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This paper will examine the evolution of the nation’s basic authority that governs the daily management of hazardous waste, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), its emphasis on preventive hazardous waste management, and its role in establishing a market for technologies that protect public health. The paper will examine the lessons learned from the implementation of RCRA’s regulatory programs since its enactment in 1976, as well as other mechanisms to ensure proper waste management, including a strict liability standard, direct and indirect economic incentives, and corporate conscience. In addition, the role and ruse of risk assessment in a preventive program for existing hazardous waste management facilities will be examined.
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Fortuna, R. (1990). Risk Management Issues Associated with Managing Hazardous Waste Sites. In: Kunreuther, H., Gowda, M.V.R. (eds) Integrating Insurance and Risk Management for Hazardous Wastes. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2177-1_7
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