Are state regulations different than federal regulations for hazardous waste?
Yes, Washington State Department of Ecology is delegated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce RCRA. Delegated authorities can choose to be more stringent than EPA, but cannot be less stringent. Washington State’s Dangerous Waste Regulations are more stringent than RCRA and are the regulations you must follow. For more information, please refer to the Dangerous Waste Regulations and Pub # 96-401: State and Federal Rule Differences – Highlights.
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