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RCRA Online Number: 12486
Title: DOD MUNITIONS BECOME SOLID WASTE SUBJECT TO RCRA WHEN THERE IS AN INTENT TO DISPOSE OR DESTROY THEM
Document Date: 1985-10-03
To: Schafer
From: McGraw
Organization of Recipient: DOD
Description: Federal facilities are subject to RCRA regulations. Unused munitions are not considered waste until there is an intent to dispose or destroy them (SEE ALSO: 62 FR 6622; 2/12/97). The burning of munitions is incineration. DOD facilities must meet EPA's RCRA regulations.
Regulatory Citation(s): 261.2, 261.3
RPPC Number: 9441.1985(31)
Associated Topic(s): Burning, Combustion of Hazardous Waste, Disposal, Hazardous Waste, Incineration, Military Munitions