Ariz. Admin. Code § R18-13-1402 - Applicability

A. This Article applies to the following:

1. A generator who treats biohazardous medical waste on site, before disposing of it as treated medical waste, and to any equipment used for that purpose. Specific requirements for a generator who treats on site are prescribed in R18-13-1405.

2. A generator who contracts with a medical waste treatment facility for the purpose of treating biohazardous medical waste. Specific requirements for such a generator are prescribed in R18-13-1406.

3. A person who transports biohazardous medical waste and any motor vehicle used for that purpose.

4. A medical waste treatment facility operator, a medical waste treatment facility, and any equipment used for medical waste treatment.

5. A person who provides alternative medical waste treatment technology for the purpose of treatment, and to any technology used for treatment.

6. A person in possession of biohazardous medical waste if the waste does not meet the treatment standards in R18-13-1415.

7. An operator of a Department-approved disposal facility who accepts untreated biohazardous medical waste.

8. A person who generates medical sharps in the preparation of human remains.

9. A person who generates medical sharps in the treatment of animals.

10. A generator of discarded drugs not returned to the manufacturer.

B. The requirements for biohazardous medical waste set out for collection do not apply to the manner in which the generator collects or handles material prior to that material becoming biohazardous medical waste.

C. Provisions in this Article requiring placement in Department-approved facilities do not restrict the right to place materials in facilities that are out of state or in Indian Country.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R18-13-1402

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 3776, effective September 17, 1999 (Supp. 99-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 2801, effective 1/4/2022.