Treatability Studies

Hazardous waste may neither leave nor enter the MSU campus without the knowledge and written permission of the Hazardous Waste Officer. In all cases, hazardous waste will not be removed from nor enter the MSU campus unless packaged in USDOT-approved containers which have been properly marked, labeled, manifested, and transported by a fully permitted and insured hazardous waste transporter. Hazardous waste manifests must be signed by ORC personnel who have current DOT training certifications.

It is unlawful to transport hazardous waste on public highways without the material being properly marked and manifested. Vehicles used for transportation of waste must be insured and placarded, and drivers of such vehicles must conform to 40 CFR 263 as a transporter of hazardous was

Researchers wishing to conduct treatability studies involving hazardous waste must comply with the above as well as all state and federal regulations pertinent to treatability studies. For example, notice to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality must be made 45 days prior to beginning a treatability study (i.e., 45 days prior to bringing the treatability study sample onto campus). This notification must be written and signed by the researcher, department head, contact person and the HWO. Other applicable regulations include size limitations of samples, waste disposal from studies, and record keeping and reporting.

Contact the ORC for more information regarding treatability studies.