Regulatory Drivers

Department of Energy Order 450.1
   - Environmental Protection Program
To implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources impacted by the Department of Energy (DOE) operations and by which DOE cost effectively meets or exceeds compliance with applicable environmental; public health; and resource protection laws, regulations, and DOE requirements.

Presidential Executive Order 13423
   - Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
To direct Federal agencies to conduct their environmental, transportation, and energy-related activities under the law in support of their respective missions in an environmentally, economically and fiscally sound, integrated, continuously improving, efficient, and sustainable manner.

California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5 Section 25244.12 to 25244.24, Hazardous Waste Source Reduction Act 1989

California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 31, Waste Minimization

California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 23, Section 66273 Management of Universal Waste