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RCRA Online Number: 11535
Title: CREOSOTE TREATED CROSS-TIES DISPOSAL
Document Date: 1990-07-03
To: Burkholder
From: Bussard
Organization of Recipient: Bowyer Properties
Description: Creosote-treated railroad cross ties are solid waste when intended for discard. They are not covered by any listing. Although cresols and phenolic compounds are in the toxicity characteristic, commenters suggest creosote-treated cross ties unlikely to exhibit any characteristic.
Regulatory Citation(s): 261.24, 261.2(a)
RPPC Number: 9441.1990(20)
Official ORCR Policy: Yes
Associated Topic(s): Characteristic Wastes, Hazardous Waste, Toxicity Characteristic