C.R.S. Section 25-15-502
Definitions

As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“Existing hazardous waste incinerator” means a hazardous waste incinerator that was in active operation, as authorized by applicable federal and state laws and regulations, on or before August 21, 1991.

(1.5)

“Existing hazardous waste processor” means a hazardous waste processing facility that was in active operation, regardless of the amount of hazardous waste treated annually, as authorized by applicable federal and state laws and rules, on or before March 22, 2002.

(2)

“Governing body having jurisdiction” means the board of county commissioners if a hazardous waste incinerator or processor site is located in any unincorporated portion of a county and means the governing body of the appropriate municipality if a hazardous waste incinerator or processor site is located within an incorporated area.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Hazardous waste incinerator” means:

(I)

Any hazardous waste incinerator as defined in regulations of the commission promulgated pursuant to section 25-15-302; or

(II)

Any boiler or industrial furnace that burns hazardous waste, as defined in subpart B of part 260 of title 40, code of federal regulations, as from time to time amended, until such time as the commission, pursuant to section 25-15-302, promulgates a definition of boiler or industrial furnace, at which time such state definition shall operate in lieu of the foregoing federal definition. Such term shall include, but is not limited to, any cement kiln, lime kiln, aggregate kiln, or blast furnace.

(b)

The term “hazardous waste incinerator” excludes any facility for incineration of a hazardous waste performing on-site remediation pursuant to the federal “Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980”.

(4)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Hazardous waste processing” means both of the following, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (4):

(I)

Any treatment method, technique, or process designed to change the physical, chemical, or biological character or composition of acute hazardous waste, as defined in rules of the commission promulgated pursuant to part 3 of this article, in order to neutralize such waste, reduce the volume of such waste, or render such waste less hazardous, safer for transport, amenable to recovery or use, or amenable to storage; and

(II)

Any acute hazardous waste processing, as defined in rules of the commission promulgated pursuant to section 25-15-302.

(b)

“Hazardous waste processing” does not include:

(I)

The treatment of less than one thousand kilograms of acute hazardous waste per year;

(II)

The treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste pursuant to a certificate of designation issued under, or otherwise regulated by, part 2 of this article;

(III)

The processing of hazardous waste that is not listed as acute hazardous waste in rules of the commission promulgated pursuant to part 3 of this article;

(IV)

The processing of any hazardous waste pursuant to any record of decision, consent decree, or administrative order authorized by or made pursuant to applicable federal or state laws and rules, as amended or revised, or any record of decision issued pursuant to a periodic revision of a record of decision that was made on or before March 22, 2002;

(V)

The performance of on-site processing or treatment of hazardous waste associated with efforts to clean up contaminated soil, groundwater, or surface water pursuant to federal or state environmental laws;

(VI)

The processing of hazardous waste incidental to commercial manufacturing;

(VII)

The treatment, storage, management, or processing of solid waste pursuant to a certificate of designation issued under article 20 of title 30, C.R.S.;

(VIII)

The conduct of any activities pursuant to an approved reclamation plan contained in a permit issued under, or otherwise regulated by, article 32 or 33 of title 34, C.R.S.; or

(IX)

The conduct of any activities regulated under article 60 of title 34, C.R.S.

(5)

“Hazardous waste processor” means a facility that engages in hazardous waste processing subject to the requirement for a part B permit or interim status under rules of the commission promulgated pursuant to section 25-15-302.

(6)

“Hazardous waste processor site” means a location where hazardous waste is:

(a)

Processed; or

(b)

Generated or stored by the owner of a hazardous waste processor or by an affiliate or customer of a hazardous waste processor who produces hazardous waste.

Source: Section 25-15-502 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-25.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

25‑15‑101
Definitions 25‑15‑102
Effective dates 25‑15‑103
Technical assistance 25‑15‑104
Disposal service 25‑15‑200.1
Short title 25‑15‑200.2
Legislative declaration 25‑15‑200.3
Definitions 25‑15‑201
Certificate required - disposal prohibited - exceptions 25‑15‑202
Application for certificate - review by department and Colorado geological survey - hearing 25‑15‑203
Grounds for approval 25‑15‑204
Certificate 25‑15‑205
Permit required for operation - burial of liquids prohibited 25‑15‑206
Substantial change in ownership, design, or operation 25‑15‑206.5
Revocation or suspension of certificate 25‑15‑207
Judicial review 25‑15‑208
Commission to promulgate rules and regulations - limitations 25‑15‑209
Inventory required 25‑15‑209.5
Inspection required 25‑15‑209.6
Performance audits 25‑15‑210
Sites deemed public nuisance - when 25‑15‑211
Violation - criminal penalty 25‑15‑212
Violation - civil penalty - reimbursement of costs 25‑15‑213
County or municipal hazardous waste disposal site fund - tax - fees 25‑15‑214
Hazardous waste disposal site fund - fees 25‑15‑215
Contracts with governmental units authorized 25‑15‑216
Colorado geological survey to designate optimally suitable areas 25‑15‑219
Department to study need for disposal sites and feasibility of alternative technologies 25‑15‑301
Powers and duties of department 25‑15‑301.5
Additional powers of department - legislative declaration - report 25‑15‑302
Solid and hazardous waste commission - creation - membership - rules - fees - administration - definitions 25‑15‑303
Requirements for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal sites and facilities - permits 25‑15‑304
Hazardous waste service fund created 25‑15‑305
Judicial review 25‑15‑306
Local control of facilities - authorization by department - allocation of fees 25‑15‑307
Coordination with other programs 25‑15‑308
Prohibited acts - enforcement 25‑15‑309
Administrative and civil penalties 25‑15‑310
Criminal offenses - penalties 25‑15‑311
Disposition of fines and penalties 25‑15‑313
Right to claim reimbursement 25‑15‑314
Solid and hazardous waste commission funding 25‑15‑315
Solid and hazardous waste commission fund - creation 25‑15‑316
Prior acts validated and rules continued 25‑15‑317
Legislative declaration 25‑15‑318
Nature of environmental covenants 25‑15‑318.5
Nature of a notice of environmental use restrictions 25‑15‑319
Contents of environmental covenants and notices of environmental use restrictions 25‑15‑320
Environmental covenants - when required - waiver 25‑15‑321
Creation, modification, and termination of an environmental covenant 25‑15‑321.5
Notice of environmental use restrictions - creation, modification, and termination 25‑15‑322
Enforcement - remedies 25‑15‑323
Registry of environmental covenants and notices of environmental use restrictions 25‑15‑324
Coordination with affected local governments 25‑15‑325
Other interests not impaired 25‑15‑326
Validation 25‑15‑327
Applicability 25‑15‑328
Household medication take-back program - creation - collection and disposal of medication injection devices - liability - definitions - cash fund - rules 25‑15‑401
Legislative declaration 25‑15‑402
Infectious waste - definitions 25‑15‑402.5
Disposition of fetal tissue 25‑15‑403
Generator management plan 25‑15‑404
On-site disinfection 25‑15‑405
Appropriate treatment and disposal - nonliability 25‑15‑406
Penalty 25‑15‑407
Presumption of noninfectiousness 25‑15‑501
Short title 25‑15‑502
Definitions 25‑15‑503
Certificate required - incineration or processing of hazardous waste prohibited - exceptions 25‑15‑504
Application for certificate - review by governing body 25‑15‑505
Grounds for approval 25‑15‑506
Certificate 25‑15‑507
Substantial change in ownership, design, or operation 25‑15‑508
Revocation or suspension of certificate 25‑15‑509
Judicial review 25‑15‑510
Rules - limitations 25‑15‑511
List of hazardous wastes - final inventory 25‑15‑512
Inspections of hazardous waste incinerator or processor sites 25‑15‑513
Violation - criminal penalty 25‑15‑514
Violation - civil penalty - reimbursement of costs 25‑15‑515
Annual fees - commercial hazardous waste incinerator or processor funds 25‑15‑601
Short title 25‑15‑602
Legislative declaration 25‑15‑603
Definitions - repeal 25‑15‑604
Prohibition on the sale or distribution of certain consumer products that contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals - product label requirements for cookware
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 25-15-502’s source at colorado​.gov