N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 1115.03

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Hw 1115.03 - Requirements for Management of Universal Waste Aerosol Cans

(a) A universal waste handler shall store all universal waste aerosol cans in containers that:

(1) Meet the requirements of Env-Hw 1102.03(c)(2) and (3); and

(2) Are protected from sources of heat.

(b) Immediately, not to exceed one hour from discovery, aerosol cans that show evidence of leakage shall be:

(1) Packaged in a separate container that meets the requirements of Env-Hw 1102.03(c);

(2) Overpacked with absorbents in a container that meets the requirements of Env-Hw 1102.03(c); or

(3) Punctured and drained in accordance with (d), below.

(c) A universal waste handler may conduct the following activities as long as each individual aerosol can is not breached and remains intact:

(1) Sorting aerosol cans by type;

(2) Mixing intact cans in one container; and

(3) Removing actuators to reduce the risk of accidental release.

(d) A universal waste handler shall not puncture and drain aerosol cans unless the handler:

(1) Recycles the empty punctured aerosol cans;

(2) Conducts puncturing and draining activities using a device that satisfies the requirements of 40 CFR 273.13(e)(4)(i), reprinted in Appendix D;

(3) Establishes and follows a written procedure detailing how to safely puncture and drain the aerosol can, including:

a. Proper assembly, operation, and maintenance of the unit;

b. Segregation of incompatible wastes; and

c. Waste management practices to prevent fires and releases;

(4) Ensures employees operating the unit are trained on the procedure;

(5) Maintains a copy of the manufacturer's specifications and instructions for the unit on site;

(6) Ensures the puncturing of the can is done in a manner designed to prevent fires and to prevent the release of any component of universal waste to the environment, including, but not limited to, locating the puncturing unit:

a. On a solid, flat surface; and

b. In a well-ventilated area;

(7) Immediately transfers the contents from the waste aerosol can or puncturing device, if applicable, to a container that meets the applicable requirements of Env-Hw 500;

(8) Conducts a hazardous waste determination pursuant to Env-Hw 502 on:

a. The material removed from the aerosol can; and

b. Any filters, media, and residue from the puncturing device's vapor recovery system;

(9) Establishes and follows a written procedure in the event of a spill or release; and

(10) Provides and maintains a spill cleanup kit.

(e) If the contents of the emptied aerosol cans described in (d)(8), above, are hazardous waste, the handler shall:

(1) Be considered the generator of the hazardous waste; and

(2) Comply with all applicable requirements of Env-Hw 400 through Env-Hw 800 and Env-Hw 1200.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 1115.03

Derived from Volume XLII Number 32, Filed August 11, 2022, Proposed by #13406, Effective 7/23/2022, Expires 7/23/2032