The Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and those of your state, if it has an authorized hazardous waste program, frequently use the word “person”. e.g., “a generator is any person…”, or “Persons who own or operate…
FAQ: What – or who – is a person (according to the USDOT/PHMSA)?
In its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) frequently uses the word “person”. e.g., “person who offers or offeror” or “each person who imports…” But don’t think how…
Who or What is a “Person” in the Eyes of the US DOT and the US EPA?
It might seem simple, but then again, nothing is simple with the Feds (US EPA and US DOT). Consequently their definition – yes, it’s defined in the regulations – of a “person” doesn’t align with the standard English definition. It’s…