§262.27. Waste minimization certification.
40 C.F.R. § 262.27
A generator who initiates a shipment of hazardous waste must certify to one of the following statements in Item 15 of the uniform hazardous waste manifest:
“I am a large quantity generator. I have a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste generated to the degree I have determined to be economically practicable and I have selected the practicable method of treatment, storage, or disposal currently available to me which minimizes the present and future threat to human health and the environment;” or
“I am a small quantity generator. I have made a good faith effort to minimize my waste generation and select the best waste management method that is available to me and that I can afford.”
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[70 FR 10817, Mar. 4, 2005]
Authority
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6906, 6912, 6922-6925, 6937, 6938 and 6939g.
Source
Source: 45 FR 33142, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[70 FR 10817, Mar. 4, 2005]