Ultimately, it is the facility's responsibility to stay current with HW regulations and be in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations. Regulatory requirements may change because of changes in the regulations, new interpretations or guidance from EPA or DEP, judicial rulings, etc. This summary includes the principal components of the HW regulations. It should be read in conjunction with (and not as a substitute for) the federal and state HW regulations. This page is based on DEP's understanding of the HW regulations. Copies of Chapter 62-730, F.A.C., may be obtained from DEP.
Government Printing Office, 100 W. Bay St., Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (90). Government Publishing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 or the U.S. Also, regardless of quantity, the generator of HW is ultimately responsible for the waste from "cradle to grave," and can be held liable for improper management of HW even though it may have been sent to a authorized HW management facility using a licensed transporter authorized by DEP.Ī copy of the federal hazardous waste regulations (40 CFR 260-268) can be obtained from public, college or law libraries EPA Region 4, Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth St. S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104 (40) the U.S. HW cannot be disposed on or in the ground, or in local landfills, septic tanks or injection wells. If the material is hazardous, then it must be recycled, treated, stored or disposed at a HW facility authorized by DEP, EPA or another state. Hazardous wastes (HW) are wastes listed in 40 CFR Part 261, Subpart D, as hazardous, or they are wastes characterized in 40 CFR Part 261, Subpart C, as hazardous by exhibiting one of four characteristics: ignitability (i.e., an oxidizer or flash point 12.5), reactivity, or toxicity.Ī hazardous waste determination must be made of any waste material generated (262.11). In some instances, 62-730, F.A.C., contains more detail than the CFR as promulgated by the U.S. Florida has adopted and incorporated portions of Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 260-273 into its Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) Chapter 62-730. Most of the following regulations have been in effect since November 19, 1980. This summary is provided to assist hazardous waste handlers in complying with federal and state of Florida regulations.
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