For the purposes of this section, all burning of hazardous wastes shall be subject to the provisions of this section, including combustion for the recovery of the thermal value of such wastes.
As used in this section, the term "hazardous waste" shall have the same meaning as provided in subdivision three of section 27-0901 of this chapter except that it shall not include wastes classified as hazardous wastes solely because they are ignitable.
If the trial burn plan is not approved by the commissioner, he shall state in writing the reasons for such disapproval to the applicant. If the trial burn plan is approved by the commissioner, the owner/operator shall only be required to perform a trial burn in accordance with the approved trial burn plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing limitation, the department may require a modification of the trial burn plan pursuant to a written finding by the commissioner that such a modification is required to protect the public health or the environment. Stack tests shall be performed according to procedures established by the commissioner to determine waste destruction and removal efficiency. The commissioner may conduct tests to insure that trace levels of toxic air contaminants are within acceptable limits.
The commissioner shall require the owner or operator to periodically inspect the incinerator, process, or combustion installation and associated equipment to ensure that combustion efficiency is maintained. The owner or operator must also inspect the alarm system and emergency shut down controls at least every month, or as required by the commissioner.
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 19-0304