SECTION 252:205-15-1. Applicability and consideration of other laws

(a)   Definitions. For the purposes of Subchapter 15, "Plan" means the Development and Operations Plan described in 252:205-15-2, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(b)   Types of waste handled. The owner/operator of a Transfer Station, as defined by 252:205-1-2, which handles hazardous waste or both hazardous and solid wastes must comply with this Subchapter.

(c)   Solid waste permits. The owner/operator of a hazardous waste Transfer Station operating or proposing to operate under an approved Plan which includes compliance with 252:205-15-2(c) is not subject to solid waste permitting rules.

(d)   RCRA permits. The rules in this Subchapter do not supersede any obligations to obtain a hazardous waste permit.

(e)   Exempt activities. The following are exempt from this Subchapter:

(1)   Activities of hazardous waste generators to consolidate self-generated waste on-site prior to shipment;

(2)   Activities regulated by hazardous waste permits which specifically address compliance with the plan requirements identified in 252:205-15-2(b); and

(3)   Activities immediately responding to a discharge of hazardous waste or material which becomes a hazardous waste when discharged or an imminent and substantial threat of a discharge of hazardous waste.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 244, eff 11-2-98 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 1819, eff 6-11-99; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1463, eff 9-15-16]