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Hazardous Waste Identification and Classification
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What is the primary purpose of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?
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To protect human health and the environment from hazardous waste.
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RCRA was enacted in 1976 to address the growing problem of hazardous waste disposal. The law aims to protect human health and the environment by regulating the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.