Section 265a.1. Incorporation by reference, purpose, scope and applicability

(a) Except as expressly provided in this chapter, 40 CFR Part 265 and its appendices (relating to interim status standards for owners and operators of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities) are incorporated by reference.

(b) Relative to the requirements incorporated by reference in this section:

(1) 40 CFR 265.1(c)(4) (relating to purpose, scope and applicability) regarding state program authorization under 40 CFR Part 271 (relating to requirements for authorization of state hazardous waste programs), are not incorporated to this section.

(2) This chapter applies to owners and operators of facilities which treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste in this Commonwealth, except as specifically provided in this chapter, Chapter 261a, 266a or § 270a.60 (relating to identification and listing of hazardous waste; management of specific hazardous wastes and specific types of hazardous waste management facilities; and permits by rule) instead of 40 CFR 265.1(b).

(3) Instead of 40 CFR 265.1(c)(6), this chapter does not apply to the owner or operator of a facility managing recyclable materials described in 40 CFR 261.6(a)(2)—(4) (relating to requirements for recyclable materials) except to the extent they are referred to in Chapter 266a, Subchapters C, E, F, G or § 270a.60.

(4) This chapter does not apply to handlers and transporters of universal wastes identified in 40 CFR Part 273 (relating to universal waste management) or additional Pennsylvania-designated universal wastes identified in Chapter 266b (relating to universal waste management).

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 298.54 (relating to waste oil management); and 25 Pa. Code § 298.61 (relating to restrictions on burning).