N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26-3A.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 7:26-3A.15 - Marking (identification) requirements

(a) Generators (including intermediate handlers) shall mark each individual container of regulated medical waste in accordance with all applicable Federal regulations including, but not limited to, 49 C.F.R. Parts 171 - 180 as amended and supplemented and according to the following marking requirements before the waste is removed from the generator's storage area and is transported or offered for transport off-site:

1. The outermost surface of the outer container or any inner container used to meet the packaging requirements at 7:26-3A.11 shall be marked with a water-resistant identification tag of sufficient dimension to contain the following information:

i. The generator's or intermediate handler's name;

ii. The generator's or intermediate handler's address. If the generator or intermediate handler is not located in New Jersey, then use their state permit or identification number, and if their state does not issue permit or identification numbers, then use the generator's or intermediate handler's address;

iii. The transporter's name;

iv. The transporter's NJDEP solid waste registration number;

v. The date of shipment; and

vi. Identification of contents as medical waste.

2. In addition to the requirements of (a)1 above, if the generator has used inner containers, including sharps and fluid containers, each inner container shall be marked with indelible ink or imprinted with water-resistant tags. The marking or the tag shall contain the following information:

i. The generator's or intermediate handler's name; and

ii. The generator's or intermediate handler's address. If the generator or intermediate handler is not located in New Jersey, then use their state permit or identification number, and if their state does not issue permit or identification numbers, then use the generator's or intermediate handler's address.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26-3A.15

Amended by R.1996 d.578, effective 12/16/1996.
See: 28 New Jersey Register 2114(a), 28 New Jersey Register 5248(a).
In (a) and (a)1, substituted references to containers for references to packages.
Amended by R.2002 d.181, effective 6/17/2002.
See: 33 New Jersey Register 4218(a), 34 New Jersey Register 2049(a).
In (a), rewrote introductory paragraph.