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25 Pa. Code § 288.302. Disposal of friable asbestos-containing waste.

§ 288.302. Disposal of friable asbestos-containing waste.

 (a)  Friable asbestos-containing waste shall be covered immediately after deposition with at least 12 inches of nonasbestos containing cover material and compacted in accordance with the permit. Nonfriable asbestos-containing waste shall be covered within 24 hours of placement with at least 6 inches of nonasbestos containing cover material and compacted in accordance with the permit.

 (b)  Friable asbestos-containing waste may not be stored where residual waste landfill operations are being conducted. If insufficient cover material is available to meet the requirements of subsection (a), friable asbestos-containing waste may not be accepted or received at the facility.

 (c)  Friable asbestos-containing waste may not be mixed with other waste at the facility prior to being covered.

 (d)  The operator may not cause or allow visible emissions from areas where friable asbestos-containing waste is handled or disposed.

 (e)  The operator shall comply with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR 61.140—61.156 (relating to National emission standard for asbestos).

 (f)  Friable asbestos-containing waste may not be placed within 10 feet of the base of final cover.

 (g)  The operator shall establish a three dimensional grid or alternate system which can identify the disposal location of the friable asbestos-containing waste. These locations shall be recorded on a log and topographic map.

Source

   The provisions of this §  288.302 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226643).

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  273.515 (relating to PCBs, friable asbestos-containing waste and other special handling wastes); and 25 Pa. Code §  288.192 (relating to plan for the disposal of friable asbestos containing waste).



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