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TITLE 30ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 328WASTE MINIMIZATION AND RECYCLING
SUBCHAPTER HSYMBOLS FOR CERTAIN PLASTIC CONTAINERS
RULE §328.122Definitions of Terms

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

  (1) Plastic--A material made of polymeric organic compounds and additives that can be shaped by flow.

  (2) Plastic bottle--A plastic container that:

    (A) has a neck smaller than the body of the container;

    (B) is designed for a screw top, snap cap, or other closure; and

    (C) has a capacity of not less than 16 fluid ounces or more than five gallons.

  (3) Rigid plastic container--A formed or molded container, other than a plastic bottle, that:

    (A) is intended for single use;

    (B) is composed predominantly of plastic resin;

    (C) has a relatively inflexible finite shape or form; and

    (D) has a capacity of not less than eight ounces or more than five gallons.


Source Note: The provisions of this §328.122 adopted to be effective March 5, 2000, 25 TexReg 1712

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