250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-39.14

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-120-05-39.14 - HMIWI Operation, Training, and Qualification Requirements

A. No owner or operator of an affected facility shall allow the facility to operate at any time unless a fully trained and qualified HMIWI operator is accessible, either at the facility or available within one (1) hour. The trained and qualified HMIWI operator may operate the HMIWI directly or be the direct supervisor of one or more HMIWI operators.

B. HMIWI operator training and qualification shall be obtained and maintained according to the specifications in §§ 39.14(C) through (G) of this Part.

C. HMIWI operator training shall be obtained by completing and passing an HMIWI operator training course that includes, at a minimum, the following elements:

1. Twenty-four (24) hours of training on the following subjects:

a. Environmental concerns, including pathogen destruction and types of emissions;

b. Basic combustion principles, including products of combustion;

c. Operation of the type of incinerator to be used by the operator, including proper startup, waste charging, and shutdown procedures;

d. Combustion controls and monitoring;

e. Operation of air pollution control equipment and factors affecting performance, if applicable;

f. Methods to monitor pollutants (i.e. continuous emission monitoring systems and monitoring of HMIWI and air pollution control device operating parameters) and equipment calibration procedures, where applicable;

g. Inspection and maintenance of the HMIWI, air pollution control devices, and continuous emission monitoring systems;

h. Actions to correct malfunctions or conditions that may lead to malfunction;

i. Bottom and fly ash characteristics and handling procedures;

j. Applicable Federal, State, and local regulations;

k. Work safety procedures;

l. Pre-startup inspections; and

m. Recordkeeping requirements;

2. An examination designed and administered by the instructor; and

3. Reference material distributed to the attendees covering the course topics.

D. HMIWI operator qualification shall be obtained by:

1. Completing and passing a training course that satisfies the criteria listed in § 39.14(C) of this Part; and

2. Either six (6) months experience as an HMIWI operator, six (6) months experience as a direct supervisor of an HMIWI operator, or completion of at least two (2) burn cycles under the observation of two qualified HMIWI operators.

E. HMIWI operator qualification is valid for one (1) year from the date on which the examination specified in § 39.14(C) of this Part is passed, or the completion of the required experience specified in § 39.14(D) of this Part, whichever is later.

F. The trained and qualified HMIWI operator must maintain and renew qualification yearly by completing and passing an annual review or refresher course of at least four (4) hours covering, at a minimum, the following:

1. Applicable regulations;

2. Incinerator operation, including startup and shutdown procedures;

3. Inspection and maintenance;

4. Responses to malfunctions or conditions that may lead to malfunction; and

5. Discussion of operating problems encountered by attendees.

G. A lapsed qualification for a HMIWI operator may be renewed by one of the following methods:

1. For a lapse of less than three (3) years, the HMIWI operator shall complete and pass a standard annual refresher course described in § 39.14(F) of this Part.

2. For a lapse of three (3) years or more, the HMIWI operator shall complete and pass a training course with the minimum criteria described in § 39.14(C) of this Part.

H. The owner or operator of an affected facility shall maintain the following documentation at the facility:

1. A summary of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations;

2. A description of basic combustion theory applicable to an HMIWI;

3. Procedures for receiving, handling, and charging waste;

4. HMIWI startup, shutdown, and malfunction procedures;

5. Procedures for maintaining proper combustion air supply levels;

6. Procedures for operating the HMIWI and associated air pollution control systems according to the requirements of this regulation;

7. Procedures for responding to periodic malfunction or conditions that may lead to malfunction;

8. Procedures for monitoring HMIWI emissions;

9. Reporting and recordkeeping procedures; and

10. Procedures for handling ash.

I. The owner or operator of an affected facility shall review the information listed in §39. 14(H) of this Part annually (no later than twelve (12) months after the previous review) with each HMIWI operator.

1. The initial review of the information listed in § 39.14(H) of this Part shall be conducted prior to the operator's assumption of responsibilities affecting HMIWI operation.

2. Subsequent reviews of the information listed in § 39.14(H) of this Part shall be conducted annually (no later than twelve (12) months after the previous review).

J. The information listed in § 39.14(H) of this Part shall be kept in a readily accessible location for all HMIWI operators. This information, along with records of training, shall be available for inspection by the Department or EPA upon request.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-39.14

Amended effective 12/26/2018