Deberes de los generadores de residuos en Míchigan

Explicación Simple

Si tienes un negocio que produce basura, hay reglas que debes seguir para manejarla. Tienes que hacer un documento que diga qué tipo de basura estás enviando y cómo la empaquetas.

Es como cuando organizas una fiesta y necesitas hacer una lista de invitados para asegurarte de que todos estén en la misma página sobre quién viene y qué traen.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que María tiene una fábrica de productos químicos. Cada vez que envía residuos, debe llenar un formulario que explique qué tipo de residuos son y cómo los empaquetó. Si envía residuos a otra empresa, tiene que enviar una copia de ese formulario a las autoridades dentro de 10 días.

Penalidades

Las penalidades pueden incluir multas y sanciones, pero el texto no especifica detalles sobre ellas.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 333.13726 - Duties of generator; generator acting as carrier, collector, or processor Sec. 13726. (1) A generator required to be permitted under this part or who has privileges in this state pursuant to section 13724 shall do all of the following: (a) Prepare a manifest for each shipment of waste. (b) Provide a separate manifest for each unit of waste as determined by the department that is to be transported to or collected or processed on property other than the property to which the generator's permit applies. (c) Include with each manifest details as specified by the department, including sufficient qualitative and quantitative analysis and physical description of the waste to permit an evaluation of the potential hazards associated with the waste and to determine proper methods of transportation, processing, collecting, storage, and disposal. The manifest shall also indicate any safety or transportation requirements required by law for each shipment of waste. (d) Within 10 days after the transfer of the waste to a carrier, processor, or collector, or to the disposal site, submit a copy of the manifest to the authority. (e) Compile and maintain information and records regarding the quantities and the disposition of waste shipped. (f) Package waste in accordance with applicable federal requirements, this part, rules promulgated under this part, and any requirements under the low-level radioactive waste authority act. (g) Label each container of waste with the generator's identification number and an identification number that corresponds to the number listed on the manifest for that waste and comply with all lawful requirements for labeling and containerization of waste for shipment. (h) Keep all records and copies of manifests available for review and inspection