Federal hazardous waste regulations in 40 CFR Parts 260—270 define and use the terms “very small quantity generator”, “small quantity generator”, and “large quantity generator”. This regulation: Restates the definitions of the federally-defined hazardous waste generator categories; Identifies certain requirements for which the applicability of the requirements to a Maryland generator of hazardous waste depends on the generator’s federally-defined hazardous waste generator category; and Identifies certain reduced requirements that a Maryland generator of hazardous waste may take advantage of if the generator meets the federal definition of a small quantity generator. Federal Categories for Hazardous Waste Generators. Under federal regulations at 40 CFR §260.10, a: “Very small quantity generator” is a generator who generates less than or equal to the following amounts in a calendar month: 100 kilograms (220 lbs) of nonacute hazardous waste; 1 kilogram (2.2 lbs) of acute hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR §261.31 or 40 CFR §261.33(e); and 100 kilograms (220 lbs) of any residue or contaminated soil, water, or other debris resulting from the cleanup of a spill, into or on any land or water, of any acute hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR §261.31 or 40 CFR §261.33(e); “Small quantity generator” is a generator who generates that following amounts in a calendar month: Greater than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) but less than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) of non-acute hazardous waste; Less than or equal to 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of acute hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR §261.31 or 40 CFR §261.33(e); and Less than or equal to 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of any residue or contaminated soil, water, or other debris resulting from the cleanup of a spill, into or on any land or water, of any acute hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR §261.31 or 40 CFR §261.33(e); “Large quantity generator” is a generator who generates any of the following amounts in a calendar month: Greater than or equal to 1,000 kilograms (2200 pounds) of non-acute hazardous waste; Greater than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of acute hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR §261.31 or 40 CFR §261.33(e) of this chapter; or Greater than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of any residue or contaminated soil, water, or other debris resulting from the cleanup of a spill, into or on any land or water, of any acute hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR §261.31 or 40 CFR §261.33(e). Federal Generator Categories — Healthcare Facilities that Generate Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals. To determine the applicable federally-defined hazardous waste generator category, a healthcare facility as defined in COMAR 26.13.01.03B shall refer to COMAR 26.13.10.32F. A Maryland generator of hazardous waste shall: Determine the applicable generator category under federal regulations using the procedures in 40 CFR §262.13, except that the generator shall: Use the provisions of COMAR 26.13.02.05A(2) instead of the provisions of 40 CFR §262.13(c) in identifying waste that should not be counted in determining the federal generator category; Exclude from the quantity of waste that determines the generator’s federal generator category any hazardous waste that is regulated as a hazardous waste under Maryland regulations but not federal regulations; and Use the provisions of COMAR 26.13.02.05A(3)instead of the provisions of 40 CFR §262.13(d) in identifying the quantity of hazardous waste generated in a calendar month. Use the federal generator category determined under §C(1) of this regulation for the purposes of: Completing forms associated with: Obtaining an EPA identification number under Regulation .03 of this chapter; Satisfying the renotification requirement of Regulation .03-1 of this chapter; and Reactivating an EPA identification number under Regulation .03-2 of this chapter; Completing forms associated with the biennial report of hazardous waste activity required by Regulation .06B of this chapter; and Determining eligibility for exemptions from certain requirements that are available to persons who qualify as a small quantity generator under federal regulations, as specified in §D of this regulation. Exemptions from Certain Requirements Based on a Generator’s Federal Generator Category. A generator who qualifies as a small quantity generator under federal regulations, and who does not accept hazardous waste from off site for consolidation under the provisions of Regulation .03-11 of this chapter, is not required to comply with: The requirement of Regulation .03-5D(1) of this chapter and COMAR 26.13.05.04D(2) regarding submission of copies of the contingency plan; The requirement of Regulation .03-5E of this chapter to prepare and distribute a quick reference guide to the facility contingency plan; The requirement of Regulation .03-6G(1) of this chapter that containers holding ignitable or reactive waste are to be located at least 15 meters (50 feet) from the facility property line; The requirements of Regulations .03-6J and .03-7B(1)(d) of this chapter to comply with air emissions standards in 40 CFR Part 265 Subparts AA, BB, and CC; and The closure notification requirements of regulation .05-2B of this chapter.