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An Engineering Perspective
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By
Richard W. Goodwin
Description
Considerable attention has been focused on regulatory classification of ash from municipal solid waste (MSW) incinerators. Such attention
has raised several issues, which range from the applicability of current federal regulations, to the manner of sampling, and the type
of test to apply to characterize the ash. When lab tested under the provisions of the 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
and its subsequent amendments, municipal waste combustion (MWC) residues sometimes exceeded heavy metal limitations.
Lacking evidence
to the contrary, the public and the media have viewed MWC residue as ""toxic."" Elected officials, similarly, have relied on such laboratory
data to shape their perspective. Reliance on just laboratory leachate data has led to state regulations imposing economic burdens on
resource recovery projects.
On September 18, 1992, Mr. William Reilly, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency,
issued a policy statement declaring that MWC ash should be regulated as a non-hazardous solid waste. The author hopes that the Clinton
administration will continue the current policy. This book would serve to defend the current policy. The engineering approach, emphasizing
a rational evaluation of peer-reviewed field data, could defuse environmentalists' claims.
Should federal policy remain, due to USEPA's
recognition of their problems with field data and lab procedures, this book provides a guideline to implement combustion residue beneficial
use. The described engineering methodology, advocating end-product performance and reliance on field data, provides a more rational approach
than worst-case, risk-assessment models. This book provides a technical assessment of combustion residues' environmentally benign characteristics
and a blueprint to achieve their utilization. Readers, representing both sides of the combustion residue controversy, should appreciate
the application of the rational, engineering approach aimed at demonstrating environmental compatibility of heavy industrial energy projects.
This engineering approach will enable us to achieve a true balance between industrial growth and environmental compatibility.
Audience
Municipal solid waste (MSE) and material recovery facilities (MRFs).
Contents
Fundamental Concepts
Governmental Regulations
Regulatory Testing
Disposal Considerations
Utilization Methodology
Lessons and Outlook
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Hardbound, 99 pages, publication date: DEC-1993
ISBN-13: 978-0-8155-1328-5
ISBN-10: 0-8155-1328-3
Imprint: WILLIAM ANDREW
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