Compliance & Enforcement at Federal Facilities

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act is the primary Federal statute regulating the control of and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Federal facilities may have many regulatory responsibilities under RCRA, including obtaining permits, identifying and listing hazardous waste, adhering to proper procedures when transporting or disposing of waste, developing risk management plans, and maintaining records. RCRA also contains requirements for underground storage tanks. These standards cover tank design, operation, cleanup, and closure. Part of EPA's mission is to ensure that Federal facilities comply with these requirements.

To learn more, review the EPA's Federal Facilities Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) enforcement and compliance program documents.

To learn more about RCRA enforcement in general, visit EPA's RCRA Enforcement page.