S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-105.V

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-105.V - Intermediate Handling Facilities Standards

(1) No person may operate an infectious waste intermediate handling facility without first obtaining a permit as required by this regulation. A separate permit shall be required for each site or facility although the Department may include one or more different types of facilities in a single permit if the facilities are co-located on the same site.

(2) All intermediate handling facilities must develop and submit to the Department for approval a standard operating procedure manual which will include at a minimum:

(a) unloading and handling procedures;

(b) safety procedures;

(c) emergency preparedness and response plans;

(d) receiving, record keeping, and reporting procedures;

(e) remedial action plans;

(f) procedure for treatment of spills;

(g) radiological and hazardous waste monitoring procedures;

(h) procedures for identifying types and quantities of infectious waste received;

(i) contingency plans for use of alternate facilities; and

(j) procedures for disposition of treatment residues.

(3) Approval for acceptance of infectious waste at an intermediate handling facility may be withdrawn by the Department for noncompliance with the standard operating procedure manual.

(4) When a facility ceases infectious waste management activities, it shall notify the Department in writing, immediately, and it shall thoroughly clean and disinfect the facility and all equipment used in the handling of infectious waste. All untreated waste shall be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of this regulation.

(5) In the event of an accidental spill of infectious waste, the designated personnel at the facility shall:

(a) contain the spill to the area immediately affected;

(b) immediately disinfect the area which is contaminated;

(c) immediately pick up and repackage as required or treat the spilled material;

(d) record the incident in a bound log book, including the quantity spilled, personnel involved, and the nature and consequences of the event; and

(e) It is unlawful for any person to discharge infectious waste or treatment residue into the environment of this State except as permitted by the Department. If a release of infectious waste or treatment residue to the environment is known or suspected, the facility must report to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours and immediately investigate and confirm all suspected releases. Action may then be required by local, state, or federal officials so that the infectious waste or treatment residue discharge no longer presents an actual or potential hazard to human health or the environment.

(6) All individuals involved with handling and management of waste shall receive thorough training in their responsibilities and duties. A training protocol shall be submitted to the Department at the time of application for a permit. Training documentation for employees shall be submitted to the Department within thirty (30) days of completion.

(7) Permittee shall notify the Department in writing within thirty (30) days prior to any changes in ownership, operating control, name, or location. The Department may upon written request transfer a permit to a new owner or operator where no other change in the permit is necessary provided that a written agreement containing a specific date for transfer of permit responsibility and financial assurance between the current and new owner has been submitted to the Department.

(8) Facilities shall schedule shipments of waste to prevent a backlog of loaded transportation vehicles at the facility or offsite. The number of loaded and unloaded transport vehicles stored onsite will be controlled by permit conditions.

(9) A facility receiving waste generated offsite must log-in transport vehicles as they arrive at the facility in a bound log book and note in this book if any shipments are rejected. The intermediate handling facility must:

(a) disinfect the cargo-carrying compartment(s) immediately after unloading the waste; and

(b) clean out visible debris and immediately put debris into the treatment system.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-105.V