40 CFR 273.54 - Response to releases.

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 17, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Oct 15, 2024

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§ 273.54 - Response to releases.

(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.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 6922,6923,6924,6925,6930,and

source: 60 FR 25542, May 11, 1995, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 273.54