Ohio Admin. Code 3745-273-02 - Applicability of management standards for universal waste- batteries
(A) Batteries
covered under Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code.
(1) The requirements of Chapter 3745-273 of
the Administrative Code apply to persons managing batteries, as described in
rule
3745-273-09
of the Administrative Code, except those listed in paragraph (B) of this rule.
(2) Spent lead-acid batteries
which are not managed under rule
3745-266-80
of the Administrative Code are subject to management under Chapter 3745-273 of
the Administrative Code.
(B) Batteries not covered under Chapter
3745-273 of the Administrative Code. The requirements of Chapter 3745-273 of
the Administrative Code do not apply to persons managing the following
batteries:
(1) Spent lead-acid batteries that
are managed under rule
3745-266-80
of the Administrative Code.
(2)
Batteries, as described in rule
3745-273-09
of the Administrative Code, that are not yet wastes under Chapter 3745-51 of
the Administrative Code, including those that do not meet the criteria for
waste generation in paragraph (C) of this rule.
(3) Batteries, as described in rule
3745-273-09
of the Administrative Code, that are not hazardous waste. A battery is a
hazardous waste if it exhibits one or more of the characteristics identified in
rules
3745-51-20
to
3745-51-24
of the Administrative Code.
(C) Generation of universal waste -
batteries.
(1) A used battery becomes a waste
on the date it is discarded (e.g., when sent for reclamation).
(2) An unused battery becomes a waste on the
date the handler decides to discard it.
Notes
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 3734.12
Rule amplifies: RC 3734.12
RC 119.032 review date: Exempt
This rule is promulgated so that Ohio may administer a hazardous waste program as required by Section 6926 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 ET SEQ.) and federal regulations promulgated thereunder ( 40 C.F.R. Part 271 )
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