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HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING NJ Solid Waste Management Act & Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING NJ Solid Waste Management Act & Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The Regulations. 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Federal Standards 40CFR Parts 260 to 299 1999 NJ Solid Waste Management Act

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HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING NJ Solid Waste Management Act & Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

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  1. HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING NJ Solid Waste Management Act & Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

  2. The Regulations • 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) • 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments • Federal Standards 40CFR Parts 260 to 299 • 1999 NJ Solid Waste Management Act • State Standard NJAC 7:26G

  3. Major Goals of RCRA • Reduce wastes and provide for conservation of resources. • Protect human health and the environment from potential harm caused by improper waste disposal and from dangers posed by leaking underground storage tanks. • Management of Hazardous Waste from “Cradle-to-Grave”

  4. “Solid Waste” • Anything no longer needed or wanted • Regulatory term for garbage, trash or refuse • Can be liquids, contained gases or solids • Hazardous Wastes are a specific category of Solid Waste

  5. Hazardous Waste Generators • Obtain EPA generator ID number • Determine if waste is hazardous • Adhere to land disposal restrictions • Manifest waste shipments • Designate a transporter and a Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) that each possess an EPA ID number • Prepare and implement a contingency plan • Perform record keeping and reporting requirements • Pay all applicable fees

  6. Training Requirements • As documented in NJAC7:26-9.4(g) and 40CFR263.34(d)(5)(iii) • Hazardous waste generators must ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies. • Initial training with annual review

  7. A Hazardous Waste • Any solid, liquid, semi-solid or contained gaseous material that is capable of posing a substantial present or potential hazard to human health, living organisms or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of or otherwise managed. • Failure to make a waste determination is a serious and common breach of the RCRA regulations

  8. How to Determine if a Waste is Hazardous 1 • Specifically Listed Materials F-List: non-specific sources (click on 40 CFR §261.31 athttp://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/hazwaste.htm) K-List: specific sources (click on 40 CFR §261.32 at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/hazwaste.htm) P-List: acute hazardous waste (click on 40 CFR §261.33at (http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/hazwaste.htm U-List: toxic waste (click on 40 CFR §261.33and scroll past the P list to the U list at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/hazwaste.htm C-List: hazardous constituents (click on 40 CFR Part 261 Subpart C at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/hazwaste.htm) X-List: State list from non-specific sources

  9. How to Determine if a Waste is Hazardous 2 • Has been found to be fatal to humans in low doses. • In the absence of human toxicity data it has been shown in studies to: • Oral LD50 (rat): less than 50mg/kg • Inhalation LC50 (rat): less than 2 mg/L • Dermal LD50 (rabbit): less than 200 mg/kg • Capable of causing or significantly contributing to an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible, illness.

  10. How to Determine if a Waste is Hazardous 3 • Exhibit a Hazardous Characteristic (see Training Documentation for more information and definitions) • Ignitable • Corrosive • Reactive • Toxic (D-List) • If you need help send an e-mail to D. Smith or J. Mazzocca

  11. HazardousWaste Generator Categories Note: 1 kg of acute hazardous waste, 100 kg residue or clean up of acute waste puts site into LQG status.

  12. Actual Hazardous Waste Generated

  13. New Waste Inventory Log

  14. Satellite Accumulation Area • Area must be at or near point of generation and under the control of the operator • May have many SAA’s on Campus • Less than 55 gallon hazardous waste or 1 quart acutely hazardous waste (P-list) • Moved to storage area within 3 days of filling

  15. Satellite Accumulation Area • Incompatible waste must be segregated • Containers must be compatible with waste, in good condition, kept closed, managed to prevent rupture or leak, have secondary containment • Clearly marked as “Hazardous Waste” • Label with Contents & Concentration • Clearly marked start date and date filled • Visible for inspection

  16. On-Site Storage • Less than: 180 days, 6,000 kg • Segregate incompatible waste • Store according to hazard classification • Minimize risk of explosion, release into the environment • Must use secondary containment • Use “Hazardous Waste Inventory Log” • Must inspect weekly; retain records for 3 years!

  17. Example Hazardous Waste Label

  18. HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINER/STORAGE AREA INSPECTION LOG Location 1Inspections must be performed weekly and the Inspection Log must be retained for a period of three years. 2If all conditions are OK place a check in that section. If conditions were not OK make a note in that section and describe corrective action taken (use additional sheets as necessary). 3Consult MSDS for proper storage conditions. 4Stockton is currently a SQG; hazardous waste must not be stored for longer than 180 days or 6 months 5Containment system must have sufficient capacity to contain 10% of the volume of containers or the volume of the largest container, whichever is greater.

  19. Container Rules NJAC 7:26-8.4 • Container or liner that held hazardous waste is empty if: • All waste have been removed that can be removed using practices commonly employed to remove materials from that type of container (pouring, pumping and aspirating) • No more than 2.5 cm (one inch) of residue remain on the bottom

  20. Container Rules NJAC 7:26-8.4 • Container or liner that held hazardous waste that is a compressed gas is empty when the pressure in the container approaches atmospheric.

  21. Container Rules NJAC 7:26-8.4 • Container or liner that held an acute hazardous waste is empty if: • All waste have been removed that can be removed using practices commonly employed to remove materials from that type of container (pouring, pumping and aspirating) • No more than 2.5 cm (one inch) of residue remain on the bottom • The container or liner has been triple rinsed using a solvent capable of removing the acutely hazardous waste (rinsing solvents are acutely hazardous waste!)

  22. Container Rules NJAC 7:26-8.4 • Container or liner that held an PCB hazardous waste is empty if: • All waste have been removed that can be removed using practices commonly employed to remove materials from that type of container (pouring, pumping and aspirating) • No more than 2.5 cm (one inch) of residue remain on the bottom • The container or liner has been triple rinsed in accordance with 40CFR761 with a suitable solvent containing 50 ppm PCB’s or less, the solubility of PCB’s in the solvent being five percent or more by weight

  23. EPA/NJ Universal Waste Rule • Separate Category • low-toxicity, high volume waste • Streamlined management program • Reduce regulatory burden, longer storage, reduced recordkeeping • Primary Objective – encourage recycling

  24. EPA/NJ Universal Waste Rule • Categories of Universal Waste • Batteries • Pesticides • Lamps • Mercury-containing equipment • Plant Management coordinates disposal and regulatory compliance of Universal Waste on Campus

  25. Universal Waste Generator Categories

  26. Used Oil 40CFR279 • Any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic oil, that has been used and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities

  27. Used Oil “Management Standards” • Safe handling • Label all containers and tanks • Keep in good condition • Do not mix with hazardous waste • Maximize recycling • Minimize disposal

  28. Waste Minimization Program • SQG-must make a “good faith effort” • Substitution of less hazardous materials • Recycle • Reduce scale of use • Controlled inventory/avoid duplication • Purchase only what you need

  29. Contingency Plan - 265 Subpart D • A document setting out an organized, planned, and coordinated course of action to be followed in case of a fire, explosion, or discharge of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents which could threaten human health or the environment. • Not required for SQG • College has “Emergency Operations Plan”

  30. Preparedness and Prevention Facilities must be maintained and operated to minimize the possibility of fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to the air, soil, or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment

  31. Required Equipment • Alarm system-emergency instruction • Telephone/radio to call for emergency assistance • Portable fire extinguishers, fire control, spill control and decontamination equipment • Water with adequate volume and pressure to supply emergency equipment • Must be tested and maintained to assure operational for emergencies

  32. Emergency Procedures • Emergency Coordinator on-site or on-call • Post next to telephone • Name and telephone number of emergency coordinator (Campus Police dial 911) • Location of fire extinguishers, spill control material and fire alarm • Telephone number of fire department, unless there is a direct line. (Campus Police dial 911) • Ensure employees are trained to handle hazardous waste and emergencies. • Facility must properly respond to and report an emergency

  33. Emergency Procedures • Protection of life and health • Protection of property and environment • Evacuate Building • Notify Campus Police x911 • If safe, if trained, begin control measures

  34. Emergency Response • First Responder Awareness Level • Likely to witness or discover release • Protect yourself • Call for trained personnel • Secure area • First Responder Operations Level • Respond for purpose of protecting people, property and the environment from the effects of the release. Respond from a safe distance and keep from spreading.

  35. Hazardous Waste Emergency Operating Procedures Number 6901 • Purpose: To ensure that all facility personnel are able to respond effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with emergency procedures, emergency equipment and emergency systems. • PPE, fire extinguishers, respirators, alarm systems

  36. Building Evacuation - Procedure 6921 • Audible bell/horn and Visual strobe light • Exit through the nearest door • Assemble in parking lot • Evacuees bring valuables and outside garments • Last person exiting area should lock doors • Failure to evacuate is a violation of NJ Statute and violators are subject to penalties. • Elevators should not be used during evacuation • Signal to return given by Campus Police or Fire Official.

  37. Laboratory Emergency Shutdown Procedure • Stop Activities • Close Fume Hoods • Cap chemical containers • Turn off electrical devices not on generators • Turn off gas cylinders • Not on purge of moisture sensitive instrumentation or reactive materials • Turn off Bunsen burners • Vent cryogenic liquids • Lock Laboratory

  38. Spills and Emergencies 2004-8 • Small quantity liquids less than 2.5 gallons • Confine • Neutralizing Agent or Absorbent Mixtures • Let evaporate, if volatile turn off ignition and heat sources • Clean up and dispose of according to hazard classification • Small quantity solids • Sweep low toxicity substances into dust pan and place in solid waste container for disposal. Staff to determine hazard classification and disposal procedures.

  39. Large Quantity Spills • Evacuate area • Call Campus Police x911 • Call Director of Plant Management x4221 • Call Director of Academic Laboratories x4490 • F-Wing assemble in courtyard between D, E and F wings. • A&S assemble in front courtyard • Lab Director will notify appropriate Regulatory Agencies

  40. Hazardous Waste Disposal • Every Budget Unit Manager is responsible for the safe storage and disposal of the hazardous waste generated in their unit! • Watch the amounts you generate in a given month and let us know if you are approaching the SQG limits!!!! • Every Budget Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring their staff are fully trained! • All employees working with hazardous chemicals must be familiar with lawful disposal procedures!

  41. Penalties for Violation of Rules • ~460 Line Item Penalties $300-$50,000 • Failure to properly manage waste containers - $2,000 • Failure to clearly mark containers with accumulation start date or make visible for inspection - $5,000 • Failure to mark container with words “Hazardous Waste” - $1,000 • Failure of facility owner or operator to provide required classroom or on-the-job training for facility personnel. - $2,000

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