Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management
Chapter NR 665 - Interim License Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage And Disposal Facility Standards
Subchapter J - Tank Systems
Section NR 665.0198 - Special requirements for ignitable or reactive wastes

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) Ignitable or reactive waste may not be placed in a tank system, unless par. (a), (b) or (c) applies:

(a) The waste is treated, rendered or mixed before or immediately after placement in the tank system so that all of the following apply:
1. The resulting waste, mixture or dissolved material no longer meets the definition of ignitable or reactive waste under s. NR 661.0021 or 661.0023.

2. Section NR 665.0017(2) is complied with.

(b) The waste is stored or treated in such a way that it is protected from any material or conditions that may cause the waste to ignite or react.

(c) The tank system is used solely for emergencies.

(2) The owner or operator of a facility where ignitable or reactive waste is stored or treated in tanks shall comply with the requirements for the maintenance of protective distances between the waste management area and any public ways, streets, alleys or an adjoining property line that can be built upon as required in Tables 2-1 to 2-6 of the National Fire Protection Association's "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code" (1977 or 1981), incorporated by reference in s. NR 660.11.

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