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Chapter 19
Management of Used Oil...............................................................................................................561
19.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................561
19.2 Production and Properties of Lubricating Oils ...................................................................561
19.3 Chemical Composition of Used Motor Oil.........................................................................562
19.4 Chemical and Physical Changes of Oil During Engine Operation.....................................564
19.5 Potential Hazards with Used Oil.........................................................................................564
19.6 History of Used Oil Management.......................................................................................565
19.7 Requirements of the Used Oil Management Standards......................................................566
19.7.1 Used Oil Generators .............................................................................................566
19.7.2 Used Oil Collection Centers..................................................................................567
19.7.3 Marketers of Used Oil...........................................................................................567
19.7.4 Transporters and Transfer Facilities......................................................................567
19.7.5 DOT Requirements................................................................................................568
19.7.6 Used Oil Recycling ...............................................................................................568
19.8 Used Oil Recycling Methods ..............................................................................................569
19.8.1 Re-Refining ...........................................................................................................569
19.8.2 Slipstreaming.........................................................................................................570
19.8.3 Processing..............................................................................................................570
19.8.4 Direct Burning.......................................................................................................570
19.8.5 Off-vs. on-specification used oil ...........................................................................571
19.9 Disposal...............................................................................................................................572
19.9.1 Prohibitions............................................................................................................573
19.9.2 Exemption from Comprehensive Emergency Response,
Compensation and Liability Act Liability.............................................................573
References ......................................................................................................................................573
Suggested Reading.........................................................................................................................575
Questions........................................................................................................................................576
A.19.1 Appendix: Scenarios .......................................................................................................577
A.19.1.2 Responses to Scenarios .................................................................................578

Chapter 20
Medical and Infectious Wastes.......................................................................................................579
20.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................579
20.2 The Medical Waste Tracking Act........................................................................................579
20.3 Definitions and Sources of Medical Waste.........................................................................580
20.3.1 Potentially Infectious Waste..................................................................................581
20.3.2 Regulated Medical Waste (40 CFR Part 259.30)..................................................581
20.3.3 Exemptions to the Definition of Regulated Medical Waste..................................582
20.3.4 RCRA Hazardous Waste .......................................................................................582
20.3.5 Radioactive Waste..................................................................................................583
20.3.6 Mixtures.................................................................................................................583
20.4 Management of Medical Wastes Prior to Transport ...........................................................583
20.4.1 Handling and Packaging........................................................................................583
20.4.2 Labeling and Marking Medical Waste ................................................................584
20.4.3 Generator Requirements......................................................................................585
20.4.4 Transporter Requirements ...................................................................................585
20.4.5 Treatment and Disposal of Medical Waste..........................................................587
20.4.6 Requirements for the Destination Facility ..........................................................587
20.4.7 Record Keeping...................................................................................................588
20.4.8 Disposal Options for Medical Waste...................................................................588