Oklahoma RCRA 8-hour Training & Certification

Oklahoma RCRA 8hr Training & Annual Refresher Course

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the federal law that creates the framework for the proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste. Under the RCRA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous waste to ensure these wastes are managed in ways that protect human health and the environment.

RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training Required

The EPA requires RCRA training for “personnel” [40 CFR 260.10 - Definitions] or "all persons who work at, or oversee the operations of, a hazardous waste facility, and whose actions or failure to act may result in noncompliance" - must complete RCRA training within 6 months of initial hire - and take an 8 hour refresher training course annually [40 CFR 265.16(b) and (c)].

  • 40 CFR §265.16 Personnel training.
  • (a) (1) Facility personnel must successfully complete a program ... that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures the facility's compliance with the requirements of this part.
  • (b) Facility personnel must successfully complete the program required in paragraph (a) of this section within ... six months after the date of their employment or assignment to a facility, or to a new position at a facility, whichever is later. Employees hired after the effective date of these regulations must not work in unsupervised positions until they have completed the training requirements of paragraph (a) of this section.
  • (c) Facility personnel must take part in an annual review of the initial training required in paragraph (a) of this section.

Employers should train all personnel that handle hazardous waste so they are able to properly recognize and manage hazardous wastes in order to identify situations that could cause releases and react quickly to prevent or stop spills.

Oklahoma RCRA Hazardous Waste Training Course Info

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RCRA Training & Annual Refresher – 8hrs

Description: The RCRA Hazardous Waste Training & Annual Refresher course instructs hazardous material professionals in the proper management of hazardous waste (generation, transportation, treatment, storage or disposal) and its effects on the environment in compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all employees that handle hazardous materials in facilities that generate hazardous waste, complete a training course detailing the RCRA regulatory requirements.

After completing the initial training course, hazardous material professionals are mandated to complete an annual refresher to keep current on the extensive regulatory requirements.

Duration: 8 hours

Pre-Requisites: None

Intended Audience
This course is intended for:

  • Personnel involved in the handling, shipping, or receiving hazardous materials, including samples of hazardous waste; and
  • Personnel involved in the management of hazardous wastes. This may include engineers; scientists; geologists; facility personnel; field technicians; samplers; drillers; laboratory technicians; and shipping/receiving personnel.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of RCRA regulations in managing hazardous wastes.
  • Describe the standards used for different types of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
  • Implement hazardous waste management systems to achieve and maintain compliance.
  • Discuss the financial assurance requirements for corrective actions under RCRA.
  • Discuss a manifest system including discrepancies, unmanifested waste, and operating records.
  • Identify requirements for the monitoring, recordkeeping, and closure procedures of hazardous waste.
  • Properly identify hazardous wastes according to RCRA regulations.
  • Discuss the elements of a waste management system for municipal solid waste and industrial waste.

Lessons

  • History of the RCRA Law
  • Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, and Recycling
  • Summary of Regulations for Generators of Hazardous Waste and TSDFs
  • Generator Regulations
  • Transporter Requirements
  • RCRA (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response)
  • Incinerators, Boilers, and Industrial Furnaces
  • RCRA Air Emission Standard
  • TSD Facility Requirements
  • Used Oil Management
  • Land Disposal Restrictions
  • Underground Storage Tanks

Module Quizzes and Final Exam
All module quizzes require a score of 70% to proceed forward in the course. The exam will test your knowledge on information covered throughout the course. You must make a score of at least 70% to pass this course. You will be given up to three opportunities to pass each quiz and the final exam. If you do not pass after three tries, you will be locked out of this course will no longer be able to take your Outreach training in an online format.

Course Completion Certificate
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a printable certificate of completion which is recognized as official documentation of training.

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  • Identifying Your Hazardous Wastes - 4hrs: Enroll in Course
    This course covers identification of hazardous wastes, characteristics of hazardous wastes, and universal and miscellaneous wastes according to RCRA regulations. This course also discusses discarded material and excluded hazardous wastes in details and the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) regulations in details.
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    This course covers federal and state regulations to control and prevent stormwater discharge, specifically: general permit requirements, sources of stormwater discharge from industrial facilities, the EPA multi-sector general permit (MSGP), the impact of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, the phases of and exclusions from the NPDES stormwater program, and best practice case studies.
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  • Certified Environmental Specialist - 24hrs: Enroll in Course
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RCRA Regulations

The RCRA regulations are contained in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Protection of Environment: Parts 239-282 (See below).

In every state, the EPA or the state’s hazardous waste regulatory agency enforces hazardous waste laws. The EPA encourages states to assume primary responsibility for implementing a hazardous waste program through state adoption, authorization and implementation of the regulations.

  • 40 CFR Parts 239-282 - RCRA Regulations
  • 40 CFR Parts 239-259 - (Non-Hazardous Waste) Regulations for solid waste.
  • 40 CFR Parts 260-273 - (Hazardous Waste) Regulations governing hazardous waste identification, classification, generation, management and disposal.
    • 40 CFR Part 262 - Generators
    • 40 CFR Part 263 - Transporters
    • 40 CFR Parts 264-65 - Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Facilities
  • 40 CFR Parts 278-282 (Underground Storage Tanks) Regulations for managing used oil and standards for underground storage tanks.

Non-Hazardous Waste

40 CFR Parts 239-259 contain the regulations for solid non-hazardous waste:

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR Parts 260-273 contain the regulations governing hazardous waste identification, classification, generation, management and disposal:

Underground Storage Tanks

40 CFR Parts 279-282 contain the regulations for managing used oil and standards for underground storage tanks:

 

 

Oklahoma RCRA Training

The EPA requires annual training for hazardous waste facility personnel and has complex RCRA hazardous waste rules to protect personnel, prevent releases, and avoid costly penalties.

RCRA Hazardous Waste Training

 

Oklahoma RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training Requirements

The EPA requires RCRA training for “personnel” [40 CFR 260.10 - Definitions] or "all persons who work at, or oversee the operations of, a hazardous waste facility, and whose actions or failure to act may result in noncompliance" - must complete RCRA training within 6 months of initial hire - and take an 8 hour refresher training course annually [40 CFR 265.16(b) and (c)].

  • 40 CFR §265.16 Personnel training.
  • (a) (1) Facility personnel must successfully complete a program ... that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures the facility's compliance with the requirements of this part.
  • (b) Facility personnel must successfully complete the program required in paragraph (a) of this section within ... six months after the date of their employment or assignment to a facility, or to a new position at a facility, whichever is later. Employees hired after the effective date of these regulations must not work in unsupervised positions until they have completed the training requirements of paragraph (a) of this section.
  • (c) Facility personnel must take part in an annual review of the initial training required in paragraph (a) of this section.

Employers should train all personnel that handle hazardous waste so they are able to properly recognize and manage hazardous wastes in order to identify situations that could cause releases and react quickly to prevent or stop spills.

Very Small Quantity Generators

  • Hazardous Waste Generated - Quantity Limits: = 100 kg/month, and = 1 kg/month of acute hazardous waste, and = 100 kg/month of acute spill residue or soil.
  • RCRA Training: Training not mandatory - but recommended so employees can recognize and properly manage hazardous wastes and prevent spills.
  • 40 CFR 260.14

Small Quantity Generators

  • Hazardous Waste Generated - Quantity Limits: >100 kg/month and <1,000 kg/month
  • RCRA Training: Basic RCRA training required.
  • 40 CFR 262.16 (b)(9)(iii)
    • (iii) The small quantity generator must ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies.

Large Quantity Generators

  • Hazardous Waste Generated - Quantity Limits =1,000 kg/month, or >1 kg/month of acute hazardous waste, or >100 kg/month of acute spill residue or soil
  • RCRA Training: Full RCRA training Required
  • 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)
    • (7)Personnel training.
    • (i)(A) Facility personnel must successfully complete a program of classroom instruction, online training (e.g., computer-based or electronic), or on-the-job training that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures compliance with this part.
    • (C) At a minimum, the training program must be designed to ensure that facility personnel are able to respond effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and emergency systems, including where applicable:
      • (1) Procedures for using, inspecting, repairing, and replacing facility emergency and monitoring equipment;
      • (2) Key parameters for automatic waste feed cut-off systems;
      • (3) Communications or alarm systems;
      • (4) Response to fires or explosions;
      • (5) Response to ground-water contamination incidents; and
      • (6) Shutdown of operations.
    • (iii)Facility personnel must take part in an annual review of the initial training required in paragraph (a)(7)(i) of this section.

Reference: EPA: Categories of Hazardous Waste Generators

Oklahoma Environmental Agency & Hazardous Waste Program

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the state government agency responsible for the enforcement of environmental policy within the State.

The Oklahoma DEQ - Land Protection Division - Hazardous Waste Section is the office responsible for the management of hazardous waste within the State.

The rules and laws for the management of hazardous waste are found on the DEQ - Land Protection Division - Hazardous Waste Section page.

Oklahoma Occupational & Labor Safety State Agency

Oklahoma is not a “state-plan” state; that is, it does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health program. Consequently, occupational safety and health in the private sector workplace is governed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act. There is no state law that governs workplace safety in the public sector (state and local agencies, school systems).
Source: OSHA Directorate of State Plans

The Oklahoma Department of Labor mission is to help ensure fairness, equity and safety in Oklahoma workplaces through ethical behavior, conscientious guidance and loyal service to Oklahoma's employers and employees.

The Oklahoma Department of Labor - Workplace Safety and Health Division aims to Improve workplace safety and health, which leads to fewer accidents, lower injury and illness rates, and lower workers’ compensation costs. The Division also offers a free and confidential service designed to help small, private sector Oklahoma employers understand and comply with OSHA standards.

The Oklahoma Department of Labor - Statistical Research Unit conducts the annual Census of Fatal Occupation Injuries (CFOI) under contract with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Oklahoma SOII
U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics
230 South Dearborn St. Room 900
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-353-7253

Oklahoma CFOI
Oklahoma Department of Labor
Statistical Research Unit
3017 North Stiles, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: 405-521-6858
Web: https://www.ok.gov/odol/Services/Statistics/

State Reporting:

  • SOII - Workplace Nonfatal Injuries and Illnesses: State data for years after 2012 is not available for Oklahoma.
  • CFOI - Workplace Fatalities

Oklahoma RCRA Compliance Training

Oklahoma RCRA compliance training is required for RCRA hazardous waste facility personnel (40 CFR 265.16) which covers the proper management of hazardous waste (generation, transportation, treatment, storage or disposal) for hazardous waste generators (40 CFR 260-279).

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