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

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart AA (air emissions standards for process vents), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.285 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart BB (air emissions standards for equipment leaks), revised as of July 1 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.290 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart CC (air emissions standards for tanks and containers), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference. Notes 18 AAC 62.295 Eff. 6/1/2025, Register 254, July 2025 Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.296 AS 46.03.299

The following appendices of 40 C.F.R Part 261, revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference: (1) Appendix I (representative sampling methods); (2) Appendix VII (basis for listing hazardous waste); (3) Appendix VIII (hazardous constituents). Notes 18 AAC 62.299 Eff. 6/1/20…

(a) The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 262, Subpart A (general), revised as of December 7, 2023, are adopted by reference, except that(1) the provisions of 40 C.F.R. 262.14(a)(5)(vi), revised as of July 1, 2022, are adopted by reference; the amendment of December 10, 2024 is not ad…

The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 262, Subpart B (manifest requirements applicable to small and large quantity generators), revised as of January 22, 2025, are adopted by reference. The substitution of terms referenced in 18 AAC 62.040(e) for the State of Alaska does not apply to …