S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-107.14.D

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

Section 61-107.14.D - Manager

1. The manager of a landfill shall successfully complete a Department-approved training course and examination within one (1) year of the initial employment date.

2. Managers who have current Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA or GRCDA) certification may request reciprocity for South Carolina certification, in lieu of completing the required training course and examination. The request for reciprocity shall be made within ninety (90) days from the initial employment date into the manager position. Documentation, i.e. a copy of SWANA or GRCDA Certification, verification of initial employment date, and a request for reciprocity shall be submitted to the Department. If the employee fails to submit the request within the allotted ninety (90) day timeframe, he/she shall be required to successfully complete the training course, pursuant to Item D.1. above, in order to remain in the manager landfill position.

3. Fifteen (15) contact hours of continuing education, or 1.5 continuing education units (CEUs) from an approved source shall be completed by the manager prior to each renewal. The manager shall request and receive Department approval for the courses. Acceptability of courses for earning CEUs as required for certification renewal shall be determined by the Department. CEUs shall not be carried over from a three (3) year period into the next three (3) year renewal period.

4. CEUs and certification renewal:

a. The manager shall be responsible for submitting the following information concerning earned CEUs in order to maintain accurate Department records for certification renewal:

(1) Manager's name and certification number; and,

(2) A copy of the certificate, or other documentation indicating completion of a specific course and the number of CEUs earned.

b. Failure to earn the required number of CEUs and/or report this information to the Department shall result in revocation of certification.

5 Managers shall be knowledgeable of the following areas:

a. Regulations in reference to:

(1) Federal;

(2) State:

(a) agency responsible;

(b) definitions; and,

(c) requirements;

(3) OSHA--Safety to include:

(a) compliance with Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910.1200) and all other OSHA standards;

(b) carrying out the Emergency Response Plan; and,

(c) ensuring that all safety precautions are observed;

b. Role of municipal solid waste landfills in reference to:

(1) Generation of solid wastes;

(2) Physical and chemical composition and decomposition of waste;

(3) Waste identification in reference to:

(a) solid waste;

(b) hazardous waste; and,

(c) infectious waste; and,

(4) Handling of special wastes;

c. Landfill development phase to include:

(1) Site selection;

(2) Waste decomposition:

(a) landfill gas generation and migration;

(b) leachate generation and migration; and,

(c) control;

d. Landfill operations phase to include:

(1) Monitoring equipment and systems;

(2) Cover systems;

(3) Liners; and,

(4) Personnel and equipment concerns;

e. Landfill closure phase to include:

(1) Complying with engineering design for closure;

(2) Long term maintenance;

(3) Environmental monitoring;

(4) End uses;

(5) Final cover design; and,

(6) Vegetation; and,

f. Landfill post-closure to include financing closure and post-closure care.

6. Managers shall ensure that landfill workers are provided proper training.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-107.14.D