40 CFR 262.251
§ 262.251 Maintenance and operation of facility.
United States · 40 CFR — Protection of Environment · Status: effective
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- 40 CFR 262.251, § 262.251 Maintenance and operation of facility, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/185487
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A large quantity generator must maintain and operate its facility to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.