[Title 40 CFR 60.53c]
[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 Ec - Standards of Performance for Hospital/Medical/Infectious]
[Sec. 60.53c - Operator training and qualification requirements.]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]


40PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT62009-07-012009-07-01false60.53cSec. 60.53cPROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES--Standards of Performance for Hospital/Medical/Infectious
Sec. 60.53c  Operator training and qualification requirements.

    (a) No owner or operator of an affected facility shall allow the 
affected facility to operate at any time unless a fully trained and 
qualified HMIWI operator is accessible, either at the facility or 
available 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.
    (b) Operator training and qualification shall be obtained through a 
State-approved program or by completing the requirements included in 
paragraphs (c) through (g) of this section.

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    (c) Training shall be obtained by completing an HMIWI operator 
training course that includes, at a minimum, the following provisions:
    (1) 24 hours of training on the following subjects:
    (i) Environmental concerns, including pathogen destruction and types 
of emissions;
    (ii) Basic combustion principles, including products of combustion;
    (iii) Operation of the 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) 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);
    (vii) Inspection and maintenance of the HMIWI, air pollution control 
devices, and continuous emission monitoring systems;
    (viii) Actions to correct malfunctions or conditions that may lead 
to malfunction;
    (ix) Bottom and fly ash characteristics and handling procedures;
    (x) Applicable Federal, State, and local regulations;
    (xi) Work safety procedures;
    (xii) Pre-startup inspections; and
    (xiii) Recordkeeping requirements.
    (2) An examination designed and administered by the instructor.
    (3) Reference material distributed to the attendees covering the 
course topics.
    (d) Qualification shall be obtained by:
    (1) Completion of a training course that satisfies the criteria 
under paragraph (c) of this section; and
    (2) 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 of two qualified HMIWI 
operators.
    (e) Qualification is valid from the date on which the examination is 
passed or the completion of the required experience, whichever is later.
    (f) To maintain qualification, the trained and qualified HMIWI 
operator shall 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.
    (g) A lapsed qualification shall be renewed by one of the following 
methods:
    (1) For a lapse of less than 3 years, the HMIWI operator shall 
complete and pass a standard annual refresher course described in 
paragraph (f) of this section.
    (2) For a lapse of 3 years or more, the HMIWI operator shall 
complete and pass a training course with the minimum criteria described 
in paragraph (c) of this section.
    (h) The owner or operator of an affected facility shall maintain 
documentation at the facility that address the following:
    (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) HMIWI startup, shutdown, and malfunction procedures;
    (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 periodic 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.
    (i) The owner or operator of an affected facility shall establish a 
program for reviewing the information listed in paragraph (h) of this 
section

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annually with each HMIWI operator (defined in Sec. 60.51c).
    (1) The initial review of the information listed in paragraph (h) of 
this section shall be conducted within 6 months after the effective date 
of this subpart or prior to assumption of responsibilities affecting 
HMIWI operation, whichever date is later.
    (2) Subsequent reviews of the information listed in paragraph (h) of 
this section shall be conducted annually.
    (j) The information listed in paragraph (h) of this section shall be 
kept in a readily accessible location for all HMIWI operators. This 
information, along with records of training shall be available for 
inspection by the EPA or its delegated enforcement agent upon request.