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Wisconsin Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Agency NR. Department of Natural Resources |
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Chapters 600-699. Environmental Protection – Hazardous Waste Management |
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Chapter 666. Standards For Managing Specific Hazardous Wastes And Specific Types Of Hazardous Waste Management Facilities |
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SubChapter HH. Household and Very Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities |
Section 666.902. Standards for design of permanent collection facilities.
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- The owner or operator of a permanent collection facility shall construct and maintain the facility according to all of the following minimum design criteria:(1) A collection facility may not be located in any of the following:(a) A flood plain.(b) A wetland.(c) A habitat determined by the department to be critical to the continued existence of any threatened or endangered species listed in ch. NR 27 .(2) The maximum amount of hazardous waste stored may not exceed 240,000 pounds (109,091 kg).(3) All hazardous waste shall be stored in containers in a building completely enclosed with a floor, walls and roof to prevent exposure to the elements.(4) The floor underlying the containers shall be free of cracks and gaps and sufficiently impervious to contain leaks and spills until the released material is detected and removed.(5) The floor shall be sloped or a containment system shall be designed and operated to drain and remove liquids resulting from leaks or spills, unless the containers are elevated or are otherwise prevented from contact with accumulated liquids.(6) The containment system shall have sufficient capacity to contain the volume of the largest container, or 10% of the volume of all containers, whichever is greater. Containers that do not contain free liquids need not be considered in this determination.(7) Spilled or leaked waste shall be removed from the sump or collection area in as timely a manner as is necessary to prevent overflow of the collection system, or within 24 hours, whichever is less.