N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 364-4.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 364-4.9 - Additional operating requirements for transporters of RMW

In addition to the operating requirements of section 364-4.8 of this Subpart, all transporters of RMW must comply with the following requirements:

(a) Any employee of a transporter who transports these wastes must be trained a minimum of every three years in the proper handling of hazardous materials in accordance with the requirements set forth in 49 CFR 172.602 and 172.704, and 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1910.1200 as incorporated by reference in section 360.3 of this Title, before handling the waste. Transporters are also required to maintain documentation on employee training, packaging instructions, emergency response procedures and copies of incident reports.

(b) Transporters must not accept for transport any waste unless the outer surface of the container is labeled and marked in accordance with the requirements of Part 365 of this Title and there is no visible sign of leakage or loss of package integrity. Packages that leak during transport must be reported to the department within 48 hours.

(c) The transport vehicle must:

(1) have a fully enclosed, lockable, cargo-carrying body that is locked at all times except during loading and unloading operations;

(2) not subject the waste to mechanical stress or compaction during loading, unloading, or transit;

(3) have cargo-carrying bodies in good sanitary condition; and

(4) have a secondary containment system sufficient in size to contain the volume of the largest container of liquid being transported.

(d) Transport vehicles that are removed from service must be decontaminated or disinfected and records of the decontamination or disinfection must be maintained for a period of three years.

(e) Each transporter using a bulk package for RMW must have written protocol and a system for tracking and inspecting each bulk container for its integrity, examination of door seals, disinfection and cleaning, and ensuring tight closures and seals on all access doors.

(f) Treated waste must be accompanied by a completed certificate of treatment form in accordance with Part 365 of this Title

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 364-4.9

Adopted New York State Register September 20, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Issue 38, eff. 11/4/2017