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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Land Disposal Units

*** NOTE ***

This module was last updated in 2005 so it has not been updated to reflect regulatory changes that have been made since then. Though this is still a useful resource, it is not intended to serve as a comprehensive source of regulatory information. For recent regulatory information, visit our hazardous waste website.

This training module:

  • Cites the statutory and regulatory minimum technological requirements for land disposal units.
  • Summarizes the differences between interim status (part 265) and permitted (part 264) standards for land disposal units.
  • Defines "surface impoundment" and distinguishes surface impoundments from tanks.
  • Describes surface impoundment retrofitting and retrofitting variance procedures.
  • Explains the connection between land disposal unit standards, post-closure, and groundwater monitoring requirements.

Access other training modules that provide overviews of other specific RCRA regulatory topics here.

  • RCRA Training Module: Introduction to Land Disposal Units (40 CFR Parts 264/265, Subparts K,L,M,N) (pdf) (174.48 KB, September 2005, EPA 530-K-04-014)

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Last updated on March 11, 2024
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