Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part V - Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Materials
Subpart 1 - Department of Environmental Quality-Hazardous Waste
Chapter 38 - Universal Wastes
Subchapter G - Petition to Include Other Wastes under This Chapter
Section V-3883 - Factors for Petitions to Include Other Wastes under This Chapter

1. the waste or category of waste, as generated by a wide variety of generators, is listed in LAC 33:V.4901 or (if not listed) a proportion of the waste stream exhibits one or more characteristics of hazardous waste identified in LAC 33:V.4903. When a characteristic waste is added to the universal waste regulations of this Chapter by using a generic name to identify the waste category (e.g., batteries), the definition of universal waste in LAC 33:V.3813 will be amended to include only the hazardous waste portion of the waste category (e.g., hazardous waste batteries). Thus, only the portion of the waste stream that does exhibit one or more characteristics (i.e., is hazardous waste) is subject to the universal waste regulations of this Chapter;

2. the waste or category of waste is not exclusive to a specific industry or group of industries and is commonly generated by a wide variety of types of establishments including, for example, households, retail and commercial businesses, office complexes, very small quantity generators, small businesses, and government organizations, as well as large industrial facilities;

3. the waste or category of waste is generated by a large number of generators (e.g., more than 1,000 nationally) and is frequently generated in relatively small quantities by each generator;

4. systems to be used for collecting the waste or category of waste (including packaging, marking, and labeling practices) would ensure close stewardship of the waste;

5. the risk posed by the waste or category of waste during accumulation and transport is relatively low compared to other hazardous wastes, and specific management standards proposed or referenced by the petitioner (e.g., waste management requirements appropriate to be added to LAC 33:V.3821, 3843, and 3863 and/or applicable Department of Transportation requirements) would be protective of human health and the environment during accumulation and transport;

6. regulation of the waste or category of waste under this Chapter will increase the likelihood that the waste will be diverted from nonhazardous waste management systems (e.g., the municipal waste stream, nonhazardous industrial or commercial waste stream, municipal sewer, or stormwater systems) to recycling, treatment, or disposal in compliance with Subtitle C of RCRA;

7. regulation of the waste or category of waste under this Chapter will improve implementation of and compliance with the hazardous waste regulatory program; and/or

8. such other factors as may be appropriate.