[Title 40 CFR 60.2635]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - July 1, 2009 Edition]
[Title 40 - PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT]
[Chapter I - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)]
[Subchapter C - AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)]
[Part 60 - STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES--]
[Subpart Dddd - Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial]
[Sec. 60.2635 - What are the operator training and qualification requirements?]
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Sec. 60.2635  What are the operator training and qualification requirements?

    (a) No CISWI unit can be operated unless a fully trained and 
qualified CISWI unit operator is accessible, either at the facility or 
can be at the facility within 1 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 
must follow the procedures in Sec. 60.2665.
    (b) Operator training and qualification must be obtained through a 
State-approved program or by completing the requirements included in 
paragraph (c) of this section.
    (c) Training must be obtained by completing an incinerator operator 
training course that includes, at a minimum, the three elements 
described in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this section.
    (1) Training on the eleven subjects listed in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) 
through (xi) of this section.
    (i) Environmental concerns, including types of emissions.
    (ii) Basic combustion principles, including products of combustion.
    (iii) Operation of the specific type of incinerator to be used by 
the operator, including proper startup, waste charging, and shutdown 
procedures.
    (iv) Combustion controls and monitoring.
    (v) Operation of air pollution control equipment and factors 
affecting performance (if applicable).
    (vi) Inspection and maintenance of the incinerator and air pollution 
control devices.
    (vii) Actions to correct malfunctions or conditions that may lead to 
malfunction.
    (viii) Bottom and fly ash characteristics and handling procedures.
    (ix) Applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace standards.
    (x) Pollution prevention.
    (xi) Waste management practices.
    (2) An examination designed and administered by the instructor.
    (3) Written material covering the training course topics that can 
serve as reference material following completion of the course.