Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 100-199 - Environmental Protection General
Chapter NR 157 - Management of PCBs and products containing PCBs
FOREWORD
Section NR 157.07 - Disposal methods and facilities

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 157.07

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) METHODS. PCBs or products containing PCBs (liquids, semi-solids) for which a technically and economically feasible incineration method is available for destruction shall be incinerated unless approval for an alternative method of disposal is obtained in writing from the department. Solid or semi-solid products containing PCBs for which a technically and economically feasible incineration method is unavailable shall be disposed of at a landfill facility unless approval for an alternative method of disposal is obtained in writing from the department.

(2) INCINERATION FACILITIES. Facilities for incineration of PCBs or products containing PCBs shall not be established or operated in the state of Wisconsin until written approval of the department is obtained.

(a) Complete plans and specifications for an incineration facility shall be submitted to the department in accordance with all applicable provisions of chs. NR 400 to 499 and 660 to 679.

(b) Minimum requirements for incineration of PCBs and products containing PCBs include suitable balance of operational parameters (dwell time, temperature, turbulence, and excess oxygen) and a suitable scrubber to remove hydrochloric acid mist from the exhaust gas. Recommended requirements are 2 second dwell time at 1100ºC (2000ºF) and 3% excess oxygen in the stack gas or 11/2 second dwell time at 1500ºC (2700ºF) and 2% excess oxygen in the stack gas.

(3) LANDFILL FACILITIES. A landfill for disposal of PCBs and products containing PCBs shall not be established or operated in the state of Wisconsin until written approval of the department is obtained for such disposal as provided in s. NR 660.18(2) (a). The proposed landfill shall be established and licensed in accordance with the requirements of chs. NR 664, 665 and 670 and other requirements applicable to disposal of PCBs and products containing PCBs. Such a landfill must provide complete long-term protection for the quality of surface and subsurface waters from PCBs deposited therein and must prevent hazards to public health and the environment. Such sites must be located or engineered to avoid direct hydraulic continuity with surface and subsurface waters. Generated leachates must be contained and subsurface flow into the disposal area eliminated. Monitoring wells must be established, and a sampling and analysis program conducted as specified in s. NR 670.403.

Note: Section NR 660.18(2) (a) no longer exists.

(4) The operator of the incineration or landfill facility shall upon utilization or final disposal of the PCBs or products containing PCBs sign the remaining copies of the waste tracking form, retain a copy and immediately mail a copy to the generator, full-service contractor, or service facility.

(5) FACILITIES RECOMMENDED FOR PCB PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL.

(a) The department shall maintain a current listing of incinerators and secured landfill sites which are specifically approved by the various state environmental agencies or which may be suitable for disposing of PCBs or products containing PCBs. This list shall provide the names of organizations offering suitable disposal services, including locations and facilities available to any person upon request. However, specific shipping directions, disposal procedures and costs shall be obtained from the organization.

(b) The department will consider applications for alternate disposal procedures and alternate disposal sites provided the applicant can demonstrate that the alternatives will not result in environmental pollution. Within 90 days of the receipt of an application for an alternate disposal method or disposal site, the department shall notify the applicant of approval or rejection or shall specify the additional information which is required to determine whether to approve the proposed procedures or sites.

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