Passed in 1976 to deal with the disposal of solid waste,the ________ specifies how landfills should be managed and hazardous waste disposed of.

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The Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was passed in 1976 to deal with the disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste. It outlines how landfills should be managed and how hazardous waste should be disposed of, among other things. The Clean Water Act (CWA) and Clean Air Act (CAA) address different environmental concerns, while there is no such thing as an Environmental Protection Act.

Passed in 1976 to Deal with the Disposal of Solid