DSHW-1995-002495 - 0901a0688013ae3e

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State of Utah
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE
Michael 0. Leavitt 1
Governor |
Dianne R. Nielson, Ph.D. • Executive Director
Dennis R. Downs
Director
May 12,1995
288 North 1460 West
P.O. Box 144880
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4880
[phone] Voice
[phone] Fax
[phone] T.D.D.
DSHW TN
1995.20829
Mr. Joe D. Thompson, Director
Waste Management and Environmental Services
Thiokol Corporation
P.O. Box 689
Brigham City, UT 84302-0689
Re: Solid Rocket Motor Disposal Facility
Class 2 Modification Request
Dear Mr. Thompson:
On February 15, 1995, the Division received a request from Thiokol for a Class 2 permit
modification (MOD95-00740). A Temporary Authorization for this modification was granted on
February 22,1995. A 60-day public comment period was held from February 22-April 24, 1995 and
a public information meeting was held on March 22, 1995. No public comments were received on
the proposed changes.
These modifications to the permit will allow waste to reside in the Hydrolysis Tank for 21 days
within Building T-93, and for seven days on the Hydrolysis Pad. The modification also creates
provisions for inspections of buildings T-93 and T-94.
The Division hereby grants approval of this Class 2 Modification. With this approval, the
Temporary Authorization is automatically expired. Enclosed are copies of the affected pages to
Thiokol's RD&D Permit. Please insert these pages with the correct revision date into the permit.
Sincerely,
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Executive Secretary
Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board
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Kathy Barker, DSHW
John C. Bailey, M.D., M.S.P.H., Health Officer/Department Director,
Bear River District Health Department
Larry Wapensky, EPA-Region VIII
Printed on recycled paper
Thiokol Corporation
RD&D Permit
May 12, 1995
MODULE rv - STORAGE AND TREATMENT IN TANKS
IV.A. APPLICABILITY
IV.A.l. The requirements of this Module pertain to the storage and treatment of hazardous
waste in the tank systems identified in condition IV.B. The Permittee shall comply
with R315-8-10 (40 CFR 264-190 - 264.199 incorporated by reference) and all other
conditions of this permit for tank systems.
I V.A. 2. Hazardous wastes may be stored in the tanks listed in condition IV.B. for a
maximum period not to exceed 7 days with the following exceptions: propellant
chips may be stored in the hydrolysis tank during removal operations for up to 21
days; once hydrolysis begins, an additional 7 days of storage is permitted.
rV.B. WASTE IDENTIFICATION AND TANK USAGE
IV.B.l. The Permittee shall only store and treat the residues from five (5) Class 1.1
propellant solid rocket motors in the tanks identified in this Module. Only the
following tanks may be used to store and treat those wastes:
IV.B.2. Hydrolysis Tank less than 2,000 gallon capacity, 7'-0" diameter x 7'-6" high,
stainless steel.
IV.B.3. Hydrolyzed Propellant Storage Tank 600 gallon capacity, 1 each, 5'-2 1/2" ID x 5'-
0" high fiberglass reinforced polyethylene-lined modified to limit capacity to 600
gal.
IV.B.4. Mix Tank 300 gallon capacity, 4'-8" ID x 5'-0" high fiberglass reinforced modified
to limit capacity to 300 gal.
IV.B.5. Oxidation Reactor less than 5 gallon capacity, 3.2" ID, 5.6" OD x 6'-0" long, lined
titanium.
IV.B.6. Effluent Storage Tank 600 gallon capacity, 4'-8" ID x 5'-0" high fiberglass
reinforced polyethylene-lined.
rV.C, GENERAL OPERATING REOUIREMENTS
IV.C.l All sludges and liquids shall be removed from the treatment tanks and ancillary
systems at the end of each operating batch. Batch operations shall not exceed 7 days
except as noted in I V.A. 2.
Module rv - 1
Thiokol Corporation
RD&D Permit
May 12, 1995
V.A.7. Pressure Letdown Svstem The pressure letdown svstem is responsible for reducing the
pressure of the cooled reactor effluent stream from its operating pressure to near
ambient pressure.
V.A.8. Effluent Storage Svstem The effluent storage system separates the solid, liquid, and
gaseous products generated during the HTO process. All phases mitially enter a single
effluent storage tank. Gases generated during HTO are vented to the atmosphere. Solids
are either collected in a filter bag situated at the top of the tank or are allowed to collect
in the tank with the liquid fraction.
V.B. ALLOWABLE WASTE FEED
V.B.I. The Permittee may only feed the Class 1.1. propellant residues and those combinations
of chemical additives that are necessary to safely treat the hazardous waste constituents
of the solid rocket motors. Inert materials may be tested in the systems to verify the
process controls and operating procedures.
V.B.2. Only the residues generated by propellant removal system from the five (5) solid rocket
motors manifested as hazardous wastes for this project shall be treated in this
equipment.
V. B. 3. The amount of Class 1.1 propellant treated in the oxidation reactor shall not exceed 500
pounds per batch.
V.C. OPERATING REOUIREMENTS
V.C.I. All sludges and liquids shall be removed from the treatment units and ancillary systems
at the end of each operating batch. Batch operations shall not exceed 7 days except as
noted in IV.A.2.
V.C.2. The Permittee shall use the controls and operatmg practices to prevent spills and
overflows from each process unit, as specified in Attachment 1. The Permittee shall test
all these controls and operating procedures before hazardous wastes are placed into the
tank systems.
V.C.3. In the event of an equipment or power failure, the Permittee shall not add wastes or
chemicals and shall cease operating the affected tank system.
V.C.4. The Permittee shall comply with the requirements specified in R315-8-6.12 when there
has been a leak or spill in a treatment unit or the system is unfit for use.
Module V - Page 2
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bazardout Waste Pemiit Application
Thiokol Corporation
EPAI.Dji'UTDOOSOSiaS?
12 May 1995
EQUIPMENT
Security Equipment
Fences
Signs
Gates
Lock
Area
Roadway
Loading/
Periphery
Safety Equipment
First Aid Kit
TABLE 03.03B
INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR T93/T-94
(To be done only when in use)
MINIMUM
FREQUENCY AREAS OF CONCERN
Weekly Visually inspect all fence lines and look for broken or
downed fence lines, loose wires
Weekly Readable signs, signs in place
Weekly Able to properly close gate, safety
Weekly In working order, able to lock
Daily inspect road for spills, soil discoloration
Daily Inspect loading areas for spills, Unloading Areas
soil discoloration
Daily
Monthly
Inspect grounds for any spills, soil discoloration or stressed vegetation
Kit complete and in place (all Thiokol employees have access to the
Dispensary on plant)
5-2
Building Inspection
Building T-93 / T-94
if Sat. Remarks
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Bldg.-General
Steam Valves
and Piping
Plumbing
Electrical
Spills/Leaks
Groimding
Locks on Doors
Telephone
Signs
Motors
Foundation
Settling
Cracking
Roof
Walls-Interior
Paint
Doors & Partitions
Gates & Lock
Works Properly
Problems / Corrective Actions
Walls-Exterior
Doors and Seals
Floors
Concrete
Coverings
Bldg. Periphery
Erosion
Drainage Area
Vegetation Control
Fences
Roadway
Loading/Unloading
Spill Equipment
Contingency Plan
Fire Extinguisher
Protective Clothing
Fire Aid Kit
Tanks
Spills/Leaks
Hydrolysis Tank
Spills/Leaks
Note: Sat. = Satisfactory
Signature: Date: Time:
REV 12 May 1995 FILE: B:\BLDGINSP.KGC
hazardous Waste Permit Application
Thiokol Corporation
EPA IOJI UTD00908I357
12 May 1995
TABLE OS.OSB (Continued)
INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR DRUM STORAGE PAD AT T-93/T-94
(To be done only when in use)
MINIMUM
EQUIPMENT
Telephone
Storage Containment
Motors
Drainage Area
Building
Roof
Hydrolysis Tank
Emergency Equipment
Fire
Extinguisher
FREQUENCY AREAS OF CONCERN
Monthly
Weekly
Weekly/
Storms
Weekly
Weekly
Daily
Monthly
Working condition; place call to verify operatio
Verify condition of motors, properly ma
out of place material
Spills, discolored soil
Verify no damage done to exterior of facility
General condition including holes or defects
Signs of corrosion or release of waste, proper
design operation
In working order and full
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