Under which environmental acts does the Military Munitions Rule operate?

The Military Munitions Rule operates under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The RCRA establishes a framework for managing hazardous waste, ensuring that military munitions are treated in a manner that protects human health and the environment. CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund, addresses the cleanup of hazardous waste sites, including those that may involve military munitions. Together, these acts provide the legal structure for the safe disposal and management of military munitions, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

The other choices involve various environmental statutes that, while important, do not directly govern the Military Munitions Rule. For instance, the National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Water Act focus on broader environmental impacts and water quality, respectively, but do not specifically address the management of military munitions. Similarly, the Clean Air Act deals primarily with air quality and emissions, and the Toxic Substances Control Act regulates chemical substances but does not encompass military munitions. Lastly, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act and the Endangered Species Act address issues specific to mining operations and the conservation of species, which are unrelated to the specific management of military munitions.