264.173—Management of containers.
        
        (a) 
         A container holding hazardous waste must always be closed during storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste.
    
    
        
        (b) 
         A container holding hazardous waste must not be opened, handled, or stored in a manner which may rupture the container or cause it to leak.
 
    
    [Comment: Reuse of containers in transportation is governed by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations including those set forth in 49 CFR 173.28.]