Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 211 - RULES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL CARCASSES
Section 001-211-10 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INCINERATION
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. Types of Incineration
Incineration is the complete destruction of the carcass tissue by burning so that only the mineral content (ash) remains. Methods for achieving this tissue destruction include:
Standard incinerators, air curtain incinerators, gasification or pyrolysis units and plasma arc gasification are all subject to DEP air licensing regulations - 06-096 CMR 115, and DEP Solid Waste Management Rules 06-096 C hapter 400.
2. General Requirements for Standard (In-vessel) Incinerators
In order to receive a DEP license, the applicant must control emissions from each unit to a level considered by the DEP to represent Best Practical Treatment (BPT), as defined in 06-096 CMR 100 (See Appendix B for a description of Best Practical Treatment as defined by DEP).
3. Pyres. Pyres are permitted for use only in extreme emergencies and must have prior approval from the Commissioner. Siting and operational standards shall be determined on a case by case basis by the Commissioner. Note: The Department will notify the DEP Air Bureau prior to utilizing pyres to dispose of carcasses.
4. Air Curtain Incinerators. Air curtain incinerators may be used for a catastrophic disposal situation provided the following operational and siting standards are met:
Note: The Department will notify the DEP Air Bureau prior to utilizing air curtain incinerators to dispose of carcasses.
5. Gasification or Pyrolysis. Gasification or pyrolysis units may be used for either routine or catastrophic disposal situations. The licensing and operational standards that apply to standard incinerators (see Sections 10.1 and 10.2 above) also apply to gasification and pyrolysis.
