The TCEQ Waste Rule Interpretation Team existed from 1999-2003
to address questions regarding state and federal waste rules. All
interpretations made by the Waste Rule Interpretation Team were
documented in rule interpretation memos (RIMs).
Who developed RIMs?
The Waste Rule Interpretation Team consisted of representatives
from the Environmental Law; Litigation; Policy and Regulations;
Field Operations; Enforcement; Registration, Review &
Reporting; Remediation; and Waste Permits divisions of the
TCEQ.
Why were RIMs issued?
The RIMs documented agreements among various parts of the TCEQ
regarding the interpretation of certain rules. The process helped
ensure consistency in permitting, enforcement, and other areas
affected by these rules.
RIMs for specific waste rules
Federal rules (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations)
- Hazardous Waste Management System
- 40 CFR 260.10 – RIM
260-10.001, Applicability of wastewater treatment unit
definition to tank systems transporting wastewater off-site via
barge. [February 15, 2001]
- 40 CFR 260.10 – RIM
260-10.002, Applicability of wastewater treatment unit
definition to a container used to convey sludge from a filter press
to a sludge dryer. [August 13, 2003]
- Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
- 40 CFR 261.21 – RIM
261-21.001, Applicability of RCRA to compressed gases from
containers. [September 11, 2001]
- Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facilities
- 40 CFR 265.193 – RIM
265-193.001, Determine if teflon bags meet secondary
containment requirements for ancillary equipment. [October 31,
2000]
State rules (Title 30 Texas Administrative Code)
- Industrial Solid Waste and Municipal Hazardous
Waste
- 30 TAC 335.6 –
RIM 335-6.001, Notification requirements for waste generated by
used oil processors. [August 26, 2002]
Contacting us about RIMs
Please contact us at wastperm@tceq.state.tx.us
if you have questions or comments about these RIMs.
