NR 440.77(2)(z)(z) “You” or “I” means the owner or operator of a commercial and industrial solid waste incineration unit or the applicant for a permit to construct a commercial and industrial solid waste incineration unit, unless the context indicates otherwise. NR 440.77(2)(zm)(zm) “Your” or “my” means of or relating to the owner or operator of a commercial and industrial solid waste incineration unit or the applicant for a permit to construct a commercial and industrial solid waste incineration unit, unless the context indicates otherwise. NR 440.77(3)(a)1.1. You shall prepare a siting analysis if you plan to commence construction of a CISWI unit after December 1, 2000. NR 440.77(3)(a)2.2. You shall prepare a siting analysis if you are required to submit an initial application for a construction permit under ch. NR 405 or 408, as applicable, for the reconstruction or modification of your CISWI unit. NR 440.77(3)(b)(b) What is a siting analysis and when must it be submitted? NR 440.77(3)(b)1.1. The siting analysis shall consider air pollution control alternatives that minimize, on a site-specific basis, to the maximum extent practicable, potential risks to public health or the environment. In considering the alternatives, the analysis may consider costs, energy impacts, non-air environmental impacts or any other factors related to the practicability of the alternatives. NR 440.77(3)(b)2.2. Analyses of your CISWI unit’s impacts that are prepared to comply with state, local or other federal regulatory requirements may be used to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph, provided they include the consideration of air pollution control alternatives specified in subd. 1. NR 440.77(3)(b)3.3. You shall complete and submit the siting requirements of this paragraph as required under sub. (11) (d) 3. prior to commencing construction. NR 440.77(4)(a)(a) What is a waste management plan? A waste management plan is a written plan that identifies both the feasibility and the methods used to reduce or separate certain components of solid waste from the waste stream in order to reduce or eliminate toxic emissions from incinerated waste. NR 440.77(4)(b)(b) When must I submit my waste management plan? You shall submit a waste management plan prior to commencing construction. NR 440.77(4)(c)(c) What should I include in my waste management plan? A waste management plan shall include consideration of the reduction or separation of waste-stream elements such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, batteries or metals; or the use of recyclable materials. The plan shall identify any additional waste management measures and implement those measures you consider practical and feasible, considering the effectiveness of waste management measures already in place, the costs of additional measures, the emissions reductions expected to be achieved, and any other environmental or energy impacts they might have. NR 440.77(5)(a)(a) What are the operator training and qualification requirements? NR 440.77(5)(a)1.1. No CISWI unit may be operated unless a fully trained and qualified CISWI unit operator is accessible, either at the facility or can be at the facility within one hour. The trained and qualified CISWI unit operator may operate the CISWI unit directly or be the direct supervisor of one or more other plant personnel who operate the unit. If all qualified CISWI unit operators are temporarily not accessible, you shall follow the procedures in par. (g). NR 440.77(5)(a)2.2. Operator training and qualification shall be obtained through a state-approved program or by completing the requirements included in subd. 3. NR 440.77(5)(a)3.3. Training shall be obtained by completing an incinerator operator training course that includes, at a minimum, the following 3 elements: 1) Environmental concerns, including types of emissions.
2) Basic combustion principles, including products of combustion.
3) Operation of the specific type of incinerator to be used by the operator, including proper startup, waste charging and shutdown procedures.
4) Combustion controls and monitoring.
5) Operation of air pollution control equipment and factors affecting performance, if applicable.
6) Inspection and maintenance of the incinerator and air pollution control devices.
7) Actions to correct malfunctions or conditions that may lead to malfunction.