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40 C.F.R. §§ 267.30–267.35

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§267.30. Does this subpart apply to me?

40 C.F.R. § 267.30

This subpart applies to you if you own or operate a facility that treats or stores hazardous waste under a 40 CFR part 270, subpart J standardized permit, except as provided in § 267.1(b).
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6902, 6912(a), 6924-6926, and 6930.

Source

Source: 70 FR 53453, Sept. 8, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

§267.31. What are the general design and operation standards?

40 C.F.R. § 267.31

You must design, construct, maintain, and operate your facility to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water that could threaten human health or the environment.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6902, 6912(a), 6924-6926, and 6930.

Source

Source: 70 FR 53453, Sept. 8, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

§267.32. What equipment am I required to have?

40 C.F.R. § 267.32

Your facility must be equipped with all of the following, unless none of the hazards posed by waste handled at the facility could require a particular kind of equipment specified below:
(a)
An internal communications or alarm system capable of providing immediate emergency instruction (voice or signal) to facility personnel.
(b)
A device, such as a telephone (immediately available at the scene of operations) or a hand-held two-way radio, capable of summoning emergency assistance from local police departments, fire departments, or State or local emergency response teams.
(c)
Portable fire extinguishers, fire control equipment (including special extinguishing equipment, such as that using foam, inert gas, or dry chemicals), spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment.
(d)
Water at adequate volume and pressure to supply water hose streams, or foam-producing equipment, or automatic sprinklers, or water spray systems.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6902, 6912(a), 6924-6926, and 6930.

Source

Source: 70 FR 53453, Sept. 8, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

§267.33. What are the testing and maintenance requirements for the equipment?

40 C.F.R. § 267.33

You must test and maintain all required facility communications or alarm systems, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment, as necessary, to assure its proper operation in time of emergency.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6902, 6912(a), 6924-6926, and 6930.

Source

Source: 70 FR 53453, Sept. 8, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

§267.34. When must personnel have access to communication equipment or an alarm system?

40 C.F.R. § 267.34

(a)
Whenever hazardous waste is being poured, mixed, spread, or otherwise handled, all personnel involved in the operation must have immediate access to an internal alarm or emergency communication device, either directly or through visual or voice contact with another employee, unless the device is not required under § 267.32.
(b)
If just one employee is on the premises while the facility is operating, that person must have immediate access to a device, such as a telephone (immediately available at the scene of operation) or a hand-held two-way radio, capable of summoning external emergency assistance, unless not required under § 267.32.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6902, 6912(a), 6924-6926, and 6930.

Source

Source: 70 FR 53453, Sept. 8, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

§267.35. How do I ensure access for personnel and equipment during emergencies?

40 C.F.R. § 267.35

You must maintain enough aisle space to allow the unobstructed movement of personnel, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment to any area of facility operation in an emergency, as appropriate, considering the type of waste being stored or treated.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6902, 6912(a), 6924-6926, and 6930.

Source

Source: 70 FR 53453, Sept. 8, 2005, unless otherwise noted.