Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Practice Exam

Where should records of waste determinations be kept?

In the facility's payroll records. In a private external file not accessible to inspectors. In the corporate headquarters archive. On file at the facility, accessible for inspections.

Correct Answer:

On file at the facility, accessible for inspections.

Explanation:

Records of waste determinations must be kept at the facility where the waste is generated or managed so they’re readily accessible to inspectors during an on-site review. This on-site location ensures regulators can quickly verify how a waste was classified and that the determination is documented for the required period. Storing the records in payroll files, private off-site locations, or corporate archives would hinder access and is not consistent with regulatory expectations. The key is having the documentation available where the waste is handled, with appropriate retention duration in mind (usually several years).

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