Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) require a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (SQG) to maintain equipment and processes to prevent a hazardous waste emergency and to respond to it if one occurs.  The regulations are found in the following SQG conditions for exemption:

• 40 CFR 262.16(b)(8) Preparedness and prevention
• 40 CFR 262.16(b)(9) Emergency procedures

This article is the sixth in a series that closely examines and explains these regulations.

In the previous article in this series I addressed the requirements of 40 CFR 262.16(b)(8)(v) Required Aisle Space for a Small Quantity Generator

The purpose of this article:  40 CFR 262.16(b)(8)(vi) Arrangements with local authorities. (more…)