Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article IX - Residual Waste Management
Chapter 297 - INCINERATORS AND OTHER PROCESSING FACILITIES
Subchapter B - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESSING FACILITIES
Section 297.102 - Operating plan

(1) A narrative description of the general operating plan for the proposed facility, including the origin, composition and weight or volume of solid waste that is proposed to be processed at the facility, the process to be used at the facility, the daily operational methodology of the proposed process, the loading rate, the proposed capacity of the facility and the expected life of the facility.

(2) A plan for an alternative waste handling or disposal system during periods when the proposed facility is not in operation, including procedures to be followed in case of equipment breakdown. Procedures may include the use of standby equipment, extension of operating hours and contractual agreements for diversion of residual waste to other facilities.

(3) An operational safety, fire prevention and emergency response plan that will adequately protect workers and patrons of the facility, prepared by an expert in the field of industrial hygiene and safety.

(4) A plan for assuring that solid waste received at the facility is consistent with § 297.201 (relating to basic limitations).

(5) A plan for training equipment operators and other personnel concerning the operation and approved design of the facility.

(6) The proposed operating hours of the proposed facility.

(7) A narrative describing the procedures for inspection and monitoring of incoming waste.