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Pennsylvania Code



Subchapter DD. CONTAINMENT BUILDINGS


Sec.


264a.1100.    Applicability.
264a.1101.    Design and operating standards.

Cross References

   This subchapter cited in 25 Pa. Code §  261a.6 (relating to requirements for recyclable materials); and 25 Pa. Code §  270a.60 (relating to permits-by-rule).

§ 264a.1100. Applicability.

 Instead of the effective date of February 18, 1993, found in 40 CFR 264.1100 (relating to applicability), the effective date is January 11, 1997.

§ 264a.1101. Design and operating standards.

 In addition to the requirements incorporated by reference:

   (1)  An owner or operator of existing units described in 40 CFR 264.1101(b)(4) (relating to design and operating standards) seeking a delay in the secondary containment requirement for up to 2 years shall provide written notice to the Department by July 11, 1997. This notification shall describe the unit and its operating practices with specific reference to the performance of existing containment systems, and specific plans for retrofitting the unit with secondary containment.

   (2)  For units placed into operation prior to January 11, 1997, certification by a qualified registered professional engineer that the containment building design meets the requirements of 40 CFR 264.1101(a)—(c) shall be placed in the facility’s operating record (onsite files for generators who are not formally required to have operating records) no later than 60 days after the date of initial operation of the unit.

   (3)  For units placed into operation after January 11, 1997, certification by a qualified registered professional engineer that the containment building design meets the requirements of 40 CFR 264.1101(a)—(c) will be required prior to operation of the unit.



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