40 CFR 761.378 - Decontamination, reuse, and disposal of solvents, cleaners, and equipment.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 14, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 10, 2024

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§ 761.378 - Decontamination, reuse, and disposal of solvents, cleaners, and equipment.

(a) Decontamination. Decontaminate solvents and non-porous surfaces on equipment in accordance with the standards and procedures in § 761.79(b) and (c).

(b) Reuse. A solvent may be reused so long as its PCB concentration is <50 ppm. Decontaminated equipment may be reused in accordance with § 761.30(u). Store solvents and equipment for reuse in accordance with § 761.35.

(c) Disposal. Dispose of all solvents, cleaners, and absorbent materials in accordance with § 761.79(g). Dispose of equipment in accordance with § 761.61(a)(5)(v)(A), or decontaminate in accordance with § 761.79(b) or (c). Store for disposal equipment, solvents, cleaners, and absorbent materials in accordance with § 761.65.

authority: 15 U.S.C. 2605,2607,2611,2614,and

source: 43 FR 7156, Feb. 17, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 761.378