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kind: "section"
citation: "40 C.F.R. § 60.53c"
title: "40"
number: "60.53c"
heading: "Operator training and qualification requirements."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/40/60.53c"
---

# §60.53c. Operator training and qualification requirements.

- (a) No owner or operator of an affected facility shall allow the affected facility to operate at any time unless a fully trained and qualified HMIWI operator is accessible, either at the facility or available within 1 hour. The trained and qualified HMIWI operator may operate the HMIWI directly or be the direct supervisor of one or more HMIWI operators.
- (b) Operator training and qualification shall be obtained through a State-approved program or by completing the requirements included in [paragraphs (c) through (g)](#c..g) of this section.
- (c) Training shall be obtained by completing an HMIWI operator training course that includes, at a minimum, the following provisions:
  - (1) 24 hours of training on the following subjects:
    - (i) Environmental concerns, including pathogen destruction and types of emissions;
    - (ii) Basic combustion principles, including products of combustion;
    - (iii) Operation of the type of incinerator to be used by the operator, including proper startup, waste charging, and shutdown procedures;
    - (iv) Combustion controls and monitoring;
    - (v) Operation of air pollution control equipment and factors affecting performance (if applicable);
    - (vi) Methods to monitor pollutants (continuous emission monitoring systems and monitoring of HMIWI and air pollution control device operating parameters) and equipment calibration procedures (where applicable);
    - (vii) Inspection and maintenance of the HMIWI, air pollution control devices, and continuous emission monitoring systems;
    - (viii) Actions to correct malfunctions or conditions that may lead to malfunction;
    - (ix) Bottom and fly ash characteristics and handling procedures;
    - (x) Applicable Federal, State, and local regulations;
    - (xi) Work safety procedures;
    - (xii) Pre-startup inspections; and
    - (xiii) **Recordkeeping requirements.**
  - (2) **An examination designed and administered by the instructor.**
  - (3) **Reference material distributed to the attendees covering the course topics.**
- (d) Qualification shall be obtained by:
  - (1) Completion of a training course that satisfies the criteria under [paragraph (c)](#c) of this section; and
  - (2) Either 6 months experience as an HMIWI operator, 6 months experience as a direct supervisor of an HMIWI operator, or completion of at least two burn cycles under the observation of two qualified HMIWI operators.
- (e) Qualification is valid from the date on which the examination is passed or the completion of the required experience, whichever is later.
- (f) To maintain qualification, the trained and qualified HMIWI operator shall complete and pass an annual review or refresher course of at least 4 hours covering, at a minimum, the following:
  - (1) Update of regulations;
  - (2) Incinerator operation, including startup and shutdown procedures;
  - (3) Inspection and maintenance;
  - (4) Responses to malfunctions or conditions that may lead to malfunction; and
  - (5) **Discussion of operating problems encountered by attendees.**
- (g) A lapsed qualification shall be renewed by one of the following methods:
  - (1) For a lapse of less than 3 years, the HMIWI operator shall complete and pass a standard annual refresher course described in [paragraph (f)](#f) of this section.
  - (2) For a lapse of 3 years or more, the HMIWI operator shall complete and pass a training course with the minimum criteria described in [paragraph (c)](#c) of this section.
- (h) The owner or operator of an affected facility shall maintain documentation at the facility that address the following:
  - (1) Summary of the applicable standards under this subpart;
  - (2) Description of basic combustion theory applicable to an HMIWI;
  - (3) Procedures for receiving, handling, and charging waste;
  - (4) HMIWI startup, shutdown, and malfunction procedures;
  - (5) Procedures for maintaining proper combustion air supply levels;
  - (6) Procedures for operating the HMIWI and associated air pollution control systems within the standards established under this subpart;
  - (7) Procedures for responding to periodic malfunction or conditions that may lead to malfunction;
  - (8) Procedures for monitoring HMIWI emissions;
  - (9) Reporting and recordkeeping procedures; and
  - (10) **Procedures for handling ash.**
- (i) The owner or operator of an affected facility shall establish a program for reviewing the information listed in [paragraph (h)](#h) of this section annually with each HMIWI operator (defined in [§ 60.51c](/cfr/40/60.51c.md)).
  - (1) The initial review of the information listed in [paragraph (h)](#h) of this section shall be conducted within 6 months after the effective date of this subpart or prior to assumption of responsibilities affecting HMIWI operation, whichever date is later.
  - (2) Subsequent reviews of the information listed in [paragraph (h)](#h) of this section shall be conducted annually.
- (j) The information listed in [paragraph (h)](#h) of this section shall be kept in a readily accessible location for all HMIWI operators. This information, along with records of training shall be available for inspection by the EPA or its delegated enforcement agent upon request.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 62 FR 48382, Sept. 15, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

### Source

Source: 36 FR 24877, Dec. 23, 1971, unless otherwise noted.