CHAPTER 168
SB 187 – FINAL VERSION
25May2005… 1391h
2005 SESSION
08/10
SENATE BILL 187
AN ACT relative to allowing alternative certified hazardous waste coordinator programs.
SPONSORS: Sen. Foster, Dist 13; Sen. Johnson, Dist 2; Sen. Roberge, Dist 9; Sen. Clegg, Dist 14; Sen. Gottesman, Dist 12; Rep. Stone, Rock 1; Rep. Michon, Hills 25; Rep. Hinkle, Hills 19
COMMITTEE: Environment and Wildlife
This bill allows the department of environmental services to authorize alternative certified hazardous waste coordinator programs.
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25May2005… 1391h
05-0997
08/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Five
AN ACT relative to allowing alternative certified hazardous waste coordinator programs.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
168:1 Alternate Certified Hazardous Waste Coordinator Programs; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 147-A:3, XXVI to read as follows:
XXVI. Administration of a hazardous waste coordinator certification program and alternate programs pursuant to RSA 147-A:5, III, including criteria relating to education and experience and the procedures for initial certification of hazardous waste coordinators as well as continuing education requirements for renewals, and associated fees.
168:2 Alternate Certified Hazardous Waste Coordinator Programs. Amend RSA 147-A:5, III(a) to read as follows:
III.(a) Each hazardous waste generator that generates more than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month shall have on staff at the facility where the hazardous waste is generated a hazardous waste coordinator certified by the department. The certified hazardous waste coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring that the generator is aware of and in compliance with applicable requirements relating to hazardous waste management, including but not limited to storage, transportation, and disposal. Certification shall not be transferable. Initial certification shall be valid for one year and may be renewed for subsequent one-year terms. The department may charge a reasonable fee to cover expenses for education and training programs that fulfill the initial certification and continuing education requirements. The commissioner may authorize alternative certified hazardous waste coordinator programs provided the program demonstrates equivalent on-site staffing, training, continuing education, and management organization to meet the responsibilities of this paragraph.
168:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
(Approved: June 21, 2005)
(Effective Date: August 20, 2005)