Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), titled “Protection of the Environment,” is a comprehensive collection of regulations administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States. This title plays a pivotal role in safeguarding human health and the environment by establishing standards and guidelines for pollution control, waste management, environmental cleanup, and regulatory compliance across various industries and activities.
Key aspects covered in Title 40 CFR include:
- Air Quality Management: Regulations aimed at reducing air pollution from industrial sources, vehicles, power plants, and other emissions sources. This includes standards for criteria pollutants (e.g., particulate matter, ozone, carbon monoxide) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), as well as requirements for emission controls and monitoring.
- Water Quality Protection: Guidelines for protecting and restoring the quality of surface waters (rivers, lakes, streams) and groundwater through regulations on wastewater discharge, stormwater management, and drinking water quality standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
- Hazardous Waste Management: Rules governing the handling, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes to minimize risks to human health and the environment. This includes regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for managing hazardous waste from generation to disposal.
- Chemical Safety and Risk Management: Regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to assess and manage risks associated with chemicals. This includes requirements for chemical testing, reporting, and restrictions on certain substances to protect public health and the environment.
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