25 Pa. Code § 273.411 - Processed regulated medical or chemo-therapeutic waste disposal
(a) An application
for the disposal of processed regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste shall
contain necessary plans and specifications showing how the applicant will
comply with §
273.511 or §
273.512 (relating to processed
regulated medical waste disposal; and chemotherapeutic waste), or both,
whichever is applicable.
(b) The
application, on a form provided by the Department, shall contain the following
information:
(1) The name and location of the
generator of the waste.
(2) A
description of the origin and content of the waste, its containerization and
the expected volume and frequency of waste disposal at the facility.
(3) A description of the facility where the
waste will be disinfected prior to disposal, including its name and location.
For a permitted processing facility that is not operating under a permit by
rule under Chapter 271, Subchapter B (relating to general requirements for
permits and permit applications), the applicant shall provide the permit
number.
(4) A description of the
processing methods to be used for each type of waste, including, when
necessary, schematic drawings.
(5)
A description of the containers to be used for storage during collection and
during movement within the facility, including the length of storage.
(6) A description of the alternatives to be
used if the processing equipment is inoperable, and the procedures to be used
for storage of the waste if it cannot be promptly processed.
(7) A description of handling and safety
measures that will be employed for each type of waste, including personal
protection and safety as well as modifications to the operational safety plan
that are required.
(8) If
disinfection will be employed, a description of the monitoring and quality
assurance program to ensure proper disinfection.
(9) A description of modifications to an
existing processing facility that are required to process the waste, including
drawings.
(10) A certification
indicating that the waste to be disposed is noninfectious. The certification
shall include the method of processing, indicator test results and testing
frequency.
Notes
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 273.511 (relating to processed regulated medical waste disposal).
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