1. a) The waste is treated, rendered, or mixed before or immediately after placement in the impoundment so that the following conditions are true:

   1. 1) The resulting waste, mixture, or dissolution of material no longer meets the definition of ignitable or reactive waste under 35 Ill. Adm. Code 721.121 or 721.123; and
   2. 2) Section 725.117(b) is complied with; or

2. b) Management conditions.

   1. 1) The waste is managed in such a way that it is protected from any material or conditions that may cause it to ignite or react; and
   2. 2) The owner or operator obtains a certification from a qualified chemist or engineer that, to the best of the chemist's or engineer's knowledge and opinion, the design features or operating plans of the facility will prevent ignition or reaction; and
   3. 3) The certification and the basis for it are maintained at the facility; or
3. c) The surface impoundment is used solely for emergencies.

Ignitable or reactive waste must not be placed in a surface impoundment, unless the waste and impoundment satisfy all applicable requirements of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 728, and one of the following conditions is fulfilled:

(Source: Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 6389, effective April 22, 2005)