Under Subpart K can unwanted material from one laboratory be consolidated in another on-site laboratory?
Yes. Under Subpart K containers of unwanted material MAY be transferred between laboratories, therefore on-site consolidation MAY occur in a laboratory or in a central accumulation area. If the eligible academic entity chooses to consolidate unwanted materials in a “consolidation laboratory” the same time limits apply on how long containers can remain in the laboratory (i.e., maximum of six months) and the same volume limits apply on how much unwanted material may accumulate in the laboratory (i.e., 55 gallons of unwanted material and 1 quart of reactive acutely hazardous unwanted material). In addition, only trained professionals can transfer containers of unwanted material outside the laboratory.
