Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management
Chapter NR 670 - Hazardous Waste Licensing And Decisionmaking Procedures
Subchapter B - License Application
Section NR 670.016 - Specific feasibility and plan of operation report information requirements for tank systems

Current through August 26, 2024

Except as otherwise provided in s. NR 664.0190, owners and operators of facilities that use tanks to store or treat hazardous waste shall provide all of the following additional information:

(1) 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 ss. NR 664.0191 and 664.0192.

(2) Dimensions and capacity of each tank.

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

(4) A diagram of piping, instrumentation and process flow for each tank system.

(5) A description of materials and equipment used to provide external corrosion protection, as required under s. NR 664.0192(1) (c) 2.

(6) For new tank systems, a detailed description of how the tank systems will be installed in compliance with s. NR 664.0192(2), (3), (4) and (5).

(7) Detailed plans and description of how the secondary containment system for each tank system is or will be designed, constructed and operated to meet s. NR 664.0193(1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6).

(8) Any of the following for tank systems for which an alternative to the requirements of s. NR 664.0193 is sought (as provided by s. NR 664.0193(7)) :

(a) 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.

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

(9) Description of controls and practices to prevent spills and overflows, as required under s. NR 664.0194(2).

(10) 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 ss. NR 664.0198 and 664.0199.

(11) Information on air emission control equipment as required in s. NR 670.027.

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