Section 229.130  Operation During Periods of Startup, Shutdown, or Malfunction

a)         The emission limits specified in Subpart E of this Part do not apply to an HMIWI during periods of startup, shutdown or malfunction, if the requirements provided in subsections (b), (c) and (d) of this Section are met.

b)         No waste shall be charged to an HMIWI during periods of startup, shutdown or malfunction.

c)         The shutdown of any HMIWI shall proceed according to the following requirements:

1)         For continuous HMIWIs, shutdown may commence no less than 2 hours after the last charge to an HMIWI;

2)         For intermittent HMIWIs, shutdown may commence no less than 4 hours after the last charge to an HMIWI; and

3)         For batch HMIWIs, shutdown may commence no less than 5 hours after the high air phase of combustion has been completed.

d)         During periods of malfunction, the owner or operator of an HMIWI shall do all of the following:

1)         Take all reasonable steps to ensure that an HMIWI operates within the parameters established for that HMIWI and to minimize excess emissions;

2)         Continue monitoring all applicable parameters; and

3)         Take appropriate corrective actions prior to resuming the charging of any waste to an HMIWI.