Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-14-3-.03

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

Section 335-14-3-.03 - Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable To Small And Large Quantity Generators

(1)Packaging. Before transporting hazardous waste or offering hazardous waste for transportation off-site, a generator must package the waste in accordance with the applicable United States Department of Transportation regulations on packaging under 49 CFR Parts 173, 178, and 179. Failure to properly package the waste in accordance with the applicable United States Department of Transportation regulations is a violation of 335-14-3-.03(1).

(2)Labeling. Before transporting hazardous waste or offering hazardous waste for transportation off-site, a generator must label each package in accordance with the applicable United States Department of Transportation regulations on hazardous materials under 49 CFR Part 172 . Failure to properly label the waste in accordance with the applicable United States Department of Transportation regulations is a violation of 335-14-3-.03(2).

(3)Marking.

(a) Before transporting hazardous waste or offering hazardous waste for transportation off-site, a generator must mark each package of hazardous waste in accordance with the applicable United States Department of Transportation regulations on hazardous materials under 49 CFR Part 172 ;

(b) Before transporting hazardous waste or offering hazardous waste for transportation off-site, a generator must mark each container of 119 gallons or less used in such transportation with the following words and information displayed in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR § 172.304:

1. HAZARDOUS WASTE - Federal Law Prohibits Improper Disposal. If found, contact the nearest police or public safety authority or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

2. Generator's Name and Address _____________________

3. Generator's EPA Identification Number ____________

4. Manifest Tracking Number _________________________

5. EPA Hazardous Waste Number(s) ____________________

(c) A generator may use a nationally recognized electronic system, such as bar coding, to identify the EPA Hazardous Waste Number(s), as required by 335-14-3-.03(b)(5) or 335-14-3-.03(d).

(d) Lab packs that will be incinerated in compliance with 335-14-9-.04(3) are not required to be marked with EPA Hazardous Waste Number(s), except D004, D005, D006, D007, D008, D010, and D011, where applicable.

(4)Placarding. Before transporting hazardous waste or offering hazardous waste for transportation off-site, a generator must placard or offer the initial transporter the appropriate placards according to Department of Transportation regulations for hazardous materials under 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart F.

(5)Liquids in landfills prohibition. The placement of bulk or non-containerized liquid hazardous waste or hazardous waste containing free liquids (whether or not sorbents have been added) in any landfill is prohibited. Prior to disposal in a hazardous waste landfill, liquids must meet additional requirements as specified in 335-14-5-.14 and 335-14-6-.14.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-14-3-.03

September 29, 1986; February 15, 1988; August 24, 1989; December 6, 1990; January 25, 1992; January 1, 1993. Amended: Filed November 30, 1994; effective January 5, 1995. Amended: Filed December 8, 1995; effective January 12, 1996. Amended: Filed February 21, 1997; effective March 28, 1997. Amended: Filed February 20, 1998; effective March 27, 1998. Amended: Filed February 26, 1999; effective April 2, 1999. Amended: Filed February 25, 2000; effective March 31, 2000. Amended: Filed March 9, 2001; effective April 13, 2001. Amended: Filed February 8, 2002; effective March 15, 2002. Amended: Filed February 24, 2005; effective March 31, 2005. Amended: Filed February 28, 2006; effective April 4, 2006. Amended: Filed February 27, 2007; effective April 3, 2007. Amended: Filed April 22, 2008; effective May 27, 2008. Amended: Filed February 24, 2009; effective March 31, 2009. Amended: Filed February 23, 2011; effective March 30, 2011. Amended: Filed February 28, 2012; effective April 3, 2012.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 05, February 29, 2016, eff. 4/8/2016.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2017, eff. 3/31/2017.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2018, eff. 4/6/2018.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLI, Issue No. 07, April 28, 2023, eff. 6/12/2023.

Author: Stephen C. Maurer; Amy P. Zachry; C. Edwin Johnston; Michael B. Champion; Bradley N. Curvin; Kelley Lockhart; Heather M. Jones; Marlon D. McMillan; James K. Burgess; Metz P. Duites; Vernon H. Crockett; Jonah L. Harris

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-30-11, 22-30-12, 22-30-14.