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Industrial Waste: Saving the Worst for Last?
Environmental Law Reporter (1990)
  • John C. Dernbach
Abstract

This article explains why industrial waste that is not legally hazardous must be given greater attention and regulatory oversight. Industrial waste (including coal ash) may represent as much as 94 percent of municipal, hazardous, and industrial wastes combined. The article explores the existing federal framework for industrial waste and looks at innovative state approaches, particularly the approach taken in Pennsylvania. The article recommends four national goals for addressing industrial waste: energy and materials conservation, environmental protection at waste management facilities, prompt and significant results, and genuine state and federal partnerships. The author suggests changes to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act that would help achieve these goals.

Keywords
  • environmental law,
  • industrial waste,
  • pollution
Publication Date
1990
Citation Information
John C. Dernbach. "Industrial Waste: Saving the Worst for Last?" Environmental Law Reporter Vol. 20 (1990)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/john_dernbach/40/