SECTION 252:205-1-1. Purpose, authority and applicability

(a)   Purpose. The rules in this Chapter implement the Oklahoma Hazardous Waste Management Act, 27A O.S. § 2-7-101 et seq., the Hazardous Waste Fund Act, 27A O.S. § 2-7-301 et seq., and the Recycling, Reuse and Source Reduction Incentive Act, 27A O.S. § 2-11-301 et seq.

(b)   Authority. OAC 252:205 was promulgated and adopted under the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code, 27A O.S. § 2-1-101 et seq., and the laws set forth in paragraph (a) above.

(c)   Applicability. The rules in this Chapter apply to:

(1)   Any person who handles, transports, treats, stores, recycles, and/or disposes of hazardous wastes pursuant to the OHWMA;

(2)   Any municipality or county seeking a matching grant for emergency response training and protective equipment pursuant to the Hazardous Waste Fund Act; and

(3)   Any person seeking a tax credit pursuant to the Recycling, Reuse and Source Reduction Incentive Act.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 244, eff 11-2-98 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 1819, eff 6-11-99; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 931, eff 6-15-06]