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As with any other frequently used ARARs, these standards could potentially
impact technology development on a national level.
5.3 STATE WASTE MINIMIZATION PROGRAMS
Several states have developed active waste minimization programs which go
beyond federal requirements:
• Washington requires source reduction, recycling and treatment plans,
with a goal of 50% reduction in hazardous waste disposal by 1995.
• Oregon's Toxics Use Reduction and Hazardous Waste Reduction Act of
1989 allows state regulators to critique and hold hearings on a
generator's waste reduction plans.
• California can demand an explanation if a generator disposes of a
waste which the state has identified as potentially recyclable.
• The Massachusetts Toxic Use Reduction Act of 1989 includes hammer
provisions for mandatory waste reduction if a voluntary industry
program does not achieve specified reductions by a certain date.
5.4 OTHER STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Except for CERCLA, TSCA and pesticide registration, all other major
federal environmental programs are delegated to the states. As mentioned in
Chapter 4, specific RDDT&E technologies may be subject to air emissions or
waste waster discharge permitting requirements. States also may generally
enact environmental requirements which are more stringent than federal
requirements. State air toxics programs may establish emissions standards
that significantly affect the implementation of waste treatment and environ-
mental restoration (see, for example, EPA 1989).
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Kuusinen, T L; Siegel, M R; Williams, T A & Powell, J A. An overview of regulatory issues that affect the development of new waste treatment technologies, report, July 1, 1991; Richland, Washington. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1093979/m1/58/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.