Here’s an easy-to-read chart that identifies the regulations that affect each generator type.
Universal Waste Requirements
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| SQHUWs | LQHUWs | Universal Waste Transporter |
Designation Facilities |
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| Prohibitions | 40 CFR 273.11 | 40 CFR 273.31 | 40 CFR 273.51 | Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements |
| Notifications | 40 CFR 273.12–no requirements | 40 CFR 273.32 | Comply with DOT requirements | Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements |
| Waste Management Requirements | 40 CFR 273.13 | 40 CFR 273.33 | 40 CFR 273.52– Comply with DOT requirements |
Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements |
| Label/Marking | 40 CFR 273.14 | 40 CFR 273.34 | Comply with DOT requirements | Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements |
| Storage Time Limits | 40 CFR 273.15– 1-year limit |
40 CFR 273.35– 1-year limit |
40 CFR 273.53– 10-day limit |
Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements |
| Employee Training | 40 CFR 273.16– distribute information |
40 CFR 273.36– ensure familiarity |
Comply with DOT requirements | Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements |
| Response to Releases | 40 CFR 273.17 | 40 CFR 273.37 | 40 CFR 273.54 | Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements |
| Off-Site Shipments | 40 CFR 273.18 | 40 CFR 273.38 | 40 CFR 273.55– Comply with DOT requirements |
40 CFR 273.61 |
| Tracking | 40 CFR 273.19– no requirements |
40 CFR 273.39 | Comply with DOT requirements | 40 CFR 273.62 |
| Export Requirements | 40 CFR 273.20 | 40 CFR 273.40 | 40 CFR 273.56 | 40 CFR 273.63 |
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