Who must comply with RCRA Subtitle C?
Anyone or any facility that generates, transports, treats, stores or disposes of hazardous waste, and any entity that produces, burns distributes or markets any waste-derived fuels must notify EPA of the activities and comply with RCRA. • What are the penalties for noncompliance with Subtitle C? EPA may issue an order to any person who violates the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The order may impose a civil penalty of up to $27,500 per day for each violation, and may also require compliance. EPA may also bring a civil action against persons who fail to comply with an order issued under the Act. RCRA Subtitle D – Solid Waste Regulations (40 C.F.R. Parts 239 – 258) EPA’s primary goal in solid waste includes setting national goals, providing leadership and technical assistance, and developing educational materials. EPA has however, developed detailed technical criteria for solid waste disposal facilities, including specific criteria for municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLFs). T
