Which of the following laws was the first to include provisions for the handling of hazardous waste?

A. Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976
B. Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965
C. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
D. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969


Answer: C

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