N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Sw 904.06

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section Env-Sw 904.06 - Transportation, Packaging and Labeling Requirements

(a) Infectious waste transported off-site for treatment prior to disposal shall be transported in conformance with the United States Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations as provided in 49 CFR 171 - 180 or as specified in (b) below.

(b) The transportation of infectious waste not subject to 49 CFR 171 - 180 shall be subject to the following:

(1) Sharps as described in Env-Sw 904.01(a)(4) shall be segregated and encased inside rigid, puncture-resistant containers;

(2) Infectious waste and sharps containers shall be placed in a sealed nonpermeable 3 mil polyethylene bag or equivalent, which is itself placed in a second bag of similar construction and sealed; and

(3) The outermost container or package shall be labeled with the following:

a.Clear markings indicating the contents which shall include the words "Infectious waste," or "Biohazard waste" or the universal biohazard symbol; and

b.The name, address and telephone number of the generator and transporter.

(c) Transporters shall notify the receiving facility prior to delivering infectious waste to a New Hampshire landfill.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Sw 904.06

#5172, eff 7-1-91; ss by #6535, INTERIM, eff 7-1-97, EXPIRES: 10-29-97; ss by #6619-B, eff 10-29-97; (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Sw 900) ss by #8459, eff 10-28-05 (formerly Env-Wm 2604.06 )

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 24, Filed June 12, 2014, Proposed by #10598, Effective 7/1/2014, Expires7/1/2024.