250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-3.14

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-150-10-3.14 - Transportation

A. This rule applies to the transportation of sludge on public roads. Except as provided in § 3.7(C)(1) of this Part, all transporters operating within or entering the State of Rhode Island for the purpose of treatment, disposal, stockpiling, and/or land application of sludge within the State of Rhode Island shall operate under an Order of Approval and shall meet the requirements in this rule. All other transporters entering the State of Rhode Island shall not be required to operate under an Order of Approval. However, such transporters shall meet the requirements in § 3.14(B) of this Part below.

B. Vehicles and Containers. All vehicles and containers that are used for transportation of sludge shall comply with the following:

1. Each container and vehicle shall be maintained so as not to create objectionable odors or public health or environmental hazards;

2. All open containers shall be covered during transport to minimize odors and to prevent loss of sludge;

3. Each container transporting sludge from which liquid might be released during transport shall be watertight;

4. Vehicles and containers containing sludge shall not be placed for longer than 24 hours at a facility or site;

5. All containers shall be inspected by the driver prior to transport on public roads to ensure that sludge will not leak or spill out during transportation; and,

6. All vehicles and containers shall conform to all applicable state and federal requirements.

C. Recordkeeping. With the exception of Class A Biosolids, a transporter shall keep a written record of the following information for each load of sludge:

1. Date the sludge is removed from the generator's facility or site;

2. Generator's name, address and telephone number;

3. Characteristics of sludge (i.e. liquid or solid);

4. Quantity of sludge, in wet tons, dry tons and gallons (if in liquid form);

5. Name, address and telephone number of the facility(ies) or site(s) to which the sludge is to be delivered; and,

6. The date delivered to the facility or site.

D. Reporting. With the exception of Class A Biosolids, the transporter shall submit monthly the information required in § 3.14(C) of this Part above to the Office of Water Resources by no later than the 15th day of the following month.

E. Submissions for Approval. The following submissions are required as part of an Application for Order of Approval for transportation of sludge.

1. Application Form. The applicant shall provide information on the proposed sludge management activity on an application form obtained from the department.

2. Management Plan. A Management Plan shall be submitted describing provisions for compliance with §§ 3.14(B) through (D) of this Part.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-3.14