Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) No
person shall cause or allow open burning of agrichemical containers or other
agrichemical related wastes at an agrichemical facility or a non-commercial
agrichemical facility, except as provided in this Section.
b) Any burning of agrichemical containers or
other agrichemical related wastes at an agrichemical facility or a
non-commercial agrichemical facility located 1,000 feet or less from a
residential or other populated area shall be performed with an incinerator that
is in compliance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5 ]
and rules adopted under that Act (35 Ill. Adm. Code 201).
c) The open burning of combustible
agrichemical containers is permissible at the field where the chemicals are
applied, provided the following conditions are met:
1) Containers holding liquid agrichemical
formulations have been triple rinsed;
2) Containers holding dry or solid
formulations have been emptied to the extent feasible;
3) Atmospheric conditions will readily
dissipate the contaminants;
4) The
burning does not create a visibility hazard on roadways, railroad tracks or air
fields;
5) The burning occurs more
than 1,000 feet from residential or other populated area;
6) It can be shown that it is the most
efficient disposal method available, based upon factors including, but not
limited to, cost, location, and type of waste;
7) The burning does not cause air pollution
as defined in the Illinois Environmental Protection Act; and
8) The area where the burning occurs is not
subject to State or local restrictions.
d) Until January 1, 1995, the open burning of
combustible agrichemical containers is permissible at an agrichemical facility
provided the following conditions are met:
1)
Containers holding liquid agrichemical formulations have been triple
rinsed;
2) Containers holding dry
or solid formulations have been emptied to the extent feasible;
3) Each burning event shall be limited to 40
items (e.g., bags, cartons, plastic jugs) or less;
4) Atmospheric conditions will readily
dissipate the contaminants;
5) The
burning does not create a visibility hazard on roadways, railroad tracks or air
fields;
6) The burning occurs more
than 1,000 feet from residential or other populated area;
7) It can be shown that it is the most
efficient disposal method available, based upon factors including, but not
limited to, cost, location, and type of waste;
8) The burning does not cause air pollution
as defined in Sections 3.02 and 9 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act
[415 ILCS 5/3.02 and 9 ];
9) The
area where the burning occurs is not subject to State or local restrictions;
and
10) Ashes and other residues
resulting from the open burning shall be protected against contact by
precipitation and disposed of in accordance with the Environmental Protection
Act [415 ILCS 5] and the rules adopted under that Act (35 Ill. Adm. Code
807).
