Section 250-RICR-140-25-2.13 - Storage and Removal of Oil Spill Cleanup DebrisA. Oil spill cleanup debris may be stored temporarily at the site of the spill or leak, or at another site approved by DEM provided that: 1. The material is stored on an impermeable base or liner;2. The material is fully covered and secured so as to prevent the material from leaching into the groundwater, or particulates being dispersed by the wind;3. Representative composite samples are immediately taken and analyzed for oil and grease, lead, PCB and flammability unless otherwise specified by an authorized DEM representative;4. Samples are analyzed and the results are submitted to the DEM Office of Emergency Response within (30) days of sample collection;5. If the sample results show the material to be a hazardous waste, the owner or operator of the site shall take immediate measures to properly store and dispose of the material in accordance with State and Federal hazardous waste Regulations;6. The temporary storage of the oil spill cleanup debris does not exceed thirty (30) days unless the owner or operator of the site demonstrates to DEM in writing that there is good cause for extending temporary storage and DEM issues written authorization for extended temporary storage.B. Oil spill cleanup debris shall be removed from the site only in secured drums or canisters or in a vehicle which is covered.C. Oil spill cleanup debris shall be removed only to one (1) of the following facilities: 1. Special facilities constructed within a licensed sanitary landfill designed and constructed in accordance with Solid Waste Regulations No. 2, Subchapter 05 Part 2 of this Chapter;2. Asphalt manufacturers or others that are licensed as solid waste management facilities and approved by DEM to accept Oil Spill Debris; or3. Any out-of-State facility that will agree to take the material and that is allowed to accept the material by the State in which it is located.D. Within ten (10) days of removal of the oil spill cleanup debris from the site, the owner or operator of the site shall submit to DEM documentation showing when the material was removed, the amount of material and to where the material was removed.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-25-2.13
Amended effective 5/2/2018
Amended effective 7/20/2022