NR 447.15(1)(a)3. 3. Avoiding the use of synthetic fabrics that contain fill yarn other than that which is spun.

NR 447.15(1)(b) (b) Properly install, use, operate and maintain all air-cleaning equipment authorized by this section. Bypass devices may be used only during upset or emergency conditions and then only for so long as it takes to shut down the operation generating the particulate asbestos material.

NR 447.15(1)(c) (c) For fabric filter collection devices installed after January 10, 1989, provide for easy inspection for faulty bags.

NR 447.15(2) (2) There are the following exceptions to sub. (1) (a):

NR 447.15(2)(a) (a) If the use of fabric creates a fire or explosion hazard, or the department determines that a fabric filter is not feasible, the department may authorize as a substitute the use of wet collectors designed to operate with a unit contacting energy of at least 9.95 kilopascals (40 inches water gage pressure).

NR 447.15(2)(b) (b) Use of a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter that is certified to be at least 99.97% efficient for 0.3 micron particles.

NR 447.15(2)(c) (c) Use of an alternative filtering equipment that has received prior authorization from the administrator.

NR 447.15 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1992, No. 442, eff. 11-1-92; am. (1) (a) 1., Register, December, 1995, No. 480, eff. 1-1-96; am. (1) (a) 1., Register, November, 1999, No. 527, eff. 12-1-99.

NR 447.16 NR 447.16 Reporting.

NR 447.16(1) (1) Any new source to which this chapter applies, with the exception of sources subject to ss. NR 447.04, 447.06, 447.07, 447.08, 447.09 and 447.11, which has an initial startup date preceding November 1, 1992, shall provide the information required in this subsection to the department postmarked or delivered within 90 days of November 1, 1992. In the case of a new source that does not have an initial startup date preceding November 1, 1992, the information shall be provided, postmarked or delivered, within 90 days of the initial startup date. Any owner or operator of an existing source shall provide the following information to the department within 90 days of November 1, 1992 unless the owner or operator of the existing source has previously provided this information to the department. Any changes in the information provided by any existing source shall be provided to the department, postmarked or delivered, within 30 days after the change. The information shall include:

NR 447.16(1)(a) (a) A description of the emission control equipment used for each process;

NR 447.16(1)(b) (b) If a fabric filter device is used to control emissions,

NR 447.16(1)(b)1. 1. The airflow permeability in m3/min/m2 (ft3/min/ft2) if the fabric filter device uses a woven fabric and, if the fabric is synthetic, whether the fill yarn is spun or not spun; and

NR 447.16(1)(b)2. 2. If the fabric filter device uses a felted fabric, the density in g/m2 (oz/yd2), the minimum thickness in millimeters (inches), and the airflow permeability in m3/min/m2 (ft3/min/ft2);

NR 447.16(1)(c) (c) If a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter is used to control emissions, the certified efficiency of the filter.

NR 447.16(1)(d) (d) For sources subject to s. NR 447.12 or 447.13 the shall include all of the following:

NR 447.16(1)(d)1. 1. A brief description of each process that generates asbestos-containing waste material.

NR 447.16(1)(d)2. 2. The average volume of asbestos-containing waste material disposed of, measured in m3/day (yd3/day).

NR 447.16(1)(d)3. 3. The emission control methods used in all stages of waste disposal.

NR 447.16(1)(d)4. 4. The type of disposal site or incineration site used for ultimate disposal, the name of the site operator, and the name and location of the disposal site.

NR 447.16(1)(e) (e) For sources subject to s. NR 447.14 or 447.17, the information shall include all of the following:

NR 447.16(1)(e)1. 1. A brief description of the site.

NR 447.16(1)(e)2. 2. The method or methods used to comply with the standard or alternative procedures to be used.

NR 447.16(2) (2) The information required by sub. (1) shall accompany the information required by 40 CFR 61.10 as in effect on January 1, 1998. Active waste disposal sites subject to s. NR 447.17 shall also comply with this provision. Roadways, demolition and renovation, spraying and insulating materials are exempted from the requirements of 40 CFR 61.10 (a). The information described in this section shall be reported using the format of Appendix A of 40 CFR part 61, incorporated by reference in s. NR 484.04 (22), as a guide.

NR 447.16 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1992, No. 442, eff. 11-1-92; am. (2), Register, December, 1995, No. 480, eff. 1-1-96; am. (2), Register, January 1997, No. 493, eff. 2-1-97; am. (2), Register, November, 1999, No. 527, eff. 12-1-99.

NR 447.17 NR 447.17 Active waste disposal sites. Each owner or operator of an active waste disposal site that receives asbestos-containing waste material from a source covered under s. NR 447.12, 447.13 or 447.18 shall meet the following requirements:

NR 447.17(1) (1) Either there shall be no visible emissions to the outside air from any active waste disposal site where asbestos-containing waste material has been deposited, or the requirements of sub. (3) or (4) shall be met.

NR 447.17(2) (2) Unless a natural barrier exists, either warning signs and fencing shall be installed and maintained as follows, or the requirements of sub. (3) (a) shall be met.

NR 447.17(2)(a) (a) Warning signs shall be displayed at all entrances and at intervals of 100 m (330 ft) or less along the property line of the site or along the perimeter of the sections of the site where asbestos-containing waste material is deposited. The warning signs shall: