Permit application Vol 1_Final.pdf

VOLUME I

RCRA Permit Renewal Application Part A and B

Main Base Hawthorne Army Depot

Hawthorne, Nevada

Permit No. NEV HW0023, EPA ID #NV1210090006

Prepared by:

Redhorse Corporation

1370 India Street, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92101

March 2018

RCRA PART A AND B APPLICATION

MAIN BASE

HAWTHORNE ARMY DEPOT

HAWTHORNE, NEVADA

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PART B CERTIFICATION [40 CFR 270.11]

Part B applications must be accompanied by a certification as specified in 40 CPR 270.11(d). The certification must be signed as specified in 40 CPR 270. 11 (a). For a federal facility, the certification must be signed by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.

Scott M. Bishop, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Commanding

Signature Date

Name

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RCRA PART A APPLICATION

PART A APPLICATION

RCRA PART B APPLICATION

SECTION A. FACILITY DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................... A‐1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION [40 CFR 270.14(b)(1)] ..................................................................................... A‐1

SURROUNDING AREA GEOLOGY ........................................................................................................... A‐7

GROUND WATER ................................................................................................................................... A‐8

Description of Uppermost Aquifer [40 CFR 264.601(a)(2) and 270.23(b)] ....................................... A‐8

Depth to Water Beneath the Unit [40 CFR 264.601(a)(2) and 270.23(b)] ........................................ A‐9

Estimate of Net Recharge Rate [40 CFR 264.601(a)(2) and 270.23(b)] .......................................... A‐10

SURFACE WATER [40 CFR 264.601] .................................................................................................... A‐10

Proximity of Units to Surface Waters [40 CFR 264.601(b)(6)] ........................................................ A‐10

Water and Surface Soil Quality Standards, Quality Data, and Uses [40 CFR 264.601(b)(7) and (8)]

........................................................................................................................................................ A‐11

SOIL [40 CFR 264.601(a)(2) and 270.23(b)] ......................................................................................... A‐11

CLIMATE .............................................................................................................................................. A‐14

LOCATION INFORMATION [40 CFR 270.14(b)(11) and 264.18] .......................................................... A‐15

Seismic Standard [40 CFR 270.14(B)(11)(i)] .................................................................................... A‐15

Floodplain Standard [40 Cfr 270.14(B)(11)(iii)] ............................................................................... A‐17

100‐Year Floodplain Demonstration of Compliance [270.14(B)(11)(iv)] ........................................ A‐18

TOPOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS [40 CFR 264.601(a)(2), 40 CFR 270.14(b)(19), and 270.23(b)]

............................................................................................................................................................ A‐20

TRAFFIC PATTERNS [40 CFR 270.14(b)(10)] ........................................................................................ A‐22

SECTION B. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & WASTE CONTINGENCY PLAN / INSTALLATION SPILL

PREVENTION, CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURES PLAN ........................................................................ B‐1

SECTION C. PROCEDURES TO PREVENT HAZARDS AT RCRA UNITS ON MAIN BASE, OLD BOMB, RF‐9, PODS, AND BEDS ........................................................................................................................................ C‐1

SECURITY [40 CFR 270.14(b)(4)] ............................................................................................................. C‐1

Security Procedures and Equipment [40CFR 270.14(b)(4)] ............................................................... C‐1

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24‐Hour Surveillance System [40 CFR 264.14(b)(1) ........................................................................... C‐2

Barrier [40 CFR 264.14(b)(2)(i)] .......................................................................................................... C‐3

Means to Control Entry [40 CFR 264.14(b)(2)(ii)] .............................................................................. C‐4

Warning Signs [40 CFR 264.14(c)] ...................................................................................................... C‐4

INSPECTION SCHEDULE [40 CFR 270.14(b)(5)] ...................................................................................... C‐5

Periodic Inspections [40 CFR 264.15(a)] ............................................................................................ C‐5

General Inspection Requirements [40 CFR 264.15(b)] ...................................................................... C‐5

Written Schedule for Inspecting [40 CFR 264.15(b)(1) and (2)] ........................................................ C‐6

Inspection Checklists [40 CFR 264.15(b)(3)] ...................................................................................... C‐6

Frequency of Inspections [40 CFR 264.15(b)(4)] ................................................................................ C‐6

Inspections Malfunction of Equipment or Structures [40 CFR 264.15(c)] ......................................... C‐7

Inspections are Recorded on an Inspection Log [40 CFR 264.15(d)] ................................................. C‐7

PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS [40 CFR 270.14(b)(7)]........... C‐7

Equipment Requirements [40 CFR 264.32] ........................................................................................ C‐9

Internal Communications [40 CFR 264.32(a)] .................................................................................. C‐10

External Communications [40 CFR 264.32(b)] ................................................................................. C‐10

Fire Control, Spill, and Decontamination Equipment [40 CFR 264.32(c)] ........................................ C‐11

Water Supply for Fire Control [40 CFR 264.32(d)] ........................................................................... C‐12

Testing and Maintenance of Equipment [40 CFR 264.33] ............................................................... C‐12

Aisle Space Requirements [40 CFR 264.35] ..................................................................................... C‐12

Contingency Arrangements and Coordination Agreements [40 CFR 264.37] ................................. C‐13

PREVENTIVE PROCEDURES, STRUCTURES, AND EQUIPMENT [40 CFR 270.14(b)(8)] .......................... C‐14

Loading/Unloading Operations [40 CFR 270.14(b)(8)(i)] ................................................................. C‐14

Runoff [40 CFR 270.14(b)(8)(ii)] ....................................................................................................... C‐17

Water Supplies [40 CFR 270.14(b)(8)(iii)] ........................................................................................ C‐18

Equipment and Power Failure [40 CFR 270.14(b)(8)(iv)] ................................................................. C‐18

Personnel Protection Equipment [40 CFR 270.14(b)(8)(v)] ............................................................. C‐19

Releases to the Atmosphere [40 CFR 270.14(b)(8)(vi)] ................................................................... C‐20

Emergency Shutdown Controls and System Alarms [40 CFR 265.377(a)(3)] ................................... C‐20

PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL IGNITION OR REACTION OF IGNITABLE, REACTIVE, OR INCOMPATIBLE

WASTE [40 CFR 270.14(B)(9) AND 264.17(A)] ..................................................................................... C‐21

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General Precautions to Prevent Ignition or Reaction of Ignitable or Reactive Wastes [ 40 CFR

264.17] ............................................................................................................................................. C‐21

General Precautions for Handling Ignitable or Reactive Waste and Mixing of Incompatible Waste

[40 CFR 264.17(b)] ........................................................................................................................... C‐24

Management of Ignitable or Reactive Wastes in Containers [40 CFR 264.146] .............................. C‐26

Management of Incompatible Wastes in Containers [40 CFR 264.177] .......................................... C‐27

Hazardous Waste Storage Buildings ................................................................................................ C‐30

Old Bomb Unit .................................................................................................................................. C‐30

ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES TO PREVENT HAZARDS FOR RF‐9 ............................................................. C‐31

AWFCO SYSTEM TESTING ................................................................................................................. C‐31

AIR POLLUTION SYSTEM INSPECTION .............................................................................................. C‐32

TYPES OF PROBLEMS [40 CRF 264.15(b)(3)] .................................................................................... C‐34

ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES TO PREVENT HAZARDS FOR BEDS ............................................................ C‐37

PERSONNEL TRAINING [40CFR 270.14(b)12] ................................................................................... C‐37

SECTION D. DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH MANIFEST SYSTEM, RECORDKEEPING, AND

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS [40 CFR 264.70] .......................................................................................... D‐1

Manifest Handling Requirements [40 CFR 264.70(c)] ........................................................................... D‐3

Operating Record [40 CFR 264.73] ....................................................................................................... D‐4

Availability, Retention, and Disposition of Records [40 CFR 264.74] ................................................... D‐5

Biennial Report [40 CFR 264.75] ........................................................................................................... D‐5

Unmanifested Waste Report [40 CFR 264.76] ...................................................................................... D‐6

Additional Reports [40 CFR 264.77] ...................................................................................................... D‐6

SECTION E. PERSONNEL TRAINING PROGRAM [40 CFR 270.14(b)(12) and 40 CFR 264.16] ...................... E‐1

Training Content, Frequency, and Techniques [40 CFR 264.16(a)(1)] ................................................... E‐1

Training Director [40 CFR 264.16(a)(2)] ................................................................................................. E‐3

Implementation of The Training Program [40 CFR 264.16] ................................................................... E‐4

SECTION F. WASTE STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS FOR MAIN BASE ............................................................ F‐1

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WASTES AND RESIDUES [40 CFR 270.14(b)(2) and

264.13(a)] Volume and Composition of Wastes .................................................................................... F‐1

Wastes in Containers [40 CFR 270.15] ............................................................................................... F‐1

Wastes in Tanks [40 CFR 270.16] ....................................................................................................... F‐6

Wastes in Surface Impoundments [40 CFR 270.17]........................................................................... F‐6

Waste in Piles [40 CFR 270.18] .......................................................................................................... F‐7

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Wastes in Incinerators [40 CFR 270.19] ............................................................................................. F‐7

Wastes in Land Treatment Facilities [40 CFR 270.20] ........................................................................ F‐7

Wastes in Landfills [40 CFR 270.21] ................................................................................................... F‐7

Wastes in Miscellaneous Units [40 CFR 270.23] ................................................................................ F‐8

Wastes in Facilities with Process Vents [40 CFR 270.24] ................................................................. F‐20

Wastes in Systems with Pumps, Compressors, Pressure Relief Devices (Gas/Vapor Service), and

Open Ended Valves or Lines ............................................................................................................. F‐20

SECTION G. PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER AND SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENT ................................. G‐1

IDENTIFICATION OF UPPERMOST AQUIFER AND AQUIFERS HYDRAULICALLY INTERCONNECTED

BENEATH THE FACILITY PROPERTY [40 CFR 270.14(C)(2) AND 270.23] ................................................ G‐1

GROUNDWATER FLOW, DIRECTION, RATE, AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION [40 CFR 270.14(C)(2) AND

270.23] .................................................................................................................................................. G‐1

DESCRIPTION OF ANY PLUME OF CONTAMINATION THAT HAS ENTERED THE GROUNDWATER FROM A

REGULATED UNIT [40 CFR 270.14(C)(4) AND 270.23] .......................................................................... G‐1

OLD BOMB IS A REGULATED UNIT [40 CFR 264.90(a)(2), 270.14(c) and 270.23(b)] ............................ G‐2

Potential for Migration Through Soil, Liners, And Containing Structures [40 CFR 264.601(A)(1)] and

Effectiveness and Reliability of Containing, Confining, and Collecting Systems and Structures in

Preventing Migration [40 CFR 264.601(b)(2)] ................................................................................... G‐2

Proximity to and Withdrawal Rates of Current and Potential Groundwater Users [40 CFR

264.601(a)(5)] ................................................................................................................................... G‐3

Potential for Damaging Unsaturated Zone [40 CFR 264.601(b)(8)] .................................................. G‐5

Land Use Patterns in the Area [40 CFR 264.601(a)(6) and (b)(9)] .................................................... G‐5

Potential for Deposition or Migration of Waste Constituents into Subsurface Physical Structures, and Into Root Zone of Food Chain Crops and Other Vegetation [40 CFR 264.601(a)(7)] ................. G‐6

Effects of Explosion on Geologic Units and Groundwater Flow Under the Unit [40 CFR 264.601(a)(1), and (b)(2) and 270.23(e)] .................................................................................................................. G‐6

Existing Groundwater Monitoring Data [40 CFR 270.14(c) and 270.23] .......................................... G‐6

GENERAL GROUNDWATER MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [40 CFR 264.97, 264.600, 270.14(C)(5) AND

270.23] .................................................................................................................................................. G‐9

Groundwater Monitoring for Old Bomb ........................................................................................... G‐9

Groundwater Monitoring for RF‐9 and PODS [40 CFR 264.90] ....................................................... G‐10

Groundwater Monitoring for BEDS [40 CFR 264.90] ...................................................................... G‐10

SECTION H. SOIL, GROUNDWATER, AND SURFACE WATER PATHWAYS ASSESSMENT [40

CFR264.601(a)(8) and (b)(10)] .................................................................................................................. H‐1

Modeling Approach .............................................................................................................................. H‐1

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Source Term Calculations ..................................................................................................................... H‐2

Potential for Migration, Groundwater Flow/Environmental Parameters ............................................ H‐3

Potential for Migration ......................................................................................................................... H‐4

Potential Impacts/Environmental Concentrations ............................................................................... H‐5

Proximity to Groundwater Users .......................................................................................................... H‐5

Sensitivity Analysis of the Results ......................................................................................................... H‐7

SECTION I. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON HUMAN HEALTH AND FOR DAMAGE TO FLORA, FAUNA, AND

PHYSICAL STRUCTURES DUE TO EXPOSURE [40 CFR 264.601(A)(9) AND (B)(11), 40 CFR 264.601(A)(8)

AND (B)(10)] ................................................................................................................................................ I‐1

SECTION J. AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTS AND NOISE INFORMATION......................................................... J‐2

ATMOSPHERIC, METEOROLOGICAL AND TOPOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNIT AND

SURROUNDING AREAS [40 CFR 264.601(c)(4)] ...................................................................................... J‐2

EXISTING AIR QUALITY (TOXIC POLLUTANTS) AND OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION [40 CFR

264.601(c)(5)] ......................................................................................................................................... J‐3

VOLUME, PHYSICAL, AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WASTE IN THE UNIT [40 CFR 270.23(b)

AND 264.601(c)(1)] ................................................................................................................................ J‐3

POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT [40 CFR 264.601(c)(6)] .............. J‐3

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATIVE TO OLD BOMB .......................................................................... J‐3

OB EFFECTIVENESS AND RELIABILITY OF SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES TO REDUCE OR PREVENT

EMISSIONS [40 CFR 270.23(d) and 264.601(c)(2)] .......................................................................... J‐ J‐3

OB OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE UNIT [40 CFR 264.601(c)(3)]

POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT [40 CFR 264.601(c)(6)] .......... J‐4

EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT ........................................................................................................ J‐5

NOISE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ J‐6

Noise Considerations ......................................................................................................................... J‐6

Minimum Protective Distance [40 CFR 265.382 and 270.23(e)]........................................................ J‐7

SECTION K. CONTAINER USE AND MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE

BUILDINGS [40 CFR 270.15] ....................................................................................................................... K‐1

APPLICABILITY [40 CFR 264.170] ............................................................................................................ K‐1

CONTAINERS WITH FREE LIQUIDS .......................................................................................................... K‐1

Description of Containers .................................................................................................................. K‐1

Container Management Practices ..................................................................................................... K‐2

Secondary Containment System Design and Operation Requirements for HWAD to Contain Liquids

........................................................................................................................................................... K‐2

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Containment System Capacity ........................................................................................................... K‐3

Containment System Drainage .......................................................................................................... K‐4

Control of Run‐On .............................................................................................................................. K‐4

Removal of Liquids from Containment Systems ................................................................................ K‐4

CONTAINERS WITHOUT FREE LIQUIDS .................................................................................................. K‐5

Test for Free Liquids ........................................................................................................................... K‐5

Description of Containers .................................................................................................................. K‐5

Container Management Practices ..................................................................................................... K‐5

Container Storage Area Drainage ...................................................................................................... K‐6

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR IGNITABLE OR REACTIVE WASTE [40 CFR 264.176] ............................... K‐6

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INCOMPATIBLE WASTE [40 CFR 264.177] ............................................. K‐6

INSPECTIONS [40 CFR 265.15]................................................................................................................ K‐6

Equipment Testing and Maintenance [40 CFR 264.33] ......................................................................... K‐7

SECTION L. CONTAINER USE AND MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE MUNITION

ITEMS STORAGE MAGAZINES [40 CFR 270.15] .......................................................................................... L‐1

APPLICABILITY [40 CFR 264.170] ............................................................................................................ L‐1

PROHIBITION OF CONTAINERS WITH FREE LIQUIDS .............................................................................. L‐1

DESCRIPTION OF CONTAINERS .............................................................................................................. L‐2

CONTAINER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ................................................................................................ L‐2

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR IGNITABLE OR REACTIVE WASTE [40 CFR 264.176] ............................... L‐3

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INCOMPATIBLE WASTE [ 40 CFR 264.177] ............................................ L‐3

INSPECTIONS [40 CFR 264.174] ............................................................................................................. L‐3

SECTION M. CLOSURE PLANS, POST‐CLOSURE PLANS, AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS

WASTE STORAGE BUILDINGS AND MAGAZINES ...................................................................................... M‐1

DESCRIPTION OF CLOSURE PROCEDURES [40 CFR 264.112(b)(2) and (4), 264.114] ........................... M‐1

Closure Performance Standard [40 CFR 264.112(b)(1)] ...................................................................... M‐2

Partial Closure Activities [40 CFR 264.112(b)(2)] ................................................................................. M‐2

Maximum Waste Inventory [40 CFR 264.112(b)(3)] ............................................................................ M‐3

Establishing Background Soil Concentrations .................................................................................. M‐4

Schedule For Closure [40 CFR 264.112(b)(6) and 264.113] ................................................................. M‐6

Closure Certification ........................................................................................................................ M‐7

Closure Certification Report............................................................................................................. M‐7

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POST‐CLOSURE PLAN [40 CFR 264.117, 264.118, 264.603] ................................................................. M‐8

CLOSURE AND POST‐CLOSURE COST ESTIMATE [40 CFR 264.142, 264.144, 270.14(b)(15) and (16)] M‐9

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE MECHANISMS [40 CFR 264.143, 264.145, and 264.146] .............................. M‐9

NOTICE OF DEED [40 CFR 270.14(b)(14) and 264.119] ........................................................................ M‐9

INSURANCE POLICY [40 CFR 264.147] ................................................................................................ M‐10

SECTION N. PROCESS INFORMATION FOR OLD BOMB ............................................................................. N‐1

APPLICABILITY AS A MISCELLANEOUS UNIT [40 CFR 264.600 and 270.23] .......................................... N‐1

Description of Containment Device [40 CFR 270.23(a)] ................................................................... N‐2

Leak Detection Provisions [40 CFR 270.23(a)(I) and (2)] .................................................................. N‐2

Precipitation Cover [40 CFR 270.23(a)(1) and (2)] ............................................................................ N‐2

Integrity of Burn Pans [40 CFR 270.23(a)(2)(1) and (2)] ................................................................... N‐3

Method to Control Deterioration of Fabricated Devices [40 CFR 270.23(a)(1) and (2)] .................. N‐3

Prevention of Accumulation of Precipitation [40 CFR 270.23(a)(1) and (2)] .................................... N‐3

Handling of Precipitation [40 CFR 270.23(a)(1) and (2)] ................................................................... N‐3

Control of Ejected Waste [40 CFR 270.23(a)(1) and (2)] ................................................................... N‐3

Inspection, Monitoring, and Maintenance Plan [140 CFR 270.23(a)(2)] .......................................... N‐4

Equipment Testing and Maintenance [40 CFR 264.33] .................................................................... N‐4

Ash and Residue Management [40 CFR 270.23(a)(2)] ...................................................................... N‐8

Copy of SOP [40 CFR 270.23(a)(2)].................................................................................................... N‐8

OPEN BURNING ON THE GROUND SURFACE WHERE UNIT INCORPORATES SOIL AS PART OF THE UNIT

(40 CFR 270.23 AND 270.32) ................................................................................................................. N‐8

GEOLOGIC REPOSITORIES [52 CFR 46952] ............................................................................................ N‐8

DEACTIVATED MISSILE SILOS [52 CFR 46952)] ...................................................................................... N‐9

CERTAIN THERMAL TREATMENT UNITS OTHER THAN INCINERATORS [56 CFR 720002 AND 57 CFR

546952] ................................................................................................................................................. N‐9

CERTAIN CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT UNITS [52 FR 46952] ........................ N‐9

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ................................................................................... N‐9

QUANTITY, PHYSICAL, AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WASTE AND PRODUCTS OF

COMBUSTION WASTE ........................................................................................................................... N‐9

Products of Combustion and Incomplete Combustion ................................................................... N‐10

SECTION O. CLOSURE PLANS, POST‐CLOSURE PLANS, AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OLD BOMB

.................................................................................................................................................................. O‐1

DESCRIPTION OF CLOSURE PROCEDURES [40 CFR 264.112(b)(2) and (4), 264.114] ............................ O‐1

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Closure Performance Standard [40 CFR 264.112(b)(1)] ................................................................... O‐2

Partial Closure Activities [40 CFR 264.112(b)(2)] .............................................................................. O‐3

Maximum Waste Inventory [40 CFR 264.112(b)(3)] ......................................................................... O‐3

Closure Goals for the OB Unit ........................................................................................................... O‐3

Establishing Background Soil Concentrations ................................................................................... O‐6

Consideration of Buried Energetic Materials .................................................................................... O‐7

Consideration of Soil Erosion ............................................................................................................ O‐8

Sampling and Analysis Plan at Closure .............................................................................................. O‐8

Selection of Remedial Actions .......................................................................................................... O‐9

Verification Sampling Plan .............................................................................................................. O‐10

Schedule for Closure [40 CFR 264.112(b)(6) and 264.113] ............................................................. O‐10

Closure Certification ....................................................................................................................... O‐12

Closure Certification Report............................................................................................................ O‐12

POST‐CLOSURE PLAN [40 CFR 264.117, 264.118, 264.603] ................................................................ O‐12

CLOSURE AND POST‐CLOSURE COST ESTIMATE [40 CFR 264.142, 264.144, 270.14(b)(15) and (16)]

............................................................................................................................................................ O‐14

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE MECHANISMS [40 CFR 264.143, 264.145, and 264.146] ............................. O‐14

NOTICE OF DEED [40 CFR 270.14(b)(14) and 264.119] ....................................................................... O‐14

INSURANCE POLICY [40 CFR 264.147] ................................................................................................. O‐14

SECTION P. PROCESS INFORMATION FOR APE 2210 (RF‐9) DEACTIVATION FURNACE ........................ P‐1

APE 2210 (RF‐9) DETONATING FURNACE [40 CFR Part 264 Subpart Q] ................................................ P‐2

Engineering Design of APE 2210 (RF‐9) Detonating Furnace [40 CFR 270.62(b)(2)(ii)] ..................... P‐2

Waste Feed Monitor System (WFMS) ................................................................................................ P‐2

Waste Feed Conveyor ........................................................................................................................ P‐3

The APE 2210 (RF‐9) Munitions Detonation Rotary Kiln (MDRK) ...................................................... P‐4

Air Pollution Control Equipment [40 CFR 63.1207(f)(1)(iii)(G)] ......................................................... P‐5

Stack ................................................................................................................................................. P‐10

Emissions Control and Monitoring [40 CFR 264.345(b)&(d)] .......................................................... P‐10

APE 2210 (RF‐9) DETONATING FURNACE STARTUP/SHAKEDOWN CONDITIONS [40 CFR 270.62] . P‐14

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES [40 CFR 264.345(c)&(j) and 270.62(b)(2)(vii)] ...................................... P‐14

SECTION Q. WASTE FEED CHARACTERISTICS AND WASTE CHARACTERIZATION GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR RF‐9 .................................................................................................................................................... Q‐1

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Waste Types .......................................................................................................................................... Q‐1

Waste Composition ............................................................................................................................... Q‐2

Waste Feed Listing ................................................................................................................................ Q‐2

Item Characterization ........................................................................................................................... Q‐2

Waste Feed Selection ............................................................................................................................ Q‐3

SECTION R. CLOSURE PLAN FOR RF‐9 ........................................................................................................ R‐1

CLOSURE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS [40 CFR 264.111 and 264.112] ................................................ R‐1

CLOSURE OF APE 2210 (RF‐9) DETONATING FURNACE [40 CFR 254.351] ............................................. R‐2

CLOSURE PLAN [40 CFR 270.14(b)(13)] .................................................................................................. R‐2

Closure Procedures ............................................................................................................................ R‐3

Maximum Waste Inventory [40 CFR 264.112(b)(3)] .......................................................................... R‐3

Detonating Items Furnace Description .............................................................................................. R‐4

Disposal of Waste .............................................................................................................................. R‐5

Submission of a Sampling and Analysis Plan...................................................................................... R‐5

Sampling and Analysis Plan ................................................................................................................ R‐7

Schedule for Closure [40 CFR 264.112(b)(6)] ................................................................................... R‐21

Partial Closure Activities [40 CFR 264.112(b)] ................................................................................. R‐22

Certification of Closure .................................................................................................................... R‐22

POST CLOSURE PLAN [40 CFR 270.14(b)(13)] ...................................................................................... R‐23

SECTION S. PROCESS INFORMATION FOR PODS [40 CFR Part 264 Subpart O] .......................................... S‐1

Engineering Design of PODS .................................................................................................................. S‐1

PODS Process Description ...................................................................................................................... S‐2

Plasma Furnace .................................................................................................................................. S‐2

Air Pollution Control Equipment (APCE) ............................................................................................ S‐3

Water Treatment System ................................................................................................................... S‐4

PODS Equipment Description ................................................................................................................ S‐4

Feed System ....................................................................................................................................... S‐4

Primary Processing Chamber ............................................................................................................. S‐5

Slag Collection Chamber .................................................................................................................... S‐6

Torches ............................................................................................................................................... S‐8

Secondary Combustion Chamber ...................................................................................................... S‐8

Air Pollution Control Equipment ........................................................................................................ S‐9

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Scrubber Liquid Wastewater Treatment System ............................................................................. S‐10

Controlling Computer ...................................................................................................................... S‐11

PODS Process Operation ...................................................................................................................... S‐12

Startup ............................................................................................................................................. S‐12

Processing Operations ..................................................................................................................... S‐12

PODS Waste Streams ........................................................................................................................... S‐13

PODS Permit Monitoring Points ........................................................................................................... S‐16

Ordnance Feed Rate ........................................................................................................................ S‐18

Primary Processing Chamber (PPC) Pressure................................................................................... S‐18

Primary Procession Chamber Temperature ..................................................................................... S‐19

Secondary Combustion Chamber Outlet Temperature ................................................................... S‐20

Quench Water Flow ......................................................................................................................... S‐20

Quench Water Pressure ................................................................................................................... S‐20

Scrubber Liquor Absorbent Sump pH .............................................................................................. S‐21

Absorber Solution Flow .................................................................................................................... S‐21

Absorber Solution Pressure ............................................................................................................. S‐21

Absorber Offgas Exit Temperature .................................................................................................. S‐21

Absorber Sump Blowdown Rate ...................................................................................................... S‐21

High‐Energy Scrubber Atomizing Pressure ...................................................................................... S‐22

High‐Energy Scrubber Air Flow ........................................................................................................ S‐23

High‐Energy Scrubber Water Flow ................................................................................................... S‐23

High‐Energy Scrubber Solution Pressure ......................................................................................... S‐23

High‐Energy Scrubber Pressure Drop .............................................................................................. S‐23

Baghouse Differential Pressure ........................................................................................................ S‐23

Baghouse Leak Detection ................................................................................................................. S‐23

Stack Gas Mass Flow ........................................................................................................................ S‐24

CO in Stack Offgas ............................................................................................................................ S‐24

Instrument Span ............................................................................................................................... S‐24

PODS Items Furnace Start‐up/Shakedown Conditions [40 CFR 270.62] .......................................... S‐24

Shutdown Pressures [40 CFR 264.345(c)) and 270.62(b)(2)(vii)] ..................................................... S‐24

Controlling Computer System [40 CFR 264.347(a)] ............................................................................. S‐25

PODS Performance Testing [40 CFR 270.19(b)] ................................................................................... S‐26

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Comprehensive Performance Test Plan [40 CFR 270.62(b)(2)] ........................................................... S‐26

Post‐Comprehensive Performance Test Operating Parameters ..................................................... S‐27

SECTION T. WASTE FEED CHARACTERISTICS FOR PODS ............................................................................ T‐1

WASTE FEED CHARACTERISTICS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................... T‐1

Waste Feed Types .............................................................................................................................. T‐1

Waste Feed Composition ................................................................................................................... T‐1

Waste Feed Rates .............................................................................................................................. T‐1

Proposed Automated Feed Rate Control System .............................................................................. T‐2

Feed Rate Control Theory .................................................................................................................. T‐2

Feed Rate Control System .................................................................................................................. T‐3

New Munitions Items ....................................................................................................................... T‐20

New Pollutants ................................................................................................................................. T‐20

Sample Calculations ......................................................................................................................... T‐20

Basic Item Information ..................................................................................................................... T‐21

Regulatory Pollutant Feed Rate Limits ............................................................................................. T‐21

Munition Item Pollutant Content .................................................................................................... T‐21

Munition Item Maximum Feed Rate ................................................................................................ T‐23

Pollutant Feed Rate Compliance Verification .................................................................................. T‐25

PERMIT CONDITIONS FOR WASTE FEED RATES AND HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT ............................... T‐26

SECTION U: CLOSURE PLAN FOR PODS ..................................................................................................... U‐1

CLOSURE OF PLASMA ORDNANCE DEMILITARIZATION SYSTEM (PODS) [40 CFR 264.351] ................. U‐1

CLOSURE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS [40 CFR 264.111 AND 264.112] .............................................. U‐1

CLOSURE PLAN [40 CFR 270.14(b)(13)] INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... U‐2

Plasma Ordnance Demilitarization System Description ................................................................... U‐3

Hazardous Waste Inventory .............................................................................................................. U‐5

CLOSURE PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................................... U‐5

Performance Standards .................................................................................................................... U‐5

Decontamination of Surfaces, Structures, and Components [40 CFR 264.112(b)(4)] PPC, Afterburner, and Refractory Lined Off Gas Piping ............................................................................ U‐7

Submission of Sampling and Analysis Plan ..................................................................................... U‐12

Sampling and Analysis Plan ............................................................................................................. U‐16

Schedule for Closure [40 CFR 264.112(b)(6)] .................................................................................. U‐30

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Certification of Closure ................................................................................................................... U‐32

DRAWINGS ...................................................................................................................................... U‐39

Extension for Closure Time [40 CFR 264.113] ................................................................................. U‐39

POST CLOSURE PLAN [40 CFR 270.14(b)(13)] ..................................................................................... U‐40

SECTION V PROCESS INFORMATION FOR BEDS ........................................................................................ V‐1

BULK ENERGETICS DEMILITARIZATION SYSTEM (BEDS) [40 CFR Part 264, Subpart O] ........................ V‐2

Engineering Design of BEDS [40 CFR 270.62(b)(2)(ii)] ...................................................................... V‐3

SPECIFIC PART B REQUIREMENTS FOR TANK SYSTEMS [40 CFR 270.14(b)(1), 270.16, and 264 Subpart J

............................................................................................................................................................ V‐27

Description (Type, Volume, Number, Dimensions, and Location) [40 CFR 270.14(b)(1) and

270.16(b)] ........................................................................................................................................ V‐27

Assessment of Tank System's Integrity [40 CFR 270.16(a) & (e), 264.191, and 264.192] .............. V‐27

External Corrosion Protection [40 CFR 270.16(e) and 264.192(f)] ................................................. V‐28

Description of Feed Systems, Safety Cutoff, Bypass Systems, and Pressure Controls [40 CFR

270.16(c)] ........................................................................................................................................ V‐28

Diagram of Piping, Instrumentation, and Process Flow [40 CFR 270.16(d)] ................................... V‐28

Plans and Description of the Design, Construction, and Operation of the Secondary Containment

System [40 CFR 270.16(g) and 264.193(a) – (f)] ............................................................................. V‐28

Secondary Containment Leak Detection Requirements for Ancillary Equipment [40 CFR 270.16(g) and 264.193(f)] ............................................................................................................................... V‐30

Controls and Practices to Prevent Spills and Overflows [40 CFR 270.16(i) and 264.194(a) & (b)] . V‐30

Procedures for Handling Ignitable, reactive, and Incompatible Waste [40 CFR 270.16(j), 40 CFR

264.198, and 264.199] .................................................................................................................... V‐31

Air Emission Control Equipment [40 CFR 270.16(k), 40 CFR 270.27, and 264 Subpart CC] ............ V‐31

Tank Inspections [40 CFR 270.14(b)(5) and 40 CFR 264.195] ......................................................... V‐31

Response to Leaks or Spills and Disposition of Leaking or Unfit‐For‐Use Tank Systems [40 CFR

264.191(d), 264.194(c), and 40 CFR 264.196.] ............................................................................... V‐32

BEDS PERFORMANCE TESTING [40 CFR 270.19(b) and 40 CFR 270.62(b)(2))] ............................... V‐32

SECTION W WASTE FEED CHARACTERISTICS FOR BEDS .......................................................................... W‐1

WASTE FEED CHARACTERISTICS FOR BEDS (40 CFR 270.14(b)(2) & (3) and 270.62(b)(2)(i)) .............. W‐1

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ W‐1

Waste Feed Characteristics and General Information ..................................................