Section R. 299.9231 - Exclusions and exemptions for CRTsRule 231.
(1) Used, broken CRTs are not considered wastes prior to processing if all of the following conditions are met:(a) The CRTs are destined for recycling.(b) The CRTs are stored in a building with a roof, floor, and walls or are placed in a container that is constructed, filled, and closed to minimize the release of CRT glass, including fine solid materials, to the environment.(c) Each container in which the CRTs are contained is labeled or marked clearly with the phrase "Do not mix with other glass materials" and either "Used cathode ray tube(s)-contains leaded glass" or "Leaded glass from televisions or computers."(d) The CRTs are transported in a container that is constructed, filled, and closed to minimize the release of CRT glass, including fine solid materials, to the environment and the container is labeled in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (c) of this subrule.(e) The CRTs are not speculatively accumulated or used in a manner constituting disposal. If the CRTs are used in a manner constituting disposal, they shall be managed in accordance with R 299.9801.(f) The requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 261.39(a)(5) if the CRTs are being exported.(2) Used, broken CRTs undergoing processing are not considered wastes if all of the following conditions are met: (a) The requirements of subdivision (e) of subrule (1) of this rule.(b) All CRT processing shall be performed within a building with a roof, floor, and walls.(c) All CRT processing shall be performed at temperatures that do not volatize the lead from the CRTs.(3) Glass from used CRTs that is destined for recycling at a CRT glass manufacturer or lead smelter after processing is not a waste unless it is speculatively accumulated.(4) Glass from used CRTs that is used in a manner constituting disposal is not excluded from regulation under this rule and shall be subject to the requirements of R 299.9801.(5) Used, intact CRTs exported for recycling are not considered wastes if all of the following conditions are met: (a) The requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 261.39(a)(5).(b) The CRTs are not speculatively accumulated.(6) Persons who export used, intact CRTs for reuse shall comply with the requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 261.41.(7) The provisions of 40 C.F.R. §§ 261.39(a)(5) and 261.41 are adopted by reference in R 299.11003. For the purposes of these adoptions, the term "site identification number" shall replace the term "EPA ID number."Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.9231
2008 AACS; 2017 MR 6, Eff. 4/5/2017