| (a) The generator shall place the container which contains
medical waste in an outer container that is rigid, leak resistant,
impervious to moisture, of sufficient strength to prevent tearing
and bursting under normal conditions of use and handling, and sealed
to prevent leakage or as otherwise required by the United States Department
of Transportation under regulations set forth in 49 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) §173.134 and 49 CFR §173.196 which include
infectious substances.
(b) The generator shall place sharps in a rigid, marked,
and puncture-resistant container designed for sharps as described
in 49 CFR §173.134.
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