Ohio Administrative Code

(A) Mercury-containing equipment covered under Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code. The requirements of Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code apply to persons managing mercury-containing equipment, as described in rule 3745-273-09 of the Administrative Code, except …

(A) Lamps covered under Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code. Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Coce applies to persons managing "lamps" as defined in rule 3745-273-09 of the Administrative Code, except as listed in paragraph (B) of this rule.(B) Lamps not covered und…

(A) Aerosol cans covered under Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code. Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code applies to persons managing aerosol cans, as defined in rule 3745-273-09 of the Administrative Code, except those listed in paragraph (B) of this rule.(B) Aeros…

(A) Persons who manage the wastes listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(2) of this rule, at such person's option, may manage such wastes under Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code as follows:(1) Household wastes that are exempt under paragraph (B)(1) of rule 3745-51-04 of the…

As used in Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code:(A) (1) "Aerosol can" means a non-refillable receptacle containing a gas compressed, liquefied, or dissolved under pressure, the sole purpose of which is to expel a liquid, paste, or powder and fitted with a self-closing rele…

Rules 3745-273-10 to 3745-273-20 of the Administrative Code apply to small quantity handlers of universal waste, as defined in rule 3745-273-09 of the Administrative Code. Authorized By: 3734.12 Amplifies: 3734.12 Five Year Review Date: Prior Effective Dates: 9/2/1997

DF: A small quantity handler of universal waste is:(A) Prohibited from disposing of universal waste; and(B) Prohibited from diluting or treating universal waste, except:(1) By responding to releases as provided in rule 3745-273-17 of the Administrative Code; or(2) By managing spe…

DF: A small quantity handler of universal waste is not required to notify Ohio EPA of universal waste handling activities. Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five Year Review Date:

(A) Universal waste batteries. A small quantity handler of universal waste shall manage universal waste batteries in a way that prevents releases to the environment of any universal waste or component of a universal waste, as follows:(1) A small quantity handler of universal wast…

A small quantity handler of universal waste shall label or mark the universal waste to identify the type of universal waste as specified in this rule:(A) Universal waste batteries (i.e., each battery), or a container in which the batteries are contained, shall be labeled or marke…

(A) A small quantity handler of universal waste may accumulate universal waste for no longer than one year from the date the universal waste is generated, or received from another handler, unless the requirements of paragraph (B) of this rule are met.(B) A small quantity handler …

DF: A small quantity handler of universal waste shall inform all employees who handle or have responsibility for managing universal waste. The information shall describe proper handling and emergency procedures appropriate to the type(s) of universal waste handled at the facility…

(A) A small quantity handler of universal waste shall immediately contain all releases of universal wastes and other residues from universal wastes.(B) A small quantity handler of universal waste shall determine whether any material resulting from the release is hazardous waste, …

DF: (A) A small quantity handler of universal waste is prohibited from sending or taking universal waste to a place other than another universal waste handler, a destination facility, or a foreign destination.(B) If a small quantity handler of universal waste self-transports univ…

DF: A small quantity handler of universal waste is not required to keep records of shipments of universal waste. Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five Year Review Date:

A small quantity handler of universal waste who sends universal waste to a foreign destination is subject to the requirements of rules 3745-52-80 to 3745-52-84 of the Administrative Code.[Comment 1: The exercise of foreign relations and international commerce powers is reserved t…

Rules 3745-273-30 to 3745-273-40 of the Administrative Code apply to large quantity handlers of universal waste (as defined in rule 3745-273-09 of the Administrative Code). Authorized By: 3734.12 Amplifies: 3734.12 Five Year Review Date: Prior Effective Dates: 9/2/1997

DF: A large quantity handler of universal waste is prohibited from:(A) Disposing of universal waste; and(B) Diluting or treating universal waste, except by responding to releases as provided in rule 3745-273-37 of the Administrative Code; or by managing specific wastes as provide…

(A) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (A)(2) and (A)(3) of this rule, a large quantity handler of universal waste shall have sent written notification of universal waste management to the director, and received a U.S. EPA identification number, before meeting or exceeding the …

(A) Universal waste batteries. A large quantity handler of universal waste shall manage universal waste batteries in a way that prevents releases to the environment of any universal waste or component of a universal waste, as follows:(1) A large quantity handler of universal wast…

A large quantity handler of universal waste shall label or mark the universal waste to identify the type of universal waste as specified in this rule:(A) Universal waste batteries (i.e., each battery), or a container or tank in which the batteries are contained, shall be labeled …

(A) A large quantity handler of universal waste may accumulate universal waste for no longer than one year from the date the universal waste is generated, or received from another handler, unless the requirements of paragraph (B) of this rule are met.(B) A large quantity handler …

DF: A large quantity handler of universal waste shall ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relative to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies. Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five Ye…

(A) A large quantity handler of universal waste shall immediately contain all releases of universal wastes and other residues from universal wastes.(B) A large quantity handler of universal waste shall determine whether any material resulting from the release is hazardous waste, …

DF: (A) A large quantity handler of universal waste is prohibited from sending or taking universal waste to a place other than another universal waste handler, a destination facility, or a foreign destination.(B) If a large quantity handler of universal waste self-transports univ…

(A) Receipt of shipments. A large quantity handler of universal waste shall keep a record of each shipment of universal waste received at the facility. The record may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading, movement document, or other shipping document. The rec…

A large quantity handler of universal waste who sends universal waste to a foreign destination is subject to the requirements of rules 3745-52-80 to 3745-52-84 of the Administrative Code.[Comment 1: The exercise of foreign relations and international commerce powers is reserved t…

Rules 3745-273-50 to 3745-273-56 of the Administrative Code apply to universal waste transporters, as defined in rule 3745-273-09 of the Administrative Code. Authorized By: 3734.12 Amplifies: 3734.12 Five Year Review Date: Prior Effective Dates: 9/2/1997

DF: A universal waste transporter is prohibited from:(A) Disposing of universal waste; and(B) Diluting or treating universal waste, except by responding to releases as provided in rule 3745-273-54 of the Administrative Code. Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five Year Review Date:

DF: (A) A universal waste transporter shall comply with all applicable U.S. Department of transportation regulations in 49 CFR parts 171 to 180 for transport of any universal waste that meets the definition of hazardous material in 49 CFR 171.8. For purposes of the department of …

DF: (A) A universal waste transporter may only store the universal waste at a universal waste transfer facility for ten days or less.(B) If a universal waste transporter stores universal waste for more than ten days, the transporter becomes a universal waste handler and shall com…

(A) A universal waste transporter shall immediately contain all releases of universal wastes and other residues from universal wastes.(B) A universal waste transporter shall determine whether any material resulting from the release is hazardous waste, and if so, the transporter i…

DF: (A) A universal waste transporter is prohibited from transporting the universal waste to a place other than a universal waste handler, a destination facility, or a foreign destination.(B) If the universal waste being shipped off-site meets the department of transportation's d…

A universal waste transporter transporting a shipment of universal waste to a foreign destination is subject to the requirements of rules 3745-52-80 to 3745-52-84 of the Administrative Code.[Comment 1: The exercise of foreign relations and international commerce powers is reserve…

(A) The owner or operator of a "destination facility" (as defined in rule 3745-273-09 of the Administrative Code) is subject to all applicable requirements of Chapters 3745-50, 3745-54 to 3745-57 and 3745-205, 3745-65 to 3745-69 and 3745-256, 3745-266, and 3745-270 of the Adminis…

DF: (A) The owner or operator of a destination facility is prohibited from sending or taking universal waste to a place other than a universal waste handler, another destination facility, or foreign destination.(B) The owner or operator of a destination facility may reject a ship…

(A) The owner or operator of a destination facility shall keep a record of each shipment of universal waste received at the facility. The record may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading, movement document, or other shipping document. The record for each shipm…

Persons managing universal waste that is imported from a foreign country into the state of Ohio are subject to the requirements of rules 3745-52-80 to 3745-52-84 of the Administrative Code and the applicable requirements of Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code, immediately…

(A) Except as provided in paragraph (D) of this rule, any person seeking to add a hazardous waste or a category of hazardous waste to Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code may petition for a regulatory amendment under rules 3745-273-80 to 3745-273-81 and 3745-50-20 of the A…

(A) The waste or category of waste, as generated by a wide variety of generators, is listed in rules 3745-51-30 to 3745-51-35 of the Administrative Code, or, if not listed, a proportion of the waste stream exhibits one or more characteristics of hazardous waste identified in rule…

(A) Antifreeze.(1) Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code applies to persons managing "antifreeze" as defined in rule 3745-273-09 of the Administrative Code, except as provided in paragraph (A)(2) of this rule.(2) Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code does not apply to…

(A) Terms that are defined in rules 3745-50-10, 3745-51-01, and Chapter 1301:7-9 of the Administrative Code have the same meanings when used in Chapter 3745-279 of the Administrative Code:(1) "Aboveground tank" means a tank used to store or process used oil that is not an "underg…

This rule identifies those materials which are subject to regulation as used oil under Chapter 3745-279 of the Administrative Code. This rule also identifies some materials that are not subject to regulation as used oil under Chapter 3745-279 of the Administrative Code, and indic…

Used oil burned for energy recovery, and any fuel produced from used oil by processing, blending, or other treatment, is subject to regulation under Chapter 3745-279 of the Administrative Code unless it is shown not to exceed any of the allowable levels of the constituents and pr…

(A) Surface impoundment prohibition. Used oil must not be managed in surface impoundments or waste piles unless the units are subject to regulation under Chapters 3745-54 to 3745-57 and 3745-205 or 3745-65 to 3745-69 and 3745-256 of the Administrative Code.(B) Use as a dust suppr…

DF: (A) General. Except as provided in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(4) of this rule, rules 3745-279-20 to 3745-279-24 of the Administrative Code apply to all used oil generators. A used oil generator is any person, by site, whose act or process produces used oil or whose act first ca…

DF: (A) Mixtures of used oil and hazardous waste shall be managed in accordance with paragraph (B) of rule 3745-279-10 of the Administrative Code.(B) The rebuttable presumption for used oil of paragraph (B)(1)(b) of rule 3745-279-10 of the Administrative Code applies to used oil …