1. Name: The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 and 1989 (RCRA)
Draft Year: 1976
Amendment Years: 1984, 1992, 1996
International or National: National
Description of Function: it is our nation’s primary law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous
waste
Environmental Issues Affected: Protects human health and the environment from the potential hazards
of waste disposal, conserves energy and natural resources, reduces the amount of waste generated,
ensuresthat wastes are managed in an environmentally-sound manner
Agency/Group Responsible for Regulation and Enforcement: EPA
