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Title 22 - Social SecurityDivision 4.5 - Environmental Health Standards for the Management of Hazardous WasteChapter 23 - Standards for Universal Waste Management
Article 3 - Standards for Universal Waste Handlers
Section 66273.34 - Labeling/Marking

Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 66273.34

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Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 66273.34 - Labeling/Marking

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (h) of this section, a universal waste handler shall label or mark universal waste to identify the type of universal waste as specified in subsections (a) through (g) of this section.

(a) Batteries (i.e., each battery), or a container in which the batteries are contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste--Battery(ies)".
(b) Mercury-containing equipment (i.e., each individual mercury-containing equipment), or a container in which the mercury-containing equipment is contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste--Mercury-Containing Equipment".
(c) Lamps (including M003 wastes that contain lamps) (i.e., each lamp), or a container or package in which the lamps are contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste--Lamp(s)".
(d) Electronic devices (i.e., each electronic device), or a container or pallet in or on which the electronic devices are contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste--Electronic Device(s)".
(e) CRTs (i.e., each CRT), or a container or pallet in or on which the CRTs are contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste--CRT(s)".
(f) A container of CRT glass shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste--CRT glass".
(g) PV modules (i.e., each PV module), or a container or pallet in or on which the PV modules are contained or placed within a designated area demarcated by boundaries, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste-PV module(s)".
(h) In lieu of labeling individual electronic devices, CRTs, and/or containers of CRT glass pursuant to subsections (d) through (f) of this section, a universal waste handler may combine, package, and accumulate those universal wastes in appropriate containers or within a designated area demarcated by boundaries that are clearly labeled with the applicable portion(s) of the following phrase: "Universal Waste--Electronic Device(s)/Universal Waste--CRT(s)/Universal Waste--CRT Glass".

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 66273.34

1. New section filed 3-6-2000 as an emergency; operative 3-6-2000 (Register 2000, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-5-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 6-29-2000 as an emergency; operative 7-6-2000 (Register 2000, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-3-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. New section refiled 11-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 11-4-2000 (Register 2000, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-5-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. New section refiled 3-6-2001 as an emergency; operative 3-6-2001 (Register 2001, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-5-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. New section refiled 6-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-2-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
6. New section refiled 11-2-2001 as an emergency; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-4-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
7. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-2-2001 order transmitted to OAL 12-27-2001 and filed 2-8-2002 (Register 2002, No. 6).
8. New subsection (d) and amendment of NOTE filed 2-3-2003; operative 2-3-2003 (Register 2003, No. 6).
9. Amendment of subsection (b), new subsections (e)-(l) and amendment of NOTE filed 2-13-2003; operative 3-15-2003 (Register 2003, No. 7).
10. Amendment of subsection (d), new subsection (d)(1) and amendment of NOTE filed 6-7-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-7-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24). Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 42475.2, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-7-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
11. Amendment of subsection (d), new subsection (d)(1) and amendment of NOTE refiled 6-5-2006 as an emergency, including further amendment of NOTE; operative 6-5-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25214.10.2, this emergency regulation shall remain in effect for a period of two years or until revised by the department, whichever occurs sooner.
12. Amendment of subsection (d), new subsection (d)(1) and amendment of NOTE refiled 5-8-2008 as an emergency; operative 5-8-2008 (Register 2008, No. 19). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25214.10.2, this emergency regulation shall remain in effect for a period of two years or until revised by the department, whichever occurs sooner.
13. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-8-2008 order, including further amendment of section and NOTE, transmitted to OAL 12-19-2008 and filed 2-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 6).
14. Editorial correction of HISTORY 13 (Register 2009, No. 10.)
15. Amendment of first paragraph, new subsection (g), subsection relettering and amendment of NOTE filed 9-28-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 40). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25141, 25150, 25201, 25214.6, 25214.9, 25219.1, 25259 and 58012, Health and Safety Code; and Section 42475, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 25141, 25150, 25159.5, 25201, 25212, 25214.6, 25214.9, 25219, 25219.1, 25219.2 and 25259, Health and Safety Code; and 40 CFR Section 273.34.

1. New section filed 3-6-2000 as an emergency; operative 3-6-2000 (Register 2000, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-5-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New sectionrefiled 6-29-2000 as an emergency; operative 7-6-2000 (Register 2000, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-3-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. New sectionrefiled 11-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 11-4-2000 (Register 2000, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-5-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. New sectionrefiled 3-6-2001 as an emergency; operative 3-6-2001 (Register 2001, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-5-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. New sectionrefiled 6-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-2-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
6. New sectionrefiled 11-2-2001 as an emergency; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-4-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
7. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-2-2001 order transmitted to OAL 12-27-2001 and filed 2-8-2002 (Register 2002, No. 6).
8. New subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2003; operative 2-3-2003 (Register 2003, No. 6).
9. Amendment of subsection (b), new subsections (e)-(l) and amendment of Note filed 2-13-2003; operative 3-15-2003 (Register 2003, No. 7).
10. Amendment of subsection (d), new subsection (d)(1) and amendment of Note filed 6-7-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-7-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24). Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 42475.2, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-7-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
11. Amendment of subsection (d), new subsection (d)(1) and amendment of Note refiled 6-5-2006 as an emergency, including further amendment of Note; operative 6-5-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25214.10.2, this emergency regulation shall remain in effect for a period of two years or until revised by the department, whichever occurs sooner.
12. Amendment of subsection (d), new subsection (d)(1) and amendment of Note refiled 5-8-2008 as an emergency; operative 5-8-2008 (Register 2008, No. 19). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25214.10.2, this emergency regulation shall remain in effect for a period of two years or until revised by the department, whichever occurs sooner.
13. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-8-2008 order, including further amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 12-19-2008 and filed 2-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 6).
14. Editorial correction of History 13 (Register 2009, No. 10.)
15. Amendment of first paragraph, new subsection (g), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 9-28-2020; operative 1/1/2021 (Register 2020, No. 40). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20.