N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26G-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024
Section 7:26G-4.3 - Petitions to amend N.J.A.C 7:26A-7 to include additional hazardous wastes
(a) Any person seeking to add a hazardous waste or a category of hazardous waste to the universal waste regulations of N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7 may petition for a regulatory amendment under this section, 40 C.F.R. 260.20 as incorporated by reference herein, and N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.
(b) To be successful, the petitioner must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that regulation under the universal waste regulations of N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7 is appropriate (in accord with the reasons for establishing the universal waste system as set forth in 60 F.R. 25492, May 11, 1995) for the waste or category of waste; will improve management practices for the waste or category of waste; and will improve implementation of the hazardous waste program. The petition shall include the information required by 40 C.F.R. 260.20(b) as incorporated by reference herein. The petition should also address as many of the factors listed in N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.7(b) as apply to the waste or category of waste addressed in the petition.
(c) The Department shall grant or deny a petition using the factors listed in 7:26A-7.7(b). The decision will be based on the weight of evidence showing that regulation under N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7 is appropriate for the waste or category of waste, will improve management practices for the waste or category of waste, and will improve implementation of the hazardous waste program.
(d) The Department may request additional information needed to evaluate the merits of the petition.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26G-4.3

New Rule, R.1996 d.577, effective 12/16/1996.
See: 28 New Jersey Register 2240(a), 28 New Jersey Register 5360(a).