La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-4911

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section V-4911 - Conditional Exclusion for Used, Broken Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) Undergoing Recycling

A. Prior to processing, broken CRTs are not solid wastes if they are destined for recycling and if they meet the following requirements.

1. Storage. The broken CRTs shall be either:

a. stored in a building with a roof, floor, and walls; or

b. placed in a container (i.e., a package or a vehicle) that is constructed, filled, and closed to minimize identifiable releases to the environment of CRT glass (including fine solid materials).

2. Labeling. Each container in which used, broken CRT material is contained shall be labeled or marked clearly with one of the following phrases: "Used Cathode Ray Tube(s)- Contains Leaded Glass" or "Leaded Glass from Televisions or Computers." It shall also be labeled: "Do Not Mix with Other Glass Materials."

3. Transportation. The used, broken CRTs shall be transported in a container meeting the requirements of Subparagraph A.1.b and Paragraph A.2 of this Section.

4. Speculative Accumulation and Use Constituting Disposal. The used, broken CRTs are subject to the limitations on speculative accumulation as defined in LAC 33:V.109. If they are used in a manner constituting disposal, they must comply with the applicable requirements of LAC 33:V.4139 and 4141 instead of the requirements of this Section.

5. Exports

a. In addition to the applicable conditions specified in Paragraphs A.1-4 of this Section, exports of used, broken CRTs shall comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations at 40 CFR 261.39 (conditional exclusions for used, broken cathode ray tubes (CRTs), and processed CRT glass undergoing recycling), up to date as of July 1, 2021, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

B. Requirements for Processing of Used, Broken CRTs. Used, broken CRTs undergoing CRT processing as defined in LAC 33:V.109 are not solid wastes if they meet the following requirements.

1. Storage. Used, broken CRTs undergoing processing are subject to the requirements of Paragraphs A.1, 2, and 4 of this Section.

2. Processing. All CRTs shall be processed within a building with a roof, floor, and walls. No activities may be performed that use temperatures high enough to volatilize lead from CRTs.

C. Processed CRT Glass Sent to CRT Glass Making or Lead Smelting. Glass removed from used CRTs that is destined for recycling at a CRT glass manufacturer or a lead smelter after processing is not a solid waste unless it is speculatively accumulated as defined in LAC 33:V.109. Imported, processed glass from CRTs is subject to these requirements as soon as it enters this state.

D. Processed CRT Glass Sent to Other Types of Recycling, except for Use Constituting Disposal. Glass removed from CRTs that is destined for other types of recycling after processing (except use constituting disposal) is not a solid waste if it meets the requirements of Paragraphs A.1-4 of this Section. Imported, processed glass removed from CRTs is subject to these requirements as soon as it enters this state.

E. Use Constituting Disposal. Processed glass removed from CRTs that is used in a manner constituting disposal shall comply with the requirements of Paragraphs A.1-4 of this Section and the applicable requirements of LAC 33:V.4139. Imported, processed glass from CRTs is subject to these requirements as soon as it enters this state.

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-4911

Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Affairs Division, LR 31:3122 (December 2005), amended LR 34:645 (April 2008), Amended by the Office of the Secretary, Legal Division, LR 412601 (12/1/2015), Amended LR 501465 (10/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2001 et seq. and in particular R.S. 30:2180 et seq.