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Regulation .03-10 Labeling and Marking of Containers and Tanks.

Regulation .03-10 Labeling and Marking of Containers and Tanks.Copy Citation

A.
Containers. A person accumulating hazardous waste in a container shall mark or label the container with:
(1)
The words “Hazardous Waste”;
(2)
An indication of the hazards of the contents of the container, with the marking or label communicating the hazards by:
(a)
Listing each hazardous waste characteristic of those identified in COMAR 26.13.02.11—.14 that the waste exhibits;
(b)
Providing hazard communication information consistent with the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements at 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart E (labeling) or Subpart F (placarding);
(c)
Providing a hazard statement or pictogram consistent with the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration Hazard Communication Standard at 29 CFR §1910.1200;
(d)
Providing a chemical hazard label consistent with the National Fire Protection Association Code 704; or
(e)
Some other method that is at least as effective as any of the methods listed in §A(2)(a)—(d) of this regulation; and
(3)
The date upon which each period of accumulation begins, with the date clearly visible for inspection.
B.
Tanks. A person accumulating hazardous waste in a tank shall mark or label the tank with:
(1)
The words “Hazardous Waste”; and
(2)
An indication of the hazards of the contents of the tank, with the marking or label communicating the hazards by one of the methods identified in §A(2)(a)—(e) of this regulation.