Okla. Admin. Code § 252:205-19-31

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 252:205-19-31 - Handling of tank and container residues, and cleaning wash solutions

(a) Chemical residues and wash solutions containing chemical residues generated by cleaning or reconditioning of tanks or containers shall be evaluated in accordance with 40 CFR 261 to determine if they are to be handled as hazardous wastes or as non-hazardous solid wastes.

(b) Chemical residues and wash solutions containing chemical residues generated by cleaning or reconditioning of tanks and containers are not exempted from OAC 252:205-19-31(a) by 40 CFR 261.7. However, no hazardous waste listings in 40 CFR 261 Subpart D shall apply to residues removed from containers regulated pursuant to this part. Wastes generated from using solvents listed in 40 CFR 261.31 during the cleaning or reconditioning process and which meet the listing definition are hazardous waste.

(c) As determined, the following shall apply:

(1)40 CFR 261 - 279 and OAC 252:205 shall apply to residues removed from containers regulated pursuant to this part unless exempted therein (e.g., exclusions for waste treated under §§ 402 and 307(b) of the Clean Water Act); however, the exemption found at 261.7 is modified pursuant to this part.

(2) For all non-hazardous solid waste, the generator is not exempt from applicable Oklahoma Regulations as specified by OAC 252:515.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:205-19-31

Added at 16 Ok Reg 244, eff 11-2-98 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 1819, eff 6-11-99; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 931, eff 6-15-06