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40 CFR 266.601: Definitions for this subpart.

For the purposes of this subpart, the following terms have the meanings given below:
(a) Refrigerant has the same meaning as defined in 40 CFR 82.152.
(b) Ignitable spent refrigerant is a used refrigerant that cannot be reused without first being processed, and that exhibits the hazardous characteristic of ignitability per § 261.21 of this chapter. Used refrigerants that can be legitimately reused without processing are not spent refrigerant.
(c) Recycle for reuse, when referring to an ignitable spent refrigerant, means to process the refrigerant to remove contamination and prepare it to be used again. “Recycle for reuse” does not include recycling that involves burning for energy recovery or use in a manner constituting disposal as defined in § 261.2(c) of this chapter, or sham recycling as defined in § 261.2(g) of this chapter.
(d) Lower flammability spent refrigerant means a spent refrigerant that is not considered highly flammable. Highly flammable refrigerants include but are not limited to the following chemicals: butane, isobutane, methane, propane, and/or propylene.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 40—Protection of Environment
CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SUBCHAPTER I—SOLID WASTES
PART 266—STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS WASTES AND SPECIFIC TYPES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Subpart Q—Ignitable Spent Refrigerants Recycled for Reuse

For the purposes of this subpart, the following terms have the meanings given below:

(a) Refrigerant has the same meaning as defined in 40 CFR 82.152.

(b) Ignitable spent refrigerant is a used refrigerant that cannot be reused without first being processed, and that exhibits the hazardous characteristic of ignitability per § 261.21 of this chapter. Used refrigerants that can be legitimately reused without processing are not spent refrigerant.

(c) Recycle for reuse, when referring to an ignitable spent refrigerant, means to process the refrigerant to remove contamination and prepare it to be used again. “Recycle for reuse” does not include recycling that involves burning for energy recovery or use in a manner constituting disposal as defined in § 261.2(c) of this chapter, or sham recycling as defined in § 261.2(g) of this chapter.

(d) Lower flammability spent refrigerant means a spent refrigerant that is not considered highly flammable. Highly flammable refrigerants include but are not limited to the following chemicals: butane, isobutane, methane, propane, and/or propylene.

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