Treatability Study

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028654",
  "term": "Treatability Study",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Study in which a hazardous waste is subjected to a treatment process to determine: (1) Whether the waste is amenable to the treatment process, (2) what pretreatment (if any) is required, (3) the optimal process conditions needed to achieve the desired treatment, (4) the efficiency of a treatment process for a specific waste or wastes, or (5) the characteristics and volumes of residuals from a particular treatment process. Also included in this definition for the purpose of the § 261.4 (e) and (f) exemptions are liner compatibility, corrosion, and other material compatibility studies and toxicological and health effects studies. A “treatability study” is not a means to commercially treat or dispose of hazardous waste.\n\n2. Study in which PCB waste is subjected to a treatment process to determine: (1) Whether the waste is amenable to the treatment process;(2) What pretreatment (if any) is required;(3) The optimal process conditions needed to achieve the desired treatment;(4) The efficiency of a treatment process for the specific type of waste (i.e., soil, sludge, liquid, etc.); or,(5) The characteristics and volumes of residuals from a particular treatment process. A “treatability study” is not a mechanism to commercially treat or dispose of PCB waste. Treatment is a form of disposal under this part.\n\n3. The field efforts to support the evaluation of alternatives to determine applicability for the site.",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 260.10 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 761.3 (CFR 2013)",
    "Superfund Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/treatability-study/"
}