Section NR 661.0021 - Characteristic of ignitability(1) A solid waste exhibits the characteristic of ignitability if a representative sample of the waste has any of the following properties: (a) It is a liquid, other than an aqueous solution containing less than 24 percent alcohol by volume, and has flash point less than 60°C or 140°F, as determined by a Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester, using the test method specified in ASTM Standard D 93-79 or D 93-80, incorporated by reference in s. NR 660.11, or a Setaflash Closed Cup Tester, using the test method specified in ASTM Standard D 3278-78, incorporated by reference in s. NR 660.11.(b) It is not a liquid and is capable, under standard temperature and pressure, of causing fire through friction, absorption of moisture or spontaneous chemical changes and, when ignited, burns so vigorously and persistently that it creates a hazard.(c) It is a flammable gas as defined in 49 CFR 173.115(a) and as determined by the test methods described in that regulation or equivalent test methods approved by the department under ss. NR 660.20 and 660.21.(d) It is an oxidizer as defined in 49 CFR 173.127(a) and as determined by the test methods described in that regulation or equivalent test methods approved by the department under ss. NR 660.20 and 660.21.(2) A solid waste that exhibits the characteristic of ignitability has the EPA hazardous waste number of D001.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 661.0021
CR 05-032: cr. Register July 2006 No. 607, eff. 8-1-06.Amended by, CR 16-007: am. (1) (a) Register July 2017 No. 739, eff.8/1/2017Adopted by, CR 19-082: cr. Register August 2020 No. 776, eff. 9-1-20; correction in (1) (a) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2020 No. 776, eff. 9/1/2020