Which act focuses on the storage, use, and disposal of hazardous waste?

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the legislation that primarily addresses the management of hazardous waste, including its storage, use, and disposal. This act establishes a framework for the proper handling of hazardous waste throughout its lifecycle, from generation to treatment, storage, and disposal.

RCRA promotes the environmentally sound management of waste and aims to protect human health and the environment by ensuring that hazardous waste is handled properly. It sets specific standards for waste management facilities and mandates that hazardous waste be treated, stored, and disposed of in a manner that minimizes the threat of harmful exposure.

In contrast, the Clean Air Act primarily focuses on air quality and regulating air emissions, while the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (also known as Superfund) deals with the cleanup of contaminated sites. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is concerned with environmental impact assessments and federal decision-making processes regarding actions that significantly affect the environment. Each of these acts addresses different aspects of environmental protection, but RCRA specifically targets hazardous waste management.