Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Tanks

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This module was last updated in 2005 so it has not been updated to reflect regulatory changes that have been made since then. Though this is still a useful resource, it is not intended to serve as a comprehensive source of regulatory information. For recent regulatory information, visit our hazardous waste website.

This training module:

  • Identifies, based on tank contents and operation, tanks that are regulated under part 264/265, subpart J
  • Defines specific terms pertaining to hazardous waste tanks, and provides accurate Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) or Federal Register citations
  • Distinguishes "new tanks" from "existing tanks" and identifies how this status affects applicable regulations
  • Discusses secondary containment requirements for liners, vaults, and double-walled tanks, as well as secondary containment for ancillary equipment
  • Identifies which of the hazardous waste tank requirements were promulgated under the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) and non-HSWA authority and explains how each applies in authorized and unauthorized states.

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Last updated on February 11, 2025