Capacity Assurance Plan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004083",
  "term": "Capacity Assurance Plan",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A plan which assures that a state has the ability to treat and dispose of hazardous wastes generated within its borders over the next 20 years. Section 104 of SARA required the first plan to be submitted to EPA in October 1989. But even though capacity has been certified, the state is not required to treat or dispose of hazardous wastes at home; many are exporting to other states that have commercial facilities, permitted landfills, and incinerators.\n\n2. A statewide plan which supports a state's ability to manage the hazardous waste generated within its boundaries over a twenty year period.\n\n3. A written statement which ensures that a state has hazardous waste treatment and disposal capacity. This capacity must be for facilities that are in compliance with RCRA Subtitle C requirements and must be adequate to manage hazardous wastes projected to be generated within the state over 20 years.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Issues Terms & Acronyms",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "RCRA Orientation Manual 2008 Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/capacity-assurance-plan/"
}