South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-79 - Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
Part 61-79.270 - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Subpart B - PERMIT APPLICATION
Section 61-79.270.B.16 - Specific Part B information requirements for tank systems

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-79.270.B.16

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

Except as otherwise provided in R.61-79.264.190, owners and operators of facilities that use tanks to store or treat hazardous waste must provide the following additional information.

(a) A written assessment that is reviewed and certified by a qualified Professional Engineer as to the structural integrity and suitability for handling hazardous waste of each tank system, as required under 264.191 and 264.192;

(b) Dimensions and capacity of each tank;

(c) Description of feed systems, safety cutoff, bypass systems, and pressure controls (e.g., vents);

(d) A diagram of piping, instrumentation, and process flow for each tank system;

(e) A description of materials and equipment used to provide external corrosion protection, as required under 264.192(a)(3)(ii).

(f) For new tank systems, a detailed description of how the tank system(s) will be installed in compliance with R.61-79.264.192(b), (c), (d), and (e)(b), (c), (d), and (e);

(g) Detailed plans and descriptions of how the secondary containment system for each tank system is or will be designed, constructed, and operated to meet the requirements of 264.193(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f);

(h) For tank systems for which a variance from the requirements of R.61-79.264.193 is sought (as provided by Section264.193(g)(g)):

(1) Detailed plans and engineering and hydrogeologic reports, as appropriate, describing alternate design and operating practices that will, in conjunction with location aspects, prevent the migration of any hazardous waste or hazardous constituents into the groundwater or surface water during the life of the facility, or

(2) A detailed assessment of the substantial present or potential hazards posed to human health or the environment should a release enter the environment.

(i) Description of controls and practices to prevent spills and overflows, as required under R.61-79.264.194(b)(b); and

(j) For tank systems in which ignitable, reactive, or incompatible wastes are to be stored or treated, a description of how operating procedures and tank system and facility design will achieve compliance with the requirements of R.61-79.264.198 and 264.199.

(k) Information on air emission control equipment as required in 270.27.

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