These amendments to 6 CCR 1007-3, Parts 261 and 267 are made pursuant to the authority granted to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission in § 25-15-302(2), C.R.S.
Amendment of § 261.6(a)(2) and § 267.20(b) Regarding Requirements for Recyclable Materials.
Section 261.6(a)(2) is being modified to add a reference to Part 268 to clarify that the requirements of Part 268 are applicable to hazardous wastes that are recycled. Section 267.20(b) is being modified to add a reference to Section 268.7(b)(6) to clarify that a recycling facility must comply with the record keeping requirements of Section 268.7(b)(6) and keep a one-time certification and notification related to recyclable materials being used in a manner constituting disposal.
These technical corrections/clarifications to the existing state regulations are applicable to the amendment of the corresponding federal regulations as published in the Federal Register on March 18, 2010 (75 FR 12989-13009) and April 13, 2012 (77 FR 22229-22232). These amendments are considered to be neither more nor less stringent than the current standards, and Colorado is not required to adopt these corrections. However, the Division recommends the adoption of these technical corrections to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding by the regulated community and the public.
Statement of Basis and Purpose Rulemaking Hearing of February 21, 2017
6 CCR 1007-3-8.87