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VIII. STORAGE OF CONTAINERS <br /> 1 . Condition. <br /> If a container holding hazardous waste is not in good condition, or <br /> if it begins to leak, the owner or operator shall transfer the haz- <br /> ardous waste from this container to a container that is in good <br /> condition, or manage the waste in some other way that complies with <br /> the conditions of this document. <br /> 2. Compatibility of waste. <br /> The owner or operator shall use a container made of or lined with <br /> materials which will not react with, and are otherwise compatible <br /> with, the hazardous waste to be stored, so that the ability of the <br /> container to contain the waste is not impaired. <br /> 3• Management. <br /> (a) A container holding hazardous waste shall remain closed during <br /> storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste. <br /> (b) A container holding hazardous waste shall not be opened, <br /> handled, or stored in a manner which might rupture the <br /> container or cause it to leak. <br /> 4. Inspections. <br /> The owner or operator shall inspect areas where containers are stored, <br /> at least weekly, looking for leaks and for deterioration caused by <br /> corrosion or other factors. <br /> 5. Ignitable or reactive waste. <br /> Containers holding ignitable or reactive waste shall be situated at <br /> least 15 meters (50 feet) from the property line of the facility. <br /> 6. Incompatible wastes. <br /> (a) Incompatible wastes , or incompatible wastes and materials, <br /> shall not be placed in the same container, unless the require- <br /> ments of Item 7 (b) , Part 111 of this document are met. <br /> (b) Hazardous waste shall not be placed in an unwashed container <br /> that previously held an incompatible waste or material unless <br /> the requirements of Item 7 (b) , Part III of this document are <br /> met. <br />