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  • Hazardous Waste - Exclusions

    Credits : 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    In determining whether a given waste is regulated by RCRA, the second step after determining that the waste fits the RCRA definition as a solid waste, is to determine whether the waste is specifically excluded from the RCRA regulations. Learn about those exclusions in this course.

    Topics:

    • Solid waste exclusions
    • Hazardous waste exclusions
    • Exclusions for raw material, product and process unit wastes
    • Sample and treatability study exclusions
    • Dredged material exclusion
    • Special issues

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: for environmental civil, and chemical engineers. Someone completing this course will gain knowledge about wastes specifically excluded from RCRA regulations.
    Publication Source: Environmental Protection Agency

    Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE

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