Rule 3745-570-110 | Requirements for small generators of infectious waste.
(A) A small generator of infectious waste shall comply with the following:
(1) Handle and store infectious waste in accordance with rule 3745-570-31 of the Administrative Code.
(2) Identify and separate infectious waste from other waste at the point of generation.
(3) Place sharp infectious waste in a container labeled with the biohazard symbol and designed to contain sharp infectious waste.
(4) Quantify and record the amount, in pounds, of infectious waste generated on a calendar month basis for each premises owned or operated by the generator and provide the information to Ohio EPA or the approved health district upon request.
(5) Submit an application and obtain a registration certificate in accordance with rule 3745-570-125 of the Administrative Code if fifty pounds or more of infectious waste is generated in any one month using the records created in accordance with paragraph (A)(4) of this rule.
(6) Ensure the treatment of all specimen cultures and cultures of viable infectious agents is in accordance with either of the following:
(a) On the premises where generated using any of the methods, techniques, or practices prescribed in rule 3745-570-201 of the Administrative Code. Treatment in accordance with this paragraph does not constitute a treatment facility; treated cultures may be managed in the same manner as solid waste and are not subject to the disposal paper requirements contained in rule 3745-570-130 of the Administrative Code.
(b) Off the premises where generated at any of the following:
(i) A treatment facility holding a license issued under division (B) of section 3734.05 of the Revised Code.
(ii) A facility in another state operating in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
(iii) A facility that holds a license or renewal of a license to operate a crematory facility issued under Chapter 4717. of the Revised Code and a permit issued under Chapter 3704. of the Revised Code to the extent that the treatment of those wastes is consistent with that permit and its terms and conditions.
[Comment: A small generator is subject to the applicable packaging requirements contained in 49 C.F.R. Part 173 to 49 C.F.R. Part 178.]
(B) With the exception of cultures specified in paragraph (A)(6) of this rule, a small generator that meets the requirements of this rule may dispose of infectious waste in the same manner as solid waste.
Last updated April 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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