Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R315. Environmental Quality, Waste Management and Radiation Control, Waste Management |
R315-265. Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities |
R315-265-229. Surface Impoundments -- Special Requirements for Ignitable or Reactive Waste
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Ignitable or reactive waste shall not be placed in a surface impoundment, unless the waste and impoundment satisfy all applicable requirements of Rule R315-268, and:
(a) The waste is treated, rendered, or mixed before or immediately after placement in the impoundment so that:
(1) The resulting waste, mixture, or dissolution of material no longer meets the definition of ignitable or reactive waste under Sections R315-261-21 or R315-261-23; and
(2) Subsection R315-265-17(b) is complied with; or
(b)(1) The waste is managed in such a way that it is protected from any material or conditions which may cause it to ignite or react; and
(2) The owner or operator obtains a certification from a qualified chemist or engineer that, to the best of his knowledge and opinion, the design features or operating plans of the facility will prevent ignition or reaction; and
(3) The certification and the basis for it are maintained at the facility; or
(c) The surface impoundment is used solely for emergencies.