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 Pages Tagged With: "Waste and Hazardous Substances"

Aboveground Storage Tank

Facility Plan Approvals for Installation and Registration of AST Large aboveground storage tanks containing hazardous chemicals are regulated to prevent releases and to ensure the cleanup of a release if and when they occur. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/tanks/aboveground/ Department: DNREC Division: Waste and Hazardous Substances Office: Compliance & Permit Term Installation Plans are approved for one […]

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Hazardous Waste TSDF

Facilities managing hazardous waste for treatment, storage, incineration or disposal must be permitted by the DNREC’s Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/ Department: DNREC Division: Waste and Hazardous Substances Office: Compliance & Permit Term Case by case up to 10 year max Fee $7,000 per year Applicable Rules and Regulations http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/1000/1300/1302/#TopOfPage Contact […]

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Solid and Hazardous Waste Transporters

Transporters of all solid and hazardous waste in, through or out of the state of Delaware are required to first obtain a transportation permit. In Delaware, the Department’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Section issues permits to transport solid waste and hazardous waste, but it does not provide trash or waste collection services. Trash collection […]

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Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting

For larger facilities manufacturing/processing/using certain toxic chemicals Certain larger industrial facilities manufacturing, processing, or using listed toxic chemicals above annual threshold amounts are required to report on-site releases, off-site transfers, and waste management activities for each covered chemical. Data are compiled into annual Statewide TRI report released publicly, as somewhat of an annual “report card” […]

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Underground Storage Tank (UST) Certified Contractors

Certification for Contractors who perform work on UST The Underground Storage Tank (UST) compliance program oversees the installation, retrofitting, and removal of UST systems to verify the work is completed properly and by qualified, trained, and certified individuals and companies. UST systems which are subject to the requirements of the UST compliance program can be […]

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Underground Storage Tank Facilities (Primarily Gas Stations) Infrastructure Registrations

Installation, Retrofit, and Removal Registrations The Underground Storage Tank (UST) compliance program oversees the installation, retrofitting, and removal of UST systems to verify the work is completed properly and by qualified, trained, and certified individuals and companies. Tanks containing heating fuel that are less than 1100 gallons are exempt from registration requirements. UST systems which […]

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Underground Storage Tank (UST) Certified Operator

Each underground storage tank facility in Delaware must have a certified operator assigned to the site. Certification helps ensure that underground storage tank operators know what equipment they have at their facilities and are trained to properly operate and maintain the equipment, stay in compliance with state regulations, and prevent future releases to the environment. […]

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Underground Storage Tank Facilities (Primarily Gas Stations) Vapor Recovery Permits

Stage I and Stage II Vapor Recovery Permits Vapor Recovery Permits, issued via the Underground Storage Tank (UST) program, are required to control volatile organic compounds from being emitted to the air when gas stations receive deliveries of fuel and also when people pump gas into their cars. Tank systems which are subject to the […]

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