Rule 3745-50-20 | Petitions to amend Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code to include additional hazardous wastes.
(A) Any person who seeks to add a hazardous waste or a category of hazardous waste to the universal waste rules of Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code may petition for an amendment under this rule and rules 3745-273-80 to 3745-273-81 of the Administrative Code.
(B) To be successful, the petitioner shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the director that regulation under Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code:
(1) Is appropriate for the waste or category of waste;
(2) Will improve management practices for the waste or category of waste; and
(3) Will improve implementation of the hazardous waste program.
(4) The petition shall include:
(a) The petitioner's name and address;
(b) A statement of the petitioner's interest in the petition;
(c) A description of the petition, including suggested regulatory language; and
(d) A statement of the need and justification for the petition, including any supporting tests, studies, or other information.
(5) The petition should also address as many of the factors listed in rule 3745-273-81 of the Administrative Code as are appropriate for the waste or category of waste addressed in the petition.
(C) The director will evaluate petitions using the factors listed in rule 3745-273-81 of the Administrative Code, and will grant or deny a petition using the factors listed in that rule. The decision will be based on the weight of evidence showing that regulation under Chapter 3745-273 of the Administrative Code is appropriate for the waste or category of waste, will improve management practices for the waste or category of waste, and will improve implementation of the hazardous waste program.
(D) The director may request additional information needed to evaluate the merits of the petition.
Last updated January 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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