Figure: 30 TAC §113.2078(b)(1)
Table 10. Training Course Requirements.
| Initial Classroom Training (24 hours on following subjects) |
• Environmental concerns, including pathogen destruction and
emission types. • Basic combustion principles, including products of combustion. • Operation of the incinerator type to be used by the operator, including proper startup, waste charging, and shutdown procedures. • Combustion controls and monitoring. • Operation of air pollution control equipment and factors affecting performance. • Monitoring methods for continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), HMIWI and air pollution control equipment operating parameters, and calibration procedures as applicable. • Inspection and maintenance of HMIWI, air pollution control equipment, and CEMS. • Actions to correct malfunctions or conditions which may lead to malfunction. • Bottom and fly ash characteristics and handling procedures. • Applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Work safety procedures. • Pre-startup inspections. • Recordkeeping requirements. |
| Annual Refresher Training (4 hours on following subjects) |
• Update of regulations. • Operation of the incinerator type used by the operator, including startup and shutdown procedures. • Inspection and maintenance. • Actions to correct malfunctions or conditions which may lead to malfunction. • Discussion of operating problems encountered by attendees. |
| Examination | • An examination designed and administered by the instructor. |
| Reference Material | • Material distributed to attendees covering the course topics. |