7 Del. Admin. Code § 7103-147.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 4, October 1, 2024

Section 7103-147.0 - General Requirements

Adequate storage capacity for sludge is recognized as an integral and necessary element of an acceptable sludge management program. Storage facilities are to be used as proactive staging areas for sludge or sludge products and not to be used for final or permanent disposal. Storage facilities used in a manner that constitutes final or permanent disposal shall be classified a surface disposal unit and subject to the requirements of The Regulations Governing the Disposal of Solid Waste in Delaware.

147.1 The Department may issue permits for the construction and operation of temporary or permanent sludge storage facilities.

147.1.1 A facility is a temporary facility if it exists for less than one (1) year or it is used for storage for less than six (6) months in any one year.

147.1.2 A facility is a permanent facility if it is not a temporary facility.

147.2 Unless governed by another permitting authority, facilities for the temporary storage of sludge unless authorized only as an interim measure to provide sufficient time for the location, authorization, design and construction of permanent sludge storage facilities.

147.3 The Department may deny authorization to construct temporary storage facilities if it determines that the applicant or the generator is not actively pursuing efforts to secure adequate permanent storage facilities, or for other good cause.

147.4 When feasible, storage shall be limited to permanent facilities, specifically designed and constructed to safely contain sludge without resulting in public health or environmental problems, or creation of nuisance conditions.

147.5 Portable equipment used for the short-term holding of sludge (i.e., dumpsters and roll-offs) shall not be considered as storage facilities under this Section provided this equipment is included in the list of equipment provided in Subsection 144.3.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 7103-147.0