[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 26]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR273.37]



[Page 472]

 

                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

 

         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 273_STANDARDS FOR UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT--Table of Contents

 

   Subpart C_Standards for Large Quantity Handlers of Universal Waste

 

Sec.  273.37  Response to releases.



    (a) A large quantity handler of universal waste must immediately 

contain all releases of universal wastes and other residues from 

universal wastes.

    (b) A large quantity handler of universal waste must determine 

whether any material resulting from the release is hazardous waste, and 

if so, must manage the hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable 

requirements of 40 CFR parts 260 through 272. The handler is considered 

the generator of the material resulting from the release, and is subject 

to 40 CFR part 262.