| (a) Generators that are not exempt and that intend
to store or process medical waste authorized under this subchapter
shall provide written notification to the executive director, and
any local pollution agency with jurisdiction that has requested in
writing to the commission to be notified that storage or processing
activities are planned. The required notifications must be submitted
at least 90 days prior to a generator engaging in these activities,
except for recycling and other activities as may be specifically exempted.
Additional information may be requested to enable the executive director
to determine whether such storage or processing is in compliance with
the terms of this chapter. This information may include, but is not
limited to, type of waste, waste management methods, and facility
design. Any information provided under this subsection shall be submitted
to the executive director in duplicate with one copy sent directly
to the appropriate regional office. A person shall include a statement
justifying the facility's eligibility for a notification as established
under this section. The executive director is authorized to approve
requests to submit this information electronically if the commission
develops electronic systems to manage the data.
(b) Any person that stores or processes medical waste
authorized under this subchapter shall have the continuing obligation
to provide prompt written notice to the executive director of any
changes or additional information concerning type of waste, waste
management methods, facility design plans additional to that reported
in subsection (a) of this section authorized in any notification filed
with the executive director. Any information provided under this subsection
shall be submitted to the executive director in duplicate form with
copies sent directly to the appropriate regional office and any local
pollution agency with jurisdiction that has requested to be notified.
(c) Any person that stores or processes medical waste
authorized under this subchapter shall provide written notification
to the executive director, and any local pollution agency with jurisdiction
that has requested in writing to the commission to be notified of
any closure activity or activity of facility expansion not authorized
by any notification. The required notifications must be submitted
at least 90 days prior to a person conducting this activity. The executive
director may request additional information to determine whether such
activity is in compliance with this chapter. Any information provided
under this subsection shall be submitted to the executive director
in duplicate form.
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