Verify that the facility is abiding by state and local hazardous waste requirements.

Verify that the facility is operating according to hazardous waste permits issued by the state or local agencies where approved.

(NOTE: Issues typically regulated by state and local agencies include:

• Additional manifesting requirements

• More frequent reporting requirements

• Transportation

• Identification of special waste or waste categories

• Regulation of specific substances as hazardous waste such as: medical, pathological, and infectious waste; used oil; explosives; used batteries

• Small and conditionally exempt small quantity generator requirements

• RCRA permitting of oil/water separators

• Disposal requirements

• Construction and operation of storage and disposal facilities

• Satellite accumulation point requirements

• Container marking and labeling requirements.)

Verify that the actions detailed in compliance agreements are being taken according to the schedule established in the agreements.

- Knowledge of all the constituents of the waste (MSDSs) and whether it is listed in 40 CFR 261

- Laboratory analysis

- Knowledge of materials and processes used

• A sample which is collected for the sole purpose of testing to determine characteristics or composition. (SW.846))

(NOTE: Unidentified waste materials and spilled hazardous materials may have to be disposed of as hazardous waste depending on their constituents or characteristics.)

Discuss with staff how wastes generated on the facility were identified and classified.

Determine if the facility followed EPA criteria for identifying the characteristics of hazardous waste and EPA's listed wastes in 40 CFR 261 (see Appendices A, B, C, and D. Note: The appendices contained in this document are dated. Auditors should consult a current version of the regulations to ensure that accurate lists and other requirements are used for assessments. ).

Determine whether the facility generates, transports, treats, stores, or disposes of any hazardous waste (see Appendices A, B, C, and D for guidance) and the quantity.

Waste documentation must be in facility records (40 CFR 262.40).

(NOTE: The following are examples of solid wastes which are not considered hazardous wastes (40 CFR 261.3 and 261.4(b)):

- No more than 100 kg (220.46 lb.) of hazardous waste is generated in a calendar month

- Total on-site accumulation does not exceed 1,000 kg (2,204.62 lb.) of hazardous waste

- No more than 1 kg (2.2 lb.) of acute hazardous waste (see Appendix E) is generated in a calendar month

• No more than a total of 100 kg (220.46 lb.) of any residue or contaminated soil, waste, or other debris resulting from the cleanup of any acute wastes in a calendar month is generated.

Verify that wastes are either treated or disposed of in an on-site facility or delivered to an off-site TSDF, which is one of the following:

- Permitted under 40 CFR 270

- Operating under interim status

- Authorized to manage hazardous waste by a state with an approved hazardous waste management program under 40 CFR 271

- Permitted, licensed, or registered by a state to manage solid waste

- A facility which does one of the following:

-- beneficially uses or reuses, or legitimately recycles or reclaims its waste

-- treats it waste prior to beneficial use or reuse, or legitimate recycling or reclamation.

(NOTE: If a hazardous waste generator meets the requirements for being a CESQG, it is not required to meet any of the standards outlined in 40 CFR Parts 262 through 266, (except 262.11), 268, and 270.)

(NOTE: If a facility mixes its waste with used oil, the mixture is subject to the requirements in Subpart G of 40 CFR Part 279 if it is destined to be burned for energy recovery.)

(NOTE: Quantities of hazardous and acutely hazardous waste greater than the threshold quantities listed above become subject to the standards for LQGs.)

(NOTE: Even though a CESQG is not legally required to use a manifest or obtain a hazardous waste identification number, many hazardous waste haulers will not transport hazardous waste from a facility without a manifest or ID number.)

- Wastes are removed that can be removed using practices commonly employed to remove materials from that type of container (e.g., pouring, pumping, and aspirating) and,

- No more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) of residue remains, or

- If the container is less than or equal to 110 gal. (416.40 L), no more than 3 percent by weight of total container capacity remains, or

• When the container is greater than 110 gal. (416.40 L), no more than 0.3 percent by weight of the total container capacity remains.

Verify that for containers that hold a compressed gas, the pressure in the container approaches atmosphere.

Verify that for a container or inner liner that held an acute hazardous waste listed in Appendix E, one of the following is done:

- It is triple rinsed

- It is cleaned by another method identified through the literature or testing as achieving equivalent removal

- The inner liner is removed.

Verify that exception reports were submitted to the regulatory agency when a signed manifest copy was not received within 60 days of the waste being accepted by the initial transporter.

Verify that exception reports are kept for at least three years.

(NOTE: The requirement to prepare a manifest does not apply if:

- The waste is reclaimed under contractual agreement and:

-- the type of waste and frequency of shipments are specified in the agreement;

-- the vehicle used to transport the waste to the recycling facility and to deliver regenerated material back to the generator is owned and operated by the reclaimer; and

-- the generator maintains a copy of the reclamation agreement for at least three years after termination of the agreement.)

(NOTE: Period of retention of records is extended automatically during the course of any unresolved enforcement action or as requested by the regulatory agency.)

- Wastes are removed that can be removed using practices commonly employed to remove materials from that type of container (e.g., pouring, pumping, and aspirating), and

- No more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) of residue remains, or

- If the container is less than or equal to 110 gal. (416.40 L), no more than 3 percent by weight of total container capacity remains, or

- When the container is greater than 110 gal. (416.40 L), no more than 0.3 percent by weight of the total container capacity remains.

Verify that for containers that held a compressed gas, the pressure in the container approaches atmosphere.

Verify that for a container or inner liner that held an acute hazardous waste listed in Appendix E, one of the following is done:

- It is triple rinsed

- It is cleaned by another method identified through the literature or testing as achieving equivalent removal

- The inner liner is removed.

- Generate extreme heat or pressure, fire, explosion, or violent reaction

- Produce uncontrolled toxic mists, fumes, dusts, or gases in sufficient quantities to threaten human health

- Produce uncontrolled flammable fumes or gases in sufficient quantities to pose a risk of fire or explosions

- Damage the structural integrity of the device or facility

- Threaten human health by any other like means.

(NOTE: Incompatible wastes as listed in Appendix F should not be placed in the same drum.)

Verify that hazardous wastes are not placed in an unwashed container that previously held an incompatible waste or material.

Verify that containers holding hazardous wastes incompatible with wastes stored nearby in other containers, open tanks, piles, or surface impoundments are separated or protected from each other by a dike, berm, wall or other device.

• At least 3 ft. (0.91 m) of aisle space is provided between rows of containers.

- Internal communications or alarm system capable of providing immediate emergency instruction to facility personnel

- A telephone or hand-held two way radio capable of contacting local and emergency responders

- Portable fire extinguishers and fire control equipment, including special extinguishing equipment (foam, inert gas, or dry chemicals)

- Spill control equipment

- Decontamination equipment

• Fire hydrants or other source of water (reservoir, storage tank, etc.) with adequate volume and pressure, foam producing equipment, or automatic sprinklers, or water spray systems.

Determine if equipment is tested and maintained as necessary to insure proper operation in an emergency.

Verify that sufficient aisle space is maintained to allow unobstructed movement of personnel, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment to any area of the operation.

Review procedures employed by facility management to familiarize police, fire departments, and emergency response teams with the layout of the facility, properties of the waste being handled, and general operations as appropriate for the type of waste and potential need for such services.

Review procedures employed by facility management to familiarize local hospitals with the site and types of injuries that could result in an emergency as appropriate for the type of waste and potential need for such services.

(NOTE: Where state or local authorities decline to enter into arrangements, the facility must document this refusal in the operating record.)

- The EPA hazardous waste code and manifest numbers

- The waste is subject to the LDRs and the constituents of concern for F001-F005 and F039 and underlying hazardous constituents in characteristic wastes, unless the waste will be treated and monitored for all constituents (If all constituents will be treated and monitored, there is no need to put them all on the LDR notice.)

- Whether the waste is a nonwastewater or wastewater

- The subcategory of the waste determination, if applicable

- For hazardous debris, when treating with the alternative treatment technologies provided in 40 CFR 268.45, the contaminants subject to treatment, as described in 268.45(b), and an indication that these contaminants are being treated to comply with 268.45.

- For contaminated soil subject to LDRs provided in 40 CFR 268.49(a), the constituents subject to treatment described in 268.49(d), and the following statement: "This contaminated soil [does/does not] exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste and is [subject to/complies with] the soil treatment provided in 268.49(c) or the universal treatment standards."

Verify that, for waste or contaminated soil which meets the treatment standard at the original point of generation, the notice includes:

- The EPA hazardous waste code and manifest numbers

- The waste is subject to the LDRs and the constituents of concern for F001-F005 and F039 and underlying hazardous constituents in characteristic wastes, unless the waste will be treated and monitored for all constituents (If all constituents will be treated and monitored, there is no need to put them all on the notice.)

- Whether the waste is a nonwastewater or wastewater

- The subcategory of the waste determination, if applicable

- For contaminated soil subject to LDRs provided in 40 CFR 268.49(a), the constituents subject to treatment described in 268.49(d), and the following statement: "This contaminated soil [does/does not] exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste and is [subject to/complies with] the soil treatment provided in 268.49(c) or the universal treatment standards."

- Waste analysis data, when available

- The signature of an authorized representative certifying that the waste complies with the treatment standards of 40 CFR 268 (the text of the required certification statement can be found in 40 CFR 268.7(3)(i)).

Verify that, for restricted waste which is subject to an exemption from a prohibition of the type of land disposal used, the notice states that the waste is not prohibited from land disposal and includes:

- The EPA hazardous waste code and manifest number

- Statement that this waste is not prohibited from land disposal

- Waste analysis data, when available

- The date the waste is subject to the prohibition

- For hazardous debris, when treating with the alternative treatment technologies provided in 40 CFR 268.45, the contaminants subject to treatment, as described in 268.45(b), and an indication that these contaminants are being treated to comply with 268.45.

(NOTE: SQGs with tolling agreements are required to comply with notification and certification requirements for the initial shipment of waste subject to the agreement. The SQG will retain an on-site copy of the notification and certification along with the tolling agreement for at least 3 years after the termination or expiration of the agreement.)

(NOTE: SQGs treating hazardous debris under the alternative treatment standards are not required to conduct waste analysis.)

Verify that the plan is kept on-site and:

- The plan is based on a detailed chemical and physical analysis of representative sample of the prohibited waste being treated

- The plan contains all information necessary to treat the wastes in accordance with regulatory requirements including the selected testing frequency

- The plan must be kept in the facility's on-site files and made available to regulatory inspectors.

(NOTE: SQGs with tolling agreements are required to comply with notification and certification requirements for the initial shipment of waste subject to the agreement. The SQG will retain an on-site copy of the notification and certification along with the tolling agreement for at least 3 years after the termination or expiration of the agreement.)

- The date upon which accumulation begins is clearly marked and visible for inspection

- The recorded start date indicates no container or tank has been accumulating a hazardous waste longer than 90 days (unless granted a 30 day extension)

- Each container and tank is labeled or marked clearly with the words HAZARDOUS WASTE.

(NOTE: For a generator the accumulation start date begins when the first waste is poured/placed into the waste container, except at satellite accumulation points.)

(NOTE: A generator who meets these standards is exempt from meeting the closure requirements outlined in 40 CFR 265.110 through 265.156, except for 265.111 and 265.114.)

(NOTE: A generator who accumulates hazardous waste for more than 90 days (without an extension), is subject to all TSDF and permitting requirements.)

- Internal communications or alarm system capable of providing immediate emergency instruction to facility personnel

- A telephone or hand-held two way radio capable of summoning emergency assistance

- Portable fire extinguishers and fire control equipment, including special extinguishing equipment (foam, inert gas, or dry chemicals)

- Spill control equipment

- Decontamination equipment

- Fire hydrants or other source of water (reservoir, storage tank, etc.) with adequate volume and pressure, foam producing equipment, or automatic sprinklers, or water spray systems.

Determine if equipment is tested and maintained as necessary to insure proper operation in an emergency.

Verify that sufficient aisle space is maintained to allow unobstructed movement of personnel, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment to any area of the operation.

Review procedures employed by facility management to familiarize police, fire departments, emergency response teams with the layout of the facility, properties of the waste being handled, and general operations as appropriate for the type of waste and potential need for such services.

Review procedures employed by facility management to familiarize the hospital with the site and the types of injuries that could result in an emergency as appropriate for the type of waste and potential need for such services.

(NOTE: Where state or local authorities decline to enter into arrangements, the facility must document this refusal in the operating record.)

Verify that the training program is directed by a person trained in hazardous waste management procedures and that the program includes instruction which teaches facility personnel hazardous waste management procedures relevant to positions in which they are employed.

Although not specified by the regulations, examples of training topics for hazardous waste management procedures could include (but would not be limited to) the following:

- Waste turn in procedures

- Identification of hazardous wastes

- Container use, marking, labeling and on-site transportation

- Manifesting and off-site transportation

- 90 day storage area management

- Personal health and safety and fire safety

Verify that the training program includes contingency plan implementation and is designed to ensure that facility personnel are able to respond to emergencies including (where applicable):

- Key parameters for automatic waste feed cut-off systems

- Procedures for using, inspecting, repairing, and replacing emergency and monitoring equipment

- Operation of communications and alarm systems

- Response to fire or explosion

- Response to groundwater contamination incidents

- Response to leaks or spills

- Shutdown of operations.

Verify that new employee training is completed within six months of employment/ assignment.

Verify that an annual review of initial training is provided.

Verify that employees do not work unsupervised until training is completed.

Verify specifically that waste storage area managers and hazardous waste handlers have been trained.

- Job title and description for each employee by name

- Written description of how much training each position will obtain

- Documentation of training received by name.

Determine if training records are retained for three years for former employees.

Determine if training records on current employees are maintained. (NOTE: Training records on current employees must be maintained until the closure of the facility.)

Verify that the contingency plan is designed to minimize hazards to human health or the environment from fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents.

Verify that the plan includes the following:

- A description of actions to be taken during an emergency

- A description of arrangements made with local police departments, fire departments, hospitals, contractors, and state and local emergency response teams as appropriate

- Names, addresses, and phone numbers of all persons qualified to act as emergency coordinator (if more than one name is listed, the plan must identify one person as the primary emergency coordinator with other persons listed in the order in which they will assume responsibility as an alternate)

- A list of all emergency equipment at the facility and where this equipment is required, located, and what it looks like

- An evacuation plan for facility personnel where there is a possibility evacuation would be needed.

Verify that copies of the contingency plan and all revisions are maintained at the facility and also have been submitted to organizations which may be called upon to provide emergency services.

Verify that the contingency plan is routinely reviewed and updated, especially when:

• The applicable regulations are revised
• The plan fails in an emergency
• The facility changes (e.g., in its design, construction, operation, maintenance) in a way that materially increases the potential for fires, explosions, or oreleases of hazardous constituents or changes the response necessary in an emergency
• The list of emergency coordinators changes
• The list of emergency equipment changes.

- Immediately activate facility alarms or communication systems and notify appropriate facility, state, and local response parties

- Identify the character, exact source, amount, and a real extent of any released materials

- Assess possible hazards to human health or the environment, including direct and indirect effects (e.g., release of gases, surface runoff from water or chemicals used to control fire or explosions, etc.)

• Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions and releases do not occur, recur, or spread to other hazardous waste at the facility. These measures must include where applicable:

-- stop processes and operations at the facility when necessary to prevent fires, explosions, or further releases

-- collect and contain the released waste

-- remove or isolate containers when necessary

- Monitor for leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment whenever appropriate

• Provide for treatment, storage, or disposal of recovered waste, contaminated soil, or surface water, or other material immediately after emergency

• Ensure that no waste that may be incompatible with the released material is treated, stored, or disposed of until cleanup is completed

- Wastes are removed that can be removed using practices commonly employed to remove materials from that type of container (e.g., pouring, pumping, and aspirating), and

- No more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) of residue remains, or

- If the container is less than or equal to 110 gal. (416.40 L), no more than 3 percent by weight of total container capacity remains, or

- When the container is greater than 110 gal. (416.40 L), no more than 0.3 percent by weight of the total container capacity remains.

Verify that for containers that held a compressed gas, the pressure in the container approaches atmosphere.

Verify that for a container or inner liner that held an acute hazardous waste listed in Appendix E, one of the following is done:

- It is triple rinsed

- It is cleaned by another method identified through the literature or testing as achieving equivalent removal

- The inner liner is removed.

Verify that the rinse water has been tested.

- Generate extreme heat or pressure, fire, or explosion, or violent reaction

- Produce uncontrolled toxic mists, fumes, dusts, or gases in sufficient quantities to threaten human health

- Produce uncontrolled flammable fumes or gases in sufficient quantities to pose a risk of fire or explosions

- Damage the structural integrity of the device or facility

- By any other like means threaten human health or the environment

(NOTE: Incompatible wastes, as listed in Appendix F, should not be placed in the same drum.)

Verify that hazardous wastes are not placed in an unwashed container that previously held an incompatible waste or material.

Verify that containers holding hazardous wastes incompatible with wastes stored nearby in other containers, open tanks, piles, or surface impoundments are separated or protected from each other by a dike, berm, wall, or other device.

- The average VO concentration of the hazardous waste at the point of waste origination is less than 500 ppmw

- The organic content of the hazardous waste entering the waste management unit has been reduced by an organic destruction or removal process

- The waste meets the numerical concentration limits for organic hazardous constituents as specified in 40 CFR 268.40 or has been treated by the treatment technology established by the regulatory agency for the waste in 268.42(a) or an equivalent method approved by the regulatory agency pursuant to 268.42(b).)

(NOTE: These requirements do not apply to a container that has a design capacity less than or equal to 0.1 m ³ [~26 gal.] (40 CFR 265.1080(b)(2)) or to containers of any size at satellite accumulation points.)

(NOTE: Standards for containers used in waste stabilization processes (40 CFR 265,1087(b)(2)) are in checklist item HW.59.)

Verify that, for containers with a design capacity greater than 0.1 m ³ [~26 gal.] and less than or equal to 0.46 m ³ [~122 gal.], air emissions are controlled according to the following Container Level 1 standards:

- A container that meets applicable U.S. DOT regulations on the packaging of hazardous materials for transportation

- A container that is equipped with a cover and closure devices that form a continuous barrier over the container openings so that when the cover and closure devices are secured in the closed position there are not visible holes, gaps or other open spaces into the interior of the container

- An open-top container in which an organic vapor suppressing barrier is placed on or over the hazardous waste in the container so that no hazardous waste is exposed to the atmosphere.

Verify that when a container using Level 1 standards, other than DOT approved containers, is used, it is equipped with covers and closure devices composed of suitable materials to minimize exposure of the hazardous waste to the atmosphere and to maintain the equipment integrity for as long as it is in service.

Verify that, whenever waste is in a container using Level 1 controls, covers and closure devices are installed and closure devices are secured and maintained in the closed position except as follows:

- The average VO concentration of the hazardous waste at the point of waste origination is less than 500 ppmw

- The organic content of the hazardous waste entering the waste management unit has been reduced by an organic destruction or removal process

• The waste meets the numerical concentration limits for organic hazardous constituents as specified in 40 CFR 268.40 or has been treated by the treatment technology established by the regulatory agency for the waste in 268.42(a) or an equivalent method approved by the regulatory agency pursuant to 268.42(b).)

(NOTE: These requirements do not apply to a container that has a design capacity less than or equal to 0.1 m ³ [~26 gal.] (40 CFR 265.1080(b)(2)) or to containers of any size at satellite accumulation points.)

(NOTE: Standards for containers used in waste stabilization processes (40 CFR 265.1087(b)(2)) are in checklist item HW.59.)

Verify that, for containers with a design capacity greater than 0.46 m ³ [~122 gal.] that are not in light material service, air emissions are controlled according to the following Container Level 1 standards:

- A container is used that meets applicable U.S. DOT regulations on the packaging of hazardous materials for transportation

- A container is used that operates with no detectable organic emissions

- A container is used that has been demonstrated within the preceding 12 months to be air tight.

(NOTE: Level 2 standards apply only to containers that are in light material service. For the containers that are not in light material service, Level 1 standards apply. (See 40 CFR 265.1087(b)(ii) and (iii).)

Verify that when a container using Level 1 standards, other than DOT approved containers, is used it is equipped with covers and closure devices composed of suitable materials to minimize exposure of the hazardous waste to the atmosphere and to maintain the equipment integrity for as long as it is in service.

Verify that whenever waste is in a container using Level 1 or Level 2 controls, covers and closure devices are installed and closure devices are secured and maintained in a closed position except as follows:

- Opening of a closure device or cover is allowed for adding waste or other material to the container as follows:

-- when the container is filled to the intended final level in one continuous operation, the closure devices are secured in the closed position and the covers installed at the conclusion of the filling operation

-- when discrete batches or quantities of material are added intermittently to the container over a period of time, the closure devices are promptly secured in the closed position and covers installed upon either:

--- the container being filled to the intended final level

--- the completion of a batch loading after which no additional material will be added to the container within 15 minutes

--- the person performing the loading operation leaving the immediate vicinity of the container

--- the shutdown of the process generating the material being added to the container, whichever condition occurs first

- Opening of a closure device or cover is allowed for removing the hazardous waste as follows:

-- in order to meet the requirements for an empty container

-- when discreet quantities or batches of material are removed from the container but the container is not empty, the closure devices are promptly secured in the closed position and the covers installed either:

--- upon completion of batch removal after which no additional material will be removed within 15 minutes

--- the person performing the unloading leaves the immediate vicinity, whichever condition occurs first

- Opening of a closure device or cover is allowed when access inside the container is needed to perform routine activities other than transfer of hazardous waste

- Opening of a spring loaded, pressure vacuum relief valve, conservation vent, or similar type of pressure relief device which vents to the atmosphere and is allowed during normal operations for the purpose of maintaining internal container pressure

- Opening of a safety device to avoid unsafe conditions.

- The average VO concentration of the hazardous waste at the point of waste origination is less than 500 ppmv

- The organic content of the hazardous waste entering the waste management unit has been reduced by an organic destruction or removal process

- The waste meets the numerical concentration limits for organic hazardous constituents as specified in 40 CFR 268.40 or has been treated by the treatment technology established by the regulatory agency for the waste in 268.42(a) or an equivalent method approved by the regulatory agency pursuant to 268.42(b).)

(NOTE: These requirements do not apply to a container that has a design capacity less than or equal to 0.1 m ³ [~26 gal.] (40 CFR 265.1080(b)(2)) or to containers of any size at satellite accumulation points.)

(NOTE: Safety devices may be installed and operated as necessary.)

Verify that containers with design capacities greater than 0.1 m ³ [~26 gal.] used for the treatment of a hazardous waste by a stabilization process meet the following Container Level 3 standards at those times during the waste stabilization process when the hazardous waste in the container is exposed to the atmosphere:

• A container is vented directly through a closed-vent system to a control device
• A container is vented inside an enclosure which is exhausted through a closed-vent system to a control device
• The container closure is designed and operated in accordance with the criteria for a permanent total enclosure under 40 CFR 52.741
• The closed-vent system and control device is designed and operated in accordance with 265.1088 (see checklist item HW.62).

Verify that the facility has a written plan and schedule for performing inspections and monitoring.

Verify that the plan and schedule are being met.

Verify that inspections of the containers and their covers and closure devices for containers using Container Level 1 or Level 2 controls are done as follows:

• When a hazardous waste is already in the container when it is first accepted and the container is not emptied within 24 hours after it is accepted, it is visually inspected within 24 hours after acceptance for cracks, holes, gaps, or other open spaces
• When a container is used for managing hazardous waste for 1 year or more, it is visually inspected at least once every 12 months for visible cracks, holes, gaps, or other open spaces when the cover and closure devices are secured in the closed position.

Verify that when a defect is detected, the first efforts at repairs are within 24 hours after detection, and repair is completed as soon as possible but no later than 5 calendar days after detection.

(NOTE: If repair cannot be completed within 5 calendar days, the hazardous waste must be removed from the container.)

Verify that a copy is available of the procedure used to determine that containers with a capacity of 0.46 m ³ [~122 gal.] or greater which do not meet DOT standards are not managing hazardous waste in light material service.

Verify that if using Container Level 3 air emissions controls, the facility prepares and maintains records that:

• Include the most recent set of calculations and measurements performed by the owner/operator to verify that the enclosure meets the criteria of a permanent total enclosure as specified in 40 CFR 52.741, Appendix B

• The same records as required for closed-vent systems.

Verify that if using a closed-vent system and control device, the following records are maintained:

• Certification that is signed and dated by the owner/operator stating that the control device is designed to operate at the performance level documented by a design analysis or by performance tests when the container is operating at capacity or the highest level reasonably expected to occur
• Design documents if design analysis is used, including certification that the equipment meets the applicable specification
• A performance test plan if performance tests are used and all test results
• Description and date of each modification, as applicable
• Identification of operating parameters, description of monitoring devices, and diagrams of monitoring sensor locations, as applicable
• Semiannual records of the following for those planned routine maintenance operations that would require the control device to exceed limitations:

-- a description of the planned routine maintenance that is anticipated to be performed for the control device during the next 6-month period, including the type of maintenance needed, planned frequency, and lengths of maintenance periods.

-- a description of the planned routine maintenance that was performed for the control device during the previous 6-month period, including the type of maintenance performed and the total number of hours during those 6-months that the control device did not meet applicable requirements

• Records of the following for those unexpected control device system malfunctions that would cause the control device to not meet specifications:

-- the occurrence and duration of each malfunction of the control device system

-- the duration of each period during a malfunction when gases, vapors, or fumes are vented from the waste management unit through the closed-vent system to the control device while the control device is not properly functioning

-- actions taken during periods of malfunction to restore a malfunctioning control device to its normal or usual manner of operation

-- records of the management of the carbon removed from a carbon adsorption system.

Verify that, for exempted containers, the following records are prepared and maintained as applicable:

• If exempted under the hazardous waste concentration conditions, information used for the waste determination in the facility operating log and/or the date, time, and location of each waste sample if analysis results for samples are used

• If exempted under incinerator use or process destruction use, the identification number for the incinerator, boiler, or industrial furnace in which the hazardous waste is treated.

Verify that, for containers not using the air emissions controls specified in 40 CFR 265.1085 through 265.1088 (see checklist items HW.57 through HW.62), the following information is maintained:

• A list of the individual organic peroxide compounds manufactured at the facility if it produces more than one functional family of organic peroxides or multiple organic peroxides within one functional family, and one or more of these organic peroxides could potentially undergo self-accelerating thermal decomposition at or below ambient temperatures
• A description of how the hazardous waste containing the organic peroxide compounds identified in the above list are managed, including:

-- a facility identification number for the container or group of containers

-- the purpose and placement of this container or group of containers in the management train of this hazardous waste

-- the procedures used to ultimately dispose of the hazardous waste handled in the containers

• Explanations why managing these containers would be an undue safety hazard.

Verify that all records, except design information records, are kept for at least 3 years.

Verify that design information records are maintained in the operating record until the air emissions control equipment is replaced or otherwise no longer in service.

(NOTE: See also the recordkeeping requirements for carbon adsorption units in checklist item HW.65.)

- The average VO concentration of the hazardous waste at the point of waste origination is less than 500 ppmw

- The organic content of the hazardous waste entering the waste management unit has been reduced by an organic destruction or removal process

• The waste meets the numerical concentration limits for organic hazardous constituents as specified in 40 CFR 268.40 or has been treated by the treatment technology established by the regulatory agency for the waste in 268.42(a) or an equivalent method approved by the regulatory agency pursuant to 268.42(b).)

(NOTE: These requirements do not apply to a container that has a design capacity less than or equal to 0.1 m ³ [~26 gal.] (40 CFR 265.1080(b)(2)) or to containers of any size at satellite accumulation points.)

Verify that closed-vent systems meet the following:

• It routes the gases, vapors and fumes emitted from the hazardous waste in the waste management unit to a control device
• It is designed and operated in accordance with 40 CFR 265.1033(j) (see checklist item HW.64)
• If it includes bypass devices that could be used to divert the gas or vapor stream to the atmosphere before entering the control device, one of the following equipment requirements is met for each type of bypass device (NOTE: low leg drains, high point bleeds, analyzer vents, open-ended valve or lines, spring loaded pressure relief valves, and other fittings used for safety purposes are not considered bypass devices):

-- a flow indicator is installed, calibrated, maintained, and operated at the inlet to the bypass line used to divert gases and vapors from the closed-vent system to the atmosphere at a point upstream of the control device inlet

-- a seal or locking device is placed on the mechanism by which the bypass device position is controlled when the bypass valve is in the closed position so that the bypass device cannot be opened without breaking the seal or removing the lock.

Verify that the seal or closure mechanism is visually inspected at least once every month.

Verify that one of the following control devices are used:

• A device designed and operated to reduce the total organic content of the inlet vapor stream vented to the control device by at least 95 percent by weight
• An enclosed combustion device designed and operated in accordance with 265.1033(c) (see checklist item HW.64)
• A flare designed and operated in accordance with 40 CFR 265.1033(d) (see checklist item HW.64).

Verify that, when a closed-vent system and control device is used, the following are met:

• Periods of planned routine maintenance of the control device during which the device does not meet specifications do not exceed 240 hours per year
• Control device system malfunctions are corrected as soon as practicable

• It is operated such that gases, vapors, and/or fumes are not actively vented to the control device during periods of planned maintenance or control device system malfunction, except in cases where it is necessary to do so in order to avoid an unsafe condition or to implement malfunction corrective actions or planned maintenance actions.

• All activated carbon is replaced with fresh carbon on a regular basis as outlined in 40 CFR 265.1033(g) and 265.1033(h) (see checklist item HW.64)
• All carbon removed from the devices is managed in a correct manner.

Verify that, if a control device other than a thermal vapor incinerator, flare, boiler, process heater, condenser, or carbon absorption system is used, the requirements in 40 CFR 265.1033(i) are met (see checklist item HW.64).

Verify that, for control devices, it is demonstrated by either a performance test or a design analysis that the device achieves compliance except for the following:

• A flare
• Boiler or process heater with a design heat input capacity of 44 MW or greater
• A boiler or process heater into which the vent stream is introduced with the primary fuel
• A boiler or process heater burning hazardous waste for which the owner or operator has been issued a final permit under 40 CFR 270 and has designed and operates the unit in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 266, subpart H
• A boiler or industrial furnace burning hazardous waste for the owner or operator has certified compliance with the interim status requirements of 40 CFR 266, subpart H.

Verify that the readings from each control device are inspected at least once each operating day to check control device operation.

• A unit that is subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit (including a hazardous waste recycling unit) that is not exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a hazardous waste recycling unit that is not a 90-day tank or container) and that is located at a hazardous waste management facility that is otherwise subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit that is exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a 90-day tank or container).)

Verify that one of the following is met:

• Total organic emissions from the process vents do not exceed 1.4 kg/h (3 lb/h) and 2.8 Mg/yr (3.1 tons/yr)
• Total organic emissions are reduced by use of a control device from all process vents by 95 weight percent.

(NOTE: A process vent is not subject to these standards if the facility owner/operator certifies that all the regulated process vents at the facility are equipped with and operating air emission controls in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) 40 CFR Parts 60, 61, and 63.)

• A unit that is subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit (including a hazardous waste recycling unit) that is not exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a hazardous waste recycling unit that is not a 90-day tank or container) and that is located at a hazardous waste management facility that is otherwise subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit that is exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a 90-day tank or container).)

Verify that control devices involving vapor recovery are designed and operated to recover organic vapors vented to the air with an efficiency of 95 weight percent or greater, unless the total organic emission limit can be attained at an efficiency of less than 95 weight percent.

Verify that, if an enclosed combustion device is used (i.e., vapor incinerator, boiler, or process heater), it is designed and operated to reduce the organic emissions vented to it by 95 weight percent or greater, to achieve a total organic compound concentration of 20 ppmv expressed as the sum of the actual compounds, not carbon equivalents, on a dry basis corrected to 3 percent oxygen, or to provide a minimum residence time of 0.50 seconds at a minimum temperature of 760 degrees Celsius [1400 degrees Fahrenheit].

Verify that, if a boiler or process heater is used as the control device, the vent stream is introduced into the flame zone of the boiler or process heater.

Verify that, if flares are used:

• They are designed and operated with no visible emissions except for periods not in excess of 5 minutes during any 2 consecutive hours
• They are operated with a flame present at all times
• They are used only if the net heating value of the gas being combusted is 11.2 MJ/scm (300 Btu/scf) or greater if the flare is steam assisted or air assisted
• If nonassisted, the net heating value of the gas being combusted is 7.45 MJ/scm (200 Btu/scf) or greater
• If nonassisted or steam assisted, have an exit velocity less than 18.3 m/s (60 ft/s) except when the net heating value of the gas being combusted is greater than 37.3 MJ/scm (1000 Btu/scf) and the exit velocity is equal to or greater than 18.3 m/s (60 ft/s) but less than 122 m/s (400 ft/s).

Verify that each monitor and control device is inspected on a routine basis.

• A flow indicator is installed in the vent stream at the nearest feasible point to the control device inlet, but before being combined with other streams, and provides a record of vent stream flow from each affected process vent to the control device at least once every hour
• A control device to continuously monitor control device operations as specified:

-- a temperature monitoring device equipped with a continuous recorder for a thermal vapor incinerator

-- a temperature monitoring device equipped with a continuous recorder for a catalytic vapor incinerator

-- a heat sensing monitor with a continuous recorder for flares

-- a temperature monitoring device equipped with a continuous recorder to measure parameters that indicate good combustion operating practices are being used for a boiler or process heater having a design heat input capacity less than 44 MW

-- for a condenser, one of the following:

--- a monitoring device with a continuous recorder to measure the concentration level of the organic compound in the exhaust vent stream from the condenser

--- a temperature monitoring device equipped with a continuous recorder capable of monitoring temperature in the exhaust vent stream from the condenser with an accuracy of +/- 1 percent of the temperature being monitored in Celsius or in +/-0.5 ^o C, whichever is greater

-- for a carbon absorption system such as a fixed carbon bed absorber that regenerates the carbon bed directly in the control device, one of the following:

--- a monitoring device equipped with a continuous recorder to measure the concentration levels of the organic compounds in the exhaust vent stream from the carbon bed

--- a monitoring device equipped with a continuous recorder to measure a parameter that indicates the carbon bed is regenerated on a regular, predetermined time cycle.

Verify that readings from monitoring devices are checked at least once a day.

Verify that, if a carbon absorption system is being used that regenerates the carbon bed directly on-site, the existing carbon in the control device is replaced with fresh carbon at a regular, predetermined time interval.

(NOTE: The predetermined time interval is based on the design analysis required under 40 CFR 265.1035(b)(4)(iii)(F).)

Verify that if a carbon absorption system is being used that does not regenerate the carbon bed directly on-site in the control device, the existing carbon in the control device is replaced on a regular basis.

(NOTE: When to replace the carbon is determined by one of the following procedures:

• Monitoring the concentration level of the organic compound in the exhaust vent stream from the carbon absorption system daily or at an interval no greater than 20 percent of the time required to consume the total carbon working capacity, whichever is longer
• Replace the carbon at a regular predetermined time interval that is less than the design carbon replacement interval.)

• Are designed and operated with no detectable emissions as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background as determined by the procedures in 40 CFR 265.1034(b) and by visual inspection
• Are designed to operate at a pressure below atmospheric pressure and are equipped with at least one pressure gauge or other pressure measurement device that can be read from a readily accessible location.

• An implementation schedule

• Up-to-date documentation of compliance with process vents and with closed-vent systems and control devices

• The test plan if test data is used to determine the organic removal efficiency or total organic compound concentration achieved by a control device

• Documentation of compliance with 40 CFR 265.1033, including:

-- a list of all information, references and sources used in preparing the documentation

-- records, including the dates of required compliance tests

-- design analysis, specifications, drawing, schematics, and piping and instrumentation diagrams if engineering calculations are used

• A statement signed and dated by the operator or owner certifying that the operating parameters used in the design analysis reasonably represent the conditions which exist when the hazardous waste management unit is or would be operating at the highest load or capacity level reasonably expected

• A statement signed and dated by the owner or operator certifying that the control device is designed to operate at an efficiency of 95 percent or greater unless the total organic concentration limit is achieved at an efficiency of less than 95 weight percent, or the total organic emissions limits for affected process vents can be attained by a control device involving vapor recovery at an efficiency less than 95 weight percent
• All performance test results if used to demonstrate compliance

• Design documentation
• Monitoring and inspection results for each closed-vent system and control device
• Notations of exceedance of control device parameter design value
• Explanation for each period of exceedance
• For carbon absorption systems:

-- when the carbon is replaced in carbon absorption systems

-- date and time when a control device is monitored for carbon breakthrough

• The date of each control device startup and shutdown.

Verify that records of monitoring operations and inspection information are kept for 3 years.

• A unit that is subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit (including a hazardous waste recycling unit) that is not exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a hazardous waste recycling unit that is not a 90-day tank or container) and that is located at a hazardous waste management facility that is otherwise subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit that is exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a 90-day tank or container).)

Verify that closed-vent systems designed and operated with no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, are monitored as follows:

• An initial leak detection monitoring of the closed-vent system using the procedures specified in 40 CFR 265.1034(b) on or before the date the system became subject to this section of the CFR
• After initial leak detection monitoring:

-- visual inspection at least once a year for closed-vent system joints, seams, or other connections that are permanently or semi-permanently sealed (e.g., a welded joint between two sections of hard piping or a bolted and gasketed ducting flange)

-- whenever a component is repaired or replaced, monitor according to 40 CFR 265.1034(b)

-- annually and at times required by the regulatory agency for all other parts of the system using the procedures specified in 40 CFR 265.1034(b).

Verify that closed-vent systems designed to operate at no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppmv above background, are monitored as follows:

• Annual visual inspection to check for defects that could result in air pollutant emissions
• Initial inspection on or before the date the system becomes subject to this section of the CFR.

(NOTE: For closed-vent systems designed to operate at no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppmv above background, portions of the system designated as unsafe to monitor are exempt from the visual monitoring if:

• The components are unsafe to monitor because monitoring personnel would be exposed to an immediate danger
• A written plan that requires monitoring as practicable during safe to monitor periods is in place and followed.)

Verify that detectable emissions, as indicated by visual inspection or by an instrument reading of greater than 500 ppmv above background, are controlled as soon as practicable but not later than 15 days after the emissions are detected.

Verify that a first attempt at repair is made no later than 5 calendar days after the emission is detected.

(NOTE: Delay of repair of a closed-vent system for which leaks have been detected is allowed if the repair is technically infeasible without a process unit shutdown, or if it is determined that the emissions resulting from the immediate repair would be greater than the fugitive emissions likely to result from delay of repair.)

• A unit that is subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit (including a hazardous waste recycling unit) that is not exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a hazardous waste recycling unit that is not a 90-day tank or container) and that is located at a hazardous waste management facility that is otherwise subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit that is exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a 90-day tank or container).)

Verify that closed-vent systems and control devices are operated at all times when emissions may be vented to them.

• A unit that is subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit (including a hazardous waste recycling unit) that is not exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a hazardous waste recycling unit that is not a 90-day tank or container) and that is located at a hazardous waste management facility that is otherwise subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit that is exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a 90-day tank or container).)

Verify that carbon removed from control devices that is a hazardous waste is managed in one of the following manners, regardless of the average VOC concentration of the carbon:

• Regenerated or reactivated in a thermal treatment unit that meets one of the following:

-- the unit has a final permit under 40 CFR 270 which implements the requirements of 40 CFR 264, subpart X

-- the unit is equipped with and operating air emission controls in accordance with applicable requirements

• Incinerated in a hazardous waste incinerator for which the operator either:

-- has a final permit under 40 CFR 270 which implements the requirements of 40 CFR 264, subpart O

-- has designed and operates the incinerator in accordance with the interim status required in 40 CFR 265, subpart O

• Burned in a boiler or industrial furnace for which the operator either:

• A unit that is subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270
• A unit (including a hazardous waste recycling unit) that is not exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a hazardous waste recycling unit that is not a 90-day tank or container) and that is located at a hazardous waste management facility that is otherwise subject to the permitting requirements of 40 CFR 270

• A unit that is exempt from permitting under the provisions of 40 CFR 262.34(a) (i.e., a 90-day tank or container) and is not a recycling unit under the provisions of 40 CFR 261.6.)

(NOTE: This section does not apply to (40 CFR 265.1050(d) and 265.1050(e)):

• Equipment that is in vacuum service and is identified as such on the required list

• Equipment that contains or contacts hazardous waste with an organic concentration of at least 10 percent by weight for less than 300 hours per calendar year and is identified as such.)

(NOTE: A leak is detected if there is an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or greater or if there is an indication of liquid dripping from the pump seal.)

Verify that, when a leak is detected, the first attempt at repair is made within 5 calendar days and repair is completed within 15 calendar days.

(NOTE: Pumps equipped with dual mechanical seal systems and pumps designated for no detectable emissions that meet standards outlined here do not have to be monitored monthly or visually checked weekly.)

Verify that pumps equipped with a dual mechanical seal system which do not have to be monitored monthly or visually checked weekly, meet the following design and operation requirements:

• The dual mechanical seal system is operated with barrier fluid at a pressure that is at all times greater than the pump stuffing box, or equipped with a barrier fluid degassing reservoir that is connected by a closed-vent system to a control device, or equipped with a system that purges the barrier fluid into a hazardous waste stream with no detectable emission to the atmosphere
• The barrier fluid system has no hazardous waste with organic concentrations 10 percent or greater by weight
• The barrier fluid system is equipped with a sensor that will detect failure if the seal is broken
• Pumps are checked by visual inspection weekly
• Sensors are checked daily or equipped with an audible alarm that is checked monthly.

(NOTE: Each owner or operator must determine, based on design considerations and operating experience, criteria that indicate failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both.)

Verify that pumps designated for no detectable emissions meet the following:

• They are operated with no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of 500 ppm above background or less
• They are tested for compliance as indicated by an instrument reading of 500 ppm above background or less initially upon designation, annually, and at other times as requested by the regulatory agency

• No externally actuated shaft penetrates the pump housing.

• It is equipped with a closed-vent system capable of capturing and transporting any leakage from the seal to a control device, and
• It is designated for no detectable emissions as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, and
• It is tested for compliance initially upon designation, annually, and at times as requested by the regulatory agency.

Verify that the compressor seal systems meet one of the following:

• It is operated with the barrier fluid at a pressure that is at all times greater than the compressor stuffing box pressure
• It is equipped with a barrier fluid system that is connected to a closed-vent system or a control device
• It is equipped with a system that purges the barrier fluid into a hazardous waste stream with no detectable emissions to the atmosphere.

Verify that the barrier fluid is not a hazardous waste with organic concentrations 10 percent or greater by weight.

Verify that each barrier system is equipped with a sensor which will detect failure of the seal system, barrier fluid system, or both.

Verify that each sensor is checked daily or it is equipped with an audible alarm that is checked monthly.

(NOTE: Sensors on compressors located within the boundary of an unmanned site must be checked daily.)

(NOTE: Each owner or operator must determine, based on design considerations and operating experience, criteria that indicate failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both.)

Verify that, when a leak is detected, the first attempt at repair is made within 5 calendar days and the repair is made within 15 calendar days.

Verify that each system collects the sample purge for return to the processing or for routing to the appropriate treatment system.

(NOTE: Gases displaced through filling of the sample container are not required to be collected or captured.)

Verify that each closed-purge, closed-loop system or closed-vent system does one of the following:

• Returns the purged process fluid directly to the process line
• Collects and recycles the purged process fluid
• Is designed and operated to capture and transport all the purged process fluid to a waste management unit that is in compliance or a control device that is in compliance,

(NOTE: In-situ sampling systems are exempt from these requirements.)

(NOTE: A leak is detected if an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or greater is measured. If a leak is not detected for 2 consecutive months, monitoring may be cut back to quarterly until a leak is detected.)

(NOTE: Valves that are designated for no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, do not have to be monitored monthly if:

• The valve has no external actuating mechanism in contact with the hazardous waste stream
• The valve is operated with emissions less than 500 ppm above background

• The valve is tested initially upon designation, annually, and at the request of the regulatory agency.)

(NOTE: Valves that are designated as unsafe to monitor are exempt from the requirement for monthly monitoring if:

• The valve is unsafe to monitor because monitoring personnel would be exposed to an immediate danger
• A written monitoring plan is followed that requires monitoring as often as is reasonably practicable during safe to monitor times.)

(NOTE: Valves that are designated as difficult to monitor are exempt from the requirement for monthly monitoring if:

• The valve cannot be monitored without elevating the monitoring personnel more than 2 meters above a support surface
• The hazardous waste management unit within which the valve is located was in operation before 21 June 1990
• A written monitoring plan is followed that requires the monitoring of the valve at least once per calendar year.)

(NOTE: The following are alternatives to the prescribed monitoring schedule which can be used until the percentage of valves leaking is greater than 2 percent:

• After 2 consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percentage of valves leaking equal to or less than 2 percent, an owner or operator may begin to skip one of the quarterly leak detection periods for the valves subject to 40 CFR 265.1057
• After 5 consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percentage of valves leaking equal to or less than 2 percent, an owner or operator may begin to skip three of the quarterly leak detection periods for the valves subject to 40 CFR 265.1057.)

Verify that the first attempt at repairing a leak is done within 5 calendar days after detection and leak repair is completed within 15 calendar days after detection.

(NOTE: First attempts at repair include but are not limited to:

• Tightening of bonnet bolts
• Replacement of bonnet bolts
• Tightening of packing gland nuts
• Injection of lubricant into lubricated packaging.)

(NOTE: Any connector that is inaccessible or is ceramic or ceramic-lined is exempt from the monitoring requirements.)

(NOTE: A leak is detected if an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or greater is measured.)

Verify that, when a leak is detected, the first attempt at repair occurs within 5 days and repair is done within 15 days after discovery.

(NOTE: First attempts at repair include, but are not limited to:

• Tightening of bonnet bolts
• Replacement of bonnet bolts
• Tightening of packing gland nuts

• Injection of lubricant into lubricated packaging.)

• Equipment identification number and hazardous management unit identification
• Approximate locations

• Type of equipment
• Percent-by-weight total organics in the hazardous waste stream at the equipment
• Hazardous waste state at the equipment (gas, liquid, vapor)
• Method of compliance
• Implementation schedule if needed
• A performance plan for control devices if needed
• Documentation of compliance
• Documentation of repair, including:

-- the instrument and operator identification numbers and the equipment identification number

-- the date evidence of a potential leak was found

-- the date the leak was detected and the date of each attempt to repair the leak

-- repair methods applied in each attempt

-- "Above 10,000" if the maximum instrument reading after each repair attempt is greater than 10,000 ppm

-- "Repair Delayed" and the reason for delay if the leak is not repaired within 15 calendar days after discovery

-- documentation supporting the delay of repair of a valve

-- signature of the owner or operator whose decision it was that the repair could not be effected without a hazardous waste management unit shutdown

-- the expected date of successful repair of the leak when it is not repaired within 15 calendar days

-- the date of the successful repair of the leak

• Design documentation and monitoring, operating, and inspection information for each closed-vent system control device required to comply with the provisions of 40 CFR 265.1060
• Monitoring and inspection information indicating proper operation and maintenance of the control device for a control device other than a thermal vapor incinerator, catalytic vapor incinerator, flare, boiler, process heater, condenser, or carbon absorption system

• The following information for all equipment subject to 40 CFR 265.1052 through 40 CFR 265.1060:

-- a list of identification numbers for equipment (except welded fittings)

-- a list of identification numbers for equipment that the owner or operator elects to designate for no detectable emissions

-- a list of equipment identification numbers for pressure relief devices

-- the dates of required compliance tests, background levels, and maximum instrument reading measured during the compliance test

-- a list of identification numbers for equipment in vacuum service

-- identification either by list or location (area or group) of equipment that contains or contacts hazardous waste with an organic concentration of at least 10 percent by weight for less than 300 hours per calendar year.

Verify that the following information is kept for all valves subject to 40 CFR 265.1057(g) and (h):

• A list of identification numbers for valves listed as unsafe to monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why it is difficult to monitor, and the plan for monitoring each valve
• A list of identification numbers for valves that are designated as difficult to monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why it is difficult to monitor, and the plan for monitoring each valve

• The following for all valves complying with 40 CFR 265.1062:

• An analysis determining the design capacity of the unit
• A statement listing the hazardous waste influent to and effluent from each unit subject to 40 CFR 265.1052 through 265.1060 and an analysis determining whether these hazardous wastes are heavy liquids
• An up-to-date analysis and the supporting information and data used to determine if equipment is subject to the requirements.

(NOTE: Any connector that is inaccessible or is ceramic or ceramic lined is exempt from the recordkeeping requirements.)

Verify that the following actions have been taken if the owner/operator has decided to comply with the 2 percent alternative:

• The regulatory agency has been notified of the choice to comply with the alternative standards
• A performance test was conducted initially upon designation, annually, and at other times as required by the regulatory agency

• If a valve leak is detected, first attempt at repair is within five calendar days and leak repair is completed within 15 days after detection.

Verify that if the owner/operator has decided to no longer comply with the 2 percent rule, the regulatory agency has been notified.

Verify that the satellite accumulation point is at or near the point of generation and is under the control of the operator of the waste generating process.

Verify that the containers are in good condition and are compatible with the waste stored in them and the containers are kept closed except when waste is being added or removed.

Verify that the containers are marked HAZARDOUS WASTE or other appropriate identification.

(NOTE: See Appendices A, B, C, D, and E for a guidance list of hazardous and acutely hazardous wastes.)

Verify by interviewing the shop managers that when waste is accumulated in excess of quantity limitations, the following actions are taken:

- The excess container is marked with the date the excess amount began accumulating

- The waste is transferred to a 90 day or permitted storage area within three days.

- It is completely enclosed with a floor, walls, and a roof to prevent exposure to the elements and to assure containment of wastes

- The floor and containment walls, including any required secondary containment system, are designed and constructed of man-made materials of sufficient strength and thickness to support themselves, the waste contents, and any personnel and heavy equipment that operate within the unit

- It is designed to prevent failure due to pressure gradients, settlement, compression, or uplift, physical contact with the hazardous wastes, climatic conditions, and the stress of daily operations

- It has sufficient structural strength to prevent collapse or other failure

- All surfaces in contact with hazardous wastes are compatible with the wastes

• It has a primary barrier that is designed to be sufficiently durable to withstand the movement of personnel, wastes, and handling of equipment within the unit and is appropriate for the chemical and physical characteristics of the waste.

• There is a primary barrier designed and constructed of materials to prevent migration of hazardous constituents into the barrier (e.g., a geomembrane covered by a concrete wear surface)
• There is a liquid collection and removal system designed and constructed of materials to minimize the accumulation of liquid on the primary barrier

-- the primary barrier is sloped to drain liquids to the associated collection system

-- liquids and wastes are collected and removed to minimized hydraulic head on the containment system at the earliest practicable time

• There is a secondary containment system, including a secondary barrier, designed and constructed of materials to prevent migration of hazardous constituents into the barrier, with a leak detection and liquid collection system capable of detecting, collecting, and removing leaks of hazardous constituents at the earliest practicable time

- The leak detection component of the secondary containment system meets the following:

-- it is constructed with a bottom slope of 1 percent or more

-- it is constructed of granular drainage materials with a hydraulic conductivity of 1 x 10 ^-2 cm/sec or more and a thickness of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more, or constructed of synthetic or geonet drainage materials with a transmissivity of 3 x 10 ^-5 m ² /sec or more

- If treatment is to be conducted in the building, the treatment area is designed to prevent the release of liquids, wet materials, or liquid aerosols to other portions of the building

- The secondary containment system is constructed of materials that are chemically resistant to the waste and liquids managed in the building and of sufficient strength and thickness to prevent collapse under pressure exerted by overlaying materials and by any equipment used.

(NOTE: An exception to the structural strength requirement may be made for lightweight doors and windows based on the nature of the waste management operations if the following criteria are met:

- The doors and windows provide an effective barrier again fugitive dust emissions

- The unit is designed and operated in a manner that ensures that the waste will not come in contact with the doors or windows.)

(NOTE: A containment building can serve as secondary containment systems for tanks within the building if it meets the requirements of 40 CFR 264.193(b), 264.193(c)(1) and (2), and 264.193(d).)

Verify that the following operational procedures are done:

- Controls and practices are used to ensure the containment of the waste within the building

- The primary barrier is maintained so that it is free of significant cracks, gaps, corrosion, or other deterioration that could cause hazardous waste to be released from the primary barrier

- The level of the stored/treated hazardous waste is maintained so that the height of any containment wall is not exceeded

- Measures are implemented to prevent the tracking of hazardous waste out of the unit by personnel or equipment used in the handling of the waste

- There is a designated area for the decontamination of equipment and collection of rinsate

- Any collected rinsate is managed as needed according to its constituents

- Measures are implemented to control fugitive dust emissions so that no openings exhibit visible emissions

• Particulate collection devices are maintained and operated according to sound air pollution control practices.

Verify that data is gathered from monitoring equipment and leak detection equipment and the site is inspected at least once every seven days and the results recorded in the operating record.

Verify that there is a written description of procedures to ensure that waste does not remain in the building for more than 90 days.

Verify that there is documentation that the waste does not remain for more than 90 days.

Verify that when a leak is discovered:

- The discovery is recorded in the facility operating record

• The portion of the containment building that is affected is removed from service

• A cleanup and repair schedule is established

- Within seven days the regulatory agency is notified and within 14 working days written notice is provided to the regulatory agency

• The regulatory agency is notified upon the completion of all repairs, and certification from a registered professional engineer is also submitted.

Verify that, for waste or soil which does not meet the applicable treatment standards or exceeds the applicable prohibition levels, the notice is issued and includes:

• The EPA hazardous waste code and manifest numbers

• The waste is subject to the LDRs and the constituents of concern for F001-F005 and F039 and underlying hazardous constituents in characteristic wastes, unless the waste will be treated and monitored for all constituents (If all constituents will be treated and monitored, there is no need to put them all on the LDR notice)

• Whether the waste is a nonwastewater or wastewater

• The subcategory of the waste determination, if applicable
• For hazardous debris, when treating with the alternative treatment technologies provided in 40 CFR 268.45, the contaminants subject to treatment, as described in 268.45(b), and an indication that these contaminants are being treated to comply with 268.45.
• For contaminated soil subject to LDRs provided in 40 CFR 268.49(a), the constituents subject to treatment described in 268.49(d), and the following statement: "This contaminated soil [does/does not] exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste and [is subject to/complies with] the soil treatment provided in 268.49(c) or the universal treatment standards."

Verify that, for waste or contaminated soil which meets the treatment standard at the original point of generation, the notice includes:

• The EPA hazardous waste code and manifest numbers
• The waste is subject to the LDRs and the constituents of concern for F001-F005 and F039 and underlying hazardous constituents in characteristic wastes, unless the waste will be treated and monitored for all constituents (If all constituents will be treated and monitored, there is no need to put them all on the notice.)
• Whether the waste is a nonwastewater or wastewater
• The subcategory of the waste determination, if applicable
• For contaminated soil subject to LDRs provided in 40 CFR 268.49(a), the constituents subject to treatment described in 268.49(d), and the following statement: "This contaminated soil [does/does not] exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste and [is subject to/complies with] the soil treatment provided in 268.49(c) or the universal treatment standards."
• Waste analysis data, when available
• The signature of an authorized representative certifying that the waste complies with the treatment standards of 40 CFR 268 (the text of the required certification statement can be found in 40 CFR 268.7(3)(i)).

Verify that, for restricted waste which is subject to an exemption from a prohibition of the type of land disposal used, the notice states that the waste is not prohibited from land disposal and includes:

• The EPA hazardous waste code and manifest number

• Statement that this waste is not prohibited from land disposal

• Waste analysis data, when available

• The date the waste is subject to the prohibition
• For hazardous debris, when treating with the alternative treatment technologies provided in 40 CFR 268.45, the contaminants subject to treatment, as described in 268.45(b), and an indication that these contaminants are being treated to comply with 268.45.

(NOTE: Generators treating hazardous debris under the alternative treatment standards are not required to conduct waste analysis.)

Verify that the plan is kept on-site and:

• The plan is based on a detailed chemical and physical analysis of representative sample of the prohibited waste being treated

• Contains all information necessary to treat the waste in accordance with regulatory requirements including the selected testing frequency
• The plan is kept in the on-site files and made available to regulatory inspectors.

- The name and address of the facility receiving the treated waste

- A description of the hazardous debris as initially generated, including the applicable EPA hazardous waste codes, treatability groups, and underlying hazardous constituents

- For excluded debris, the technology used to treat the debris.

Verify that the notification is updated if the debris is shipped to a different facility.

Verify that for debris that is excluded, if a different type of debris is treated or if a different technology is used to treat the debris, the notification is updated.

Inspect a sample of containers awaiting transport to verify that containers are properly constructed and exhibit no leaks, corrosion, or bulges.

Examine end-seams for minor weeping that indicates drum failure.

Verify that labeling and marking on each container is compatible with the manifests.

Verify that the following information is displayed on a random sample of containers of 110 gal. (416.40 L) or less in accordance with 49 CFR 172.304:

• "HAZARDOUS WASTE - Federal Law Prohibits Improper Disposal. If found, contact the nearest police or public safety authority or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."

- Generator's name and address

- Manifest Document Number ____ .

Verify that proper DOT placarding is available for the transporter.

Verify the following:

- Transfer facility storage is for 10 days or less

- DOT packaging requirements are met

- Shipments are manifested and manifests accompany shipments

- Storage is consistent with good management practices.

(NOTE: Storage for more than 10 days will require a TSDF permit.)

Verify that transporters do not store manifested shipments of land disposal restricted wastes for more than 10 days (40 CFR 268.50(a)(3)).

(NOTE: The following countries have become OECD member countries since EPA promulgated its OECD regulations in 1996: South Korea, Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary. EPA plans to amend its regulations to reflect these new OECD countries. In the interim, EPA strongly recommends that U.S. exports to these new OECD countries comply with the applicable OECD regulations, since these countries would expect compliance with OECD requirements for shipments they receive from the U.S.)

Determine whether the waste is destined for recovery operations, including resource recovery, recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or alternative uses.

Verify that 45 days prior to shipment of hazardous waste, the facility has notified EPA (in writing) of the following:

• Serial number or other accepted identifier of the notification form

• Name, address, telephone and telefax numbers, and EPA ID number of the notifier

• Name, address, telephone and telefax numbers of any consignee (other than the owner or operator of the recovery facility) and whether the consignee will exchange or store the waste before delivery to the final recovery facility

• Intended transporters and any agents

• Country of export and point of departure

• Countries of transit, relevant competent authority, and point of entry and departure

• Country of import, relevant competent authority, and point of entry

• Statement of whether the notification is for a single or multiple shipments and, for multiple shipments, period of validity requested

• Date foreseen for shipments to begin

• Designation of waste types from the appropriate list (amber or red and waste list code), descriptions of each waste type, estimated total quantity of each, RCRA waste code, and United Nations number for each waste type and

• Signed certification that states the following:

"I certify that the above information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also certify that legally-enforceable written contractual obligations have been entered into, and that any applicable insurance or other financial guarantees are or shall be in force covering the transfrontier movement."

(NOTE: The U.S. does not currently require financial assurance; however, U.S. exporters may be asked by other governments to provide and certify to such assurance as a condition of obtaining consent to a proposed movement.)

(NOTE: If wastes with similar physical and chemical characteristics, the same United Nations classification, and the same RCRA waste codes are to be sent to the same recovery facility by the same notifier, the notifier may submit one notification of intent to export these wastes in multiple shipments during a period of up to one year.)

• The generator of each type of waste
• Each person who will have physical custody of the waste
• Each person who will have legal control of the waste and
• The recovery facility.

Verify that contracts specify:

• Which party will assume responsibility for alternate management of the wastes if it cannot be carried out as described in the notification of intent to export
• That the person with actual possession or physical control over the waste will immediately notify the notifier and the competent authorities of the exporting and importing countries and transit country if wastes are located in a country of transit
• The person specified in the contract who will assume responsibility for the adequate management of the wastes including, if necessary, arranging for their return to the original country of export
• Notification prior to re-export to a third country and

• Provisions for financial guarantees.

Verify that the tracking document includes all information contained in the notification and the following:

• The date shipment commenced
• Name, address, telephone and telefax numbers of primary exporter, if different than the notifier
• Name and EPA ID number of all transporters
• Any special precautions to be taken by transporters

• Signed certification that states the following:

"I certify that the above information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also certify that legally-enforceable written contractual obligations have been entered into, and that any applicable insurance or other financial guarantees are or shall be in force covering the transfrontier movement, and that:

1. All necessary consents have been received; OR

2. The shipment is directed at a recovery facility within the OECD area and no objection has been received from any of the concerned countries within the 30 day tacit consent period; OR

3. The shipment is directed at a recovery facility pre-authorized for that type of waste within the OECD area; such an authorization has not been revoked, and no objection has been received from any of the concerned countries."

(NOTE: The notifier may delete sentences that are not applicable.)

• Appropriate signatures for each custody transfer.

• The name and address of the foreign consignee (and any alternate consignee) in place of the designated facility's name, address, and EPA ID number and
• The point of departure from the United States indicated in the Special Handling Instructions and Additional Information section.

Verify that a copy of the manifest is provided for delivery to the U.S. Customs official at the point of departure from the U.S.

Randomly check several annual reports to determine whether they contain the following information for all hazardous waste exported for recovery during the previous year:

• The EPA ID number, name, mailing and site address of the notifier filing the report
• Calendar year covered by the report
• The name and address of each final recovery facility
• For each final recovery facility and each waste exported: a description of the waste, the EPA hazardous waste number, the OECD waste type and code, the DOT hazard class, the EPA ID number for each transporter used, the total amount of waste shipped, and the number of shipments
• Under certain circumstances, the efforts used to reduce the volume and toxicity of the waste and the change achieved during the previous year in comparison to earlier years and
• Certification signed by the primary exporter that states the following:

• The notifier does not receive a copy of the tracking document signed by the transporter stating point of departure from the U.S. within 45 days of acceptance by the initial transporter
• Within 90 days from the date the waste was accepted by the initial transporter, the notifier does not receive written confirmation from the recovery facility that the waste was received or
• The waste is returned to the U.S.

• Each notification of intent to export and all written consents obtained (at least three years from the date the hazardous waste was accepted by the initial transporter)
• Each annual report (at least 3 years from the due date of the report), and

• Any exception reports and each confirmation of delivery received from the recovery facility (at least 3 years from the date the initial waste was received from the recovery facility).

Verify that 60 days prior to the initial shipment of hazardous waste to each country in each calendar year, the facility has notified the EPA (in writing) of the following:

• Name, mailing address, telephone number, and EPA identification number of the primary exporter
• By consignee, for each hazardous waste type:

Determine if the following modifications are made by reviewing the manifest copies:

• The name and address of the foreign consignee (and any alternate consignee) is put in the place of the designated facility's name, address, and EPA number.
• The point of departure from the United States is indicated in the Special Instructions and Additional Information sections.
• This statement, "and conform to the terms of the attached EPA Acknowledgment of Consent," is added to the end of the first sentence of the certification in Item 16.

Verify that a copy of the manifest is provided for delivery to the U.S. Customs official at the U.S. point of departure.

- Notifies the EPA of a change in the conditions of the original notification to allow shipment to a new consignee and obtains an EPA Acknowledgment of Consent prior to delivery, or

- Instructs the transporter to return the waste to the primary exporter in the United States or designates another facility within the United States.

Verify that the facility instructs the transporter to revise the manifest to reflect changes made.

• A signed copy of the manifest from the transporter containing the following information was not received within 45 days from the day it was accepted by the initial transporter:

-- date of departure of the waste from the United States

-- place of departure of the waste from the United States

• Within 90 days from the date the waste was accepted by the initial transporter, the facility has not received a written confirmation from the foreign consignee stating that the hazardous waste was received

• The waste is returned to the United States.

Verify that the Annual Reprts contain the following information for all hazardous waste exported during the previous calendar year:

- Type, EPA hazardous waste number, DOT hazard class and name for each hazardous waste(s) exported

- EPA identification number for each transporter (where applicable)

- Quantity of hazardous waste(s) exported

- Frequency (dates) of hazardous waste(s) exported

- Ultimate destination for all hazardous waste(s) exported

- Efforts used to reduce the volume and toxicity of the waste (and the changes achieved during the year in comparison to previous years)

• A certification signed by the primary exporter that states:

(NOTE: The following countries have become OECD member countries since EPA promulgated its regulations in 1996: South Korea, Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary. EPA plans to amend its regulations to reflect these new OECD countries. In the interim, EPA strongly recommends that exports to these new OECD countries comply with applicable OECD regulations, since these countries would expect compliance with OECD requirements for shipments they receive from the U.S.)

Determine whether the waste is for recovery operations, including resource recovery, recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or alternative uses.

Verify that contracts specify the name and EPA ID number, where available, of:

• The generator of each type of waste
• Each person who will have physical custody of the waste
• Each person who will have legal control of the waste and
• The recovery facility.

Verify that contracts specify:

• Which party will assume responsibility for alternate management of the wastes if it cannot be carried out as described in the notification of intent to export
• That the person with actual possession or physical control over the waste will immediately notify the notifier and the competent authorities of the exporting and importing countries and transit country if wastes are located in a country of transit
• That the person specified in the contract will assume responsibility for the adequate management of the wastes including, if necessary, arranging their return to the original country of export
• Notification prior to re-export to a third country and

• Provisions for financial guarantees.

• The date shipment commenced
• Name, address, telephone and telefax numbers of primary exporter, if different than the notifier
• Name and EPA ID number of all transporters
• Identification of means of transport, including types of packaging
• Any special precautions to be taken by transporters
• Signed certification required by 40 CFR 262.84(b)(6) and
• Appropriate signatures for each custody transfer.

• The name and address of the foreign generator and the importer's name, address and EPA identification number are put in place of the generator's name, address and EPA identification number and
• The U.S. importer (or his agent) must sign and date the certification statement in place of the generator's signature and obtain the signature of the initial transporter.

• The name and address of the foreign generator and the importer's name, address and EPA identification number are put in place of the generator's name, address and EPA identification number and
• The U.S. importer (or his agent) must sign and date the certification statement in place of the generator's signature and obtain the signature of the initial transporter.

- The generator retains information that documents waste minimization activities.

- The program includes:

-- provisions for top management assurance that waste minimization is a company-wide effort

-- characterization of waste generation and waste management costs

-- periodic waste minimization assessments

-- a cost allocation system

-- encourages technology transfer

-- program implementation and evaluation

-- waste minimization employee awareness plans

-- adequate funding

-- clearly delineated roles both within the company and among each facility generating waste.

- Conclude if facility actions are resulting in the reduction of hazardous wastes.

(NOTE: Refer to Interim Final Guidance to Hazardous Waste Generators on the Elements of a Waste Minimization Program, 58 FR 31114, May 28, 1993.)