This part sets out the procedures for characterization of a solid waste. The agency shall use the results from characterization of a solid waste when evaluating demonstration/research projects and beneficial use proposals.
Unless otherwise directed by the agency, a person seeking to characterize a solid waste must follow the steps in items A through C.
The solid waste must be evaluated to determine if it is hazardous as provided in part 7045.0214. If the waste is determined to be hazardous, no further characterization is necessary because under this chapter no demonstration/research project or beneficial use determination will apply to hazardous waste.
A list of potential chemical constituents present in the solid waste must be developed by evaluation of the processes at the facility that resulted in production of the waste; and review of material safety data sheets, ingredient labels, and other pertinent information.
The solid waste must be analyzed in accordance with the methods provided in subpart 3, to provide the following information on its chemical and physical properties:
The analysis methods used for characterization must be consistent with the management option or beneficial use being proposed. In most cases, total compositional analysis is needed. Depending on how the solid waste will be managed prior to its beneficial use, leaching procedures may also be required. Approved methods of analysis are found in Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods, EPA Publication SW-846. Equivalent analytical methods may be allowed with commissioner approval.
MS s 116.07
28 SR 1086
September 7, 2006
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes