Ohio Admin. Code 3745-560-125 - Compost sampling requirements for class I composting facilities
(A) The owner or
operator shall sample the compost in accordance with the following:
(1) Determine the volume of the pile of
compost and record in the log of operations.
(2) Obtain one composite sample from each
pile no greater than ten thousand cubic yards as follows:
(a) Each composite sample shall consist of
nine grab samples of equal volume.
(b) Three grab samples shall be taken at
different depths from three equally divided locations of the pile of
compost.
(c) Thoroughly mix grab
samples in a clean container to form one composite sample of a minimum volume
of four quarts.
(3)
Extract a sub-sample of a minimum volume of two quarts from the composite
sample and place in a clean container.
(4) At a minimum, label the sample container
to document the collection date, time, and person obtaining the
sample.
(5) Samples collected for
testing of table 2 in rule
3745-560-130 of the
Administrative Code shall be prepared and analysis started within one of the
following time frames:
(a) Not later than
eight hours after the collection of the sample.
(b) Not later than forty-eight hours after
the collection of the sample when refrigerated and maintained at four degrees
Centigrade.
(6) Sample
collection and preservation shall ensure valid and representative
results.
(B)
Authorization for alternative frequency of sampling,
or sampling
method, or testing method.
The director
Ohio
EPA may approve and condition a request for an alternative frequency of
sampling,
or
sampling method, or testing method if, in the
determination of the director, the alternative frequency or method
ensures
is
determined to ensure equivalent protection of public health and safety
and the environment. The determination of the
director shall be based on the information provided in
paragraph
paragraphs (C) and (D)
of this rule and any other information required by the director
Ohio
EPA.
(C) Request for approval
of an alternative frequency of sampling, sampling
method, or testing method. After one year of operation, the owner or
operator may submit a written request for approval for an alternative frequency
of sampling, sampling method, or testing method
including
. The request shall include at
a minimum the following information: (6)
(4) A
description of the composting mix including but not limited to the feedstock to
bulking agent ratio.
(1) A
description of the proposed alternative frequency of sampling, sampling method, or testing method
including how compliance with applicable quality standards
will be ensured.
(2) The
feedstocks, bulking agents, and additives accepted at the facility.
(3) A copy of the test results for at least
five consecutive sampling and testing cycles in accordance with this rule and
rule 3745-560-130 of the
Administrative Code.
(4) A detailed narrative of how the
requested alternative frequency of sampling, sampling method, or testing method
will ensure compliance with applicable quality standards.
(5) If applicable, the
scientifically recognized test preparation and analytical method that will
provide equivalent or improved test results.
(7) Any other information deemed
necessary by the director.
(D)
Request for
approval of an alternative sampling method. The owner or operator may submit a
written request for approval of an alternative sampling method. The request
shall include at a minimum the following information:
(1)
A detailed
narrative of how the requested alternative sampling or testing method will
ensure compliance with applicable quality standards.
(2)
The feedstocks,
bulking agents, and additives accepted at the facility.
(E)
Ohio
EPA may require the owner or operator to submit additional information upon
review of a request generated in accordance with paragraph (C) or (D) of this
rule.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3734.12, 3734.028, 3734.02
Rule Amplifies: 3734.02, 3734.12, 3734.029, 3734.028
Prior Effective Dates: 04/02/2012
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