Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024
(a) The owner or
operator of each small rural HMIWI subject to this regulation, as defined in
K.A.R. 28-19-729a(c), shall conduct an initial equipment inspection of the
HMIWI within one year from the date the department receives EPA approval of the
state's HMIWI plan.
(b) At a
minimum, the owner or operator shall perform the following:
(1) Inspect all burners, pilot assemblies,
and pilot sensing devices for proper operation, and clean the pilot flame
sensor, as necessary;
(2) ensure
proper adjustment of primary and secondary chamber combustion air, and adjust
as necessary;
(3) inspect hinges
and door latches, and lubricate as necessary;
(4) inspect dampers, fans, and blowers for
proper operation;
(5) inspect
HMIWI door and door gaskets for proper sealing;
(6) inspect motors for proper operation;
(7) inspect primary chamber
refractory lining, and clean and repair or replace the lining as necessary;
(8) inspect the incinerator shell
for corrosion and hot spots;
(9)
inspect the secondary and tertiary chambers and stack, and clean as necessary;
(10) inspect the mechanical
loader, including limit switches, for proper operation, if applicable;
(11) visually inspect the waste
bed grates, and repair or seal, or both, as appropriate;
(12) for the burn cycle that follows the
inspection, document that the incinerator is operating properly and make any
necessary adjustments;
(13)
inspect air pollution control devices for proper operation, if applicable;
(14) inspect waste heat boiler
systems to ensure proper operation, if applicable;
(15) inspect bypass stack components;
(16) ensure proper calibration of
thermocouples, sorbent feed systems, and any other monitoring equipment; and
(17) generally observe that the
equipment is maintained in good operating condition.
(c)
(1)
Within 10 operating days following an equipment inspection, all necessary
repairs shall be completed, unless the owner or operator obtains a written
approval from the department, extending the time allowed for the necessary
repairs.
(2) All approvals for
time extensions to this requirement shall establish the date by which all
necessary repairs are to be completed.
(d) Each small rural HMIWI subject to the
emission limits specified in K.A.R. 28-19-729b shall undergo an equipment
inspection annually, no later than 12 months following the previous annual
equipment inspection, which shall include the inspection elements in
subsections (b) and (c) of this regulation.
