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Subchapter A. GENERAL


Sec.


262a.10.    Incorporation by reference, purpose, scope and applicability.
262a.11.    Hazardous waste determination.
262a.12.    [Reserved].
262a.13.    Generator category determination.
262a.14.    Conditions for exemption for a very small quantity generator.
262a.16.    Conditions for exemption for a small quantity generator that accumulates hazardous waste.
262a.17.    Conditions for exemption for a large quantity generator that accumulates hazardous waste.
262a.18.    EPA identification numbers.

§ 262a.10. Incorporation by reference, purpose, scope and applicability.

 Except as expressly provided in this chapter, 40 CFR Part 262 and its appendices (relating to standards applicable to generators of hazardous waste) are incorporated by reference. In 40 CFR 262.10(g) (relating to purpose, scope and applicability), the term ‘‘section 3008 of the act’’ is replaced with ‘‘Article VI of the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. § §  6018.601—6018.617).’’ 40 CFR 262.10(k) (relating to purpose, scope and applicability) is not incorporated by reference.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  262a.10 amended under sections 105, 402 and 501 of the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. § §  6018.105, 6018.402 and 6018.501); sections 303 and 305(e)(2) of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P. S. § §  6020.303 and 6020.305(e)(2)); section 5, 402 and 501 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § §  691.5, 691.402 and 691.501); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § §  510-20).

Source

   The provisions of this §  262a.10 amended January 9, 2009, effective January 10, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 201; amended July 17, 2020, effective July 18, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 3581. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (394967) to (394968).

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  272.541 (relating to collection contractor).

§ 262a.11. Hazardous waste determination.

 In addition to the requirements incorporated by reference, a determination that a waste is not hazardous under 40 CFR 262.11 (relating to hazardous waste determination) does not preclude the Department from determining the waste to be hazardous, using the characteristics and testing methods set forth in 40 CFR Part 261 (relating to identification and listing of hazardous waste).

Source

   The provisions of this §  262a.11 adopted December 13, 2002, effective December 14, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 6102.

§ 262a.12. [Reserved].


Authority

   The provisions of this §  262a.12 reserved under sections 105, 402 and 501 of the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. § §  6018.105, 6018.402 and 6018.501); sections 303 and 305(e)(2) of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P.S. § §  6020.303 and 6020.305(e)(2)); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §  510-20).

Source

   The provisions of this §  262a.12 amended December 13, 2002, effective December 14, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 6102; amended January 9, 2009, effective January 10, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 201; reserved July 17, 2020, effective July 18, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 3581. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (394968) and (341231).

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  272.541 (relating to collection contractor).

§ 262a.13. Generator category determination.

 The reference to 40 CFR Part 279 in 40 CFR 262.13(c)(4) and (f)(1)(iii) (relating to generator category determination) is replaced with Chapter 298 (relating to management of waste oil).

Authority

   The provisions of this §  262a.13 issued under sections 105, 402 and 501 of the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. § §  6018.105, 6018.402 and 6018.501); sections 303 and 305(e)(2) of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P.S. § §  6020.303 and 6020.305(e)(2); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §  510-20).

Source

   The provisions of this §  262a.13 adopted July 17, 2020, effective July 18, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 3581.

§ 262a.14. Conditions for exemption for a very small quantity generator.

 (a)  In addition to the requirements incorporated by reference, a very small quantity generator may not dispose of hazardous waste in a municipal or residual waste landfill in this Commonwealth.

 (b)  A very small quantity generator complying with this subchapter and 40 CFR 262.14 (relating to conditions for exemption for a very small quantity generator) is deemed to have a license for the transportation of those very small quantities of waste generated by the generator’s own operation.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  262a.14 issued under sections 105, 402 and 501 of the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. § §  6018.105, 6018.402 and 6018.501); sections 303 and 305(e)(2) of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P.S. § §  6020.303 and 6020.305(e)(2)); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §  510-20).

Source

   The provisions of this §  262a.14 adopted July 17, 2020, effective July 18, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 3581.

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  263a.13 (relating to licensing); 25 Pa. Code §  264a.11 (relating to identification number and transporter license); and 25 Pa. Code §  265a.11 (relating to identification number and transporter license).

§ 262a.16. Conditions for exemption for a small quantity generator that accumulates hazardous waste.

 In addition to the requirements incorporated by reference, a small quantity generator who accumulates hazardous waste onsite as specified in 40 CFR 262.16 (relating to conditions for exemption for a small quantity generator that accumulates hazardous waste) shall also comply with Chapter 265a, Subchapter I (relating to use and management of containers).

Authority

   The provisions of this §  262a.16 issued under sections 105, 402 and 501 of the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. § §  6018.105, 6018.402 and 6018.501); sections 303 and 305(e)(2) of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P.S. § §  6020.303 and 6020.305(e)(2)); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §  510-20).

Source

   The provisions of this §  262a.16 adopted July 17, 2020, effective July 18, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 3581.

§ 262a.17. Conditions for exemption for a large quantity generator that accumulates hazardous waste.

 In addition to the requirements incorporated by reference, a large quantity generator who accumulates hazardous waste onsite as specified in 40 CFR 262.17(a)(1)(i) (relating to conditions for exemption for a large quantity generator that accumulates hazardous waste) shall also comply with Chapter 265a, Subchapter I (relating to use and management of containers).

Authority

   The provisions for this §  262a.17 issued under sections 105, 402 and 501 of the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. § §  6018.105, 6018.402 and 6018.501); sections 303 and 305(e)(2) of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P.S. § §  6020.303 and 6020.305(e)(2)); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §  510-20).

Source

   The provisions of this §  262a.17 adopted July 17, 2020, effective July 18, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 3581.

§ 262a.18. EPA identification numbers.

 In addition to the requirements incorporated by reference:

   (1)  A generator shall submit a subsequent notification to the Department if:

     (i)   The generator activity moves to another location.

     (ii)   The generator facility’s designated contact person changes.

     (iii)   The ownership of the generator facility changes.

     (iv)   The type of regulated activity that takes place at the generator facility changes.

     (v)   The generator’s generator status changes, except when the generator status change is temporary.

     (vi)   The name of the facility changes.

   (2)  A generator shall offer a shipment of hazardous waste only to a transporter with a valid license issued by the Department.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  262a.18 issued under sections 105, 402 and 501 of the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. § §  6018.105, 6018.402 and 6018.501); sections 303 and 305(e)(2) of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P.S. § §  6020.303 and 6020.305(e)(2)); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §  510-20).

Source

   The provisions of this §  262a.18 adopted July 17, 2020, effective July 18, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 3581.



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