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670 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher for Cleanup Operations
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670 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher for Cleanup Operations

Generator Categories

  1. Large quantity generators (LQGs) generate over 1,000 kilograms (2204 pounds) or more per month of acutely hazardous waste.
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LQGs generate over 1,000 kilograms (2204 pounds) per month.
    • LQGs can accumulate hazardous waste for up to 90 days before shipping it to a TSD facility. Certain exceptions apply.
    • LQGs do not have a limit on the amount of hazardous waste accumulated on-site.
    • Hazardous waste generated must be managed in tanks, containers, drip pads or containment buildings subject to the requirements found at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(1)-(4) and, specifically for drip pads and containment buildings, 40 CFR part 265, subparts W and DD, respectively.
    • LQGs must comply with the hazardous waste manifest requirements at 40 CFR part 262 subpart B and the pre-transport requirements at 40 CFR 262.30 through 262.33.
    • LQGs must comply with the preparedness, prevention and emergency procedure requirements at 40 CFR part 262 subpart M and the land disposal restriction requirements at 40 CFR part 268.
    • LQGs must submit a biennial hazardous waste report.

See 40 CFR part 262 and EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Regulatory Summary for a complete description of the LQG regulations.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-8. Large quantity generators (LQGs) generate _____ of hazardous waste per month.

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