Revision Checklist 118 Summary

Rule Title:	Hazardous Waste Management
Checklist Title:	Liquids in Landfills II
Reference:	57 FR 54452-54461
Promulgation Date:	November 18, 1992
Effective Date:	May 18, 1993
Cluster:	RCRA III
Provision Type:	HSWA
Linkage:	Revision Checklists 17 F and 145
Optional:			No

Summary:  This rule's purpose is to assure the stability of materials in hazardous waste landfills.  It satisfies the HSWA requirement that EPA issue a rule prohibiting disposal in landfills of liquids that have been sorbed by materials that biodegrade or that release liquids when compressed, as might occur during routine landfill operations.  Specifically, the Paint Filter Test, Method 9095, is adopted for testing containerized liquids to which sorbents were added prior to land disposal.  This rule also lists classes of nonbiodegradable sorbents and gives examples in each class.  Two tests are identified that may be used to determine nonbiodegradability of sorbents not within a class on the list.  Lab packs must also have nonbiodegradable sorbents.

State Authorization:  This rule is placed in RCRA Cluster III.  The State modification deadline is July 1, 1994 (or July 1, 1995 if a State statutory change is necessary).  All changes go into effect immediately, because this rule was promulgated under HSWA authorities.  Both interim and final authorization are available, with the former expiring on January 1, 2003.  The State Revision Application must include applicable regulations, an AG statement addendum, Revision Checklist 118, other associated checklists and other application materials, i.e., a program description and an MOA, as determined by the Regional office.

Attorney General's Statement Entry:  The following entry should be placed at Subsection X B in the Model Revision Attorney General's Statement.

	B.	State statutes and regulations prohibit the disposal, in hazardous waste landfills, of liquids that have been sorbed in materials that are biodegradable or that release liquids during routine landfill operations, as indicated in Revision Checklist 118.

Federal Authority:  RCRA §3004(c); 40 CFR 260.10, 264.13, 264.314, 264.316, 265.13, 265.314, and 265.316 as amended November 18, 1992 (57 FR 54452).

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