# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 13 — Disposal of Controlled Hazardous Substances

### Chapter 09 — Land Disposal Restrictions

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 26.13.09.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Prohibited characteristic” means a characteristic of hazardous waste identified under COMAR 26.13.02.08 that will cause a solid waste to become a prohibited waste if the waste exhibits that characteristic.

  (2) “Prohibited waste” means a hazardous waste that either:

    (a) Is prohibited from land disposal by this chapter; or

    (b) May be land disposed despite not meeting a treatment standard established by this chapter because of an exemption granted:

      (i) Under this chapter; or

      (ii) By EPA under 40 CFR Part 268.

  (3) “Restricted waste” means a hazardous waste for which restrictions on land disposal are established by this chapter.