In any given state, EPA or the state's hazardous waste regulatory agency enforces hazardous waste laws. EPA encourages states to assume primary responsibility for implementing a hazardous waste program through state adoption, authorization and implementation of the regulations.
Texas is authorized to administer the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act hazardous waste program under EPA oversight. The Waste Enforcement Branch, with the State, is responsible for enforcing these regulations. The Branch conducts inspections, reviews and data analysis to assess compliance.
EPA has given the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality responsibility for implementing the these regulations in Texas. To do so, TCEQ has established the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for issuing permits to facilities that discharge effluent to surface waters of the State of Texas.
(a) A transporter of hazardous waste must keep a copy of the manifest signed by the generator, himself, and the next designated transporter or the owner or operator of the designated facility for a period of three years from the date the hazardous waste was accepted by the initial transporter.
Ocean Pads Hazardous Waste Consignment Note Pad HWCN01v112, A4, 3-Parts Triplicate, Carbonless Paper, (Product Ref 70208) Pack 1
In Texas, disposal of regulated waste is controlled by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Local regulations of the City of El Paso, also apply.
Texas is authorized to administer the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act hazardous waste program under EPA oversight. The Waste Enforcement Branch, with the State, is responsible for enforcing these regulations. The Branch conducts inspections, reviews and data analysis to assess compliance.
Labels must specify the words "Hazardous Waste"; the composition and physical state of the waste; the hazardous properties of the waste (e.g., flammable, reactive, etc.); and the name and address of the generator. Labeled with the date that the waste accumulation began on each tank or container.
Document accompanying goods that is filled by the shipper. It serves as proof that a contract for carriage has been concluded and describes its content. It also serves as a receipt when goods are picked up from the shipper and delivered to the recipient.