18 AAC 62 — Hazardous Waste (Article 1 to 13)

Notes 18 AAC 62.010 Eff. 7/11/87, Register 103; repealed 8/8/2003, Register 167 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will …

Notes 18 AAC 62.020 Eff. 7/11/87, Register 103; am 8/7/92, Register 123; am 8/8/2003, Register 167; repealed 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version …

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to promote proper management of hazardous waste by generators, handlers, transporters, and hazardous waste management facilities in a manner that meets the purposes set out in AS 46.03 and in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 6921- 6939g (Resource Conse…

(a) Except where noted, when the text of the federal regulations adopted by reference refer to the "Resource Conservation and Recovery Act," "RCRA," "Subtitle C of RCRA," "the Act," or other general references that refer to the federal hazardous waste statutes and regulations, th…

(a) Except as set out in (b) of this section, the provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 260, Subpart A (general), revised as of January 22, 2025, are adopted by reference. (b) The introductory language of 40 C.F.R. 261.6(a)(2), revised as of July 1, 2022, is adopted by reference, but not …

(a) The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 270, Subpart A (general), except for 40 C.F.R. 270.3, revised as of December 7, 2023, are adopted by reference. (b) The provisions of 40 C.F.R.270.1(c)(2)(xi) that took effect December 10, 2024 are not adopted by reference. (c) The substitutio…

For new facilities, not fewer than 365 days before the construction of a facility requiring a permit under this chapter, the owner or operator must initiate the requirements of 18 AAC 63, as amended through April 8, 2012. Notes 18 AAC 62.1010 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 202…

(a) The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 124, Subparts A, B, and G, except for 40 C.F.R.124.5(b), 124.16, 124.19, and 124.20, revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. The substitution of terms referenced in 18 AAC 62.040(e) for the State of Alaska does not apply to the d…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 270, Subpart B (permit application), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1030 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 AS 46.03.830 State regulations ar…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 270, Subpart C (permit conditions), revised as of January 22, 2025, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1040 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 State regulations are updated …

In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, "department" means the Department of Environmental Conservation. Notes 18 AAC 62.1050 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 State regulations are updated quarte…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 270, Subpart E (expiration and continuation of permits), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1060 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 State regulat…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 270, Subpart F (special forms of permits), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1070 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 State regulations are updat…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 270, Subpart G (interim status), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1075 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 State regulations are updated quarter…

The provisions of 40 Part C.F.R. 270, Subpart H (remedial action plans (RAPs)), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1080 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 AS 46.03.830 State regu…

The provisions of 40 Part C.F.R. 270, Subpart H (remedial action plans (RAPs)), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1085 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 State regulations are u…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 270, Subpart J (RCRA standardized permits for storage and treatment units), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1090 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.0…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 273, Subpart A (general), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1100 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two version…

(a) In addition to the wastes listed in 18 AAC.62.1100, electronic waste may be managed as universal waste in accordance with 18 AAC.62.1100 - 18 AAC 62.1160, or alternatively in accordance with 18 AAC 62.010 - 18 AAC 62.970. (b) Electronic waste that is not a characteristic haza…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 273, Subpart B (standards for small quantity handlers of universal waste), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1120 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 273, Subpart C (standards for large quantity handlers of universal waste), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1130 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are…

In addition to the requirements in 18 AAC 62.1120 and 18 AAC 62.1130, a small or large quantity handler of universal waste must manage universal electronic waste to prevent releases of electronic waste or any component of electronic waste to the environment by (1)containing elect…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 273, Subpart D (standards for universal waste transporters), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference Notes 18 AAC 62.1140 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.308 State regulations are u…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 273, Subpart E (standards for destination facilities), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1150 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are updated quarterly; …

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 273, Subpart F (import requirements), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1160 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 279, Subpart B (applicability), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1210 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two v…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 279, Subpart C (standards for used oil generators), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1220 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are updated quarterly; we …

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 279, Subpart D (standards for used oil collection centers and aggregation points), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1230 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulat…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 279, Subpart E (standards for used oil transporter and transfer facilities), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1240 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations a…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 279, Subpart F (standards for used oil processors and re-refiners), revised as of July 1,2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1250 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are updated…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 279, Subpart G (standards for used oil burners who burn off-specification used oil for energy recovery), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1260 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 4…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 279, Subpart H (standards for used oil fuel marketers), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1270 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are updated quarterly;…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 279, Subpart I (standards for use as a dust suppressant and disposal of used oil), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted and by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.1280 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.299 State reg…

A person authorized under 18 AAC 15.200 may request an informal review under 18 AAC 15.185 or an adjudicatory hearing under 18 AAC 15.195 - 18 AAC 15.340 to review a final decision made under this chapter. Notes 18 AAC 62.1300 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS …

The materials of 40 C.F.R. 260.11 (incorporation by reference), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. The substitution of state terms for the EPA or federal officials referenced in 18 AAC 62.040(c) and (d) does not apply to 40 C.F.R. 260.11. Notes 18 AAC 60.1320 E…

(a) The definitions in 40 C.F.R. 260.10 , revised as of December 7, 2023, are adopted by reference and apply to 18 AAC 62.010 - 18 AAC 62.1160. The substitution of terms referenced in 18 AAC 62.040(a) does not apply to the definition in 40 C.F.R. 260.10 of "Act or RCRA." (b) The …

Notes 18 AAC 62.200 Eff. 7/11/87, Register 103; am 8/7/92, Register 123; repealed 8/8/2003, Register 167 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More …

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A (general), revised as of January 22, 2025, are adopted by reference. But the EPA administers movement of hazardous waste transported across international boundaries. Accordingly, the substitution of state terms referenced in 18 AAC …

In addition to the wastes listed under 40 C.F.R. 261.9, electronic waste is exempt from 18 AAC 62.300 - 18 AAC 62.970 if managed under 18 AAC 62.1100 - 18 AAC 62.1160. Notes 18 AAC 62.205 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 Sta…

Notes 18 AAC 62.210 Eff. 7/11/87, Register 103; am 8/7/92, Register 123; am 8/8/2003, Register 167; repealed 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version …

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart B (criteria for identifying the characteristics of hazardous waste and for listing hazardous waste), revised as of December 7, 2023, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.211 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46…

Notes 18 AAC 62.220 Repealed 8/7/92. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart C (characteristics of hazardous waste), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.221 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 State regulations …

Notes 18 AAC 62.230 Eff. 7/11/87, Register 103; repealed 8/8/2003, Register 167 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will …

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart D (lists of hazardous waste), revised as of December 7, 2023, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.231 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 State regulations are up…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart E (exclusions/exemptions), revised as of January 22, 2025, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.240 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 AS 46.03.302 State regulations are updat…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart H (financial requirements for management of excluded hazardous secondary materials), revised as of December 7, 2023, are adopted by reference. The substitution of terms referenced in 18 AAC 62.040(e) for the State of Alaska does not a…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart I (use and management of containers), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.260 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are updated qua…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart J (tank systems), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.270 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently…

Except as provided in (b) of this section, the provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart M (emergency preparedness and response for management of excluded hazardous secondary materials), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. (b) The introductory language of 40 C.F…