40 CFR 265.173 : Protection Of Environment (§ 1.1 To Parts 1851-1899) — (§ 260.1 To Appendix Vi To Part 265) — Environmental Protection Agency (Continued) (§ 260.1 To Appendix Vi To Part 265) — Solid Wastes (Continued) (§ 260.1 To Appendix Vi To Part 265) — Interim Status Standards For Owners And Operators Of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, And Disposal Facilities (§ 265.1 To Appendix Vi To Part 265) — Use And Management Of Containers (§ 265.170 To § 265.178) — Management of containers.

4 Aug 2016

(a) A container holding hazardous waste must always be closed during storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste.

(b) A container holding hazardous waste must not be opened, handled, or stored in a manner which may rupture the container or cause it to leak.

  • [Comment: Re-use of containers in transportation is governed by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, including those set forth in 49 CFR 173.28.]
40 CFR 265.173
[45 FR 33232, May 19, 1980, as amended at 45 FR 78529, Nov. 25, 1980]