Question: I’d like to commend you for the great Q&A on your website. I have referred others to answers on HW and HM Qs over the years, as you always do a great job of explaining why something does/doesn’t apply.…
Marking and Labeling of Hazardous Waste Accumulation Units Under the Generator Improvements Rule
The Generator Improvements Rule (effective 05.30.17 in the regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and states without an authorized hazardous waste program) will make many changes to the regulations applicable to a generator of hazardous waste. Read here for…
“An Indication of the Hazards of the Contents”: Mark and Label Hazardous Waste Containers in a Satellite Accumulation Area Under the Generator Improvements Rule
Both the large quantity generator (LQG) and small quantity generator (SQG) of hazardous waste are required by Federal regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to display hazard communication in the form of marks and labels on the…
Q&A: Is a DOT specification packaging (intermediate bulk container or IBC) required for NA3077 Hazardous waste solid, n.o.s.?
Question (12.08.17): Hi Daniel We have about forty 1,000 pound super sacks that we need to ship for disposal before the end of the year. They will ship as Environmentally hazardous Substance Solid nos UN 3077. Waste codes D007 and…
FAQ: Can a hazardous waste generator exceed their on-site accumulation volume limit due to the COVID-19 public health emergency?
Yes. USEPA allows for an exceedance of the hazardous waste generator volume threshold / limit if due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Pursuant to Federal USEPA regulations some generators of hazardous waste are limited to the volume of hazardous…
FAQ: Can a hazardous waste generator receive an extension to their on-site accumulation time limits due to the COVID-19 public health emergency?
Yes. USEPA allows for an extension to accumulation time limits due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Pursuant to Federal USEPA regulations at 40 CFR 262.16(d) for a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (SQG) and §262.17(b) for a large…
FAQ: How does USDOT/PHMSA classify a hazardous waste?
Hazardous waste is defined at 49 CFR 171.8 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of USDOT/PHMSA as follows: Hazardous waste, for the purposes of this chapter, means any material that is subject to the Hazardous Waste Manifest Requirements of the…
Waste Management in New Jersey
Introduction: A summary of the regulations of New Jersey pertaining to the management of hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, and non-hazardous waste. Disclaimer: This information is provided as guidance only. I recommend its use as a first step in the determination…
Retail Store Chain to pay $375,000 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations
The Bullet: A major retailer reached a settlement with USEPA regarding violations of the Federal hazardous waste regulations. In addition to correcting the violations the retailer must pay a civil penalty of $375,000. Read the EPA news release: EPA Announces…
Q&A: Does the new identification number package mark height requirement apply to hazardous waste lab packs?
A question from the regulated community (01.26.17): Hello, Do the new labeling requirements impact lab packs? Are they considered ‘non-bulk’ and thus must conform to the new UN size? Thanks, My reply, buying time: That’s a good question! Let me…