The Interim Guidance for Hazardous Waste Manual

(Statewide Rule 98)

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Table Of Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction
About This Guidance Document
The Purpose of Rule 98
Delegation of RCRA Authority
What This Guidance Document Provides
Permits for Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Waste Minimization

Chapter 2

Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste Determination
Rule 98 Requirement
Oil and Gas Waste and the E&P Exemption
Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste
Mixing Exempt and Nonexempt Wastes
Derived From and Contained-In Rules
Oil and Gas Wastes Excluded From Regulation or Subject to Reduced Regulation Under Rule 98
Additional Guidance Regarding Drums and Containers

Chapter 3

Generator Classification and Accumulation Time
Generation Site
Hazardous Oil and Gas Generator Classifications
Accumulation in Containers at the Point of Generation
30-Day Extension of Accumulation Time for LQGs and SQGs
One-Time Shipments of Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste
Episodic Generation

Chapter 4

Notification and EPA ID Numbers
Who Must Notify?
How Do You Notify?
One-Time Shipments
EPA Identification Numbers
Subsequent Notifications

Chapter 5

Standards for Management of Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste
Introduction
Standards for Management of Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste by CESQGs
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Preparedness and Prevention
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Personnel Training
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Standards for Use of Containers
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Standards for Use of Tank Systems
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Organic Air Emissions Standards for Tanks and Containers
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Disposition of Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Land Disposal Restrictions
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Use of Manifests
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Pre-Transportation Requirements; Packaging, Labeling, Marketing and Placarding
LQG and SQG Management Standards: Recordkeeping and Reporting

Chapter 6

Discharges and Emergency Permits
Discharges
Emergency Permits for the Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste

Chapter 7

LQG and SQG Fees
Base Fee
Base Fee Determination-Waste Volumes from Spills or Discharges
Additional Fee for Less Than 50% Recycling
Fee Payment

Chapter 8

Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste
Applicability
Permits and EPA ID Numbers
Transfer Facility Requirements
Manifest Requirements
SQG Exception from Manifest Requirements
Delivery of Waste
Recordkeeping
Additional Requirements Applicable to International Shipments

APPENDICES

Appendix A - Statewide Rule 98 (T.A.C. Title 16, Part I, Chapter 3, Section 3.98)
Appendix B -"Regulatory Determination For Oil and Gas and Geothermal Exploration, Development and Production Wastes" 53 Federal Register 25446-25459 (July 6, 1988) and "Clarification of the Regulatory Determination for Wastes From the Exploration, Development and Production of Crude Oil, Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy" 58 Federal Register 15284-15287 (Mar. 22, 1993)
Appendix C - Listed and Characteristic Hazardous Wastes (40 CFR Part 261, Subparts C and D)
Appendix D - Instructions for Requesting a 30-day Extension to Store Waste
Appendix E - One-Time Shipment Request
Appendix F - EPA Form 8700-12 and RRC Form H-20 With Instructions
Appendix G - Listing of the Federal Regulations Rule 98 Adopts by Reference
Appendix H - Rule 98 Requirements Chart
Appendix I - TCEQ Hazardous Waste Manifest
Appendix J- 40 CFR Part 265, Appendix V; Examples of Potentially Incompatible Waste
Appendix K- Application Instructions and Requirements for Obtaining an Emergency Permit
Appendix L- Definitions of Terms Used in the Hazardous Waste Regulations in the Code of Federal regulations