Statutory Authority: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Hazardous and solid waste amendments (HSWA). RCRA regulations are found as a subset of subchapter I, “Solid Wastes,” 40 CFR 239-299.
Regulations: Iowa has not received authorization from the US EPA to operate its hazardous waste program in lieu of the federal program. EPA’s hazardous waste program is enforced by EPA’s Region VII office which is located in Kansas City, KS. To contact EPA’s Region VII office regarding Iowa hazardous waste issues, call 913-551-7633.