Section 128-25-002 - Applicability-batteries002.01 Batteries covered under Title 128, Chapter 25.002.01A The requirements of this chapter apply to persons managing batteries, as defined in 008, except those listed in 002.02 of this chapter.002.01B Spent Lead-acid batteries which are not managed under Title 128, Chapter 7 are subject to management under this chapter.002.02 Batteries not covered under Title 128, Chapter 25. The requirements of this chapter do not apply to persons managing the following batteries: 002.02A Spent lead-acid batteries that are managed under Title 128, Chapter 7.002.02B Batteries, as defined in 008 that are not yet wastes under Title 128, Chapter 2, including those that do not meet the criteria for waste generation in 002.03 of this chapter.002.02C Batteries, as defined in 008, that are not hazardous waste. A battery is a hazardous waste if it exhibits one or more of the characteristics identified in Title 128, Chapter 3, 005 through 010.002.03 Generation of waste batteries 002.03A A used battery becomes a waste on the date it is discarded.002.03B An unused battery becomes a waste on the date the handler decides to discard it.128 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 25, § 002