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Owner or Operator (Workplace)

Definition

The entity responsible for regulated areas, PPE, exposure monitoring, signage, and recordkeeping at workplaces handling DecaBDE or PIP (3:1).

Source

40 CFR §§ 751.405(d), 751.407(f).

Practical Explanation (Compliance Context)

Obligations include: establishing regulated areas, ensuring PPE, conducting monitoring by May 2025, posting multilingual signage, maintaining five-year records, and making records available to EPA.

Related Terms

Example

A facility owner processing PIP (3:1) must establish regulated areas, provide N100 respirators, complete monitoring by May 2025, and retain records for five years.