A manufacturing facility alters its production process, creating a new liquid waste stream. According to fundamental environmental compliance principles, what is the mandatory first step the facility must take?
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A
Identify the cheapest available disposal company.
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B
Conduct a thorough waste characterization to determine if it is hazardous.
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C
Immediately train all production employees on handling the new waste.
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D
Source a larger container for waste accumulation.