Wisconsin Salt Storage State Requirements - Trans 277.04 Storage Practices and Facilities

Below is a summary of Trans 277.04 from https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/trans/277/04. The following is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Be sure to consult your state legislature for the most up-to-date regulations.

The storage of highway salt is a critical concern for environmental protection, especially when it comes to preventing its entry into the waters of the state. Trans 277.04 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code outlines the regulations and practices governing highway salt storage facilities in Wisconsin. These guidelines aim to ensure that all those involved in storing, manufacturing, distributing, or using highway salt exercise the necessary precautions to safeguard the state's water resources. In this summary, we highlight the key points from Trans 277.04, emphasizing the requirements and responsibilities for compliant storage practices.

Summary of Trans 277.04 Wisconsin Salt Storage Practices and Facilities:

• Highway salt storage in Wisconsin is regulated under Trans 277.04 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
• Anyone who stores, manufactures, distributes, or uses highway salt in the state must take reasonable precautions to prevent the entry of highway salt or any regulated substance into state waters.
• Responsibility for compliance lies with the person storing the highway salt, and if multiple parties store salt at one facility, all must comply with the regulations.
• Storage facilities must have an impermeable base to prevent substances from reaching state waters, and runoff must be diverted away from the facility.
• Highway salt must be stored in covered facilities with walls and a roof to prevent contact with precipitation and wind erosion. Certain exemptions apply.
• Storage of highway salt within 50 feet of any lake or stream is prohibited.
• When discontinuing storage, the facility must be properly cleaned or maintained to prevent salt residue or regulated substances from entering state waters.
• Liquid calcium chloride storage is also subject to precautions against entry into state waters.

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