Md. Code Regs. 26.13.10.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 26.13.10.07 - Applicability - Batteries

A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, the requirements of Regulations .06-.25 of this chapter apply to persons managing:

(1) Batteries, as defined in COMAR 26.13.01.03 s B; and

(2) Spent lead-acid batteries, which are not managed under Regulation .04 of this chapter.

B. The requirements of Regulations .06-.25 of this chapter do not apply to the management of the following batteries:

(1) Spent lead-acid batteries that are managed under Regulation .04 of this chapter;

(2) Batteries as defined in COMAR 26.13.01.03 s B that are not yet wastes under COMAR 26.13.02, including batteries that do not meet the criteria for waste generation in §C of this regulation; and

(3) Batteries as defined in COMAR 26.13.01.03 s B that do not meet the definition of hazardous waste in COMAR 26.13.02.03 s.

C. Generation of Waste Batteries.

(1) A used battery becomes a waste on the date it is discarded, as defined by the criteria in COMAR 26.13.02.02 s A(2).

(2) An unused battery becomes a waste on the date the handler decides to discard it.

Md. Code Regs. 26.13.10.07

Regulations .07 adopted effective November 1, 2002 (29:21 Md. R. 1647)