COMMENT: Some existing facilities may not be required to file a notification under section 3010(a) of RCRA. These facilities may qualify for interim status by meeting paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
COMMENT: As stated in section 3005(a) of RCRA, after the effective date of regulations under that section (i.e., LAC 33:V.Chapters 3, 5, and 7), the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste is prohibited except in accordance with a permit. Section 3005(e) of RCRA provides for the continued operation of an existing facility that meets certain conditions, until final administrative disposition of the owner's and operator's permit application is made.
COMMENT: These LAC 33:V.Chapter 43 regulations do apply to the treatment or storage of hazardous waste before it is loaded onto an ocean vessel for incineration or disposal at sea, as provided in Subsection C of this Section.
COMMENT: The owner or operator of a facility under Paragraphs D.l and 2 of this Section is subject to the requirements of LAC 33:V.Chapters 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, and-37 to the extent they are included in a permit by rule granted to such a person under 40 CFR 122 and by 144.14.
La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-4301