Chapter NR 660

NR 660.11(2)(j) (j) ASTM E 926–88, Standard Test Methods for Preparing Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Samples for Analyses of Metals, Test Method C—Bomb, Acid Digestion Method.

NR 660.11(2)(k) (k) ASTM D140-70, Standard Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 661 Appendix I.

NR 660.11(2)(L) (L) ASTM D346-75, Standard Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 661 Appendix I.

NR 660.11(2)(m) (m) ASTM D420-69, Guide to Site Characterization for Engineering, Design, and Construction Purposes, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 661 Appendix I.

NR 660.11(2)(n) (n) ASTM D1452-65, Standard Practice for Soil Investigation and Sampling by Auger Borings, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 661 Appendix I.

NR 660.11(2)(o) (o) ASTM D2234-76, Standard Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 661 Appendix I.

NR 660.11(2)(p) (p) ASTM D2879-86, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure—Temperature Relationship and Initial Decomposition Temperature of Liquids by Isoteniscope, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 664 and subch. BB of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(2)(q) (q) ASTM G21-70 (1984a), Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymer Materials to Fungi, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 664 and subch. N of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(2)(r) (r) ASTM G22-76 (1984b), Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Plastics to Bacteria, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 664 and subch. N of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(3) (3) The following materials are available for purchase from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161; or for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, (202) 512–1800:

NR 660.11(3)(a) (a) APTI Course 415: Control of Gaseous Emissions, EPA Publication EPA–450/2–81– 005, December 1981, incorporated by reference for ss. NR 664.1035, 665.1035, 670.024, and 670.025.

NR 660.11(3)(b) (b) The following methods as published in the test methods compendium known as “Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods,” EPA Publication SW–846, Third Edition:

NR 660.11 Note Note: A suffix of “A” in the method number indicates revision one (the method has been revised once). A suffix of “B” in the method number indicates revision two (the method has been revised twice). A suffix of “C” in the method number indicates revision three (the method has been revised three times). A suffix of “D” in the method number indicates revision four (the method has been revised four times).

NR 660.11(3)(b)1. 1. Method 1311, September 1992, and Update I, incorporated by reference for ss. NR 661.0024, 668.07, and 668.40.

NR 660.11(3)(b)2. 2. Method 0011, December 1996, and Update III, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(3)(b)3. 3. Method 0023A, December 1996, and Update III, incorporated by reference for s. NR 666.104 and ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(3)(b)4. 4. Method 0050, December 1996, and Update III, incorporated by reference for s. NR 666.107 and ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(3)(b)5. 5. Method 0051, December 1996 and Update III, incorporated by reference for s. NR 666.107 and ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(3)(b)6. 6. Method 0060, December 1996, and Update III, incorporated by reference for s. NR 666.106 and ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(3)(b)7. 7. Method 0061, December 1996 and Update III incorporated by reference for s. NR 666.106 and ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(3)(b)8. 8. Method 1110A, November 2004 and Update IIIB, incorporated by reference for s. NR 661.0022.

NR 660.11(3)(b)9. 9. Method 9010C, dated November 2004 and Update IIIB, incorporated by reference for ss. NR 668.40, 668.44, and 668.48.

NR 660.11(3)(b)10. 10. Method 9012B, November 2004 and Update IIIB, incorporated by reference for ss. NR 668.40, 668.44, and 668.48.

NR 660.11(3)(b)11. 11. Method 9040C, November 2004 and Update IIIB, incorporated by reference for s. NR 661.0022.

NR 660.11(3)(b)12. 12. Method 9060A, November 2004 and Update IIIB, incorporated by reference for ss. NR 664.1034, 664.1063, 665.1034, and 665.1063.

NR 660.11(3)(b)13. 13. Method 9095B, November 2004 and Update IIIB, incorporated by reference for ss. NR 664.0190, 664.0314, 665.0190, 665.0314, 665.1081, 667.0190 (1), and 668.32.

NR 660.11(4) (4) The following materials are available for purchase from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269–9101:

NR 660.11(4)(a) (a) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (NFPA 30), (1977 or 1981), incorporated by reference for ss. NR 662.016 (2), 664.0198, and 665.0198, subch. H of ch. NR 666, and s. NR 667.0202 (2).

NR 660.11(5) (5) The following materials are available for purchase from the American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L Street, Northwest, Washington, DC 20005:

NR 660.11(5)(a) (a) API Publication 2517, Third Edition, February 1989, Evaporative Loss from External Floating-Roof Tanks, incorporated by reference for s. NR 665.1084.

NR 660.11(5)(b) (b) American Petroleum Institute Publication, Guide for Inspection of Refinery Equipment, Chapter XIII, “Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks,” 4th edition, 1981, incorporated by reference for s. NR 661.0191 (2).

NR 660.11(5)(c) (c) Steel Tank Institute, “Standards for Dual Wall Underground Storage Tanks,” 2006, incorporated by reference for s. NR 661.0193 (4).

NR 660.11(6) (6) The following materials are available for purchase from the Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC:

NR 660.11(6)(a) (a) Screening Procedures for Estimating the Air Quality Impact of Stationary Sources, Revised, October 1992, EPA Publication No. EPA–450/R–92–019, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(7) (7) The following materials are available for purchase from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Environment Directorate, 2 rue André Pascal, F-75775 Paris Cedex 16, France:

NR 660.11(7)(a) (a) Guidance Manual for the Control of Transboundary Movements of Recoverable Wastes, copyright 2009, Annex B: OECD Consolidated List of Wastes Subject to the Green Control Procedure and Annex C: OECD Consolidated List of Wastes Subject to the Amber Control Procedure, IBR approved for ss. NR 662.082 (1), 662.083 (2), (4), and (7), and NR 662.084 (2) and (4).

NR 660.11(8) (8) The following Code of Federal Regulation Appendices are available for purchase from Superintendent of Documents, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, [phone]:

NR 660.11(8)(a) (a) 40 CFR part 51, Appendix M, Method 204 Criteria for and Verification of a Permanent or Temporary Total Enclosure incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 664 and subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(b) (b) 40 CFR part 51, Appendix W Guideline on Air Quality Models (Revised), incorporated by reference for subch. H of ch. NR 666.

NR 660.11(8)(c) (c) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A Test Methods, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(8)(d) (d) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Methods 1 to 5 Various Titles, incorporated by reference for subch. H of ch. NR 666.

NR 660.11(8)(e) (e) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 1 Sample and Velocity Traverses for Stationary Sources, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(8)(f) (f) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 2 Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and volumetric Flow Rate (Type S Pitot Tube) incorporated by reference for subch. AA of ch. NR 664 and subch. AA of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(g) (g) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 2A Direct Measurement of Gas Volume through Pipes and Small Ducts, incorporated by reference for subch. AA of ch. NR 664 and subch. AA of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(h) (h) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 2C Determination of Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate in Small Stacks or Ducts (Standard Pitot Tube) incorporated by reference for subch. AA of ch. NR 664 and subch. AA of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(i) (i) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 2D Measurement of Gas Volume Flow Rates in Small Pipes and Ducts, incorporated by reference for subch. AA of ch. NR 664 and subch. AA of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(j) (j) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 3 Gas Analysis for the Determination of Dry Molecular Weight, incorporated by reference for subch. O of ch. NR 664 and ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(8)(k) (k) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 3A, Determination of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Concentrations in Emissions from Stationary Sources (Instrumental Analyzer Procedure), incorporated by reference for ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(8)(L) (L) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 10 Determination of Carbon Monoxide Emissions from Stationary Sources, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(8)(m) (m) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 10A Determination of Carbon Monoxide Emissions in Certifying Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems at Petroleum Refineries, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(8)(n) (n) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 10B Determination of Carbon Monoxide Emissions from Stationary Sources, incorporated by reference for ch. NR 666 Appendix IX.

NR 660.11(8)(o) (o) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 18 Measurement of Gaseous Organic Compound Emissions by Gas Chromatography, incorporated by reference for subch. AA of ch. NR 664 and subch. AA of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(p) (p) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 21 Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds Leaks, incorporated by reference for subchs. AA, BB, and CC of ch. NR 664 and subchs. AA, BB, and CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(q) (q) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 22 Visual Determination of Fugitive Emissions from Material Sources and Smoke Emissions from Flares, incorporated by reference for subchs. AA and DD of ch. NR 664 and subchs. AA and DD of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(r) (r) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 25D Determination of the Volatile Organic Concentration of Waste Samples, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 664 and subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(s) (s) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 25E Determination of Vapor Phase Organic concentration in Waste Samples, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(t) (t) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Method 27 Determination of Vapor Tightness of Gasoline Delivery Tank using Pressure-Vacuum Test, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 664.

NR 660.11(8)(u) (u) 40 CFR part 63, Appendix A, Method 301 Field Validation of Pollutant Measurement Methods from Various Waste Media, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(v) (v) 40 CFR part 63, Appendix C Determination of the Fraction Biodegraded (Fbio) in a Biological Treatment Unit, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(w) (w) 40 CFR part 63, Appendix D Alternative Validation Procedure for EPA Waste and Wastewater Methods, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(x) (x) 40 CFR part 136, Appendix A, Method 624 Purgeables, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(y) (y) 40 CFR part 136, Appendix A, Method 625 Base/Neutrals and Acids, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(z) (z) 40 CFR part 136, Appendix A, Method 1624 Volatile Organic Compounds by Isotope Dilution GC/MS, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(za) (za) 40 CFR part 136, Appendix A, Method 1625 Semivolatile Organic Compounds by Isotope Dilution GC/MS, incorporated by reference for subch. CC of ch. NR 665.

NR 660.11(8)(zb) (zb) 40 CFR 52.741, Appendix B, Method 204 Procedure T—Criteria for and Verification of a Permanent or Temporary Total Enclosure, incorporated by reference for ss. NR 661.1084 (9), 661.1086 (5), 661.1089 (2), 661.1089 (4), 670.027 (1), and 670.315 (3).

NR 660.11(9) (9) The 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20210, [phone], www.osha.gov, incorporated by reference for ss. NR 661.0003 (3), 661.0004 (1), 661.0032, 668.40, 670.013 (3), and 679.01 (8).

NR 660.11(10) (10) The 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS code) is available from the United States Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, [phone], www.census.gov, incorporated by reference for ss. NR 661.0004 (1), 662.203 (2), and 662.204 (2).

NR 660.11(11) (11) 40 CFR parts 704, 710, and 711, Chemical Data Reporting Rule of the Toxic Substances Control Act, incorporated by reference for s. NR 661.0004 (1).

NR 660.11(12) (12) References to citations of federal statutes and regulations shall also include any applicable Wisconsin requirements.

NR 660.11 History History: CR 05-032: cr. Register July 2006 No. 607, eff. 8-1-06; correction in (5) (o) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register March 2013 No. 687; CR 16-007: r. and recr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17; correction in (2) (intro.), (p) to (r), (3) (intro.), (b) (intro.), (4) (intro.), (a), (5) (intro.), (6) (intro.), (7) (intro.), (8) (intro.), (a), (b), (d), (f) to (h), (j), (p) to (za) made under s. 35.17, Stats., and correction in (3) (b) 1., (4) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register July 2017 No. 739; CR 19-082: am. (2) (a), (f), (3) (b) 1., 8., 11., (4) (a), cr. (5) (b), (c), am. (7) (intro.), r. and recr. (7) (a), cr. (8) (zb), (9) to (12) Register August 2020 No. 776, eff. 9-1-20; correction in (4) (a), (8) (zb) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2020 No. 776; correction in (4) (a), (7) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register April 2021 No. 784.

subch. C of ch. NR 660 Subchapter C — Rulemaking Petitions

NR 660.20 NR 660.20 General. As provided under s. 227.12, Stats., and ch. NR 2, a person may petition the department to modify or revoke any provision in chs. NR 660 to 673. Section NR 660.21 sets forth additional requirements for petitions to add a testing or analytical method to ch. NR 661, 664 or 665. Section NR 660.22 references petitions to EPA to exclude a waste or waste-derived material at a particular facility from s. NR 661.0003 or the lists of hazardous wastes in subch. D of ch. NR 661. Section NR 660.23 sets forth additional requirements for petitions to amend ch. NR 673 to include additional hazardous wastes or categories of hazardous waste as universal waste.

NR 660.20 History History: CR 05-032: cr. Register July 2006 No. 607, eff. 8-1-06; CR 19-082: am. Register August 2020 No. 776, eff. 9-1-20; renum. from (1) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register August 2020 No. 776.

NR 660.21 NR 660.21 Petitions for equivalent testing or analytical methods.

NR 660.21(1) (1) Any person seeking to add a testing or analytical method to ch. NR 661, 664 or 665 may petition for a rule amendment under this section and s. NR 660.20. To be successful, the person shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that the proposed method is equal to or superior to the corresponding method prescribed in ch. NR 661, 664 or 665, in terms of its sensitivity, accuracy and precision (i.e., reproducibility).

NR 660.21(2) (2) Each petition shall include all of the following, in addition to the information required by s. NR 660.20:

NR 660.21(2)(a) (a) A full description of the proposed method, including all procedural steps and equipment used in the method.

NR 660.21(2)(b) (b) A description of the types of wastes or waste matrices for which the proposed method may be used.

NR 660.21(2)(c) (c) Comparative results obtained from using the proposed method with those obtained from using the relevant or corresponding methods prescribed in ch. NR 661, 664 or 665.

NR 660.21(2)(d) (d) An assessment of any factors which may interfere with, or limit the use of, the proposed method.

NR 660.21(2)(e) (e) A description of the quality control procedures necessary to ensure the sensitivity, accuracy and precision of the proposed method.

NR 660.21(3) (3) After receiving a petition for an equivalent method, the department may request any additional information on the proposed method which the department may reasonably require to evaluate the method.

NR 660.21(4) (4) If the department amends the rules to permit use of a new testing method, the method will be incorporated in “Test Methods for the Evaluation of Solid Waste: Physical/Chemical Methods,” SW-846, incorporated by reference in s. NR 660.11.

NR 660.21 History History: CR 05-032: cr. Register July 2006 No. 607, eff. 8-1-06.

NR 660.22 NR 660.22 Petitions to amend ch. NR 661 to exclude a waste produced at a particular facility. Any person seeking to exclude a waste at a particular generating facility from the lists in subch. D of ch. NR 661 may petition the EPA region 5 administrator for a regulatory amendment under 40 CFR 260.20 and 260.22. The department shall recognize an EPA granted delisting unless the department clearly establishes that a delisting would threaten human health or the environment.

NR 660.22 History History: CR 05-032: cr. Register July 2006 No. 607, eff. 8-1-06.

NR 660.23 NR 660.23 Petitions to amend ch. NR 673 to include additional hazardous wastes.

NR 660.23(1) (1) Any person seeking to add a hazardous waste or a category of hazardous waste to the universal waste rules in ch. NR 673 may petition for a rule amendment under this section, s. NR 660.20, and subch. G of ch. NR 673.

NR 660.23(2) (2) To be successful, the petitioner shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that regulation under the universal waste rules in ch. NR 673 is appropriate for the waste or category of waste, will improve management practices for the waste or category of waste and will improve implementation of the hazardous waste program. The petition shall include the information required by this section. The petition should also address as many of the factors listed in s. NR 673.81 as are appropriate for the waste or category of waste addressed in the petition.