Md. Code Regs. 26.13.03.03-10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.13.03.03-10 - Labeling and Marking of Containers and Tanks

A. Containers. A person accumulating hazardous waste in a container shall mark or label the container with:

(1) The words "Hazardous Waste";

(2) An indication of the hazards of the contents of the container, with the marking or label communicating the hazards by:

(a) Listing each hazardous waste characteristic of those identified in COMAR 26.13.02.11-.14 that the waste exhibits;

(b) Providing hazard communication information consistent with the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements at 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart E (labeling) or Subpart F (placarding);

(c) Providing a hazard statement or pictogram consistent with the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration Hazard Communication Standard at 29 CFR § 1910.1200;

(d) Providing a chemical hazard label consistent with the National Fire Protection Association Code 704; or

(e) Some other method that is at least as effective as any of the methods listed in §A(2)(a)-(d) of this regulation; and

(3) The date upon which each period of accumulation begins, with the date clearly visible for inspection.

B. Tanks. A person accumulating hazardous waste in a tank shall mark or label the tank with:

(1) The words "Hazardous Waste"; and

(2) An indication of the hazards of the contents of the tank, with the marking or label communicating the hazards by one of the methods identified in §A(2)(a)-(e) of this regulation.

Md. Code Regs. 26.13.03.03-10

Regulations .03-10 adopted 48:9 Md. R. 359, eff. 5/3/2021