(a) No other solid waste incineration (OSWI) unit can be operated unless a fully trained and qualified OSWI unit operator is accessible, either at the facility or can be at the facility within 1 hour. The trained and qualified OSWI unit operator may operate the OSWI unit directly or be the direct supervisor of one or more other plant personnel who operate the unit. If all qualified OSWI unit operators are temporarily not accessible, you must follow the procedures in §113.2313 of this title (relating to What if all the qualified operators are temporarily not accessible?).
(b) Operator training and qualification must be obtained through a state-approved program or by completing the requirements included in subsection (c) of this section.
(c) Training must be obtained by completing an incinerator operator training course that includes, at a minimum, the three elements described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection.
  (1) Training on the 13 subjects listed in subparagraphs (A) through (M) of this paragraph.
    (A) Environmental concerns, including types of emissions.
    (B) Basic combustion principles, including products of combustion.
    (C) Operation of the specific type of incinerator to be used by the operator, including proper startup, waste charging, and shutdown procedures.
    (D) Combustion controls and monitoring.
    (E) Operation of air pollution control equipment and factors affecting performance (if applicable).
    (F) Inspection and maintenance of the incinerator and air pollution control devices.
    (G) Methods to monitor pollutants (including monitoring of incinerator and control device operating parameters) and monitoring equipment calibration procedures, where applicable.
    (H) Actions to correct malfunctions or conditions that may lead to malfunction.
    (I) Bottom and fly ash characteristics and handling procedures.
    (J) Applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace standards.
    (K) Pollution prevention.
    (L) Waste management practices.
    (M) Recordkeeping requirements.
  (2) An examination designed and administered by the instructor.
  (3) Written material covering the training course topics that may serve as reference material following completion of the course.

Source Note: The provisions of this §113.2307 adopted to be effective May 14, 2009, 34 TexReg 2771