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allowed access . <br /> I . Disposal <br /> Disposal of RMW will be done in a manner which is in accordance with <br /> applicable regulations . RMW may be incinerated or autoclaved per federal , <br /> state and local requirements . Refer to State specific and local requirements <br /> section for any additional guidance . <br /> J . Training <br /> All staff who prepare RMW for shipment , and staff who sign RMW manifests , <br /> are required to have documented training regarding regulated medical waste <br /> every 3 years . In addition , any staff who handle RMW are required to be trained <br /> on bloodborne pathogens ( reference the Exposure Control Plan in the EHS <br /> Manual for additional information ) . <br /> K. Records Storage and Retention <br /> All regulated medical waste manifest records and all related forms and <br /> documentation are to be retained per state regulations unless longer retention <br /> is is ( as in the case of any unresolved enforcement action regarding the <br /> regulated activity or as requested by certain governmental agencies ) . <br /> VI . Locality - Follows State and Federal Rules <br /> VII . ATTACHMENTS <br /> I . Instructions for Packaging Regulated Medical Waste <br /> II . Final Shipping Container Packing Issue Resolution <br /> ill . Signing the Manifest Issue Resolution <br /> VIII . REFERENCES <br /> Specific Federal , State and Local Requirements : <br /> A . FEDERAL <br /> • 49 CFR 171 , 172 , 173 , 177 & 178 ( DOT ) <br /> • 40 CFR 260-265 ( EPA) <br /> • 29 CFR 1910 ( OSHA ) <br /> American Red Cross Biomedical Services EHS Page 15 of 19 <br /> California Regulated Medical Waste Program Program # 023 <br />