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Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.273.54 Response to releases

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A universal waste transporter must immediately contain all releases of universal wastes and other residues from universal wastes.

(b) A universal waste transporter must determine whether any material resulting from the release is hazardous waste, and if so, it is subject to all applicable requirements of 40 CFR parts 260 through 272. If the waste is determined to be a hazardous waste, the transporter is subject to 40 CFR part 262.

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