R315-270-16. Hazardous Waste Permit Program -- Specific Part B Information Requirements for Tank Systems  


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  •   Except as otherwise provided in Section R315-264-190, owners and operators of facilities that use tanks to store or treat hazardous waste shall provide the following additional information:

      (a) A written assessment that is reviewed and certified by a qualified Professional Engineer as to the structural integrity and suitability for handling hazardous waste of each tank system, as required under Sections R315-264-191 and 192;

      (b) Dimensions and capacity of each tank;

      (c) Description of feed systems, safety cutoff, bypass systems, and pressure controls, e.g., vents;

      (d) A diagram of piping, instrumentation, and process flow for each tank system;

      (e) A description of materials and equipment used to provide external corrosion protection, as required under Subsection R315-264-192(a)(3)(ii);

      (f) For new tank systems, a detailed description of how the tank system(s) will be installed in compliance with Subsections R315-264-192(b), (c), (d), and (e);

      (g) Detailed plans and description of how the secondary containment system for each tank system is or will be designed, constructed, and operated to meet the requirements of Subsections R315-264-193(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f);

      (h) For tank systems for which a variance from the requirements of Section R315-264-193 is sought, as provided by Subsection R315-264-193(g):

      (1) Detailed plans and engineering and hydrogeologic reports, as appropriate, describing alternate design and operating practices that will, in conjunction with location aspects, prevent the migration of any hazardous waste or hazardous constituents into the ground water or surface water during the life of the facility, or

      (2) A detailed assessment of the substantial present or potential hazards posed to human health or the environment should a release enter the environment.

      (i) Description of controls and practices to prevent spills and overflows, as required under Subsection R315-264-194(b); and

      (j) For tank systems in which ignitable, reactive, or incompatible wastes are to be stored or treated, a description of how operating procedures and tank system and facility design will achieve compliance with the requirements of Sections R315-264-198 and 199.

      (k) Information on air emission control equipment as required in Section R315-270-27.