Technically qualified individual
Technically qualified individual means a person or persons:
(1) Who, because of education, training, or experience, or a combination of these factors, is capable of understanding the health and environmental risks associated with the chemical substance which is used under his or her supervision;
(2) Who is responsible for enforcing appropriate methods of conducting scientific experimentation, analysis, or chemical research to minimize such risks; and
(3) Who is responsible for the safety assessments and clearances related to the procurement, storage, use, and disposal of the chemical substance as may be appropriate or required within the scope of conducting a research and development activity.
Source
40 CFR § 720.3
Scoping language
In addition to the definitions under section 3 of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 2602, the following definitions apply to this part.