Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 157-7-2 - Definitions2.1. Terms. The terms used in this rule are defined as follows. 2.1.1. "Authorized" means any person and/or transport vehicle who has received an EPA Identification Number from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency which enables that person to transport or offer hazardous waste for transportation by highway vehicle upon the roads and highways of the state of West Virginia.2.1.2. "C.F.R." means Code of Federal Regulations.2.1.3. "Hazardous Waste Management" means the systematic control of the collection, source separation, storage, transportation, processing, treatment, recovery and disposal of hazardous wastes.2.1.4. "Highway Transporter" means a person engaged or authorized to engage in off-site transportation of hazardous waste by road and highway.2.1.5. "Offer" means that moment when the shipper (generator) certifies the uniform hazardous waste manifest.2.1.6. "Person" means any individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, public, private or government corporation, partnership, association, state or federal agency, the United States government, this State or any other state, municipality, county commission or any other political subdivision of a state or any interstate body.2.1.7. "Shipper" means any person transporting, and/or offering hazardous waste for off-site management by highway transporter.2.1.8. "Transport Vehicle" means an automobile, van, tractor, trailer or semitrailer, portable tank, cargo tank, or any combination thereof, propelled or drawn by mechanical power and used upon the roads and highways for the transportation of hazardous waste or authorized to transport hazardous waste.2.1.9. "Transporter" means any person accepting hazardous waste for transportation on the roads and highways of this state.2.1.10. "Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest" means the shipping document required by the EPA for all persons who transport, offer for transport, treat, recycle, store or dispose of hazardous waste.2.1.11. "Vehicle Inspection" means inspection by a Division of Highways or Public Service Commission representative working in his official capacity, including inspection of the uniform hazardous waste manifest, driver requirements, vehicle safety requirements, and/or cargo packaging requirements.