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HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR CATEGORIES & PAPER DOCUMENTATION

[Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR) references in brackets below]

REQUIREMENTS

CESQG Conditionally  Exempt Small Quantity Generator
[261.5]

SQG
Small Quantity Generator

LQG
Large Quantity Generator

1) Monthly Generation             Limits < 220 lbs. haz. waste &/or < 2.2 lbs acute haz. waste * > 220 lbs but < 2200 lbs haz. waste &/or < 2.2 lbs acute haz. waste * [262.34(d)] > 2200 lbs haz. waste or >2.2 lbs acute haz. waste *
2) Accumulation             Quantity Limits
< 2200 lbs. haz. waste &/or < 2.2 lbs acute H.W. onsite < 13,200 lbs haz. waste &/or < 2.2 lbs acute h.w. onsite [262.34(d)] No Limit
3) Accumulation Time Limits
Unlimited 180 days [262.34 (d)], days if receiving facility is >200 miles [(e)], extensions granted? [(f)] 90 days [262.34(a)], extensions granted? [262.34(b)]
4) EPA ID Number required No - voluntary - (see NJX program information) Yes - Contact: Region II USEPA (212) 637-4106 [262.12] Yes - Contact: Region II USEPA (212) 637-4106 [262.12]
5) Hazardous Waste Manifest Required. No - voluntary (see NJX program information) Yes - unless waste is reclaimed pursuant to 262.20 (e) (1) Yes [262.20]
6) Manifest Copy Retention None - voluntary 3 years
[262.40(a)]
3 years
[262.40(a)]
7) Exception Reporting (failing to receive a copy of the manifest with TSDF operator signature) None None - but within 60 days generator must submit copy of the manifest with a note that signed TSDF copy is missing.
[262.42(b)]
(1) generator must contact initial transporter or TSDF  & NJDEP within 35 days of shipping date. [262.42 (a)]  
(2) generator must submit a written exception report within 45 days of shipping date to NJDEP [262.42 (a)]
8) Land Disposal Restriction notification/certification accompanying shipments None Required for certain haz. Wastes. Keep your copy for 5 years [268.7] Required for certain haz. Keep your copy for 5 years [268.7]
9) Biennial Report None None

[262.44]

Submitted on each even year to report on manifest activity for previous odd year [262.41]
10) Inspections None 1) Weekly for haz. waste storage containers [265.174]
2) Daily /weekly for haz. waste storage tanks
[265.201(c)]
1) Weekly for haz. waste storage containers [265.174]
2) Daily/ bimonthly/yearly for haz. waste storage tanks (log required) [265.174]
1 1) Haz. Waste Training None Basic - waste handling familiarzation & emergency procedures (no drills required) [262.34(d)(5)(iii)] Full training (no drills required) [265.16]
12) Preparedness & Prevention None Familiarize fire, police, hospital & have emergency response contractor agreement (formal fire inspection not required) [265.30-37] Familiarize fire, police, hospital & have emergency response contractor agreement (formal fire inspection not required) [265.30-37]
13) Contingency Plan None Basic plan - By the phone: Emer. Coord.., name & #, fire dept. #, & locat. of fire ext. & alarm & spill equipment [262.34(d)(5)(ii)] Complete Plan

Notes: 1) The table does not represent all requirements. See regs. In brackets and see NJAC 7:26G, particularly Subchapters 5 through 11 as published in N.J. Register 10/21/96.

            2) 1 x 55-Gal drum = 440 lbs (200 kg) at specific gravity of 1.

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