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	Is it a Hazardous Waste?
	Which Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements Apply to You?
	Do You Transport Hazardous Waste?
	Universal Waste
	General HW Requirements Matrix
	Satellite Accumulation Guidance
	Keeping Track Using Logs
	Fee Schedule
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	Additional Resources
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There are 2 versions of the checklists available:

The short version is the checklist used by a DEP inspector as a "reminder" to verify all the applicable requirements.

The full text version also includes actual text from the regulation.

Shaded areas represent information gathered by a DEP inspector either through observation or direct questioning.

Universal Waste Requirements for Inclusion of Other Wastes Short Version

Requirement & Regulatory Citation

Any person seeking to add a hazardous waste or a category of hazardous waste to this subchapter may petition for a regulatory amendment under this section, N.J.A.C. 7:1 and 40 C.F.R. 260.20 and 260.23 as incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 7:26G-4[N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.7(a)1]

To be successful, the petitioner shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department addressing as many of the factors listed in (b) below as are appropriate for the waste or waste category addressed in the petition, the following: that regulation as universal waste is appropriate for the waste or category of waste will improve management practices for the waste or category of waste; and that regulation as universal waste will improve implementation of the solid and hazardous waste programs.[N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.7(a)2]

The petition shall include the information required by N.J.A.C. 7:1 and 40 C.F.R. 260.20(b) as incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 7:26G-4[N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.7(a)3]

The Department shall evaluate petitions using the factors listed in (b) below. The Department shall grant or deny a petition using the factors listed in (b) below. Failure to submit appropriate factors or applicable information may be cause to regret the petition. The decision to grant, deny or reject the petition shall be based on the weight of evidence showing that regulation under this subchapter is appropriate for the waste or category of waste, will improve management practices for the waste or category of waste, and will improve implementation of the solid and hazardous wastes program.[N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.7(a)4]

New Jersey’s hazardous waste regulations are found at N.J.A.C. 7:26G-1 et seq., adopted October 21, 1996 and announced at 28 NJR 4606. By this adoption, the Department “incorporated by reference” (with limited exception) the July 1, 1993 version of the Federal hazardous waste regulations at 40 CFR Parts 124, 260-266, 268 and 270, mandated by the Resource and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) and amended by the 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA). Effective January 19, 1999 the Department amended the regulations to allow for prospective incorporation by reference, which means that all provisions of 40 CFR Parts 124, 260-266, 268 and 270 incorporated by reference are continually automatically updated in order to maintain consistency with the most current Federal rules.

The requirements for hazardous waste generators are specifically found at N.J.A.C. 7:26G-6 et seq., which references 40 CFR Part 262 of the Federal regulations (with some exceptions and/or changes).

To obtain a copy of the Hazardous Waste Regulations from West Publishing, call (800) 588-6601.

Last Updated: July 25, 2003

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