Definitions

Definitions. Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Calibration testing” means the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under testing with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. (2) “Class B firefighting foam” has the meaning specified in s. 299.48 (1) (a) , Stats. (3) “Conformance testing” means testing or other activities that determine whether a process, product, or service complies with the requirements of a specification, technical standard, contract, or regulation. (4) “Container” means any device in which a material is stored, transported, treated, disposed of, or otherwise handled. (5) “Containment” means use of a container or secondary containment structure or device to keep foam under control or within boundaries. (6) “Department” means the department of natural resources. (7) “Discharge” has the meaning specified in s. 292.01 (3) , Stats. (8) “Dispose” or “disposal” means the discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, or placing of any solid waste into or on any land or water. (9) “Emergency firefighting” means the act of attempting to prevent the spread of or extinguishing unwanted fires. (10) “Environment” has the meaning specified in s. NR 700.03 (18) . (11) “Fire prevention operation” means measures and practices directed toward the prevention and suppression of unwanted fires. (12) “Fire suppression system” means a system used to extinguish or prevent the spread of fire through the application of a substance. (13) “Fixed system” means a permanently installed fire suppression system designed for use on the specific fire hazards the system is expected to control or extinguish. (14) “Foam” means class B firefighting foam as defined under s. 299.48 (1) (a) , Stats. (15) “Foam that contains intentionally added PFAS” means foam in which PFAS is a constituent of the foam added during the manufacturing process. (16) “Method detection limit” means the minimum measured concentration of a substance that can be reported with 99 percent confidence that the measured concentration is distinguishable from method blank results. The method detection limit is generated as defined in s. NR 149.03 (46) . (17) “Person” has the meaning specified in s. 299.01 (10) , Stats. (18) “PFAS” has the meaning specified in s. 299.48 (1) (b) , Stats. (19) “Safety data sheet” means a document that contains safety and safe handling information in respect to the product, including protection information regarding human health, and may include information on protection of the environment. (20) “Storage” means storing on a temporary basis for future use or future treatment or disposal in such a manner as not to constitute ultimate disposal. (21) “Testing” has the meaning specified in s. 299.48 (1) (c) , Stats. (22) “Training” has the meaning specified in s. 299.48 (1) (d) , Stats. (23) “Treatment” means any method, technique, or process, including thermal destruction, that changes the physical, chemical, or biological character or composition of a contaminant.