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41-578: University of Findlay was a member from the 1999-00 through the 2000-01 seasons. Robert Morris University was a member during 2001-02. University of Maryland joined in 2002. Liberty University joined the UHL in September 2003. North Carolina State joined in June 2004. Penn State left following the 2003-04 season. West Virginia University (WVU) was a member from the 1998-99 to the 1999-2000 season, and rejoined for

82-564: A stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to sports in West Virginia is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . University of Findlay The University of Findlay ( UF ) is a private Christian university in Findlay, Ohio , United States. It was established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God General Conference and

123-501: A 76-acre (31 ha) main campus and five off-campus facilities. The predecessor of the University of Findlay, Findlay College, was founded on January 28, 1882, by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God General Conference . By 1897, the college had established an endowment of more than $ 100,000 and boasted sixteen faculty members. In 1989, Findlay College became known as the University of Findlay. The campus, still affiliated with

164-504: A barrier has to be installed along the foundation of the landfill to contain the hazardous substances that may remain in the disposed waste. Some hazardous wastes can be recycled into new products. Examples may include lead–acid batteries or electronic circuit boards . When heavy metals in these types of ashes go through the proper treatment, they could bind to other pollutants and convert them into easier-to-dispose solids, or they could be used as pavement filling. Such treatments reduce

205-726: A company or at an industrial setting is not HHW. The following list includes categories often applied to HHW. It is important to note that many of these categories overlap and that many household wastes can fall into multiple categories: Historically, some hazardous wastes were disposed of in regular landfills . Hazardous wastes must often be stabilized and solidified in order to enter a landfill and must undergo different treatments in order to stabilize and dispose of them. Most flammable materials can be recycled into industrial fuel. Some materials with hazardous constituents can be recycled, such as lead acid batteries. Many landfills require countermeasures against groundwater contamination. For example,

246-493: A facility where hazardous waste is placed or on land and which is not a pile, a land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an underground injection well , a salt dome formation, a salt bed formation, an underground mine, a cave, or a corrective action management unit (40 CFR 260.10)." Some hazardous waste types may be eliminated using pyrolysis in a high temperature not necessarily through electrical arc but starved of oxygen to avoid combustion. However, when electrical arc

287-537: A hazardous waste site, or more commonly, waste can be transported from a site to a permanent incineration facility. The ash and gases leftover from incineration can also be hazardous. Metals are not destroyed, and can either remain in the furnace or convert to gas and join the gas emissions. The ash needs to be stored in a hazardous waste landfill, although it takes less space than the original waste. Incineration releases gases such as carbon dioxide , nitrogen oxides, ammonia, and volatile organic compounds. Reactions in

328-763: A permit under the RCRA. Generators and transporters of hazardous waste must meet specific requirements for handling, managing, and tracking waste. Through the RCRA, Congress directed the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create regulations to manage hazardous waste. Under this mandate, the EPA has developed strict requirements for all aspects of hazardous waste management, including treating, storing, and disposing of hazardous waste. In addition to these federal requirements, states may develop more stringent requirements that are broader in scope than

369-1298: A variety of theater productions, art exhibits, and vocal and instrumental music concerts. The University of Findlay, known athletically as the Oilers with their mascot named Derrick the Oiler , compete as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s Division II . Its student-athletes participate in 23 intercollegiate sports: men's sports include baseball , basketball , cross country , Western equestrian , English equestrian , football , golf , soccer , swimming & diving , tennis , track & field , wrestling ; while women's sports include basketball , cheerleading , cross country , dance team , Western equestrian , English equestrian , golf , lacrosse , soccer , softball , swimming and diving , tennis , track & field and volleyball . The newest varsity sports are western and English equestrian riding, which are mixed sports, although they have predominantly female participants. Both equestrian teams are members of

410-629: Is a one-year professional program that trains nuclear medicine technologists. It was established in 1966 in Cleveland and joined Findlay in 1984. It is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine. The English equestrian program utilizes a 72-acre (29 ha) farm, named the James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex after the late university trustee, houses

451-488: Is safe disposal. Hazardous waste can be stored in hazardous waste landfills, burned, or recycled into something new. Managing hazardous waste is important to achieve worldwide sustainability . Hazardous waste is regulated on national scale by national governments as well as on an international scale by the United Nations (UN) and international treaties. Universal wastes are a special category of hazardous wastes that (in

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492-441: Is used to generate the required ultra heat (in excess of 3000 degree C temperature) all materials (waste) introduced into the process will melt into a molten slag and this technology is termed Plasma not pyrolysis. Plasma technology produces inert materials and when cooled solidifies into rock like material. These treatment methods are very expensive but may be preferable to high temperature incineration in some circumstances such as in

533-699: The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association . 41°3′18″N 83°39′18″W  /  41.05500°N 83.65500°W  / 41.05500; -83.65500 Hazardous waste Hazardous waste is waste that must be handled properly to avoid damaging human health or the environment. Waste can be hazardous because it is toxic , reacts violently with other chemicals, or is corrosive , among other traits. As of 2022, humanity produces 300-500 million metric tons of hazardous waste annually. Some common examples are electronics, batteries, and paints. An important aspect of managing hazardous waste

574-860: The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Hazardous wastes are defined under RCRA in 40 CFR 261 and divided into two major categories: characteristic and listed. The requirements of the RCRA apply to all the companies that generate hazardous waste and those that store or dispose of hazardous waste in the United States. Many types of businesses generate hazardous waste. Dry cleaners , automobile repair shops, hospitals, exterminators , and photo processing centers may all generate hazardous waste. Some hazardous waste generators are larger companies such as chemical manufacturers , electroplating companies, and oil refineries . A U.S. facility that treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste must obtain

615-684: The right to life . A 1995 petition by the Research Foundation for Science, Technology, and Natural Resource Policy spurred the Supreme Court to create the High Powered Committee (HPC) of Hazardous Waste, since data from pre-existing government boards was not usable. This committee found studies linking pollution and improper waste treatment with higher amounts of hexavalent chromium, lead, and other heavy metals. Industries and regulators were effectively ignoring these studies. In addition,

656-522: The 2002-03 season. In 2005, WVU was expelled from the UHL in because of a "lack of compliance with ACHA policies, specifically those regarding academic verification for players and USA Hockey insurance forms." Upon the dissolution of the UHL in 2006, Indiana (Pa.), Pitt, and West Virginia moved to the Division I level and founded the College Hockey Mid-America conference. Maryland also moved to

697-540: The Church of God, embarked on a building campaign, adding five new buildings over the next several years. By the start of the twenty-first century, the institution boasted sixty-five different areas of undergraduate study and eight graduate programs. The university is especially well known for its equestrian studies program and offers equestrian riding as a varsity sport. In 2012, the university added structures to Davis Street to host its newly created pharmacy program. In March 2024,

738-615: The Division I level and joined the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association before returning to Division II in 2010. Staying at the Division II level, North Carolina State moved to the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League , while Liberty began competing independently. [REDACTED] Media related to University Hockey League at Wikimedia Commons This ice hockey league article is

779-529: The English equestrian studies program. Established in 1992, the program has won an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association national title, several reserve championships and numerous individual honors. It also includes University Equine Veterinary Services Inc. and an adjacent, 30-acre nature preserve. Founded in 1976, the western equestrian program shares a 152-acre farm, the Animal Sciences Center, with

820-693: The Hazardous Waste Rules in 1989. With these rules, companies are only permitted by the state to produce hazardous waste if they are able to dispose of it safely. However, state governments did not make these rules effective. There was around a decade delay between when hazardous waste landfills were requested and when they were built. During this time, companies disposed hazardous waste in various "temporary" hazardous waste locations, such as along roads and in canal pits, with no immediate plan to move it to proper facilities. The Supreme Court stepped in to prevent damage from hazardous waste in order to protect

861-571: The Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne have suffered elevated levels of PCB [Polychlorinated Biphenyls] in their bloodstreams leading to higher rates of cancer. The UN has a mandate on hazardous substances and wastes with recommendations to countries for dealing with hazardous waste. 199 countries signed the 1992 Basel Convention , seeking to stop the flow of hazardous waste from developed countries to developing countries with less stringent environmental regulations. The international community has defined

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902-498: The P & U list were commercially used generated waste and shelf stable pesticides. Not only can mismanagement of hazardous wastes cause adverse direct health consequences through air pollution, mismanaged waste can also contaminate groundwater and soil. In an Austrian study, people who live near industrial sites are "more often unemployed, have lower education levels, and are twice as likely to be immigrants." This creates disproportionately larger issues for those who depend heavily on

943-601: The U.S.) generally pose a lower threat relative to other hazardous wastes, are ubiquitous and produced in very large quantities by a large number of generators. Some of the most common "universal wastes" are: fluorescent light bulbs , some specialty batteries (e.g. lithium or lead containing batteries), cathode-ray tubes , and mercury-containing devices. Universal wastes are subject to somewhat less stringent regulatory requirements. Small quantity generators of universal wastes may be classified as "conditionally exempt small quantity generators" (CESQGs) which release them from some of

984-512: The US, Hazardous wastes are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) , Subtitle C. By definition, EPA determined that some specific wastes are hazardous. These wastes are incorporated into lists published by the Agency. These lists are organized into three categories: F-list (non-specific source wastes) found in the regulations at 40 CFR 261.31, K-list (source-specific wastes) found in

1025-506: The animal science/pre-veterinary medicine program. The western program has earned five Intercollegiate Horse Show Association national championships in the past decade as well as numerous individual honors. In the 2025 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, the University of Findlay was ranked 359th (tied) among 436 national universities. The campus includes the Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books which contains

1066-415: The city of Findlay. UF has nearly 80 undergraduate programs of study leading to baccalaureate degrees and offers 11 master's degrees and five doctorate-level degree programs. Nearly 4,200 students from approximately 35 countries are enrolled at Findlay with an international student population of approximately 500. Approximately 1,250 students live on campus in university housing . The University of Findlay has

1107-495: The destruction of concentrated organic waste types, including PCBs, pesticides and other persistent organic pollutants . Hazardous waste management and disposal comes with consequences if not done properly. If disposed of improperly, hazardous gaseous substances can be released into the air resulting in higher morbidity and mortality. These gaseous substances can include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and some may also include heavy metals. With

1148-478: The environment. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. In regulatory terms, RCRA hazardous wastes are wastes that appear on one of the four hazardous wastes lists (F-list, K-list, P-list, or U-list), or exhibit at least one of the following four characteristics; ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity. in

1189-399: The federal regulations. Furthermore, RCRA allows states to develop regulatory programs that are at least as stringent as RCRA, and after review by EPA, the states may take over responsibility for implementing the requirements under RCRA. Most states take advantage of this authority, implementing their own hazardous waste programs that are at least as stringent and, in some cases, stricter than

1230-410: The furnace can also form hydrochloric acid gas and sulfur dioxide . To avoid releasing hazardous gases and solid waste suspended in those gases, modern incinerators are designed with systems to capture these emissions. Hazardous waste may be sequestered in a hazardous waste landfill or permanent disposal facility. "In terms of hazardous waste, a landfill is defined as a disposal facility or part of

1271-410: The land for harvests and streams for drinking water; this includes Native American populations. Though all lower-class and/or social minorities are at a higher risk for being exposed to toxic exposure, Native Americans are at a multiplied risk due to the facts stated above (Brook, 1998). Improper disposal of hazardous waste has resulted in many extreme health complications within certain tribes. Members of

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1312-777: The largest collection of children's book illustrations in the United States. It has the distinction of being the first teaching museum in the world, and one of the largest, specializing in original artwork from picture books. Its collection numbers more than 11,000 pieces from award-winning authors and artists. Its mission is to promote literacy through its educational programs and to collect, exhibit and preserve original art from children's books. There are nearly 100 student organizations , including special interest clubs, student media, student government , performing arts groups, service clubs , academic honorary organizations, spiritual life groups, Greek sororities and fraternities , club sports , and 25 intramural sports . The school also holds

1353-420: The level of threat of harmful chemicals, like fly and bottom ash , while also recycling the safe product. Incinerators burn hazardous waste at high temperatures (1600°-2500°F, 870°-1400°C), greatly reducing its amount by decomposing it into ash and gases. Incineration works with many types of hazardous waste, including contaminated soil , sludge , liquids, and gases. An incinerator can be built directly at

1394-456: The nation's first bachelor's degree in hazardous waste studies, now known as environmental, safety and occupational health management. The All Hazards Training Center, which grew from that initial program, has provided hands-on training simulations to more than 100,000 people from a wide range of backgrounds, including industry leaders and government officials involved in emergency planning, response and recovery . The Nuclear Medicine Institute

1435-479: The prospect of gaseous material being released into the atmosphere, several organizations (RCRA, TSCA, HSWA, CERCLA) developed an identification scale in which hazardous materials and wastes are categorized in order to be able to quickly identify and mitigate potential leaks. F-List materials were identified as non-specific industrial practices waste, K-List materials were wastes generated from specific industrial processes - pesticides, petroleum, explosive industries, and

1476-478: The regulations at 40 CFR 261.32, and P-list and the U-list (discarded commercial chemical products) found in the regulations at 40 CFR 261.33. RCRA's record keeping system helps to track the life cycle of hazardous waste and reduces the amount of hazardous waste illegally disposed. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) was enacted in 1980. The primary contribution of CERCLA

1517-426: The regulatory requirements for the handling and storage hazardous wastes. Universal wastes must still be disposed of properly. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), also referred to as domestic hazardous waste or home generated special materials, is a waste that is generated from residential households. HHW only applies to waste coming from the use of materials that are labeled for and sold for "home use". Waste generated by

1558-630: The responsible management of hazardous waste and chemicals as an important part of sustainable development by including it in Sustainable Development Goal 12 . Target 12.4 of this goal is to "achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle". One of the indicators for this target is: "hazardous waste generated per capita; and proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment". Hazardous wastes are wastes with properties that make them dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or

1599-650: The state was also not acting in accordance with the Basel Convention , an international treaty on the transport of hazardous waste. The Supreme Court modified the Hazardous Waste Rules and began the Supreme Court Monitoring Committee to follow up on its decisions. With this committee, the Court has been able to force companies polluting hazardous wastes to close. In the United States, the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste are regulated under

1640-637: The university and the nearby Bluffton University announced a merger, to be complete in fall 2025. UF is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the national accrediting organizations for athletic training, business, environmental health science and protection, intensive English language, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, social work, strength and conditioning, and teacher education, teaching English to speakers of other languages . The University of Findlay established

1681-643: Was to create a " Superfund " and provide for the clean-up and remediation of closed and abandoned hazardous waste sites. CERCLA addresses historic releases of hazardous materials, but does not specifically manage hazardous wastes. In 1984, a deadly methyl isocyanate gas leak known as the Bhopal disaster raised environmental awareness in India. In response, the Indian government produced the Environmental Act in 1986, followed by

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