The contingency plan is just one very important part of the many responsibilities of the large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) subject to the regulations of 40 CFR 262, Subpart M for Preparedness, Prevention, and Emergency Procedures.
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The regulations in §262.263 define five situations where a LQG must review and, if necessary, update its contingency plan:
When applicable regulations are revised and require a change. Significant changes were made to these regulations by the Generator Improvements Rule.
When a plan fails in an emergency.
When a generator facility changes (i.e., design, construction, operation, maintenance, or other circumstances) in a way that materially increases the potential for fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste or constituents, or changes the necessary response in an emergency.
Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article is the thirteenth (and final!) in a series that looks closely at each of the sections in subpart M to clearly describe the responsibilities of a LQG.
The purpose of this article is to address the requirements of 40 CFR 262.265 Emergency procedures
Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article is the twelfth in a series that looks closely at each of the sections in subpart M to clearly describe the responsibilities of a LQG.
The purpose of this article is to address the requirements of 40 CFR 262.264 Emergency coordinator
Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article is the eleventh in a series that looks closely at each of the sections in subpart M to clearly describe the responsibilities of a LQG.
The purpose of this article is to address the requirements of 40 CFR 262.263 Amendment of contingency plan. (more…)
Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article is the tenth in a series that looks closely at each of the sections in subpart M to clearly describe the responsibilities of a LQG.
The purpose of this article is to address the requirements of 40 CFR 262.262 Copies of contingency plan. (more…)
Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article is the ninth in a series that looks closely at each of the sections in subpart M to clearly describe the responsibilities of a LQG.
The purpose of this article is to address the requirements of 40 CFR 262.261 Content of contingency plan. (more…)
Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article is the eighth in a series that looks closely at each of the sections in subpart M to clearly describe the responsibilities of a LQG.
The purpose of this article is to address the requirements of 40 CFR 262.260 Purpose and implementation of contingency plan. (more…)
USEPA regulations at 40 CFR 265, Subpart D require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste to have a Contingency Plan and to implement emergency procedures to minimize hazards to human health or the environment from fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water. 40 CFR 265.56(d) mandates that a facility’s emergency coordinator notify both State and Federal authorities if he determines that the facility has had a release, fire, or explosion which could threaten human health, or the environment, outside the facility. The purpose of this article is to provide some examples of scenarios that demonstrate the potential to threaten human health and the environment. (more…)
The regulations of the USEPA at 40 CFR 264 and 265 are applicable primarily to Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) that are required to operate under the conditions of a RCRA subpart C permit due to their handling of hazardous waste. Some of these regulations, however, are also applicable to generators of hazardous waste; such as 40 CFR 264/265, Subpart C Preparedness and Prevention to which both a Small Quantity Generator of hazardous waste and a Large Quantity Generator of hazardous waste are subject. Conversely, 40 CFR 264/265, Subpart D Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures is not applicable to an SQG though it remains applicable to an LQG.
Though States with an authorized hazardous waste program under RCRA are capable of making these regulations more strict and more broad, I have found that most States simply adopt both Subparts C & D by reference into their regulations. In these States compliance with the USEPA Federal rule ensures compliance with State regulations as well. Sometimes, however, a State can surprise you by throwing in some state-specific requirements after it has adopted the Federal rule. One example of this is in Missouri where the MO Department of Natural Resources operates the hazardous waste program.(more…)
This article is the seventh in a series that takes a close look at the requirements of 40 CFR 265, Subpart D – Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures. This Subpart, along with the remainder of Part 265 is applicable to permitted hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) and to large quantity generators of hazardous waste (LQGs). A Contingency Plan and the emergency procedures outlined in Subpart D are critical for the safe operation of a hazardous waste facility and to ensure compliance with state and Federal regulations.
The purpose of this article is to read, review, and explain the requirements of 40 CFR 265.55 Emergency Coordinator.
Hold on a minute! These regulations were revised and moved to a new location within Title 40 of the CFR by the Generator Improvements Rule. If your state has not yet adopted the Generator Improvements Rule, then this article is still applicable to you (but it won’t be for much longer). If your state has adopted and been authorized to enforce the Generator Improvements Rule, then these regulations no longer apply to you. Read: What is the status of the Generator Improvements Rule in my state?
To see an explanation of these regulations as revised by the Generator Improvements Rule you must refer to the following:
