R315-306-3. Requirements for Small Incinerators

  (1) Applicability.

  (a) These requirements apply to any incinerator designed to incinerate ten tons, or less, of solid waste per day and incinerator facilities that incinerate solid waste only from on-site sources.

  (b) If an incinerator processes 250 pounds, or less, of solid waste per week, the requirements of Section R315-306-3 do not apply and a permit from the Director is not required but the facility may be regulated by other local, state, or federal requirements.

  (2) Requirements.

  (a) Each owner and operator of an incinerator facility shall submit a plan of operation to the Director that meets the requirements of Section R315-302-2.

  (b) The submitted plan of operation shall also address:

  (i) alternative storage, or disposal plans for all breakdowns that would result in overfilling the storage areas;

  (ii) identification of the specific waste streams to be handled by the facility;

  (iii) generator waste analysis requirements and procedures;

  (iv) waste verification procedures at the facility;

  (v) generator certification of wastes shipped as being nonhazardous; and

  (vi) recordkeeping procedures, including a detailed operating record.

  (c) Solid waste shall be stored temporarily only in storage compartments, containers, or areas specifically designed to store wastes.

  (i) Storage of wastes other than in specifically designed compartments, containers or areas is prohibited.

  (ii) Equipment and space shall be provided in the storage and charging areas, and elsewhere as needed, to allow periodic cleaning as necessary to maintain the plant in a sanitary and clean condition.

  (d) Incinerator ash and residues from any incinerator shall be sampled, analyzed, and disposed as specified in Subsection R315-306-2(7).

  (e) The owner or operator of the incinerator shall prevent the disposal of prohibited hazardous waste or prohibited waste containing PCB's as specified in Subsection R315-306-2(15).

  (f) The incinerator must be designed, constructed and operated in a manner to comply with appropriate state and local air pollution control authority emission and operating requirements.

  (g) The plan of operation shall include a training program for new employees and annual review training for all applicable employees to ensure safe handling of waste and proper operation of the equipment.

  (h) The owner or operator of the incinerator shall close the facility by removing all solid waste, ash, and other residues to a permitted solid waste disposal facility.

  (i) The owner or operator of the incinerator facility shall provide financial assurance to cover the costs for closure of the facility that meets the requirements of Rule R315-309.