Precious Metals Recovery LLC RCRA Permit Application Dry Hills ...

5.6 Required Aisle Space – 40 CFR 264.35
Minimum aisle width in the storage areas of the facility will be 11 feet. This will be sufficient for
forklift access and personnel egress. Additionally, a minimum of three feet of clearance will be
kept between walls and obstructions to personnel movement, such as storage racks and
mechanical equipment.
Exit travel distance from an aisle to a common egress path will be no longer than 175 feet.
Travel distance on common egress paths to an exit will be no longer than 75 feet. These
distances will be in accordance with IBC-2006, Table 1016.1.
Aisle space will be maintained such that personnel movement will be unobstructed, and such that
fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment can be
delivered in a timely manner to any active area of the proposed TSF in case of an emergency.
5.7 Testing and Maintenance of Equipment – 40 CFR 264.33
Management practices will be implemented to operate and maintain equipment in good working
order to minimize the possibility of fire, explosion, or any other release of materials that may
threaten human health or the environment. This will be accomplished in the following ways:
Materials necessary for the treatment, storage, and management of mercury and
mercury-bearing materials will be kept in tightly closed containers, except during
periods of addition or removal of material, or when the substance is actively being
used during a plant process.
Containers will be properly marked and labeled identifying the contents.
Containers in trays will be placed such that the labels’ faces are unobstructed, lend
themselves to inspection, and can be easily identified by observers.
Containers will be compatible with their intended contents, of appropriate type and
quality.
Drinking, eating, and chewing will be prohibited in all plant spaces of the proposed
TSF as discussed in Section 1.1.3. The layout of the proposed TSF is shown in
Appendix 1-A.
Smoking will be prohibited within the proposed TSF compound.
Handling of materials will only occur using the appropriate equipment, such as: drum
handlers, drum dollies, slings, hoists, and powered industrial truck attachments.
Containers will be secured and covered prior to movement.
Containers will be handled so as to prevent damage.
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JBR Environmental Consultants, Inc. | HATCH March 2013