Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 40 - Protection of Environment |
Chapter I - Environmental Protection Agency |
SubChapter I - Solid Wastes |
Part 261 - Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste |
Subpart I - Use and Management of Containers |
§ 261.173 - Management of containers.
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§ 261.173 Management of containers.
(a) A container holding hazardous secondary material must always be closed during storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove the hazardous secondary material.
(b) A container holding hazardous secondary material must not be opened, handled, or stored in a manner which may rupture the container or cause it to leak.