Which Federal Act covers the treatment, storage and disposition of used oil and hazmat substances?

• A. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
• B. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
• C. Clean Air Act
• D. Toxic Substances Control Act

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is cradle-to-grave management of hazardous waste. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act governs how hazardous wastes—like used oil and hazmat substances—are treated, stored, transported, and disposed of, with strict requirements for handling, container standards, permitting, and recordkeeping to prevent releases and ensure proper recycling or disposal. The other acts focus on different environmental concerns: CERCLA deals with cleanup of contaminated sites after spills, the Clean Air Act targets air pollutants and emissions, and TSCA regulates chemicals entering commerce and their uses. So RCRA is the statute that best fits the treatment, storage, and disposition of used oil and hazmat substances.