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KEYINDIANAENVIRONMENTALPROGRAMS‐ForSafetyProfessionals

Presented by:

Gregory A. Hemker, CHMM

Eric Harper, CSP, CHMM

EHS Technology Group, LLC

For

2018 Indiana Health & Safety Conference

RegulatoryAuthorities• United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)

• Regulations‐ Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40‐Chapter 1

• Subchapter C‐ Air Programs (Parts 50‐99)

• Subchapter D‐ Water Programs (Parts 100‐135)

• Subchapter I‐ Solid Wastes (Parts 239‐282) 

• Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)

• Regulations Indiana Administrative Codes (IAC)

• Title 318‐ IDEM General Requirements

• Title 326‐ Air Pollution Control

• Title 327‐ Water Pollution Control

• Title 329‐ Solid Waste Management

• Local Authorities (cities and counties)‐ Ordinances 

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RegulatoryAuthorities

Key Web Sites:

USEPA‐ www.epa.gov

IDEM‐ www.in.gov/idem

IDEM‐ ComplianceAssistance

• Compliance and Technical Assistance Program (CTAP)

• www.in.gov/idem/ctap

• (317) 232‐8172

• Toll free (800) 988‐7901

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AIR POLLUTION PERMITTINGIN

INDIANA 

Do you have air pollution emission units? How many?

What are your pollutants?  Particulates

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Hazardous Air pollutants (HAPs)

How much is released to the environment?

Who Needs a permit?

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What are Emission Units?

Pollutants are often the raw materials and chemicals used to make your product or perform your job

Sources of information for potential pollutants: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or Materials Safety Data Sheet 

(MSDS)

Raw Material Specifications

Lab data for materials

USEPA AP‐42 emission factors manual (on web site)‐http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief

How do I Identify Air Pollutants?

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Based on maximum production rate per hour

Based on maximum hours of operation

Permit applicability based on the Potential to Emit (PTE)‐ (maximum 1 hr. emission rate in pounds/hr. times 8,760 hours per year divided by 2000 pounds per ton).

Determining Emissions

Exemptions‐ 326 IAC 2‐1.1‐3

Registration‐ 326 IAC 2‐5.5

Minor Source Operating Permit (MSOP)‐ 326 IAC 2‐6.1

Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP)‐ 326 IAC 2‐8

Indiana Minor Source Air Permits

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Air Permit Thresholds

Source Specific Operating Agreement (SSOA)‐

326 IAC 2‐9

Voluntary, simplified permitting, emissions recordkeeping

Permit By Rule (PBR)‐

326 IAC 2‐10 needs a construction permit

326 IAC 2‐11 does not need a construction permit 

Based on actual emissions, no control equipment

Indiana Specialty Operating Air Permits

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Not to be confused with Modifications or Revisions

Administrative only‐ e.g. 

Change ownership

Update name, number or address

Change contact person

Correct typos

Require more frequent monitoring

Can not relax the terms and conditions

Indiana Air PermitsAmendments

Indiana Air permitsRevisions/ Modifications

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Revisions & Modifications‐must be done typically when:

Construct or modify an existing  emission unit or source

Requesting alternative emission limits, monitoring and testing changes

Adding conditions from an Agreed Order (enforcement settlement)

Air Permit All Air Sources

Prevention of Significant Deterioration‐ (PSD)

326 IAC 2‐2

Source/facility located in area that attains the air quality

Emissions Offset Permit

Sources located in an area not attaining the air quality standards

326 IAC 2‐3

Indiana Air PermitsMajor Sources

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100 tons per year (TPY) of any regulated pollutant for 26 listed stationary sources (See attached list)

250 TPY of any regulated pollutant

Significant emissions increase from an existing  major source

Based on potential to emit

PSD Permitting

100 Tons Per Year (TPY) of any regulated pollutant

Ozone Non Attainment Areas Serious ‐ 50 TPY of VOCs or NOx

Severe ‐ 25 TPY of VOCs or NOx

Extreme‐ 10 TPY of VOCs or Nox

Significant Emission Increase from an Existing Major Source

Based on potential to emit

Emission Offset Permitting

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Compliance requirements found in “Section D” of the permit

Identify all limitations, recordkeeping, monitoring and reporting

Develop a compliance plan (who, what, when and how)

Resource staff to assure they know their roles & responsibilities

Permit Compliance

Assure all monitoring equipment is calibrated and maintained

Submit all reports (quarterly, semi‐annual and annual reports) on time

If there are federal requirements (e.g. NESHAPs), follow the notifications, monitoring and reporting requirements)

Perform stacks as required and pre‐notify IDEM of testing plan at least 30 days in advance.

Permit Compliance

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Application Forms‐www.idem.IN.gov/airquality/2495.htm

Processing Timeline & Fee table‐www.idem.IN.gov/5886.htm

On‐line Permit Guide‐www.idem.IN.gov/5881.htm

Permit Applications

IDEM General Info‐www.idem.gov

Indiana Administrative Codes‐www.IN.gov/legislative/iac

Compliance and technical Assistance Program‐ CTAP

Local: (317) 232‐8172

Toll free: (800) 988‐7901

webpage: www.idem.IN.gov/ctap/index.htm

Air Permitting Resources

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Water Pollution

Next Session

EHSTECHNOLOGY GROUP 24

IDEM Water PermittingUnderstanding Clean Water Management Programs

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Point Source:

any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including, but not limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, landfill leachate collection system, vessel, or other floating craft from which pollutants are or may be discharged.

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Pollutant:

includes, but is not necessarily limited to: dredged spoil, incinerator residue, filter backwash, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, munitions, chemical wastes, solid wastes, toxic wastes, hazardous substances, biological materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt, and other industrial, municipal, and agricultural waste discharged into water.

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Waters of the State:

such accumulations of water, surface and underground, natural and artificial, public and private, or parts thereof, which are wholly or partially within, flow through, or border upon this state. The term does not include any private pond, any off-stream pond, reservoir, or facility built for reduction or control of pollution or cooling of water prior to discharge unless the discharge therefrom causes, or threatens to cause water pollution.

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How does your wastewater discharge?

Into the sanitary sewer – Indirect Discharge

POTW

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How does your wastewater discharge?

Into the stream – Direct Discharge

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Indirect Discharge

What do I have to do to comply?

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In Indiana

47 municipalities have EPA-delegated pretreatment programs

IDEM issues IWPP in towns and cities that do not have pretreatment programs Categorical dischargers

Significant Industrial User

IDEM usually processes applications in less than 60 days

Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Permit

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Information Required for an IWP Permit Application

Process-related contaminants

Highest monthly average flow

Treatment technologies applied

Operational and compliance history

Production data from past 2 years

Effluent toxicity for major discharges

Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Permit

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EHSTECHNOLOGY GROUP 33

NPDES Direct Discharge Permit

Two types of permits- individual or general permits

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In Indiana

For point source discharges into the waters of the state

Permit form-2C for existing industrial sources

Permit form- 2D for new industrial sources

Permit application must include all pollutants, flow rate, discharge quantities for each pollutant

Individual Direct Discharge Permit-NDPES

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In Indiana

Issued permit will include: defined limits for pollutant- technology or

water quality based limits

Monitoring

Best Management Plans (BMP)

Could also include operational limits

Could include operator certification

Individual Direct Discharge Permit-NDPES

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Permits by Rules

General Permits- 9 permit types

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Storm Water Permits-by-Rule

Rule 5 – Storm water Permits Associated with Construction Activity

Rule 6 – Storm water Permits Associated with Industrial Activity

NPDES General Permits

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Rule 5 – Storm Water Permits Associated with Construction

Activity

Prepare Construction Plan for site

Submit Construction

Plan for review

Receive determination within 28 days

Prepare Notice of

IntentBegin construction

activities

Implement Construction Plan/SWP3

Prepare and Submit Notice of Termination

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Rule 6 – Storm Water Permits Associated with Industrial ActivityComplete and file NOI letter – coverage

and clock starts with filing - $50 Proof of publication required with NOI Annual fee - $100Within 365 days

Complete, sign and submit Certification Checklist to IDEM

Establish and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3); notify in writing when fully implemented

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Rule 6 – Storm Water Permits Associated with Industrial ActivityGrab sample from each outfall each year

during a qualified rainfall event Min. 3 months between sampling events

Min. 72 hours between qualified storm events• Total measureable precipitation ≥0.1 inches

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Rule 6 – Storm Water Permits Associated with Industrial ActivityGrab sampling

Required parameters

First sample before implementation of SWP3

Additional sampling must be reported

Sample at point representative of discharge but prior to entry into any receiving body of water; if retention pond, sample at discharge

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No Exposure Certification

All industrial materials protected from storm water exposure by storm resistant shelter

Storm resistant shelter not required for certain situations

Required for each facility

Available on a facility-wide basis only, not individual outfalls

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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3)

SWP3 Team Site Description Summary of Potential Pollution SourcesDescription of Control Measures Schedules and ProceduresDocumentation to support eligibility

considerations under the federal lawsCertification of SWP3

Developing Your Stormwater

Pollution Prevention PlanEPA 833-B-09-

002February 2009

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Steps to Prepare SWP3

Site Assessment and Planning

Select appropriate Control Measures

Procedures for Inspections and Monitoring

Keep Records of Implementation Practices

Rule 6 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) Certification Checklist

Completed within 365 days after submission of initial, renewal or amended NOI letterReturn to Storm Water Coordinator

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SPCC Plan Triggers

Location – reasonably reach waters of the state

Quantity - >55 gallons; >1,320 gallons

Material – oil or “oil-like”

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SPCC Plan

Major Elements Certification by Professional Engineer

• Initial

• Technical amendments

If ≤10,000 gal stored no PE certification

required BUT

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SPCC Plan

Major Elements Review and certification by Professional Engineer

Review at least every 5 years

Provision for amendments• Discharge to navigable waters > 1,000 gallons

• Two reportable spill events in 12 month period; >42 gallons each event

• Changes in facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that materially affects potential for discharge

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SPCC PlanMajor Elements

Review and certification by Professional Engineer

Review at least every 5 years

Provision for amendments

Security and lighting

Physical layout

Site inspections

Containment and/or diversionary structures

Direction/rate of flow; total quantities

Unloading and loading procedures

Spill equipment and materials available

Training

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Regulatory ResourcesUSEPA websites

Storm water page-http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/indust.cfm

SPCC page-http://www.epa.gov/osweroe1/content/spcc/spcc_guidance.htm

IDEM websites Storm Water Permitting-

http://www.in.gov/idem/4896.htm

EHSTECHNOLOGY GROUP 50

Any Questions?

Thank you for your attention.

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SOLID&HAZARDOUSWASTEMANAGEMENT

WasteDeterminations

• Solid Wastes‐ Determine if the material is a solid waste; Is it excluded from the definition of solid waste? 

• Hazardous Waste‐ Determine if the material is a hazardous waste; Is it excluded

• Mixtures‐ Is the material a mixture of non‐hazardous and hazardous waste?

• Definition of Hazardous Waste‐

• 40 CFR Part 261

• 329 IAC 3.1‐6‐ federal rules by reference

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CharacteristicHazardousWaste• Ignitibility‐ has a flashpoint < 1400F as a liquid or spontaneously combusts at normal temperatures and pressures as a solid; code‐D001

• Corrosivity‐ will corrode containers; acids or bases; measured or documented pH <2.0 and >12.5; code‐D002

• Reactivity‐ reactive or unstable in air @ normal conditions; will cause explosions or toxic gases when mixed with water;   code‐D003

• Toxicity‐ when adsorbed in the skin or ingested will be harmful or fatal; comprised of metals, volatiles and pesticides; code‐ D004 through D043

ListedHazardousWastes• “F” listed wastes‐

• Non‐specific source wastes; solvents and cleaning chemicals used in a wide variety of industries

• F001 thru F039

• 40 CFR 261.31

• “K” listed wastes‐

• Source Specific Wastes; such as petroleum, pesticide, power plants, plating, solvent recovery

• K001 thru K148

• 40 CFR 261.32

• “P” and “U” listed wastes‐

• Off‐spec commercial chemical products; pharma, pesticides, etc.

• 40 CFR 261.33; the “P” wastes are acute

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WasteDeterminations

• Mixture Rule

WasteDeterminations• Derived from Rule

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WasteDeterminations• Contained‐in Rule

• Spills of hazardous waste that contaminate soils, equipment and structures

• If contaminated with listed hazardous waste, it must be managed as a hazardous waste

• If contaminated with characteristic hazardous waste and if it exhibits the characteristics of hazardous waste, it is a hazardous waste.

HWGeneratorCategories

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HazardousWasteIDs/Reports• Applicable regulations are 40 CFR 262

• IDEM ‐ Handler ID Form & Updates‐ submit to IDEM

• Annual Manifest Report‐ Due March 1 (previous even years)

• Biennial Report‐ Due March 1 (Previous odd years)

• Certification ID number attached to property not the owner of the facility

• Questions? Call IDEM at (317) 233‐0066

HW‐ ContingencyPlan• Required for Large Quantity Generator (LQG) and strongly recommended for Small Quantity Generators (SQG)

• 40 CFR 265 Subparts C and D

• Contents include:

• List of Emergency Coordinators with contact info

• Site Description with drawings

• List and figures showing generation points and accumulation areas

• List and drawing of emergency equipment; e.g. phones, fire extinguishers, etc.

• Description of evacuations, maps of evacuation routes, response to spills, fires and explosions

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HW‐ ContingencyPlan• Contents (continued):

• Formal arrangements with local authorities and response contractors

• Required reports of the incident

• Amendments to plan due to changes or failure of the plan

• IDEM Guidance‐http://www.in.gov/idem/landquality/files/hw_info_contingency_plans.pdf

EmployeeTraining• 40 CFR 262 leads you to 40 CFR 264

• Large Quantity Generators‐ perform annual training for all employees engaged in waste generation, waste accumulations, waste storage, preparation of manifests, prep of containers for transportation

• Small Quantity Generators‐ no formal training, but all employees engaged in hazardous waste management must be knowledgeable of all the requirements

• See IDEM guidance‐http://www.in.gov/idem/landquality/files/hw_info_personnel_training.pdf

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CommonComplianceIssues• Container Labeling:

• Not labeled with words “Hazardous Waste”

• Not dated at start of filling

• Label illegible

• Failed to use the appropriate label for shipping

• Best Practices: Use indelible ink and be consistent throughout the facility

CommonComplianceIssues• Satellite Container Management:

• Not labeled with words “Hazardous Waste”

• Not closed

• More than 55 gallons at location

• Not at point of generation

• Not in control of operator

• Best Practice: date when full, check label regularly

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CommonComplianceIssues• Manifesting:

• Incorrect information (e.g. manifest #, waste description/code, quantities shipped, etc.)

• Incomplete (e.g. land disposal restriction certification)

• Failure to keep records

• Failure to make “exception reports”

• Signers not trained in DOT requirements

• Best Practices: Don’t sign until thorough review

CommonComplianceIssues• Poor Housekeeping :

• Spills in storage area and accumulation areas

• Weekly inspection not performed or incomplete 

• Mismanaged empty containers

• Unmarked containers of substances

• Less than 50 feet distance to property line for ignitable wastes

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CommonComplianceIssues• Universal Waste Management:

• Improperly disposed

• Improper packaging and labeling‐ needs words e.g.“Universal Waste‐ Lamps” 

• Use of unauthorized handlers

• No response to releases

• Not recycled in one year

• Best Practices: Use appropriate containers, keep closed and dated

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CommonComplianceIssues

• Used Oil Management:

• Not properly classified

• Containers not marked with words “Used Oil” 

• Use of unauthorized handlers

• No response to releases

• Best Practice: Label “used oil” not “waste oil”

CommonViolations

• Aerosol Can Management:

• Not properly classified

• Improperly disposed 

• Improper accumulation practices

• Best Practice: Confirm it fits “empty container” definition before recycling can

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CommonViolations

• Used Rags & Wipes Management:

• Not properly classified‐ current IDEM options laundry or waste

• Improperly disposed‐ current IDEM solvent rags=hazardous waste 

• Improper accumulation practices‐ closed containers; no free liquids

• Best Practices: Visit USEPA website for “mixture rule”, contained‐in 

and derived from guidance

• Best Practice: Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!

PublicResources

• USEPA‐ Solid waste web link • USEPA‐ Mixture, Contained‐in Policy

• USEPA Web site:

• www.epa.gov• Look at “Hazardous Waste”,  “Waste Programs” & “Pollution Prevention”

• Rags/wipes rule‐http://www.epa.gov/wastes/hazard/wastetypes/wasteid/solvents/wipes.htm

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PublicResources

• IDEM Compliance Assistance: 

• IDEM Web site:

• www.in.gov/idem• Look at “Compliance”, “Hazardous waste”, & “Guidance”

EHSTechnologyGroupContactInfo

• Greg Hemker, CHMM‐ghemker@ehstech.com

937‐371‐9340 cell 

• Eric Harper, CSP, CHMM‐

eharper@ehstech.com

937‐510‐6523 cell

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Thank you!

Any Questions