Clean Fill Network

Environmental Compliance

Federal, state & provincial regulations for clean fill material

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. Consult with environmental professionals and legal counsel for specific requirements.

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United States Federal Regulations

EPA Clean Fill Standards

40 CFR Parts 257-258

Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for classification and management of clean fill material, including testing requirements and acceptable contamination levels.

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CERCLA (Superfund)

42 U.S.C. §9601 et seq.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act requirements for contaminated site remediation and material disposal.

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RCRA Subtitle D

42 U.S.C. §6901 et seq.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act standards for solid waste management, including clean fill classification and disposal requirements.

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Clean Water Act Section 404

33 U.S.C. §1344

Requirements for fill material placement in waters of the United States, including wetlands and navigable waterways.

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State-Level Regulations

California
Title 27 CCR
CalRecycle
New York
6 NYCRR Part 360
DEC
Texas
30 TAC Chapter 330
TCEQ
Florida
Chapter 62-701 FAC
DEP
Pennsylvania
25 Pa. Code Chapter 287
DEP
Ohio
OAC 3745-400
Ohio EPA
Illinois
35 Ill. Adm. Code 1100
IEPA
New Jersey
N.J.A.C. 7:26A
DEP
Michigan
Part 115 Rules
EGLE
Massachusetts
310 CMR 19.00
MassDEP
Environmental compliance testing
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Canadian Regulations

Federal & Provincial Compliance

Canadian Environmental Protection Act

CEPA 1999

Federal environmental legislation governing pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health.

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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act

TDGA

Requirements for safe transportation of potentially hazardous materials, including contaminated fill.

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Fisheries Act

R.S.C., 1985, c. F-14

Regulations protecting fish habitat from harmful deposits, including fill material placement near waterways.

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Provincial Regulations

Ontario
On-Site and Excess Soil Management
O. Reg. 406/19
MECP
British Columbia
Contaminated Sites Regulation
CSR
ENV
Alberta
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
EPEA
AEP
Quebec
Règlement sur la protection des terres
RPRT
MELCC
Saskatchewan
Environmental Management and Protection Act
EMPA
ENV
Manitoba
Manitoba Regulation 105/97
Contaminated Sites Reg
CC

Compliance Best Practices

Source Documentation

Maintain records of fill material origin, including site history and any environmental assessments.

Material Testing

Test fill material for contaminants according to applicable standards before transport or placement.

Transport Records

Document all material transport including quantities, dates, origins, and destinations.

Receiving Site Approval

Verify that receiving sites are properly permitted and approved for fill material placement.

Chain of Custody

Maintain clear chain of custody documentation from source to final placement.

Record Retention

Keep all documentation for the period required by applicable regulations (typically 5-10 years).

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