Hazardous Waste Regulations
/ˈhæzərdəs weɪst ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rules governing the management, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste to protect health and environment.
The company updated its operations to comply with the new hazardous waste regulations.
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Commentary
This term typically refers to statutes and regulations like the U.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) that specifically address hazardous waste; drafting should clearly define the scope of regulated wastes and compliance requirements.
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