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Pennsylvania Code



Subchapter I. USE AND MANAGEMENT
OF CONTAINERS


Sec.


264a.173.    Management of containers.
264a.180.    Weighing or measuring facilities.

Cross References

   This subchapter cited in 25 Pa. Code §  270a.60 (relating to permits by rule).

§ 264a.173. Management of containers.

 In addition to the requirements incorporated by reference:

   (1)  For indoor storage of reactive or ignitable hazardous waste, the container height, width and depth of a group of containers shall provide a configuration and aisle spacing which insures safe management and access for purposes of inspection, containment and remedial action with emergency vehicles. The configuration shall be specified in the permit application.

   (2)  For outdoor storage of reactive or ignitable hazardous waste, the container height, width and depth of a group of containers shall provide a configuration and aisle spacing which insures safe management and access for purposes of inspection, containment and remedial action with emergency vehicles. The configuration shall be specified in the permit application.

   (3)  For indoor or outdoor storage of nonreactive or nonignitable hazardous waste, the container height, width and depth of a group of containers shall provide a configuration and aisle spacing which insures safe management and access for purposes of inspection, containment and remedial action with emergency vehicles. The configuration shall be specified in the permit application.

Source

   The provisions of this §  264a.173 amended December 13, 2002, effective December 14, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 6102. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (254944).

§ 264a.180. Weighing or measuring facilities.

 

   Weighing or measuring facilities, if necessary or when required by the Department, shall weigh hazardous wastes brought to the treatment, storage or disposal facility, except for captive facilities that handle liquids or flowable wastes—less than 20% solids—amenable to accurate flow measurements, or captive facilities that possess other waste inventory controls-volume controls. Weighing facilities shall be capable of weighing the maximum anticipated load plus the weight of the transport vehicle. The precision of weighing devices shall be certified by the Department of Agriculture. For offsite facilities or onsite facilities receiving waste from offsite sources, the hours of operation for the facility shall be prominently displayed on a sign at the entrance. The lettering shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height and of a color contrasting with its background.



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