No. 37297 (5-year Review): Rule R315-316. Infectious Waste Requirements

DAR File No.: 37297
Filed: 02/13/2013 10:34:35 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 19-6-104(1)(j) requires that the Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board require any facility disposing of non-hazardous waste to submit plans, specifications, and other information required by the Board prior to the construction and/or operation of a facility. Subsection 19-6-108(12) requires that operation plans be reviewed every five years. The rule sets out the procedures and information that must be submitted to review a plan approval and meet the requirements of the statute.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Proposed changes to the rule were published in December 2009. One comment was received during the 2009 public notice period. The comments related to the change made in the rule were already addressed so it was recommended that the rule not be changed.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R315-316 sets standards for the management of infectious waste. This waste can present special risks or require special handling which are set forth in Rule R315-316. When these standards are obeyed it will assure that these waste do not present an unacceptable risk to public health or the environment. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Solid and Hazardous WasteRoom Second Floor
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3097

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Ralph Bohn at the above address, by phone at 801-536-0212, by FAX at 801-536-0222, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Allan Moore at the above address, by phone at 801-536-0211, by FAX at 801-536-0222, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Tina Mercer at the above address, by phone at 801-536-0259, by FAX at 801-536-0222, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Scott Anderson, Director

Effective:

02/13/2013

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