S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-79.264.I.177

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-79.264.I.177 - Special requirements for incompatible wastes

(a) Incompatible wastes, or incompatible wastes and materials (see Appendix V for example), must not be placed in the same container, unless Subpart B, Section264.17(b)(b) above is complied with.

(b) Hazardous waste must not be placed in an unwashed container that previously held an incompatible waste or material.

[Comment: As required by 264.13, the waste analysis plan must include analyses needed to comply with 264.177. Also, 264.17(c) requires wastes analyses, trial tests or other documentation to assure compliance with 264.17(b). As required by 264.73, the owner or operator must place the results of each waste analysis and trial test, and any documented information, in the operating record of the facility.]

(c) A storage container holding a hazardous waste that is incompatible with any waste or other materials stored nearby in other containers, piles, open tanks, or surface impoundments must be separated from the other materials or protected from them by means of a dike, berm, wall, or other device.

[Comment: The purpose of this section is to prevent fires, explosions, gaseous emission, leaching, or other discharge of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents which could result from the mixing of incompatible wastes or materials if containers break or leak.]

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-79.264.I.177

Amended by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 12, eff December 25, 1992.