DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DepartmentalRULE NO: RULE TITLE
62-296.401: IncineratorsNOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 32 No. 38, September 22, 2006 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.
62-296.401 Incinerators.
(1) through (4) No change.
(5) Human Crematories.
(a) through (d) No change.
(e) Operator Training. All crematory unit operators shall successfully complete a training program administered by the equipment manufacturer's representatives or a professional training organization. Only trained operators shall be allowed to operate a human crematory unit.
1. The content of the training program shall provide a basic understanding of the principles of the combustion process, instruction on the operation and maintenance of the specific make and model of crematory unit to be operated, and awareness of the regulatory requirements of this subsection. Training programs shall be a minimum of eight (8) hours of instruction. Training programs shall at a minimum include hands-on experience involving start-up, operation of at least one (1) cremation, shut-down of the equipment, and one (1) full cycle of preventive maintenance actions.
2. A copy of the training certificate for each operator having satisfactorily completed training program shall be kept on file at the facility for the duration of the operator's employment and for an additional two years after termination of employment.
(e)(f) Equipment Maintenance. All human crematory units shall be maintained in proper working order in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the equipment. If a crematory unit contains a defect that affects the integrity or efficiency of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of service. No person shall use or permit the use of that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted. Repair records on all crematory units shall be maintained onsite for at least two years. A written plan with operating procedures for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be maintained and followed during those events. Each unit’s burners shall be operated with a proper air-to-fuel ratio., If the unit so allows, and the burners’ flame characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating shift. and Each unit’s burners shall be adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.
(g) through (i) renumbered (f) through (h) No change.
(i)(j) Continuous Monitoring Requirements. Each crematory unit shall be equipped and operated with a continuous monitor to record temperature at the point or beyond where 1.0 second gas residence time is obtained in the secondary chamber combustion zone in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. In addition, each crematory unit installed after February January 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated with a pollutant monitoring system to automatically control combustion based on continuous in-stack opacity measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to restrict combustion in the primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding 15% opacity is occurring. A complete file of all temperature measurements; all continuous monitoring system, monitoring device, and performance testing measurements; all continuous monitoring system performance evaluations; all continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; and all adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices, shall be recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection. Continuous temperature monitoring documentation shall include operator name, operator indication of when cremation in the primary chamber was begun, date, time, and temperature markings. Pollutant monitoring system documentation shall include indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and checked for proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. The file shall be retained for at least two (2) years following the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and records.
(6) Animal Crematories.
(a) through (d) No change.
(e) Operator Training. All crematory unit operators shall successfully complete a training program administered by the equipment manufacturer's representatives or a professional training organization. Only trained operators shall be allowed to operate an animal crematory unit.
1. The content of the training program shall provide a basic understanding of the principles of the combustion process, provide instruction on the operation and maintenance of the specific make and model of crematory unit to be operated, and awareness of the regulatory requirements of this subsection. Training programs shall be a minimum of eight (8) hours of instruction. Training programs shall at a minimum include hands-on experience involving start-up, operation of at least one (1) cremation, shut-down of the equipment, and one (1) full cycle of preventive maintenance actions.
2. A copy of the training certificate for each operator having satisfactorily completed the training program shall be kept on file at the facility for the duration of the operator's employment and for an additional two (2) years after termination of employment.
(e)(f) Equipment Maintenance. All animal crematory units shall be maintained in proper working order in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the equipment. If a crematory unit contains a significant defect that affects the integrity of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of service. No person shall use or permit the use of that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted. Repair records on all crematory units shall be maintained onsite for at least two (2) years. A written plan with operating procedures for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be maintained and followed during those events. Each unit’s burners shall be operated with a proper air-to-fuel ratio., If the unit so allows, and the burners’ flame characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating shift and. Each unit’s burners shall be adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.
(g) through (i) renumbered (f) through (h) No change.
(i)(j) Continuous Monitoring Requirements. Each animal crematory unit shall be equipped and operated with a continuous monitor to record temperature at the point or beyond where 1.0 second gas residence time is obtained in the secondary chamber combustion zone in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. In addition, each crematory unit installed after February January 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated with a pollutant monitoring system to automatically control combustion based on continuous in-stack opacity measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to restrict combustion in the primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding fifteen percent (15%) opacity is occurring. A complete file of all temperature measurements; all continuous monitoring system, monitoring device, and performance testing measurements; all continuous monitoring system performance evaluations; all continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; and all adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices, shall be recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection. Continuous temperature monitoring documentation shall include operator name, operator indication of when cremation in the primary chamber was begun, date, time, and temperature markings. Pollutant monitoring system documentation shall include indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and checked for proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. The file shall be retained for at least two (2) years following the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and records.
(7) No change.
Specific Authority 403.061, 403.716 FS. Law Implemented 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.716, 470.025 FS. History - Formerly 17-2.600(1), Amended, 12-02-92, Formerly 17-296.401, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 3-13-96, 11-13-97,________.
