Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
/ˈriːsɔːrs ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ænd rɪˈkʌvəri ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal law enacted in 1976 governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act sets guidelines for hazardous waste management.
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- resource conservation and recovery act
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as RCRA, this act is fundamental in environmental regulatory frameworks for waste disposal.
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