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Ms. Jane Andre Page Two 7. Use and Management of Containers, 40 CFR 264.170 - 164.1789, Minnesota Regulation 7045.0526. 8. Tanks, 40 CFR 264.190 - 264.199, Minnesota Regulation 7045.0528. The following portions of this letter provides an overview of the requirements of each of the eight catergories. For more information, I would like to refer you to the above mentioned documents, available from the documents division by calling 297-3000. General Facility Standards This section includes a requirement for analysis of wastes generated at the facility and received from off -site so that the hazards of the waste are known prior to treatment or storage. Security is also addressed in this section and includes 24-hour security, controlled access and warning signs. Inspections by facility personnel are required to detect malfunctions, deterioration, operator errors anddischarges. A written schedule is required that includes the"'frequency and items to look for during inspections. The frequency is either specified in the regulations or is based on the rate of deterioration of each item and the probability of an environmental or human health incident occurring during the time between inspections. Personnel training is required to familiarize employees in areas such as emergency procedures and waste hazards. Special requirements for ignitable, reactive and incompatible wastes are included in this section.. Examples of these requirements are no smoking signs, separation from sources of ignition and documentation that reactive or incompatible wastes are handled to prevent reactions that may threaten human health and the environ- ment. Preparedness and Prevention Requirements of this section include equipment such as fire extinguishers, communications devices and sprinklers, testing and maintenance of emergency equipment, aisle space and arrangements to familiarize emergency response teams with the facility. Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures The intent of these requirements is to have the facility develop a plan of action to take in the event of emergencies such as fires, explosions or releases. Some of the information to be covered include evacuation plans, emergency telephone numbers, designation of emergency coordinators and specific procedures to take for each emergency. As an example, a spill plan would include alarms to use, list of people to notify, emergency equipment and supplies to use to contain the spill, personnel protection equipment to use, and procedures to treat, store and dispose of the recovered waste, soil, water or other contaminated materials.