Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 26. Department of Environment |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 13. DISPOSAL OF CONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES |
Chapter 26.13.12. Standards Applicable to Generators of Special Medical Waste |
Sec. 26.13.12.01. Purpose, Scope, and Applicability
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A. These regulations establish standards for generators of special medical waste.
B. A generator who treats, stores, or disposes of special medical wastes on-site shall only comply with the following regulations of this chapter with regard to that waste:
(1) Regulation .02 of this chapter for determining whether or not the generator has special medical waste;
(2) Regulation .03 of this chapter for obtaining an identification number;
(3) Regulation .06A(2) and (3) of this chapter for record keeping;
(4) Regulation .06B of this chapter for additional reporting; and
(5) Applicable requirements of U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations, 49 CFR 171-----178, which are incorporated by reference.
C. An owner or operator who initiates a shipment of special medical waste from a treatment, storage, or disposal facility shall comply with the generator standards established in this chapter.