40 CFR 265.251 - Protection from wind.

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 02, 2026

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Sep 29, 2026

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§ 265.251 - Protection from wind.

The owner or operator of a pile containing hazardous waste which could be subject to dispersal by wind must cover or otherwise manage the pile so that wind dispersal is controlled.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905,6906,6912,6922,6923,6924,6925,6935,6936,6937,and

source: 45 FR 33232, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 265.251