§ 66265.253. Containment.

If leachate or run-off from a pile is a hazardous waste, then either:

(a)(1) the pile shall be placed on an impermeable base that is compatible with the waste under the conditions of treatment or storage;

(2) the owner or operator shall design, construct, operate, and maintain a run-on control system capable of preventing flow onto the active portion of the pile during peak discharge from at least a 25-year storm;

(3) the owner or operator shall design, construct, operate, and maintain a run-off management system to collect and control at least the water volume resulting from a 24-hour, 25-year storm; and

(4) collection and holding facilities (e.g., tanks or basins) associated with run-on and run-off control systems shall be emptied or otherwise managed expeditiously to maintain design capacity of the system; or

(b)(1) the pile shall be protected from precipitation and run-on by some other means; and

(2) no liquids or wastes containing free liquids shall be placed in the pile.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 5-24-91; operative 7-1-91 (Register 91, No. 22).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208, 25150 and 25159, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25150, 25159 and 25159.5, Health and Safety Code; 40 CFR Section 265.253.