Classification Requirements
Two sets of waste classification standards are used in California: Federal and State.
| Federal | The Federal statutory responsibilities passed by Congress and implemented by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) are outlined in the Statute: Chapter 42, United States Code (Resource Conversation and Recovery Act or RCRA). The regulations adopted by US EPA from the authority given in the Statute are found in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR). |
| State | Similarly, California requirements and statutory responsibilities are outlined in the Statute implemented by DTSC: California Health and Safety Code (HSC), Division 20, Chapter 6.5, Hazardous Waste Control Law. Regulations adopted from the Statute are found in the California Code of Regulations , Division 4.5, Title 22 CCR. |
| Unlike the Federal statutes, California’s statutes have specific requirements normally found in regulations, while all the federal specific requirements are found in 40 CFR. To locate all the requirements for hazardous waste management in California, you must consult with both the HSC and Title 22 CCR, whereas, to determine the federal requirements, you only need to consult 40 CFR. |  |
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