Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-95

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:30-17-95 - Closed containment systems and commercial applicators

Any commercial applicator who elects to install a closed containment system for pesticides classified as a controlled industrial waste upon disposal, shall have the system completed and operational before the issuance of the certification or license. Requirements for the systems are:

(1)Containment tanks:

(A) Different containment tanks shall be installed for different pesticides and rinsate of pesticides. The same containment tanks shall only be used for two or more pesticides when the pesticides are physically and chemically compatible and when the mixing is not prohibited by the labels.

(B) Each containment tank shall:

(i) Be constructed of material of sufficient strength and compatible with the pesticide and rinsate placed within the tank.

(ii) Be free of leaks, cracks, holes, or other deterioration.

(iii) Be in good operating order.

(iv) Be designed to allow drainage of the entire contents and be triple rinsed or pressure rinsed.

(v) Be equipped with stopcocks at appropriate locations to prevent any leakage of the contents during storage or transfer of the contents.

(C) File final plans and specifications for approval by the Board for the construction of a closed containment system prior to the start of construction. The Board shall consult with and seek the advice of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality prior to approval.

(2)Containment tank foundation:

(A) The containment tank foundation shall be solidly constructed of a material sufficiently impervious to contain leaks, spills, and accumulated pesticides and rinsate of pesticides.

(B) The foundation covering shall be free of cracks.

(C) The foundation shall be sloped to facilitate cleanup of inadvertent spills.

(D) The foundation shall be constructed with a rim of sufficient height to contain run-off from cleanup activities or inadvertent spills and be protected from flood waters.

(E) The foundation shall be constructed to discharge all liquids into a sump.

(F) Tanks shall be located at a sufficient elevation to allow visual detection of leakage of the contents.

(3)Containment systems shall be located a suitable distance from any adjacent buildings, property lines, or public access roads, shall be in a secured area, and shall be protected from flood waters. Site plans showing location of the containment system shall be submitted for the approval of the Board prior to construction.

(4) Final plans Final plans and specifications for the construction of a closed containment system shall be submitted to the Board for approval and shall be subject to the approval of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-95

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 1018, eff 5-11-00; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 1034, eff 5-26-05