The module reviews the regulatory and statutory requirements and authorities governing the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act correction action process. It lists the statutory authorities for correction action and explains their application and identifies the existing regulatory authorities for corrective action and explains their application. It describes the four primary triggers for corrective action and describes the six main stages of the corrective action process. It defines terms that are specific to the corrective action process (e.g., solid waste management unit, action levels). It identifies the proposed corrective action regulations and the schedule for final rulemaking. It assesses whether or not financial assurance is required for corrective action. It describes how the corrective action program can apply to generators and other facilities that do not require a permit.