Section 229.181  Waste Management Plan Requirements for Other HMIWIs

The owner or operator of an HMIWI that is subject to emission limits in Subpart E of this Part, but is not subject to the waste management plan provisions of Section 229.176 or 229.180 of this Subpart, shall develop a waste management plan in accordance with this Section.

(a)        The owner or operator of an HMIWI subject to this Section shall conduct an assessment of its current waste management program and submit a waste management plan to the Agency, in accordance with Section 229.184(b) of this Part, that:

1)         Identifies, pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section, the additional technically and economically feasible measures for reducing the volume and toxicity of the waste to be incinerated; and

2)         Where practical, outlines a schedule for the implementation of the selected measures.

(b)        In identifying additional technically and economically feasible waste management practices, the owner or operator shall consider:

1)         Segregating waste streams;

2)         Phasing out the use of products containing toxic materials;

3)         Reusing products and equipment;

4)         Reducing the use of packaging and disposable items;

5)         Collecting recyclable materials; and

6)         Improving inventory control, training, and housekeeping practices.

(c)        In assessing its current waste management practices, the facility shall consider technical information on alternative waste management practices, such as the American Hospital Association publication entitled "An Ounce of Prevention: Waste Management Strategies for Health Care Facilities," incorporated by reference at Section 229.104(a) of this Part.

(d)       Any waste management plan that has been developed by a facility subject to this Section before May 15, 1999 may be incorporated into the waste management plan required for that facility, to the extent that such a plan is consistent with the requirements of this Section.

(e)        The waste management plan shall be updated every 5 years to coincide with either the issuance or renewal of the facility's CAAPP permit.