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Dangerous Waste Regulations WAC 173-303
Introductory Regulations

Introductory Regulations

DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER

173-303-010	Purpose.
173-303-016	Identifying solid waste.
173-303-017	Recycling processes involving solid waste.
173-303-020	Applicability.
173-303-030	Abbreviations.
173-303-040	Definitions.
173-303-045	References to EPA's hazardous waste and permit regulations.
173-303-050	Department of ecology cleanup authority.
173-303-060	Notification and identification numbers.
Dangerous Waste Designations
173-303-070	Designation of dangerous waste.
173-303-071	Excluded categories of waste.
173-303-072	Procedures and bases for exempting and excluding wastes.
173-303-073	Conditional exclusion of special wastes.
173-303-075	Certification of designation.
173-303-077	Requirements for universal waste.
173-303-080	Dangerous waste lists.
173-303-081	Discarded chemical products.
173-303-082	Dangerous waste sources.
173-303-083	Deletion of certain dangerous waste codes following equipment cleaning and replacement.
173-303-084	Reserved.
173-303-090	Dangerous waste characteristics.
173-303-100	Dangerous waste criteria.
173-303-101	Reserved.
173-303-102	Reserved.
173-303-103	Reserved.
173-303-104	Generic dangerous waste numbers.
173-303-110	Sampling and testing methods.
General Recycling Designations
173-303-120	Recycled, reclaimed, and recovered wastes.
Prohibitions and Restrictions
173-303-121	Reserved.
173-303-130	Containment and control of infectious wastes.
173-303-140	Land disposal restrictions.
173-303-141	Treatment, storage, or disposal of dangerous waste.
Spills and Division Dilution
173-303-145	Spills and discharges into the environment.
173-303-150	Division, dilution, and accumulation.
Containers
173-303-160	Containers.
173-303-161	Overpacked containers (labpacks).
Generators Requirements
173-303-170	Requirements for generators of dangerous waste.
173-303-180	Manifest.
173-303-190	Preparing dangerous waste for transport.
173-303-200	Accumulating dangerous waste on-site.
173-303-201	Special accumulation standards.
173-303-202	Special requirements for generators of between two hundred twenty and two thousand two hundred pounds per month that accumulate dangerous waste in tanks.
173-303-210	Generator recordkeeping.
173-303-220	Generator reporting.
173-303-230	Special conditions.
Transporter Requirements
173-303-240	Requirements for transporters of dangerous waste.
173-303-250	Dangerous waste acceptance, transport, and delivery.
173-303-260	Transporter recordkeeping.
173-303-270	Discharges during transport.
General Treatment. Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) Requirements
173-303-280	General requirements for dangerous waste management facilities.
173-303-281	Notice of intent.
173-303-282	Siting criteria.
173-303-283	Performance standards.
173-303-290	Required notices.
173-303-300	General waste analysis.
173-303-310	Security.
173-303-320	General inspection.
173-303-330	Personnel training.
173-303-335	Construction quality assurance program.
173-303-340	Preparedness and prevention.
173-303-350	Contingency plan and emergency procedures.
173-303-355	Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act Title III coordination.
173-303-360	Emergencies.
173-303-370	Manifest system.
173-303-380	Facility recordkeeping.
173-303-390	Facility reporting.
173-303-395	Other general requirements.
Interim Status TSDF Standards
173-303-400	Interim status facility standards.
Specific Recycling Requirements
173-303-430	Reserved.
173-303-440	Reserved.
173-303-500	Recycling requirements for state-only dangerous waste.
173-303-505	Special requirements for recyclable materials used in a manner constituting disposal.
173-303-506	Special requirements for the recycling of spent CFC or HCFC refrigerants.
173-303-510	Special requirements for dangerous wastes burned for energy recovery.
173-303-515	Standards for the management of used oil.
173-303-520	Special requirements for reclaiming spent lead acid battery wastes.
173-303-522	Special requirements for recycling spent antifreeze.
173-303-525	Special requirements for recyclable material utilized for precious metal recovery.
"Special Waste" TSDF Standards
173-303-550	Reserved Special Requirements for facilities managing special waste.
173-303-560	Minimum standards for facilities managing special waste.
Universal Waste
173-303-573	Standards for universal waste management.
173-303-575	Reserved.
Military Munitions
173-303-578	Military munitions.
Final Status TSDF Requirements
173-303-600	Final facility standards.
173-303-610	Closure and postclosure.
173-303-620	Financial requirements.
173-303-630	Use and management of containers.
173-303-640	Tank systems.
173-303-645	Releases from regulated units.
173-303-646	Corrective action.
173-303-650	Surface impoundments.
173-303-655	Land treatment.
173-303-660	Waste piles.
173-303-665	Landfills.
173-303-670	Incinerators.
173-303-675	Drip pads.
173-303-680	Miscellaneous units.
173-303-690	Air emission standards for process vents.
173-303-691	Air emission standards for equipment leaks.
173-303-692	Air emission standards for tanks, surface impoundments, and containers.
173-303-693	Dangerous waste munitions and explosives storage.
173-303-695	Containment buildings.
Extremely Hazardous Waste TSDF Requirements at Hanford
173-303-700	Requirements for the Washington state extremely hazardous waste management facility at Hanford.
Permits
173-303-800	Permit requirements for dangerous waste management facilities.
173-303-801	Types of dangerous waste management facility permits.
173-303-802	Permits by rule.
173-303-803	Permit application requirements.
173-303-804	Emergency permits.
173-303-805	Interim status permits.
173-303-806	Final facility permits.
173-303-807	Trial burns for dangerous waste incinerator final facility permits.
173-303-808	Demonstrations for dangerous waste land treatment final facility permits.
173-303-809	Research, development and demonstration permits.
173-303-810	General permit conditions.
173-303-815	Facility-specific permit conditions.
173-303-820	Reserved.
173-303-825	Reserved.
173-303-830	Permit changes.
173-303-840	Procedures for decision making.
Appeal of Decision
173-303-845	Appeal of decision.
Public Involvement
173-303-900	Public involvement and participation.
173-303-902	Citizen/proponent negotiations.
173-303-905	Response to requests for public records.
173-303-910	Petitions.
Violations and Special Powers
173-303-950	Violations and enforcement.
173-303-960	Special powers and authorities of the department.
Appendices
173-303-9901	Flow chart for designating dangerous wastes.
173-303-9902	Narrative for designating dangerous wastes.
173-303-9903	Discarded chemical products list.
173-303-9904	Dangerous waste sources list.
173-303-9905	Dangerous waste constituents list.
173-303-9906	Special waste bill of lading.
173-303-9907	Persistent dangerous waste graph.