Which of the following acts specifically addresses hazardous waste management?

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) specifically addresses hazardous waste management. This Act was enacted in 1976 and establishes a framework for the proper management of hazardous waste from its creation to its disposal. RCRA aims to protect human health and the environment from potential hazards posed by waste disposal, ensuring that hazardous waste is handled safely and does not contaminate soil or groundwater.

RCRA includes provisions for the identification of hazardous waste, standards for wastewater and landfill operations, and regulatory authority for handling hazardous waste. It also addresses waste management practices, including recycling and waste minimization, thereby promoting sustainable practices in the handling of hazardous materials.

The other options, while related to environmental protection and the management of hazardous materials, do not specifically focus on hazardous waste management in the same comprehensive manner as RCRA. CERCLA, for instance, relates primarily to the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances, while the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) are an amendment to RCRA itself, focusing on additional hazardous waste issues. The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) also deals mainly with emergency planning and community right-to-know provisions rather than the comprehensive management of hazardous waste.