Section 722.132  Marking

a)         Before transporting or offering hazardous waste for transportation off-site, a generator must mark each package of hazardous waste in accordance with the applicable USDOT regulations on hazardous materials under 49 CFR  172 (Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements), incorporated by reference in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 720.111(b);

b)         Marking Small Containers.  Before transporting hazardous waste or offering hazardous waste for transportation off site, a generator must mark each container of 119 gallons (450 ℓ) or less that is used in such transportation with the following words and information displayed in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR 172.304 (Marking Requirements), incorporated by reference in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 720.111(b):

1)         HAZARDOUS WASTE – Federal Law Prohibits Improper Disposal.  If found, contact the nearest police or public safety authority or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

2)         Generator's Name and Address _______________________.

3)         Generator's USEPA Identification Number ______________.

4)         Manifest Tracking Number ___________________________.

5)         USEPA hazardous waste numbers _____________________.

c)         A generator may use a nationally recognized electronic system, such as bar coding, to identify the USEPA hazardous waste numbers, as required by subsection (b)(5) or (d).

d)         The generator need not mark lab packs that will be incinerated in compliance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 728.142(c) with USEPA hazardous waste numbers, except D004, D005, D006, D007, D008, D010, and D011, where applicable.

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 22047, effective November 19, 2018)