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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 26.11.21.08" title_num="26" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="21" heading="Waste Disposal.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Containing Asbestos Waste. A person who engages in or has engaged in an asbestos project shall comply with the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Deposit all asbestos waste, including sealing tape, plastic sheeting, mop heads, sponges, filters, and disposable clothing, in plastic bags of at least 6 mils thickness and seal the bags.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Clearly label the bags and any structural components wrapped in plastic as required in §A(3), of this regulation, as asbestos waste. In addition to any label required by 29 CFR Part 1910 or 40 CFR Part 61, affix a label including the following information:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The number of the person's license to remove or encapsulate asbestos; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The date the bag was sealed.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If large structural members containing asbestos cannot be bagged or placed in containers, wrap them in 6 mil plastic, and tape the plastic closed and label them as required in §A(2), of this regulation, before transporting them to the disposal site.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Ensure that asbestos waste is segregated from other waste and kept in a secure area or securely locked containers.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Removing Asbestos Waste from the Project Site. A person who engages in or has engaged in an asbestos project shall comply with the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Remove asbestos waste from the site of an asbestos project that is not subject to 40 CFR Part 61 not later than 24 hours after completing the asbestos renovation, demolition, or encapsulation project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Remove asbestos waste from the site of an asbestos project that is subject to 40 CFR Part 61 not later than 7 days after completing the asbestos renovation, demolition, or encapsulation project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>After removing asbestos waste from the site of an asbestos project, dispose of the asbestos waste as provided in §D, of this regulation, or comply with interim storage requirements under §C, of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Interim Storage.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A person may not store asbestos waste unless:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The person is licensed by the Department under this chapter;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Less than 20 cubic yards of asbestos waste is stored;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The asbestos waste is enclosed in rigid containers which are kept in a secure area; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The person has submitted a written application for and received Departmental approval under §C(2), of this regulation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Department will incorporate any approval for interim storage of asbestos waste in the license granted under this chapter and may include reasonable conditions to ensure that the stored asbestos does not become a threat to the public health.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Transport and Disposal. A person who engages in or has engaged in an asbestos project shall comply with the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Transport and dispose of asbestos waste in a manner to prevent asbestos from becoming airborne. A person may not transport asbestos waste in an open vehicle.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If disposing of asbestos waste within the State, use a disposal facility authorized by the Department for that purpose.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Within 10 days after disposal of asbestos waste, submit to the Department a copy of the disposal receipt or record of appropriate disposal showing the disposal facility and date.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>