Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) mandate a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (SQG) take certain precautions to prepare for and prevent hazardous waste emergencies and to follow emergency procedures if one were to occur. These regulations are found within the SQG conditions of exemption at 40 CFR 262.16:

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

This article is the third in a series that closely examines these regulations and attempts to make them understandable.

The previous article in this series addressed 40 CFR 262.16(b)(8)(ii) Required equipment

The purpose of this article is to address the requirements of 40 CFR 262.16(b)(8)(iii) Testing and maintenance of equipment. (more…)