The requirements of this Chapter apply to generators who are regulated under Chapters 9 (Small Quantity Generator) or 10 (Large Quantity Generator).
001.01 The generator must take precautions to prevent accidental ignition or reaction of ignitable or reactive waste. This waste must be separated and protected from sources of ignition or reaction. While ignitable or reactive waste is being handled, the generator must confine smoking and open flame to specially designated locations. "No Smoking" signs must be conspicuously placed wherever there is a hazard from ignitable or reactive waste.001.02 Where specifically required by Chapters 9 (Small Quantity Generator) or 10 (Large Quantity Generator), the storage of ignitable or reactive waste, and the mixture or commingling of incompatible waste, or incompatible waste and materials, must be conducted so that it does not:001.02A Generate extreme heat or pressure, fire or explosion, or violent reaction;001.02B Produce uncontrolled toxic mists, fumes, dusts, or gases in sufficient quantities to threaten human health;001.02C Produce uncontrolled flammable fumes or gases in sufficient quantities to pose a risk of fire or explosion;001.02D Damage the structural integrity of the device or facility containing the wastes; or001.02E Through other like means threaten human health or the environment.001.03 Hazardous waste must not be placed in an unwashed container or tank that previously held an incompatible waste or material unless Section 001.02 of this Chapter is complied with.001.04 Incompatible wastes, or incompatible wastes and materials must not be placed in the same container, tank, surface impoundment, pile, land treatment area, landfill, cell, or chemical, physical and biological treatment process or equipment unless Section 001.02 of this Chapter is complied with.128 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 16, § 001