Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Natural Resources › NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management › Chapter NR 673 - Universal Waste Management Standards › Subchapter G - Petitions to Include Other Wastes under this Chapter › Section NR 673.81 - Factors for petitions to include other wastes under this chapter

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) The waste or
				  category of waste, as generated by a wide variety of generators, is listed in
				  subch. D of ch. NR 661 or, if not listed, a proportion of the waste stream
				  exhibits one or more characteristics of hazardous waste identified in subch. C
				  of ch. NR 661. (When a characteristic waste is added to the universal waste
				  rules of this chapter by using a generic name to identify the waste category
				  (e.g., batteries), the department will amend the definition of universal waste
				  in ss.
				  NR
				  660.10 and
				  673.09 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
				  rules of this chapter.
(2) 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, very small quantity generators, small businesses, government
				  organizations, as well as large industrial facilities).
(3) The waste or category of waste is
				  generated by a large number of generators (e.g., more than 1,000 nationally)
				  and is frequently generated in relatively small quantities by each
				  generator.
(4) Systems to be used
				  for collecting the waste or category of waste (including packaging, marking and
				  labeling practices) would ensure close stewardship of the waste.
(5) 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
				  ss.
				  NR 673.13,
				  673.33 and
				  673.52 or applicable U.S. department
				  of transportation requirements) would be protective of human health and the
				  environment during accumulation and transport.
(6) Regulation of the waste or category of
				  waste under this chapter 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 ch.
				  291, Stats., and chs. NR 660 to
				  670.
(7) Regulation of the waste or category of
				  waste under this chapter will improve implementation of and compliance with the
				  hazardous waste regulatory program.
(8) Other factors as may be
				  appropriate.