S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-79.264.I.173

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-79.264.I.173 - Management of containers

(a) A container holding hazardous waste must always be closed during storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste.

(b) A container holding hazardous waste must not be opened, handled, or stored in a manner which may rupture the container or cause it to leak.

(c) Each container containing hazardous waste shall be permanently and legibly marked with the following or equivalent statement: "Hazardous Waste - federal law prohibits improper disposal."

(d) Each container shall be appropriately labeled with EPA hazardous waste number.

[Comment: Reuse of containers in transportation is governed by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations including those set forth in 49 CFR 173.28.]

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-79.264.I.173

Amended by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 12, eff December 25, 1992; State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 2, eff May 28, 1993; State Register Volume 21, Issue No. 6, Part 2, eff June 27, 1997.