South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-105 - Infectious Waste Management Regulations
Section 61-105.F - Generator Requirements

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-105.F

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

(1) All in-state generators of infectious waste shall register with the Department in writing on a Department approved form. Registration will be in a manner prescribed by the Department. Registration notices will include at a minimum:

(a) name of the business;

(b) name of the owner and responsible party if different;

(c) physical location of the site of waste generated (each site of waste generated must apply separately);

(d) mailing address of the site of generation;

(e) telephone number of the site;

(f) a contact name of the infectious waste coordinator;

(g) the categories and corresponding amount of infectious waste generated annually (estimated within plus or minus (+" or -) twenty (20) percent;

(h) the method of waste treatment and disposal; and

(i) the Employer Identification Number (EIN).

(2) When any changes occur in the information required in (1) above, the Department must be notified in writing of such changes within thirty (30) days.

(3) Renewal of registration will be every three (3) years for all generators. Registered generators will be notified of renewal requirements by the Department. Facilities that store liquid treatment residue in holding tanks must submit records showing monitoring and pump events for the previous twelve (12) consecutive calendar months.

(4) Fees for registration will be due at the time of initial registration and annually thereafter. Fees will be assessed in accordance with Section DD based on generator's registration status.

(5) Each generator must have a designated infection control committee with the authority and responsibility for infectious waste management. This committee must develop or adopt a written protocol to manage the infectious waste stream from generation until offered for transport. If the generator treats infectious waste onsite, the written protocol must include contingency plans and a Quality Assurance program to monitor these onsite treatment procedures. Small quantity generators are not required to have an infection control committee or a written protocol.

(6) Each generator must:

(a) segregate infectious waste from other waste at the point of generation;

(b) assure proper packaging and labeling of waste to be transported offsite as required in Section I and J. respectively, of this regulation;

(c) ensure a manifest is initiated if waste is to be transported offsite as outlined in Section M of this regulation;

(d) prevent infectious waste containing radioactive material which is distinguishable from background from leaving the site of generation when the material is under the jurisdiction of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an Agreement State;

(e) maintain records as required by this regulation in Section AA.

(f) store waste as outlined in Section K of this regulation;

(g) manage infectious waste in a manner which prevents exposure to the public or release to the environment; and

(h) treat infectious waste onsite or transport offsite for treatment at a permitted treatment facility.

(i) offer infectious waste for offsite transport only to a transporter who maintains a current registration with the Department or the U.S. Postal Service; and

(j) Obtain and record accurate weight of waste within fifty (50) days of shipment. Unabsorbed liquid waste produced during the embalming process is exempt from this requirement.

(7) When a waste generator relocates, closes or ceases to generate infectious waste, the generator must, within thirty (30) days, dispose of all infectious waste and treatment residue in accordance with this regulation and the Department must be notified in writing.

(8) A registered generator of infectious waste may accept non-regulated infectious waste generated in a private residence, but once accepted, the generator shall assume full responsibility of generation and manage the waste according to this and all applicable regulations.

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