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ProcedureF. for Releasing Regulated Contractor I 1. Prior to signing a manifest, every shipping container must be inspected. See Attachment II for information on resolving issues relating to container packing. 2. Check the boxes to ensure that each is properly sealed and labeled with an appropriate RMW contractor label. Inspect the containers as described above. 3. Review the manifest to ensure that all containers are listed and the container count is accurate. 4. Review all fields on the manifest, provided by the RMW contractor, prior to signing. Should any information be missing from the manifest, discuss the missing information with the contractor and ensure corrections are made (Attachment III). 5. A copy of the RMW manifest is maintained according to System requirements and/or state or local requirements. Copies of the final signed manifests are also made available online through the vendor. 6. Reconcile original copy against returned copy signed by "Treatment Facility." This copy may be mailed to the American Red Cross location or uploaded to vendor manifest management website. 7. Notify Safety and disposal vendor if a copy signed by the Treatment Facility is not returned to generator. 8. Safety will notify the appropriate state authority if a copy of signed Treatment Facility manifest is not returned to the generator. 9. Maintain both copies of each manifest for a period of 3 years, unless State/local requires longer retention. 10. Manifests may need to be maintained longer than time specified above if shipment contains tracked waste (see applicable System procedure), is involved in unresolved enforcement action or as requested by a government agency. All reports relating to regulated medical waste shall be submitted as required by law by the appropriate deadlines. Safety staff will be responsible for this function. American Red Cross Biomedical Services Safety Page 12 of 17 Regulated Medical Waste Program Program # 023