N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 904.15

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Hw 904.15 - Fines Relating to Requirements for All Universal Waste Handlers
(a) For failing to manage universal waste in a way that prevents the release of the universal waste, or any component of the universal waste, to the environment in violation of Env-Hw 1102.03(b), the proposed fine shall be $1,750 per violation.
(b) For failing to keep universal waste containers closed, except to add or remove universal waste, in violation of Env-Hw 1102.03(c)(1), the proposed fine shall be $15 per container.
(c) For failing to store universal waste in a container that is compatible with the universal waste and its contents in violation of Env-Hw 1102.03(c)(2), the proposed fine shall be $1,250 per container.
(d) For failing to store universal waste in containers that are free of defects, design characteristics, or damage that could result in leakage, spillage, or other environmental releases in violation of Env-Hw 1102.03(c)(3), the proposed fine shall be $750 per container.
(e) For accumulating universal waste for longer than one year from the date the universal waste becomes a waste or is received from another handler in violation of Env-Hw 1102.04(a)(1), the proposed fine shall be $150 per item or per container.
(f) For failing to demonstrate the length of time that universal waste has been accumulated from the date it becomes a waste in violation of Env-Hw 1102.04(a)(2), the proposed fine shall be $1,750.
(g) For failing to cover universal waste stored outside to prevent precipitation from coming in contact with the waste or containers in which the waste is stored in violation of Env-Hw 1102.05, the proposed fine shall be $25 per item or per container.
(h) For sending or taking universal waste to a place other than another universal waste handler, a destination facility, or a foreign destination in violation of Env-Hw 1102.07(a), the proposed fine shall be $1,750 per shipment.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 904.15

Derived from Number 45, Filed November 9, 2023, Proposed by #13784, Effective 10/21/2023, Expires 10/21/2033 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Hw 900).