Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Natural Resources › NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management › Chapter NR 662 - Hazardous Waste Generator Standards › Subchapter J - Small Quantity Generators › Section NR 662.192 - Special accumulation requirements

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) ONE HUNDRED AND
				  EIGHTY-DAY ACCUMULATION TIME. A small quantity generator may accumulate
				  hazardous waste on-site for 180 days or less without an operating license or
				  interim license provided that all of the following conditions are met:
(a)
Accumulation limit.
The
				  quantity of waste accumulated on-site never exceeds 6,000 kilograms (13,230
				  pounds).
(b)
Accumulation
				  in containers.
The generator complies with the requirements of subch.
				  I of ch. NR 665, except for ss.
				  NR
				  665.0176 and
				  665.0178.
(c)
Accumulation in tanks.
The generator complies with the requirements of s.
				  NR
				  662.194.
(d)
Preparedness and prevention, land
				  disposal restrictions and marking and labeling.
The generator complies
				  with the requirements of subch. C of ch. NR 665, s.
				  NR
				  668.07(1) (e) and all of the
				  following conditions:
1. The date upon which
				  each period of accumulation begins is clearly marked and visible for inspection
				  on each container.
2. While being
				  accumulated on-site, each container and tank is labeled or marked clearly with
				  the words, "Hazardous Waste".
(e)
Emergency procedures and
				  personnel training.
The generator complies with all of the following
				  requirements:
1. At all times there shall be
				  at least one employee either on the premises or on call (i.e., available to
				  respond to an emergency by reaching the facility within a short period of time)
				  with the responsibility for coordinating all emergency response measures
				  specified in subd. 4. This employee is the emergency coordinator.
2. The generator shall post all of the
				  following information next to the telephone:
a. The name and telephone number of the
				  emergency coordinator.
b. Location
				  of fire extinguishers and spill control material, and, if present, fire
				  alarm.
c. The telephone number of
				  the fire department, unless the facility has a direct alarm.
3. The generator shall ensure that
				  all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency
				  procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility
				  operations and emergencies.
4. The
				  emergency coordinator or a designee shall respond to any emergencies that
				  arise. The applicable responses are as follows:
a. In the event of a fire, call the fire
				  department or attempt to extinguish it using a fire extinguisher.
b. In the event of a spill, contain the flow
				  of hazardous waste to the extent possible, and as soon as is practicable, clean
				  up the hazardous waste and any contaminated materials or soil.
c. In the event of a fire, explosion or other
				  release which could threaten human health outside the facility or when the
				  generator has knowledge that a spill has reached surface water, the generator
				  shall immediately notify the national response center (using their 24-hour toll
				  free number 800/424-8802). The report shall include all of the following
				  information:
1) The name, address and U.S. EPA
				  identification number of the generator.
2) Date, time and type of incident ( e.g.,
				  spill or fire).
3) Quantity and
				  type of hazardous waste involved in the incident.
4) Extent of injuries, if any.
5) Estimated quantity and disposition of
				  recovered materials, if any.
d. In the event of a release or discharge,
				  the generator shall give notice to the division of emergency management at
				  (800) 943-0003 and comply with the requirements of s.
				  292.11,
				  Stats., and ch. NR 706.