La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-3845

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-3845 - Labeling/Marking

A. A large quantity handler of universal waste must label or mark the universal waste to identify the type of universal waste as specified below.

1. Universal waste batteries (e.g., 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)."

2. A container (or multiple container package unit), tank, transport vehicle or vessel in which recalled universal waste pesticides as described in LAC 33:V.3805.A.1 are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with:

a. the label that was on or accompanied the product as sold or distributed; and

b. the words "Universal Waste-Pesticide(s)" or "Waste-Pesticide(s)."

3. A container, tank, or transport vehicle or vessel in which unused pesticide products as described in LAC 33:V.3805.A.2 are contained must be:

a. labeled or marked clearly with:

i. the label that was on the product when purchased, if still legible;

ii. appropriate label as required under the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulation 49 CFR Part 172 ; or

iii. another label prescribed or designated by the pesticide collection program; and

b. the words "Universal Waste-Pesticide(s)" or "Waste-Pesticide(s)."

4. Universal waste mercury-containing equipment (i.e., each device), or a container in which the mercury-containing equipment is contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste-Mercury-Containing Equipment," or "Waste Mercury-Containing Equipment," or "Used Mercury-Containing Equipment."

5. A universal waste mercury-containing thermostat or container containing only universal waste mercury-containing thermostats shall be labeled or marked clearly with one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste- Mercury Thermostat(s)," "Waste Mercury Thermostat(s)," or "Used Mercury Thermostat(s)."

6. Each lamp or a container or package in which such lamps are contained shall be labeled or marked clearly with one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste- Lamp(s)," or "Waste Lamp(s)," or "Used Lamp(s)."

7. Universal waste electronics, or a container in which the electronics are contained, or each electronic device, package, or pallet containing universal waste electronics, shall be labeled or marked clearly with one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste-Electronics," or "Waste Electronics," or "Used Electronics."

8. Universal waste antifreeze, or a container in which the antifreeze is contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste- Antifreeze," or "Waste Antifreeze," or "Used Antifreeze."

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-3845

Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Solid and Hazardous Waste, Hazardous Waste Division, LR 23:575 (May 1997), amended by the Office of Waste Services, Hazardous Waste Division, LR 24:1761 (September 1998), amended by the Office of Environmental Assessment, Environmental Planning Division, LR 27:303 (March 2001), amended by the Office of the Secretary, Legal Affairs Division, LR 31:3121 (December 2005), LR 34:1017 (June 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2180 et seq.