6 CRR-NY 361-6.5NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 6. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
CHAPTER IV. QUALITY SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER B. SOLID WASTES
PART 361. MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITIES
SUBPART 361-6. WASTE TIRE HANDLING AND RECOVERY FACILITIES
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361-6.5 Design and operating requirements.
A waste tire handling and recovery facility required to obtain a permit must, in addition to the requirements identified in Part 360 of this Title, design, construct, maintain, and operate the facility in compliance with the following:
(a) the storage of whole waste tires is no greater than the 30-day production capacity of the facility, and the storage of processed, cut or shredded tires is no greater than the 90-day production capacity of the facility;
(b) all tire-related waste generated as a result of facility operation is removed from the facility to an authorized solid waste management facility within seven days after generation;
(c) the maximum individual waste tire storage pile size at the facility does not exceed 20 feet in height. Horizontal dimensions of individual waste tire piles must have a surface area no greater than 5,000 square feet, with the width not to exceed 40 feet;
(d) a minimum separation distance of 10 feet must be maintained between adjacent piles unless the piles are stored in bins or other structures which separate piles. Storage piles must not extend over property boundaries;
(e) no waste tire piles can be located in excavations or below grade;
(f) documentation is available at the facility that the storage configuration and fire prevention and protection systems are in accordance with State and local building and fire codes;
(g) facilities having a planned or actual storage capacity of 2,500 or more waste tires have either an active hydrant or a viable fire pond on the facility, and fully charged carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguishers located in strategically placed enclosures throughout the entire facility or other fire protection and prevention equipment approved by the local fire marshal;
(h) potential ignition sources are prohibited in the facility storage area; and
(i) the facility maintains financial assurance in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of closure of the facility in compliance with sections 360.21 and 360.22 of this Title.
6 CRR-NY 361-6.5
Current through March 15, 2022
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