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Which legislation is responsible for e-waste?

A. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
B. International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
C. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
D. Toxic Substances Control Act

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The legislation that is responsible for e-waste is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This act was passed in 1976 and it governs the management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste, including electronic waste (e-waste). Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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