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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.
