40 CFR § 258.22 - Disease vector control.

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title: "40 CFR § 258.22 - Disease vector control."
title_number: 40
title_name: "Protection of Environment"
section_number: "258.22"
section_name: "Disease vector control."
chapter_name: "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
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part_name: "CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS"
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# 258.22 Disease vector control.

(a) Owners or operators of all MSWLF units must prevent or control on-site populations of disease vectors using techniques appropriate for the protection of human health and the environment.

(b) For purposes of this section, *disease vectors* means any rodents, flies, mosquitoes, or other animals, including insects, capable of transmitting disease to humans.