Section 1421.141  Standards and Criteria

a)         PIMW must be transported under conditions that:

1)         Minimize the effects of putrescence; and

2)         Prevent a breeding place or food source for vectors.

b)         Packages of PIMW must be transported:

1)           Only in enclosed compartments of vehicles that are secured against public access when unattended.  This does not apply to oversized PIMW, which must be handled in a manner that minimizes contact with transport workers and the public; and

2)         In a manner that:

A)        Prevents compaction of packages; and

B)        Does not subject them to stress that compromises the integrity of the container.

c)         Vehicles and associated storage compartments, doors, piping, and valving must be:

1)         Cleaned of visible PIMW contamination after each use; and

2)         In good repair when transporting PIMW.

d)         This Subtitle regulates residues from the cleaning of vehicles contaminated by PIMW, except when discharged directly into a sanitary or combined sewer in compliance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code Subtitle C.

BOARD NOTE:  Interested persons should note that units of local government can regulate discharges to sewer systems.

e)         Vehicles transporting PIMW must display information in compliance with the PIMW hauling permit.

f)         Emergency Response Plan

1)         The transporter must develop and keep an emergency response plan in the vehicle. 

2)         This plan must identify the names and telephone numbers of State and local authorities who must be contacted during an emergency or discharge of PIMW.

3)         If there is an emergency or discharge of PIMW, the transporter must take immediate action in compliance with the emergency response plan to protect the health and safety of the public and the environment.  In addition, each vehicle transporting PIMW must carry all equipment necessary to provide a response.

g)         Vehicles transporting PIMW must not be used to haul non-waste materials, except for equipment and supplies intended for waste management, including scales, bar coding equipment, printers, stampers, manifests, logs, dollies, load locks, conveyers, material handling equipment, plastic containers, corrugated boxes, plastic bags, tape, sharps containers, drums, labels, signs, stickers, spill kits, new PIMW containers, or PIMW containers that have been cleaned and disinfected in compliance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 1420.107.

h)         PIMW must not be in transport for more than 10 calendar days.

i)          This Subpart does not apply to the U.S. Postal Service.

j)          Each transporter of PIMW required to have a permit under Section 56.1(f) of the Act must file a report annually with the Agency specifying the quantities and disposition of PIMW transported during the previous calendar year.  These reports must be on forms prescribed and provided by the Agency.  (Section 56.3 of the Act)

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 10061, effective August 30, 2019)