S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-107.4.III.E

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

Section 61-107.4.III.E - General Operating Criteria

1. Site Control and Sign Requirements shall be as follows:

a. No incoming waste shall be accepted by the facility unless facility personnel are present to receive the incoming waste.

b. All permitted facilities shall post signs in conspicuous places that are resistant to weather and fading of color that:

(1) Identify the owner, operator, or a contact person and telephone number in case of emergencies;

(2) Provide the hours during which the facility is open; and

(3) List the valid SCDHEC Facility I.D. number(s) for the facility.

c. Facilities may accept only those materials allowed by facility type and category as listed in the Appendix of R.61-107.4 or approved in writing by the Department.

d. No material, including feedstocks or in-process material, may be stored at the permitted facility in excess of the maximum capacity allowed by permit.

e. No facility shall accept deliveries of feedstocks or other materials that will result in materials being stored in excess of the maximum capacity allowed by permit.

2. All wood-grinding activities shall assure that no debris is ejected onto neighboring properties.

3. Facilities shall use Best Management Practices to control run-on and run-off. An appropriate permit may be required prior to the discharge of any stormwater.

4. Unauthorized feedstocks, unrecyclable materials, and waste shall be removed from the facility for proper disposal no less than every seven (7) calendar days unless otherwise approved by the Department. Unauthorized putrescibles shall immediately be placed in a covered container and removed from the facility within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt. The area designated for temporary storage of unauthorized waste at the facility shall be identified in the facility operational plan. The Department may require more frequent removal based on the nature or quantity of other unacceptable waste.

5. Reporting and Records Retention shall be in accordance with the following:

a. Not less than once each month, facilities shall measure and record the amounts, in cubic yards, of feedstocks, in-process material, finished compost, and mulch, and waste material on site at that time.

b. No later than September 1 of each year, all permitted facilities shall submit to the Department an annual report on a form approved by the Department for the prior fiscal year beginning on July 1 and ending June 30. The report shall include the following information:

(1) The total amount in tons of in-coming feedstock received yearly for each type of feedstock and the source for each;

(2) The total amount in tons of mulch, compost, or other material that on a yearly basis is:

(a) Produced;

(b) Transferred off-site as products such as mulch, compost, or soil amendment;

(c) Transferred off-site for further processing; or

(d) Disposed in a landfill and the reason for disposal.

c. Records of weekly temperature readings of mulch piles shall be maintained by all facilities for a period of no less than three (3) years and be made available at all reasonable times for inspection by the Department.

d. Changes to telephone numbers, names of responsible parties, addresses, etc. for a permitted facility shall be submitted to the Department within ten (10) business days of the change.

e. Records shall be maintained by all facilities for a period of no less than three (3) years and shall be furnished upon request to the Department or be made available during inspections by the Department.

6. Operational Plans.

All facilities shall be operated in accordance with this regulation and an operational plan developed specifically for the facility and approved by the Department in writing.

a. Facilities shall maintain an operational plan on site of the facility and it shall be made available for inspection upon request by the Department.

b. Facilities requiring permits shall submit their operational plan to the Department along with the permit application. The Department may require changes to an operational plan when the Department has determined that the operation requires additional measures to protect human health and safety and the environment.

c. Facilities shall address all requirements of this part in their operational plan, including at a minimum:

(1) A description of the anticipated source and composition of the incoming feedstocks;

(2) A description of the processes and methods that will be used to grind, compost, cure, store, and otherwise manage material, including a description of production capabilities and equipment to be used;

(3) A description of the procedure for inspecting, measuring, and managing incoming feedstock and unacceptable waste;

(4) A description of the procedures for prevention and control of vector, odor, dust, and litter specific to their geographic location and the types and amounts of feedstocks used in their operation;

(5) A description of the anticipated markets for end products;

(6) A quality assurance and testing plan for finished compost that describes:

(a) All of the parameters and protocols for obtaining, preserving, storing, and transporting samples to a South Carolina certified laboratory;

(b) The frequency of monitoring to assess temperature profiles during composting;

(c) The methods and processes used to determine stability of the compost; and

(d) Other protocols used to achieve quality assurance standards required in this regulation;

(7) A fire prevention and response plan which includes:

(a) A description of the processes used to prevent fire, specific to their site design and operating criteria;

(b) A description of the procedures for responding to a fire specific to their site location, feedstock types, and operating criteria;

(c) The location of emergency equipment and fire suppressant materials; and

(d) The emergency contact information for the local fire protection agency.

(8) A contingency plan describing facility operations in the event of equipment failure;

(9) A detailed closure plan to meet the requirements of this regulation, including final closure cost estimate pursuant to this part; and

(10) Any additional procedures implemented as a requirement of the Department as described in this regulation.

7. In the event of a fire at a facility, the facility must:

a. Verbally notify the appropriate regional office of the Department within twenty-four (24) hours. A written notification must be sent within seven (7) calendar days;

b. Cease accepting incoming waste or divert it to another area of the facility. If waste is diverted to another area of the facility, notification must be included as described in (a) above; and

c. Use the methods and equipment outlined in the fire prevention and response plan that is included in the operations plan approved by the Department.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-107.4.III.E

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014; State Register Volume 45, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/28/2021.