Figure: 30 TAC §113.2079(a)(4)

Table 12. Shutdown Extension Requirements.

Analysis of Need • Document the analysis undertaken to support the need for a shutdown extension, including an explanation why one year is insufficient.
Analysis of Off-site Transport Option • Evaluate the option of temporary or permanent transport of the waste offsite to a commercial medical waste treatment and disposal facility.
Shutdown Plan

Must specify measurable and enforceable incremental steps of progress (dates) toward shutdown.

Installing Alternative Treatment Technology (ATT)

• Contract award for ATT vendor.

• Initiate of on-site construction or installation of ATT.

• Complete on-site construction or installation of ATT.

• Shutdown of existing HMIWI unit.

• Render existing HMIWI unit inoperable

Contracting With Commercial Waste Treatment & Disposal Company (WTDC)

• Obtain price quotes for commercial disposal services.

• Contract start with WTDC.

• Shutdown of existing HMIWI unit.

• Render existing HMIWI unit inoperable.