Based on a recommendation from commenters, USEPA made a minor wording change to 40 CFR 262.15(a)(1) to explicitly require an immediate response to a leaking or damaged container in a satellite accumulation area (SAA). The revised regulations also clarify the applicable regulations if the container is moved to a central accumulation area (CAA). This change is part of the many revisions to generator regulations made by the Generator Improvements Rule.

The purpose of this article is to explain the addition of the word “immediately” and other language to 40 CFR 262.15(a)(1) regarding containers that are not in good condition or begin to leak.

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