S.C. Code Regs. § 61-79.265.L.253

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 61-79.265.L.253 - Containment

(a) If leachate or runoff from a pile is a hazardous waste, then either;

(1) The pile must be placed on an impermeable base that is compatible with the waste under the conditions of treatment or storage;

(2) The owner or operator must design, construct, operate, and maintain a run-on control system capable of preventing flow onto the active portion of the pile during peak discharge from at least a 25-year storm;

(3) The owner or operator must design, construct, operate, and maintain a run-off management system to collect and control at least the water volume resulting from a 24-hour, 25-year storm; and

(4) Collection and holding facilities (e.g., tanks or basins) associated with run-on and run-off control systems must be emptied or otherwise managed expeditiously to maintain design capacity of the system; or

(b)

(1) The pile must be protected from precipitation and run-on by some other means; and

(2) No liquids or wastes containing free liquids may be placed in the pile.

[Comment: If collected leachate or runoff is discharged through a point source to waters of the United States, it is subject to the requirements of section402 of the Clean Water Act, as amended.]

S.C. Code Regs. 61-79.265.L.253

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