All of Eduwhere's online RCRA courses meet the requirements for training as specified in 40 CFR 262.16 & 40 CFR 262.17 of the U.S. EPA Regulations, including Large Quantity, Small Quantity, and Very Small Quantity Generators. Our hybrid RCRA & DOT training courses also cover the requirements for training as specified in 49 CFR 172 Subpart H of the U.S. DOT Regulations.
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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was enacted in 1976 to address a problem of enormous magnitude--how to safely dispose of the huge volumes of municipal and industrial wastes generated nationwide. RCRA is the first major federal law controlling waste management in the United States. The RCRA legislation provides for State responsibilities while at the same time providing for uniform national standards to protect public health and welfare. The goals of RCRA were to:
The training requirements for RCRA personnel depend upon the classification of the facility (Large Quantity Generator (LQG), Small Quantity Generator (SQG), or Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)). According to 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7) Large Quantity Generator personnel must successfully complete a program of classroom instruction, online training (e.g., computer-based or electronic), or on-the-job training that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures compliance with the hazardous waste regulations.
In addition to the initial RCRA training, 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(iii) requires LQG personnel to complete an annual refresher on RCRA.
The training requirements for SQGs are found in 40 CFR Part 262.16(b)(9)(iii). SQGs must ensure that their workers are:
"...thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies"
The requirement for SQGs may require annual training or other type and frequency of training appropriate to the SQG facility.
RCRA &certification& is a term that is often used to refer to RCRA training. Training is required for hazardous waste personnel, and that training is dependent upon your job responsibilities and the classification of your facility (LQG, SQG, VSQG). It's up to your company to ensure you receive the appropriate RCRA training for your job.
Personnel who generate, handle, store, treat or dispose of hazardous waste may be required to complete a RCRA training course annually.
Training requirements relevant to hazardous waste generators signing manifests are specified by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Federal RCRA regulations address training for generators in 40 CFR Part 262, depending on the generator's status. Hazardous waste generators are also "shippers" of hazardous materials and are subject to DOT's hazardous materials transportation regulations.
If you need training in order to sign hazardous waste manifests, please consider our DOT Hazardous Waste Manifest
RCRA "certification" is a term that is often used to refer to RCRA training. Training is required for hazardous waste personnel, and that training is dependent upon your job responsibilities and the classification of your facility (LQG, SQG, VSQG). It's up to your company to ensure you receive the appropriate RCRA training for your job, and it is your employer that is ultimately responsible for your certification.
Yes. EPA allows personnel to complete their training in a classroom, online, or on-the-job as long as it teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures compliance with the regulations. We offer on-demand, study-at-your-own-pace RCRA hazardous waste training in a convenient online format.
RCRA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE QUANTITY GENERATORS
Citation: 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)
According to 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7), Large Quantity Generator (LQG) personnel must successfully complete a program of classroom instruction, online training (e.g., computer-based or electronic), or on-the-job training that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures compliance with the hazardous waste regulations.
In addition to the initial RCRA training, 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(iii) requires LQG personnel to complete an annual refresher on RCRA.
RCRA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS
Citation: 40 CFR 262.16(b)(9)(iii)
The training requirements for SQGs are found in 40 CFR Part 262.16(b)(9)(iii). SQGs must ensure that their workers are:
"...thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies"
The requirement for SQGs may require annual training or other type and frequency of training appropriate to the wastes handled at the SQG site.
Online RCRA compliance training is a very affordable alternative to traditional classroom training, especially considering the at-your-own-convenience aspect of online, on-demand compliance training. We also offer attractive group discounts with as few as five (5) enrollments.
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