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Universal Wastei Rule: Specific Provisions for Thermostats 60 FR 25492-25551 May11, 1995 (RCRA ClusterV, non-HSWA provisions)
Note: This checklist, which addresses the specific universal waste provisions forthermostats, is one of five revision checklists developed for the Universal Waste Rule. To be authorized forthis checklist, a State must also be authorized for Revision Checklist 142 A which addresses the general universal waste provisions.

FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FEDERAL RCRA CITATION ANALOGOUS STATE CITATION

WAC 173-303· STATE ANALOG IS:

EQUIV- LESS MORE BROADER ALENT STRIN- STRIN- IN SCOPE GENT GENT PART260--HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: GENERAL SUBPART B--DEFINITIONS 

# t DEFINITIONS 

# • add "Thermostat" 260.10 040 

### X
to definition of 260.10 040 

### X "Universal Waste" add subparagraph addressing thermostats
PART261--IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE .SUBPARTA--GENERAL 

## t REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSALWASTE
add paragraph 261.9(c) 077(b) X addressing thermostats
PART 264--STANDARDS FOR OWNERSAND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES
SUBPARTA-GENERAL 

# t PURPOSE, SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY 600(3)(0)(ii) add subparagraph 264.1 (g)(11 )(iii) X addressing thermostats 

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# ------'---------0
PART 265--INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES SUBPARTA-GENERAL 

# t PURPOSE, SCOPEAND APPLICABILITY
add subparagraph 265.1 (c)(14)(iii) 400(2)(c)(xi)(B) 

### X addressing thermostats
PART 268--LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS SUBPARTA--GENERAL 

## t PURPOSE, SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY
add subparagraph 268.1(f)(3) 140(2)(a) 

### X addressing thermostats

PART 270--EPAADMINISTERED PERMIT PROGRAMS: THE HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIT PROGRAM SUBPARTA--GENERAL INFORMATION 

# t PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THESE REGULATIONS 

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add subparagraph 270.1 (c)(2)(viii)(C) 800(7)(c)(iii)(B) 

### X addressing thermostats
PART 273--STANDARDS FOR UNIVERSALWASTE MANAGEMENT SUBPARTA-GENERAL 

# t SCOPE add subparagraph addressing thermostats 273.1(a)(3)

, 573(1)(a)(ii) 

### X



# t APPLICABILITY--MERCURY THERMOSTATS requirements of Part 273.4(a) 573(3)(a) 

### X 273 apply to persons managing 273.6 thermostats, except those in 273.4(b) list requirements of Part 273.4(b) 573(3)(b) 

### X 273 do not apply to persons managing 

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the following thermostats:
thermostats not yet wastes under Part 261; 273.4(c) describes when a thermostat becomes a waste 273.4(b)(1) 573(3)(b)(i) X

thermostats that are not hazardous waste (i.e., they do not exhibit a characteristic) 273.4(b)(2) 573(3)(b)(ii) X

a used thermostat becomes a waste on the date it is discarded 273.4(c)(1) 573(3)(c)(i) X

an unused thermostat becomes a waste on the date handler decides to discard it 273.4(c)(2) 573(3)(c)(ii) X 

# •
t DEFINITIONS
add "Thermostat" 273.6 040 X
add a subparagraph 273:6 040 X addressing thermostats to the definition of "Universal Waste" SUBPART B--STANDARDS FOR SMALL QUANTITY HANDLERS OF UNIVERSALWASTE 

## t WASTE MANAGEMENT
small quantity handler must manage universal waste thermostatsto prevent releases 273.13(c) 573(9)(b) 

### X

contain any universal waste thermostat that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or 273.13(c)(1) 573(9)(b)(i) 

### X 

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damage; container must be closed, structurally sound, compatible, and lack evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause a leak
a small quantity handler of universal waste may remove mercury-constraining ampules from universal waste thermostats provided the handler: 273.13(c)(2) 573(9)(b)(ii) 

### X

removes the ampules in a mannerdesigned to prevent breakage of the ampules 273.13{c)(2)(i) 573(9)(b)(ii)(A) 

### X

removes ampules only over or in a containment device 273.13{c)(2)(ii) 573(9)(b)(ii)(B) 

### X

ensures that a mercury clean-up system is readily available to immediately transfer any mercury.resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules, from the containment deviceto a container that meets 262.34 requirements " 273.13{c)(2)(iii) 573(9)(b)(ii)(C) 

### X

immediately transfers any mercury resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules from the containment device to a container that meets 262.34 requirements 273.13(c)(2)(iv) 573(9)(b)(ii)(D) 

### X Specific Provisions for Thermostats (cont'd) 

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Error! Bookma rk not defined. ensures that the area where ampules are removed is well ventilated and monitored to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA mercury exposure levels 273.13(c)(2)(v) 573(9)(b)(ii)(E) X

ensures that employees are thoroughly familiar with mercury handling and emergency procedures including transfer of mercury from containment devices to appropriate containers 273.13(c)(2)(vi) 573(9)(b)(ii)(F) X

stores removed ampules in closed, non-leaking containers that are in good condition; and 273.13(c)(2)(vii) 573(9)(b)(ii)(G) X

packs removed ampules in the containerwith packing materials adequateto prevent breakage 273.13(c)(2)(viii) 573(9)(b)(ii)(H) X

a small quantity handlerwho removes mercury-containing ampules from thermostats must determine whether the following exhibit a hazardous waste characteristic 273.13(c)(3)(i) 573(9)(b)(iii)(A) X

mercury or clean-up residues resulting from spills or leaks; 273.13(c)(3)(i)(A) 573(9)(b)(iii)(A)(I) X 

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and/or
other solid waste generated as result of removing mercurycontaining ampules 273.13{c)(3)(i)(B) 573(9)(b)(iii)(A)(Il) 

### X

if acharacteristlc is exhibited, the mercury, residues and/orsolid waste is subjectto Parts 260 through 272; the handler is considered a hazardous waste generator 273. 13(c)(3)(ii) 573(9)(b)(iii)(B)



# - X

if not hazardous, then handler may manage the mercury, residues and/or solid waste in any way that is in compliance with applicable Federal, State or local solid waste regulations 273.13{c)(3)(iii) 573(9)(b)(iii)(C) 

### X Specific Provisions for Thermostats (cont'd) 

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# t LABELING/MARKING
universal waste 273.14(d) 573(10)(b) 

### X thermostats, or a container in which the thermostats are contained, must be labeled or marked clearly with "Universal Waste--Mercury Thermostat(s)" or "Waste Mercury Thermostat(s)" or "Used Mercury

. Thermostat(s)" SUBPART C--STANDARDS FOR LARGE QUANTITY HANDLERS OF UNIVERSALWASTE 

## t WASTE MANAGEMENT 

# • large quantity handler 273.33(c) 573(20)(b) 

### X must manage universal waste thermostats to prevent releases contain any universal 273.33(c)(1 ) 573 (20)(b)(i) 

### X waste thermostat that show evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage; container must be closed, structurally sound, compatible, and lack evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause a leak a large quantity 273.33(c)(2) 573(20)(b)(ii) 

### X handler of universal waste may remove mercury-constraining ampules from universal waste thermostats provided the handler: 

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removes the ampules in a manner designed to prevent breakage of the ampules 273.33(c)(2)(i) 573 (20)(b)(ii)(A) 

### X

removes ampules only over or in a containment device 273.33(c)(2)(ii) 573(20)(b)(ii)(B) 

### X

ensures that a mercury clean-up system is readily available to immediately transfer any mercury resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules, from the containment device to a container that meets 262.34 requirements 273.33(c)(2)(iii) 573(20)(b)(ii)(C) 

### X

immediately transfers any mercury resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules from the containment device to a container that meets 262.34 requirements 273.33(c)(2)(iv) 573(20)(b)(ii)(D) 

### X

ensures that the area where ampules are removed is well ventilated and monitored to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA mercury exposure levels 273.33(c)(2)(v) 573 (20)(b)(ii)(E) 

### X

ensures that employees are thoroughly familiar with mercury handling and emergency procedures including transfer of mercury 273.33( c)(2)(vi) 573(20)(b)(ii)(F) 

### X Specific Provisions for Thermostats (cont'd) 

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stores removed ampules in closed, non-leaking containers that are in good condition; and 273.33(c)(2)(vii) 573(20)(b)(ii)(G) X

packs removed ampules in the containerwith packing materials adequate to prevent breakage 273.33(c)(2)(viii) 573(20)(b)(ii)(H) X

a large quantity handlerwho removes mercury-containing ampules from thermostats must determine whether the following exhibit a hazardous waste characteristic 273.33(c)(3)(i) 573(20)(b)(iii)(A) X

mercury or clean-up residues resulting from spills or leaks 273.33(c)(3)(i)(A) 573(20)(b)(iii)(AHI) X

other solid waste generated as result of removing mercurycontaining ampules 273.33(c)(3)(i)(B) 573(20)(b)(iii)(A)(II) X

if a characteristic is exhibited, the mercury, residues and/or solid waste is subject to Parts 260 through 272; the handler is considered a-hazardous waste generator 273.33(c)(3)(ii) 573(20)(b)(iii)(B) X

if not hazardous,then handler may manage 273.33(c)(3)(iii) 573(20)(b)(iii)(C) X 

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universal waste 273.34(d) 573(21)(b) 

### X thermostats or container in which the thermostats are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with "Universal Waste--Mercury Thermostat(s)" or "Waste Mercury Thermostat(s)" or "Used Mercury Thermostat(s)"

•there is an error in the Federal Register article for this checklist. The "and" found at the end of 273.13(c)(2)(viii)

# ~d be at the end of 273.13( c)(2)(vii).

,there is an error in the Federal Register article for this checklist. The "and" found at the end of 273.33(c)(2)(viii) sho be at the end of 273.33(c)(2)(vii).



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