Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-303 - Dangerous waste regulations
Section 173-303-64680 - Temporary units (TUs)
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) In accordance with the requirements of this subsection, the department may designate a tank or container storage area at a facility as a temporary unit for the purpose of treating or storing remediation waste that originates at the same facility in order to implement remedies under this section or to implement other cleanup actions. The department may replace the design, operating and closure standards applicable to dangerous waste tank and container treatment and storage units under this chapter with alternative requirements that protect human health and the environment.
(2) Any temporary unit to which alternative requirements are applied in accordance with subsection (1) of this section will be:
(3) In establishing standards to be applied to a temporary unit, the department will consider the following factors:
(4) The department will specify the length of time, not to exceed one year, a temporary unit will be allowed to operate. The director will also specify design, operating, and closure requirements for the temporary unit.
(5) The department may extend the operating period of a temporary unit for up to one additional year, provided the director determines that:
(6) Incorporation of the designation of and requirements for a temporary unit or a time extension for a temporary unit into an existing permit will be:
(7) The department will document the rationale for designating a temporary unit and for granting time extensions for temporary units and will make such documentation available to the public.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105, 70.105D, and 15.54 RCW and RCW 70.105.007. 04-24-065 (Order 03-10), § 173-303-64680, filed 11/30/04, effective 1/1/05.