2007 5631

Non-Instructional/Business

Operations

/EB

SUBJECT: HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HANDLING OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES BY

EMPLOYEES

The Board of Education recognizes the need to protect human health and the environment from damage resulting from the improper handling of hazardous wastes.

The management of hazardous waste from its point of generation to the ultimate disposal is regulated through specific Federal and State laws.

The Board directs the Superintendent to adopt rules to ensure District implementation of applicable Federal and State laws pertaining to the identification, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes.

Environmental Protection Agency

40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 261 and 262

6 New York Code of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)

Part 371

Adoption Date: August 6, 2007