Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-4-.08 - Solid Waste Thermal Treatment Operations
(1) Except as otherwise noted in (2) below,
any person engaged in thermal treatment technology of solid waste, in addition
to the requirements of O.C.G.A.
12-8-24(i)
relating to Federal New Source Performance Standards, shall comply with the
following requirements:
(a) Design Criteria:
a design and operational plan prepared as a part of the permit application must
be prepared by a professional engineer registered in Georgia and must include,
but is not limited to, the following criteria:
1. Capacity: the thermal treatment technology
facility shall be adequate in size and capacity to manage the projected
incoming solid waste and residue volumes.
2. Storage Time: the facility shall provide
for a minimum storage capacity of not less than three (3) times the daily
capacity of the thermal treatment technology equipment. No waste shall be
stored in excess of the permitted capacity.
3. Types of Waste: the application must
include the sources, types and weight or volumes of solid waste to be
processed, including data on the moisture content of the waste, and information
concerning special environmental pollution or handling problems that may be
created by the solid waste.
4.
Residue Analysis: the facility shall be designed in such a manner as to provide
for such devices to expedite the routine sampling of bottom and fly
ash.
5. Air Quality: the facility
shall be designed in such manner as to meet any air quality standards of the
Division.
6. Wastewater: the
facility shall be designed so that any wastewater generated will be discharged
to a wastewater system and, before final release, will be treated in a manner
approved by the Division.
7. Fire
Protection: facility design shall provide for fire control equipment placed
near the storage and charging area, and elsewhere as needed, and additional
fire fighting equipment shall be made available for emergencies.
8. Residue Acceptability: the facility shall
provide for sufficient temperature and combustion times to produce a residue
essentially free of odors and unstable organic matter.
(b) Construction Certification: upon receipt
of a final and effective solid waste handling permit, construction may commence
in accordance with the approved design and operational plan and permit
conditions. Prior to the receipt of solid waste, the Division must be provided
with written certification, by a professional engineer licensed to practice in
Georgia, that the facility has been constructed in accordance with the approved
permit. Unless notified otherwise by the Division within 15 days of receipt by
the Division of the written certification, the facility owner or operator may
commence disposal of solid waste.
(c) All persons owning or operating thermal
treatment technology facilities shall comply with the following performance
requirements:
1. Supervision: operation and
management of thermal treatment technology facilities shall be under the direct
supervision and control of an operator who is present at all times of operation
and is qualified in thermal treatment technology management by training,
education or experience and who, after July 1, 1992, is certified in accordance
with O.C.G.A.
12-8-24.1 and these
Rules.
2. Residue: temperature and
combustion time shall be sufficient to produce a satisfactory residue,
essentially free of odors and unstable organic matter, and such residue shall
be promptly deposited in a municipal solid waste landfill having a liner and
leachate collection system and operated and maintained as provided herein,
handled in such other manner as may be approved by the Division, or if shown by
testing to be hazardous, handled in accordance with the provisions of the
Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act, O.C.G.A.
12-8-60, et seq.
3. Waste Water: waste water shall be
discharged into a waste water treatment system and, before final release, shall
be treated in a manner approved by the Division.
4. Information Posted: signs shall be posted
at the entrance to the plant indicating the days and hours of operation. Access
to the plant shall be limited to those times when authorized personnel are on
duty.
5. Cleanliness and
Sanitation: plants shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Solid
waste shall be confined to the unloading area, which shall be maintained free
of dust and nuisances. Accumulations of putrescible materials and rubbish shall
be controlled in a manner so as to minimize odors and prevent infestation by
insects or rodents, and insect and rodent control measures shall be applied as
needed. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for employees and shall be kept
clean and good repair.
6. Fire
Control: fire control equipment shall be available near the storage area and
charging area, and elsewhere as needed, and additional fire fighting equipment
shall be made available for emergencies.
7. Sampling requirements: sampling of ash
residues must be conducted at frequencies and in such a manner as prescribed
below:
(i) Prior to the initial disposal of
ash or residue from a facility.
(ii) At a minimum, monthly for the first six
(6) months of operations at the facility, and annually during the remaining
life of the facility.
(iii) A
sampling and analysis plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the
Director.
(iv) Fly ash and bottom
ash shall be sampled and analyzed separately.
8. Prohibited Waste: no lead acid batteries,
radioactive waste, or regulated quantities of hazardous waste may be accepted.
The operator must have a plan for excluding these wastes.
9. Record Keeping: accurate written, daily
records by actual weight or by the methods approved in accordance with O.C.G.A.
12-8-31.1(g)
shall be kept of all waste received at the thermal treatment facility. Copies
of such records shall be maintained for a period of at least three (3) years
and shall be made available to the Division upon request.
10. Additional Stipulations: notwithstanding
the above, additional stipulations for owning or operating a thermal treatment
facility may be imposed by the Director as deemed necessary to carry out the
purposes of O.C.G.A.
12-8-20, et seq.
(2) Any person engaged
in the operation of an Air Curtain Destructor (ACD) shall comply with the
following requirements: for purposes of these Rules, an "Air Curtain
Destructor" means a forced air pit thermal treatment technology for the burning
of wood wastes.
(a) Design Criteria: a design
and operational plan prepared as a part of the permit application must be
prepared by a professional engineer registered in Georgia and must include, but
is not limited to, the following criteria:
1.
Location: the ACD must be at least 500 feet from any occupied dwelling. The
distance may increased or decreased on a site-specific basis at the discretion
of the Division.
2. Storage: areas
for storing wastes prior to treatment must be clearly defined and maximum
capacity specified.
3. Types of
Wastes: only wood wastes consisting of trees, logs, brush, stumps relatively
free of soil, and natural wood products free of wood preserving chemicals,
paints, and other contaminants may be burned. Fallen leaves, sawdust, other
densely packed wood wastes, and paper (any type) may not be burned.
4. Air Quality: the facility shall be
designed in such a manner as to meet applicable air quality standards of the
Division. No smoke emissions exceeding 20 percent opacity may be produced
during operation except for a specified ignition period.
5. Disposal of Ash and Residue: ash and
residue shall be removed from the facility, handled as a recovered material or
and disposed in a permitted facility.
6. Fire Protection: facility design shall
provide for fire control equipment placed near the storage and ACD area.
Additional fire fighting equipment shall be made available for
emergencies.
(b)
Construction Certification: upon receipt of a final and effective solid waste
handling permit, construction may commence in accordance with the approved
design and operational plan and permit conditions. Prior to the receipt of
solid waste, the Division must be provided with written certification, by a
professional engineer licensed to practice in Georgia, that the facility has
been constructed in accordance with the approved permit. Unless notified
otherwise by the Division within 15 days of receipt by the Division of the
written certification, the facility owner or operator may commence disposal of
solid waste.
(c) All persons owning
or operating an air curtain destructor shall comply with the following
performance requirements:
1. Supervision:
operation and management of air curtain destructors shall be under the direct
supervision and control of an operator who is present at all times of operation
and is qualified in air curtain distracter management by training, education or
experience and who, after July 1, 1992, is certified in accordance with
O.C.G.A. 12-8-24.1 and these
Rules.
2. Residue: temperature and
combustion time shall be sufficient to produce a satisfactory residue, and such
residue shall be promptly deposited in a landfill operated and maintained as
provided herein or handled in such other manner as may be allowed by these
Rules. Ashes may not be allowed to build up on the combustion pit to higher
than one-third the pit depth to the point where combustion is impeded,
whichever comes first.
3. Access:
facility access shall be restricted to prohibit unauthorized storage or
disposal of wastes and to prevent injury during ACD operation.
4. Inspection and Maintenance: the ACD and
all operating appurtenances must be routinely inspected and adequately
maintained to ensure proper working order. Storage areas must be inspected and
maintained to exclude unauthorized wastes and minimize any fire
hazard.
(d) No ACD may
burn any household waste or yard trimmings.
Notes
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