety Manual for Underground Storage Tank Management Program
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links updated 6/18/08 rab
CFR updated 11/10/08 RAB

Updated 03/16/09 PK

updated 4/29/09 by mlo to add compliance partner
compliance box links updated 6/9/09 rab