Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 82 — Solid Waste Disposal
§ 6922. Standards applicable to generators of hazardous waste
Statutory text
In general
Not later than eighteen months after , and after notice and opportunity for public hearings and after consultation with appropriate Federal and State agencies, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations establishing such standards, applicable to generators of hazardous waste identified or listed under this subchapter, as may be necessary to protect human health and the environment. Such standards shall establish requirements respecting—
recordkeeping practices that accurately identify the quantities of such hazardous waste generated, the constituents thereof which are significant in quantity or in potential harm to human health or the environment, and the disposition of such wastes;
labeling practices for any containers used for the storage, transport, or disposal of such hazardous waste such as will identify accurately such waste;
use of appropriate containers for such hazardous waste;
furnishing of information on the general chemical composition of such hazardous waste to persons transporting, treating, storing, or disposing of such wastes;
use of a manifest system and any other reasonable means necessary to assure that all such hazardous waste generated is designated for treatment, storage, or disposal in, and arrives at, treatment, storage, or disposal facilities (other than facilities on the premises where the waste is generated) for which a permit has been issued as provided in this subchapter, or pursuant to title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (86 Stat. 1052) [33 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.]; and
submission of reports to the Administrator (or the State agency in any case in which such agency carries out a permit program pursuant to this subchapter) at least once every two years, setting out—
the quantities and nature of hazardous waste identified or listed under this subchapter that he has generated during the year;
the disposition of all hazardous waste reported under subparagraph (A);
the efforts undertaken during the year to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste generated; and
the changes in volume and toxicity of waste actually achieved during the year in question in comparison with previous years, to the extent such information is available for years prior to .
Waste minimization
Effective , the manifest required by subsection (a)(5) shall contain a certification by the generator that—
the generator of the hazardous waste has a program in place to reduce the volume or quantity and toxicity of such waste to the degree determined by the generator to be economically practicable; and
the proposed method of treatment, storage, or disposal is that practicable method currently available to the generator which minimizes the present and future threat to human health and the environment.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Pub. L. 89–272 title II § 3002 · 79 Stat. 992
Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 6922
Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 3002, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2806
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 3002, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2806Pub. L. 95–609 § 7(f)(1) · 92 Stat. 3079
Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 6922(5)
Pub. L. 95–609, § 7(f)(1), inserted provision relating to title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (5). Pub. L. 95–609, § 7(f)(1), inserted provision relating to title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) revising paragraph (5) by striking out the semicolon after “subtitle” and substituting a comma, and by striking out “and” and inserting in lieu thereof “or pursuant to title I of the Marine 33 USC 1411. Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (86 Stat. 1052); and”; andPub. L. 95–609 § 7(f)(2) · 92 Stat. 3079
Changed · 42 U.S.C. § 6922(6)
Pub. L. 95–609, § 7(f)(2), closed the parenthetical after “to this subchapter”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (6). Pub. L. 95–609, § 7(f)(2), closed the parenthetical after “to this subchapter”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) revising paragraph (6) by adding a close parenthesis after “subtitle” the first time it appears.Solid Waste Disposal Act Amendments of 1980
Pub. L. 96–482 § 8 · 94 Stat. 2334
Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 6922(5)
Pub. L. 96–482 inserted “and any other reasonable means necessary” and “, and arrives at,” after “use of a manifest system” and “disposal in”, respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (5). Pub. L. 96–482 inserted “and any other reasonable means necessary” and “, and arrives at,” after “use of a manifest system” and “disposal in”, respectively.Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 8. Section 3002(5) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act is amended by inserting “and any other reasonable means necessary” after “use of a manifest system”, and by inserting “, and arrives at,” after “disposal in”.The Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984
Pub. L. 98–616 § 224(a)(1) · 98 Stat. 3221
Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 6922(a)
Pub. L. 98–616, § 224(a)(1), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–616, § 224(a)(1), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) inserting “(a) In General.—” after “3002.”;The Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984
Pub. L. 98–616 § 224(a)(2) · 98 Stat. 3221
Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 6922(a)(6)
Pub. L. 98–616, § 224(a)(2), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “submission of reports to the Administrator (or the State agency in any case in which such agency carries out an authorized permit program pursuant to this subchapter) at such times as the Administrator (or the State agency if appropriate) deems necessary, setting out—
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 98–616, § 224(a)(2), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “submission of reports to the Administrator (or the State agency in any case in which such agency carries out an authorized permit program pursuant to this subchapter) at such times as the Administrator (or the State agency if appropriate) deems necessary, setting out—“(A) the quantities of hazardous waste identified or listed under this subchapter that he has generated during a particular time period; and “(B) the disposition of all hazardous waste reported under subparagraph (A).”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) adding the following new subsection at the end thereof: “(b) Waste Minimization.— Effective September 1, 1985, the manifest required by subsection (a)(5) shall contain a certification by the generator that— “(1) the generator of the hazardous waste has a program in place to reduce the volume or quantity and toxicity of such waste to the degree determined by the generator to be economically practicable; and “(2) the proposed method of treatment, storage, or disposal is that practicable method currently available to the generator which minimizes the present and future threat to human health and the environment.”; andThe Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984
Pub. L. 98–616 § 224(a)(2) · 98 Stat. 3221
Added · 42 U.S.C. § 6922(b)
Pub. L. 98–616, § 224(a)(2), added subsec. (b)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–616, § 224(a)(2), added subsec. (b).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) adding the following new subsection at the end thereof: “(b) Waste Minimization.— Effective September 1, 1985, the manifest required by subsection (a)(5) shall contain a certification by the generator that— “(1) the generator of the hazardous waste has a program in place to reduce the volume or quantity and toxicity of such waste to the degree determined by the generator to be economically practicable; and “(2) the proposed method of treatment, storage, or disposal is that practicable method currently available to the generator which minimizes the present and future threat to human health and the environment.”; and
6 of 7 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(5), probably means the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, Pub. L. 92–532, , 86 Stat. 1052. Title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 1411 et seq.) of chapter 27 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1401 of Title 33 and Tables.
Amendments1978–1984 · 3 rounds
1984
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–616, § 224(a)(1), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a).
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 98–616, § 224(a)(2), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “submission of reports to the Administrator (or the State agency in any case in which such agency carries out an authorized permit program pursuant to this subchapter) at such times as the Administrator (or the State agency if appropriate) deems necessary, setting out—
“(A) the quantities of hazardous waste identified or listed under this subchapter that he has generated during a particular time period; and
“(B) the disposition of all hazardous waste reported under subparagraph (A).”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–616, § 224(a)(2), added subsec. (b).
1980
Par. (5). Pub. L. 96–482 inserted “and any other reasonable means necessary” and “, and arrives at,” after “use of a manifest system” and “disposal in”, respectively.
1978
Par. (5). Pub. L. 95–609, § 7(f)(1), inserted provision relating to title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act.
Par. (6). Pub. L. 95–609, § 7(f)(2), closed the parenthetical after “to this subchapter”.
Executive Documents
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of certain enforcement functions of Administrator or other official of Environmental Protection Agency under this chapter to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and subsequent transfer to Secretary of Energy, then to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, see note set out under section 6903 of this title.
Credits
1976–1984 · 4 acts
- 1976Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 3002, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, , 90 Stat. 2806
- 1978amended Pub. L. 95–609, § 7(f), , 92 Stat. 3082
- 1980Pub. L. 96–482, § 8, , 94 Stat. 2338
- 1984Pub. L. 98–616, title II, § 224(a), , 98 Stat. 3252.
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(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 3002, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, , 90 Stat. 2806; amended Pub. L. 95–609, § 7(f), , 92 Stat. 3082; Pub. L. 96–482, § 8, , 94 Stat. 2338; Pub. L. 98–616, title II, § 224(a), , 98 Stat. 3252.)