CFR > Title 40 - Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER C—AIR PROGRAMS (Parts 50–99) > PART 62—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS > SUBPART HHH—Federal Plan Requirements for Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators Constructed on or Before June 20, 1996 (§62.14400 to §62.14495) > 62.14442—What must my inspection include?

62.14442—What must my inspection include?

You must have a fully trained and qualified HMIWI operator, either at your facility or able to be at your facility within 1 hour. The trained and qualified HMIWI operator may operate the HMIWI directly or be the direct supervisor of one or more HMIWI operators.
(a) The HMIWI operator can obtain training and qualification through a State-approved program or as provided in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) If there are no State-approved training and qualification programs available or if your operator does not want to participate in a State-approved program, then your operator must complete a training course that includes the requirements in § 62.14422 and satisfy the qualification requirements in § 62.14423.
A training course must include:
(a) Twenty-four hours of training that includes all of the following subjects:
(1) Environmental concerns, including pathogen destruction and types of emissions;
(2) Basic combustion principles, including products of combustion;
(3) Operation of the 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) Methods to monitor pollutants (continuous emission monitoring systems and monitoring of HMIWI and air pollution control device operating parameters) and equipment calibration procedures (where applicable);
(7) Inspection and maintenance of the HMIWI, air pollution control devices, and continuous emission monitoring systems;
(8) Actions to correct malfunctions and conditions that may lead to malfunction;
(9) Bottom and fly ash characteristics and handling procedures;
(10) Applicable Federal, State, and local regulations;
(11) Work safety procedures;
(12) Prestartup inspections; and
(13) Recordkeeping requirements.
(b) An examination designed and administered by the instructor; and
(c) Reference material distributed to the attendees covering the course topics.
(a) Operators who do not participate in a State-approved program must satisfy paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section:
(1) The operator must complete a training course that satisfies the requirements in § 62.14422; and
(2) The operator must have either 6 months experience as an HMIWI operator, 6 months experience as a direct supervisor of an HMIWI operator, or completion of at least two burn cycles under the observation and supervision of two qualified HMIWI operators.
(b) The operator's qualification is valid after paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section are completed.
(c) To remain qualified, the operator must complete and pass an annual review or refresher course of at least 4 hours covering, at a minimum, the following:
(1) Update of regulations;
(2) Incinerator operation, including startup and shutdown procedures;
(3) Inspection and maintenance;
(4) Responses to malfunctions or conditions that may lead to malfunction; and
(5) Discussion of operating problems encountered by attendees.
(d) If the operator's qualification lapses, he or she must renew it by one of the following methods:
(1) For a lapse of less than 3 years, complete and pass a standard annual refresher course described in paragraph (c) of this section;
(2) For a lapse of 3 years or more, complete and pass a training course with the minimum criteria described in § 62.14422.
(a) You must maintain the following at the facility:
(1) Summary of the applicable standards under this subpart;
(2) Description of basic combustion theory applicable to an HMIWI;
(3) Procedures for receiving, handling, and charging waste;
(4) Procedures for startup, shutdown, and malfunction;
(5) Procedures for maintaining proper combustion air supply levels;
(6) Procedures for operating the HMIWI and associated air pollution control systems within the standards established under this subpart;
(7) Procedures for responding to malfunction or conditions that may lead to malfunction;
(8) Procedures for monitoring HMIWI emissions;
(9) Reporting and recordkeeping procedures; and
(10) Procedures for handling ash.
(b) You must keep the information listed in paragraph (a) of this section in a readily accessible location for all HMIWI operators. This information, along with records of training, must be available for inspection by the EPA or its delegated enforcement agent upon request.
(a) You must establish a program for reviewing the information listed in § 62.14424 annually with each HMIWI operator (defined in § 62.14490 ).
(b) You must conduct your initial review of the information listed in § 62.14424 by February 15, 2001, or prior to assumption of responsibilities affecting HMIWI operation, whichever is later.
(c) You must conduct subsequent reviews of the information listed in § 62.14424 annually.
At a minimum, you must do the following during your inspection:
(a) Inspect all burners, pilot assemblies, and pilot sensing devices for proper operation, and clean pilot flame sensor as necessary;
(b) Check for proper adjustment of primary and secondary chamber combustion air, and adjust as necessary;
(c) Inspect hinges and door latches, and lubricate as necessary;
(d) Inspect dampers, fans, and blowers for proper operation;
(e) Inspect HMIWI door and door gaskets for proper sealing;
(f) Inspect motors for proper operation;
(g) Inspect primary chamber refractory lining, and clean and repair/replace lining as necessary;
(h) Inspect incinerator shell for corrosion and/or hot spots;
(i) Inspect secondary/tertiary chamber and stack, and clean as necessary;
(j) Inspect mechanical loader, including limit switches, for proper operation, if applicable;
(k) Visually inspect waste bed (grates), and repair/ seal, as necessary;
(l) For the burn cycle that follows the inspection, document that the incinerator is operating properly and make any necessary adjustments;
(m) Inspect air pollution control device(s) for proper operation, if applicable;
(n) Inspect waste heat boiler systems to ensure proper operation, if applicable;
(o) Inspect bypass stack components;
(p) Ensure proper calibration of thermocouples, sorbent feed systems and any other monitoring equipment; and
(q) Generally observe that the equipment is maintained in good operating condition.