Technically Qualified Individual

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027736",
  "term": "Technically Qualified Individual",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Person:(1) Who because of his/her education, training, or experience, or a combination of these factors, is capable of appreciating the health and environmental risks associated with the chemical substance which is used under his/her supervision,(2) Who is responsible for enforcing appropriate methods of conducting scientific experimentation, analysis, or chemical research in order to minimize such risks, and(3) Who is responsible for the safety assessments and clearances related to the procurement, storage, use, and disposal of the chemical substance as may be appropriate or required within the scope of conducting the research and development activity. The responsibilities in this paragraph may be delegated to another individual, or other individuals, as long as each meets the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.\n\n2. Person or persons (1) who, because of education, training, or experience, or a combination of these factors, is capable of understanding the health and environmental risks associated with the chemical substance which is used under his or her supervision, (2) who is responsible for enforcing appropriate methods of conducting scientific experimentation, analysis, or chemical research to minimize such risks, and (3) who is responsible for the safety assessments and clearances related to the procurement, storage, use, and disposal of the chemical substance as may be appropriate or required within the scope of conducting a research and development activity. [40 CFR 720.3 (CFR 2013)]",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 710.3 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 725.3 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/technically-qualified-individual/"
}