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Part 273 - Standards For Universal Waste Management
Section 273.1 Scope.
(b) This part provides an alternative set of management standards in lieu of regulation under Parts 260 through 272.
(Amended June 2, 2000, August 21, 2006)
Section 273.2 Applicability-batteries.
(a) Batteries covered under Part 273.
(1) The requirements of this part apply to persons managing batteries, as described in §273.9, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this section.
(2) Spent lead-acid batteries which are not managed under Part 266, Subpart G, are subject to management under this part.
(b) Batteries not covered under Part 273. The requirements of this part do not apply to persons managing the following batteries:
(1) Spent lead-acid batteries that are managed under Part 266, Subpart G.
(2) Batteries, as described in §273.9, that are not yet wastes under Part 261 of these regulations, including those that do not meet the criteria for waste generation in paragraph (c) of this section.
(3) Batteries, as described in §273.9, that are not hazardous waste. A battery is a hazardous waste if it exhibits one or more of the characteristics identified in Part 261, Subpart C of these regulations.
Section 273.3 Applicability-pesticides.
(ii) Stocks of a suspended or canceled pesticide, or a pesticide that is not in compliance with FIFRA, that are part of a voluntary recall by the registrant.
(b) Pesticides not covered under Part 273. The requirements of this part do not apply to persons managing the following pesticides:
(1) Recalled pesticides described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, and unused pesticide products described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, that are managed by farmers in compliance with §262.70. (§262.70 addresses pesticides disposed of on the farmer's own farm in a manner consistent with the disposal instructions on the pesticide label, providing the container is triple rinsed in accordance with §261.7(b)(3));
(2) Pesticides not meeting the conditions set forth in paragraph (a) of this section. These pesticides must be managed in compliance with the hazardous waste regulations in Parts 260 through 268 and 122;
(3) Pesticides that are not wastes under Part 261 of these regulations, including those that do not meet the criteria for waste generation in paragraph (c) of this section or those that are not wastes as described in paragraph (d) of this section; and
(4) Pesticides that are not hazardous waste. A pesticide is a hazardous waste if it is listed in Part 261, Subpart D or if it exhibits one or more of the characteristics identified in Part 261, Subpart C.
(i) Has not made a decision to discard (e.g., burn for energy recovery) the pesticide. Until such a decision is made, the pesticide does not meet the definition of "solid waste" under §261.2; thus the pesticide is not a hazardous waste and is not subject to hazardous waste requirements, including this Part 273. This pesticide remains subject to the requirements of FIFRA; or
(ii) Has made a decision to use a management option that, under §261.2, does not cause the pesticide to be a solid waste (i.e., the selected option is use (other than use constituting disposal) or reuse (other than burning for energy recovery), or reclamation). Such a pesticide is not a solid waste and therefore is not a hazardous waste, and is not subject to the hazardous waste requirements including this Part 273. This pesticide, including a recalled pesticide that is exported to a foreign destination for use or reuse, remains subject to the requirements of FIFRA.
Section 273.4 Applicability-Mercury-containing Equipment.
Section 273.5 Applicability - lamps
(1) Lamps that are not yet wastes under Part 261 of these regulations as provided in paragraph (c) of this section.
(2) Lamps that are not hazardous waste. A lamp is a hazardous waste if it exhibits one or more of the characteristics identified in Part 261, Subpart C of these regulations.
(1) A used lamp becomes a waste on the date it is discarded.
Sections 273.6 and 273.7 [Reserved]
§273.8 Applicability--Household and conditionally exempt small quantity generator waste.
(1) Household wastes that are exempt under §261.4(b)(1) of these regulations and are also of the same type as the universal wastes defined at §273.9; and/or
(2) Conditionally exempt small quantity generator wastes that are exempt under §261.5 of these regulations and are also of the same type as the universal wastes defined at §273.9.
Section 273.9 Definitions.
“Ampule” means an airtight vial made of glass, plastic, metal, or any combination of these materials.
"Destination facility" means a facility that treats, disposes of, or recycles a particular category of universal waste, except those management activities described in §273.13(a) and (c) and §273.33(a) and (c). A facility at which a particular category of universal waste is only accumulated, is not a destination facility for purposes of managing that category of universal waste.
"FIFRA" means the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136-136y).
"Generator" means any person, by site, whose act or process produces hazardous waste identified or listed in Part 261 of these regulations or whose act first causes a hazardous waste to become subject to regulation.
“Lamp” also referred to as “universal waste lamp” is defined as the bulb or tube portion of an electric lighting device. A lamp is specifically designed to produce radiant energy, most often in the ultraviolet, visible, and infra-red regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Examples of common universal waste electric lamps include, but are not limited to, fluorescent, high intensity discharge, neon, mercury vapor, high pressure sodium, and metal halide lamps.
"Large Quantity Handler of Universal Waste" means a universal waste handler (as defined in this section) who accumulates 5,000 kilograms or more total of universal waste (batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, or lamps, calculated collectively) at any time. This designation as a large quantity handler of universal waste is retained through the end of the calendar year in which 5,000 kilogram limit is met or exceeded.
“Mercury-containing Equipment” means a device or part of a device (including thermostats, but excluding batteries and lamps) that contains elemental mercury integral to its function.
"On-site" means the same or geographically contiguous property which may be divided by public or private right-of-way, provided that the entrance and exit between the properties is at a cross-roads intersection, and access is by crossing as opposed to going along the right of way. Non-contiguous properties owned by the same person but connected by a right-of-way which he controls and to which the public does not have access, are also considered on-site property.
"Pesticide" means any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, or intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant, other than any article that:
"Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste" means a universal waste handler (as defined in this section) who does not accumulate 5,000 kilograms or more total of universal waste (batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, or lamps, calculated collectively) at any time.
"Thermostat" means a temperature control device that contains metallic mercury in an ampule attached to a bimetal sensing element, and mercury-containing ampules that have been removed from these temperature control devices in compliance with the requirements of §273.13(c)(2) or §273.33(c)(2).
"Universal Waste" means any of the following hazardous wastes that are subject to the universal waste requirements of this Part 273:
(3) Mercury-containing equipment as described in §273.4 of these regulations; and
(1) A person who treats (except under the provisions of §273.13(a) or (c), or §273.33(a) or (c)), disposes of, or recycles universal waste; or
Subpart B - Standards for Small Quantity Handlers of Universal Waste
Section 273.10 Applicability.
This subpart applies to small quantity handlers of universal waste (as defined in §273.9).
Section 273.11 Prohibitions.
(b) Prohibited from diluting or treating universal waste, except by responding to releases as provided in §273.17; or by managing specific wastes as provided in §273.13.
Section 273.12 Notification.
A small quantity handler of universal waste is not required to notify DNREC of universal waste handling activities.
Section 273.13 Waste management.
(3) A small quantity handler of universal waste who removes electrolyte from batteries, or who generates other solid waste (e.g., battery pack materials, discarded consumer products) as a result of the activities listed above, must determine whether the electrolyte and/or other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste identified in Part 261, Subpart C.
(i) If the electrolyte and/or other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste, it is subject to all applicable requirements of Parts 260 through 268 and 122. The handler is considered the generator of the hazardous electrolyte and/or other waste and is subject to Part 262.
(3) A tank that meets the requirements of Part 265, Subpart J, except for §265.197(c), §265.200, and §265.201; or
(1) A small quantity handler of universal waste must place in a container any universal waste mercury-containing equipment with noncontained elemental mercury or that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. The container must be closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the device, must lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions, and must be reasonably designed to prevent the escape of mercury into the environment by volatilization or any other means.
(2) A small quantity handler of universal waste may remove mercury containing ampules from universal waste mercury-containing equipment provided the handler:
(iii) Ensures that a mercury clean-up system is readily available to immediately transfer any mercury resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules from that containment device to a container that meets the requirements of DRGHW 262.34;
(iv) Immediately transfers any mercury resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules from the containment device to a container that meets the requirements of 262.34 of these regulations;
(4) (i) A small quantity handler of universal waste who removes mercury-containing ampules from mercury-containing equipment or seals mercury from mercury-containing equipment in its original housing must determine whether the following exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste identified in the DRGHW Part 261, subpart C:
(ii) If the mercury, residues, and/or other solid waste exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste, it must be managed in compliance with all applicable requirements of parts 260 through 268 and 122 of these regulations. The handler is considered the generator of the mercury, residues, and/or other waste and must manage it in compliance with DRGHW Part 262.
Section 273.14 Labeling/marking.
(a) Universal waste batteries (i.e., each battery), or a container in which the batteries are contained, must be labeled or marked clearly with any one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste-Battery(ies)," or "Waste Battery(ies)," or "Used Battery(ies);"
(b) A container, (or multiple container package unit), tank, transport vehicle or vessel in which recalled universal waste pesticides as described in §273.3(a)(1) are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with:
(c) A container, tank, or transport vehicle or vessel in which unused pesticide products as described in §273.3(a)(2) are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with:
(1) (i) The label that was on the product when purchased, if still legible;
(d) (1) Universal waste mercury-containing equipment (i.e., each device), or a container in which the equipment is contained, must be labeled or marked clearly with any of the following phrases: “Universal Waste—Mercury Containing Equipment,” “Waste Mercury-Containing Equipment,” or “Used Mercury-Containing Equipment.”
(2) A universal waste mercury-containing thermostat or container containing only universal waste mercury-containing thermostat may be labeled or marked clearly with any of the following phrases: “Universal Waste—Mercury Thermostat(s),” “Waste Mercury Thermostat(s),” or “Used Mercury Thermostat(s).
(e) Each lamp or a container or package in which such lamps are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with one of the following phrases: “Universal Waste—Lamp(s)”, or “Waste Lamp(s)”, or “Used Lamp(s)”.
Section 273.15 Accumulation time limits.
Section 273.16 Employee training.
Section 273.17 Response to releases.
(b) A small 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 Parts 260 through 268 and 122. The handler is considered the generator of the material resulting from the release, and must manage it in compliance with Part 262.
Section 273.18 Off-site shipments.
(c) If a universal waste being offered for off-site transportation meets the definition of hazardous materials under Parts 171 through 180, a small quantity handler of universal waste must package, label, mark and placard the shipment, and prepare the proper shipping papers in accordance with the applicable Department of Transportation regulations under Parts 172 through 180;
Section 273.19 Tracking universal waste shipments.
A small quantity handler of universal waste must keep a record onsite of shipments of universal waste for a minimum of three years. The record may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading or other shipping document.
Section 273.20 Exports.
A small quantity handler of universal waste who sends universal waste to a foreign destination other than to those OECD countries specified in §262.58(a)(1) (in which case the handler is subject to the requirements of Part 262, Subpart H) must:
(a) Comply with the requirements applicable to a primary exporter in §§ 262.53, 262.56(a)(1) through (4), (6), and (b) and 262.57;
(b) Export such universal waste only upon consent of the receiving country and in conformance with the EPA Acknowledgment of Consent as defined in Subpart E of Part 262 of these regulations; and
Subpart C - Standards for Large Quantity Handlers of Universal Waste
Section 273.30 Applicability.
Section 273.31 Prohibitions.
(b) Prohibited from diluting or treating universal waste, except by responding to releases as provided in §273.37; or by managing specific wastes as provided in §273.33.
Section 273.32 Notification.
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (a)(2) and (3) of this section, a large quantity handler of universal waste must have sent written notification of universal waste management to the Secretary, and received an EPA Identification Number, before meeting or exceeding the 5,000 kilogram storage limit.
(3) A large quantity handler of universal waste who manages recalled universal waste pesticides as described in §273.3(a)(1) and who has sent notification to EPA as required by Part 265 is not required to notify for those recalled universal waste pesticides under this section.
(4) A list of all the types of universal waste managed by the handler (e.g., batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, lamps); and
(5) A statement indicating that the handler is accumulating more than 5,000 kg of universal waste at one time.
Section 273.33 Management.
(3) A large quantity handler of universal waste who removes electrolyte from batteries, or who generates other solid waste (e.g., battery pack materials, discarded consumer products) as a result of the activities listed above, must determine whether the electrolyte and/or other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste identified in Part 261, Subpart C.
(i) If the electrolyte and/or other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste, it must be managed in compliance with all applicable requirements of Parts 260 through 268 and 122. The handler is considered the generator of the hazardous electrolyte and/or other waste and is subject to Part 262.
(3) A tank that meets the requirements of Part 265, Subpart J, except for §§265.197(c), 265.200, and 265.201; or
(c) Mercury-containing equipment. A large quantity handler of universal waster must manage universal waste mercury-containing equipment in a way that prevents releases of any universal waster or component of a universal waster to the environment, as follows:
(1) A large quantity handler of universal waste must place in a container any universal waste mercury-containing equipment with noncontained elemental mercury or that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. The container must be closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the device, must lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leadage under reasonably foreseeable conditions, and must be reasonably designed to prevent the escape of mercury into the environment by volatilization or any other means.
(2) A large quantity handler of universal waster may remove mercury-containing ampules from universal waste mercury-containing equipment provided the handler:
(iii) Ensures that a mercury clean-up system is readily available to immediately transfer any mercury resulting from spills or leaks of broken ampules from that containment device to a container that meets the requirements of 262.34 of these regulations;
(iv) Immediately transfer any mercury resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules from the containment device to a container that meets the requirements of §262.34 of these regulations;
(v) Ensures that the area in which ampules are removed is well ventilated and monitored to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA exposure level for mercury;
(4) (i) A large quantity handler of universal waste who removes mercury-containing ampules from mercury-containing equipment or seals mercury from mercury-containing equipment in its original housing must determine whether the following exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste identified in the DRGHW Part 261, subpart C:
Section 273.34 Labeling/marking.
(a) Universal waste batteries (i.e., each battery), or a container or tank in which the batteries are contained, must be labeled or marked clearly with any one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste-Battery(ies)," or "Waste Battery(ies)," or "Used Battery(ies);"
(b) A container (or multiple container package unit), tank, transport vehicle or vessel in which recalled universal waste pesticides as described in §273.3(a)(1) are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with:
(iii) If using the labels described in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (1)(ii) of this section is not feasible, another label prescribed or designated by the pesticide collection program; and
(d) (1) Mercury-containing equipment (i.e., each device), or a container in which the equipment is contained, must be labeled or marked clearly with any of the following phrases: ‘‘Universal Waste—Mercury Containing Equipment,’’ ‘‘Waste Mercury-Containing Equipment,’’ or ‘‘Used Mercury-Containing Equipment.’’
(2) A universal waste mercury-containing thermostat or container containing only universal waste mercury-containing thermostats may be labeled or marked clearly with any of the following phrases: “Universal Waste-Mercury Thermostat(s),” “Waste Mercury Thermostat(s),” or “Used Mercury Thermostat(s).”
(e) Each lamp or a container or package in which such lamps are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with any one of the following phrases: “Universal Waste--Lamp(s)”, or “Waste Lamp(s)”, or “Used Lamp(s)”.
Section 273.35 Accumulation time limits.
Section 273.36 Employee training.
Section 273.37 Response to releases.
(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 Parts 260 through 268 and 122. The handler is considered the generator of the material resulting from the release, and is subject to Part 262.
Section 273.38 Off-site shipments.
Section 273.39 Tracking universal waste shipments.
(a) Receipt of shipments. A large quantity handler of universal waste must keep a record of each shipment of universal waste received at the facility. The record may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading, or other shipping document. The record for each shipment of universal waste received must include the following information:
(b) Shipments off-site. A large quantity handler of universal waste must keep a record of each shipment of universal waste sent from the handler to other facilities. The record may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading or other shipping document. The record for each shipment of universal waste sent must include the following information:
(1) A large quantity handler of universal waste must retain the records described in paragraph (a) of this section for at least three years from the date of receipt of a shipment of universal waste.
Section 273.40 Exports.
A large quantity handler of universal waste who sends universal waste to a foreign destination other than to those OECD countries specified in §262.58(a)(1) (in which case the handler is subject to the requirements of Part 262, Subpart H) must:
Subpart D - Standards for Universal Waste Transporters
Section 273.50 Applicability.
Section 273.51 Prohibitions.
(b) Prohibited from diluting or treating universal waste, except by responding to releases as provided in §273.54.
Section 273.52 Waste management.
(b) Some universal waste materials are regulated by the Department of Transportation as hazardous materials because they meet the criteria for one or more hazard classes specified in 49 CFR 173.2. As universal waste shipments do not require a manifest under §262, they may not be described by the DOT proper shipping name "hazardous waste, (l) or (s), n.o.s.", nor may the hazardous material's proper shipping name be modified by adding the word "waste".
Section 273.53 Storage time limits.
Section 273.54 Response to releases.
(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 Parts 260 through 268 and 122. If the waste is determined to be a hazardous waste, the transporter is subject to Part 262.
Section 273.55 Off-site shipments.
Section 273.56 Exports.
A universal waste transporter transporting a shipment of universal waste to a foreign destination other than to those OECD countries specified in §262.58(a)(1) (in which case the transporter is subject to the requirements of Part 262, Subpart H) may not accept a shipment if the transporter knows the shipment does not conform to the EPA Acknowledgment of Consent. In addition the transporter must ensure that:
Subpart E - Standards for Destination Facilities
Section 273.60 Applicability.
(a) The owner or operator of a destination facility (as defined in §273.9) is subject to all applicable requirements of Parts 264, 265, 266, 268, 122, and 124 of these regulations, and the notification requirements under section 6307 of 7 Del.C., Chapter 63:
(b) The owner or operator of a destination facility that recycles a particular universal waste without storing that universal waste before it is recycled must comply with §261.6(c)(2).
Section 273.61 Off-site shipments.
(c) If the a owner or operator of a destination facility receives a shipment containing hazardous waste that is not a universal waste, the owner or operator of the destination facility must immediately notify the appropriate regional EPA office of the illegal shipment, and provide the name, address, and phone number of the shipper. The EPA regional office will provide instructions for managing the hazardous waste.
Section 273.62 Tracking universal waste shipments.
(a) The owner or operator of a destination facility must keep a record of each shipment of universal waste received at the facility. The record may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading, or other shipping document. The record for each shipment of universal waste received must include the following information:
Subpart F - Import Requirements
Section 273.70 Imports.
(d) Persons managing universal waste that is imported from an OECD country as specified in §262.58(a)(1) are subject to paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section, in addition to the requirements of Part 262, Subpart H.
Subpart G - Petitions to Include Other Wastes Under Part 273
Section 273.80 General.
(a) Any person seeking to add a hazardous waste or a category of hazardous waste to this part may petition for a regulatory amendment under this subpart and §§ 260.20 and 260.23.
(b) To be successful, the petitioner must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary that regulation under the universal waste regulations of Part 273 is: appropriate for the waste or category of waste; will improve management practices for the waste or category of waste; and will improve implementation of the hazardous waste program. The petition must include the information required by 260.20(b). The petition should also address as many of the factors listed in 273.81 as are appropriate for the waste or waste category addressed in the petition.
(c) The Secretary will evaluate petitions using the factors listed in §273.81. The Secretary will grant or deny a petition using the factors listed in §273.81. The decision will be based on the weight of evidence showing that regulation under Part 273 is appropriate for the waste or category of waste, will improve management practices for the waste or category of waste, and will improve implementation of the hazardous waste program.
(Amended January 1, 1999)
Section 273.81 Factors for petitions to include other wastes under Part 273.
(a) The waste or category of waste, as generated by a wide variety of generators, is listed in Subpart D of Part 261 of these regulations, or (if not listed) a proportion of the waste stream exhibits one or more characteristics of hazardous waste identified in Subpart C of Part 261 of these regulations. (When a characteristic waste is added to the universal waste regulations of Part 273 by using a generic name to identify the waste category (e.g., batteries), the definition of universal waste in §260.10 of these regulations and §273.9 will be amended to include only the hazardous waste portion of the waste category (e.g., hazardous waste batteries).) Thus, only the portion of the waste stream that does exhibit one or more characteristics (i.e., is hazardous waste) is subject to the universal waste regulations of this Part 273;
(b) The waste or category of waste is not exclusive to a specific industry or group of industries, is commonly generated by a wide variety of types of establishments (including, for example, households, retail and commercial businesses, office complexes, conditionally exempt small quantity generators, small businesses, government organizations, as well as large industrial facilities);
(e) The risk posed by the waste or category of waste during accumulation and transport is relatively low compared to other hazardous wastes, and specific management standards proposed or referenced by the petitioner (e.g., waste management requirements appropriate to be added to §§ 273.13, 273.33, and 273.52; and/or applicable Department of Transportation requirements) would be protective of human health and the environment during accumulation and transport;
(f) Regulation of the waste or category of waste under Part 273 will increase the likelihood that the waste will be diverted from non-hazardous waste management systems (e.g., the municipal waste stream, non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste stream, municipal sewer or stormwater systems) to recycling, treatment, or disposal in compliance with Subtitle C of RCRA.
(g) Regulation of the waste or category of waste under Part 273 will improve implementation of and compliance with the hazardous waste regulatory program; and/or