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RCRA: RESOURCE
CONSERVATION & RECOVERY ACT
Arizona Army National Guard
HAZARDOUS WASTE AWARENESSTraining Program
COURSE OBJECTIVES Understanding of RCRA Definitions – solid and hazardous wastes Identification of hazardous wastes (HW) Management of HW Classification of HW generators Accumulation and inspections of HW Management of containers Disposal of HW Emergencies
WHAT IS RCRA?
RCRA – Resource Conservation & Recovery Act: Enacted in 1976 as an amendment to the
Solid Waste Disposal Act 40 CFR Parts 260 – 273 regulates hazardous
waste (HW) State of Arizona and NGB enacted their own:
Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 8 AR 200-1, Chapter 10 (December 2007 version)
WHAT IS A RCRA SOLID WASTE?
RCRA defines solid waste as: Garbage Refuse Sludge Industrial wastes Other discarded materials – solid, semi-solid,
liquid or gaseous
CONGRESSIONAL DEFINITION
Cause an increase in mortality or increase in serious irreversible illness
Pose a present or potential hazard to the environment or human health or when improperly managed
Hazardous waste (HW) – solid waste, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may:
CRADLE-TO-GRAVE CONCEPT
WHAT KINDS OF WASTE DO WE HAVE?
Hazardous
WHY WE MANAGE HW AZARNG committed to environmental
compliance Federal and State laws require proper HW
management Improper HW waste management can:
Adversely affect public health and the environment
Cause financial and criminal penalties to offenders
WHO MANAGES HW?
Everyonewho handles or works with
HAZARDOUS WASTE!
HOW DO WE MANAGE HW?
Comprehensive HW management includes:
Identification Disposal of waste
Classification Documentation
Accumulation Education of personnel
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HW HELP
For HW compliance guidance and assistance, contact: Pollution Prevention Dept – Environmental Office
Suzan Curtin – P2 Mgr – 602-629-4352 Randy Dozer – Env Health Spec – 602-319-0417 Kevin King – Haz Matl Spec – 602-540-6579
Environmental Office MAJ John Ladd – Env Program Mgr – 602-267-2742 Mary Westdyke – Env Administrative Asst – 602-629-4959
IDENTIFYING HAZARDOUS WASTE!
Listed by EPA Has at least one of these HW characteristics:
Ignitable Corrosive Reactive Toxic (TCLP)
Is a Universal Waste: Lamps Batteries
Pesticides Mercury-containing Equipment
Must meet at least one of these criteria:
EPA’S LISTED WASTESListed hazardous wastes come from: Generic industrial processes Certain sectors of industry Unused pure chemical products and formulations List definitions:
P – acutely toxic, fatal to humans U – toxic chemicals that display other characteristics F – nonspecific sources K – specific sources
WHAT ARE HW CHARACTERISTICS?
IGNITABLE:
<140oF
CORROSIVE:
pH is <2 or > 12.5
REACTIVE:
Violently reacts with H2O
TOXIC:
Exceeds limit of TCLP test
D001 D003
D002 D004 – D043
Do not mix hazardous wastes with non-hazardous wastes!
Before consolidating hazardous wastes, call the P2 Dept for guidance:
Randy Dozer – 602-319-0417
Suzan Curtin – 602-629-4352
WHAT ABOUT MIXING WASTES?
UNIVERSAL WASTE EPA promulgated – May 11, 1995
Promotes collection and recycling of HW known as Universal Wastes (UW):
Lamps
Batteries
Pesticides
Mercury-containing equipment
WHY UNIVERSAL WASTE? Promotes collection and recycling of certain widely
generated HW Eases regulatory burden – allows longer
accumulation time of up to 1 year Mishandled UW can become HW
Example – broken fluorescent tubes becomes a mercury release
Your supervisor can provide you with emergency response & clean-up training about UW in your work area
Generators of UW are referred to as “Handlers” Two types of Universal Waste handlers:
Large Quantity Handler (LQHUW) : Accumulates 5,000 kg (~ 11,000 lbs) or more of UW
Small Quantity Handler (SQHUW): Does not accumulates 5,000 kg or more of UW
NOTE: Accumulation is calculated collectively, at any time All AZARNG facilities are classified as:
Small Quantity Handlers
UW HANDLER CLASSIFICATIONS
UNIVERSAL WASTE LABELING
The words “Universal Waste” Name of Universal Waste Accumulation Start Date
NOTE: Universal waste can only remain on-site for 1 year maximum
Universal Waste labeling ALWAYS contains3 items:
UNIVERSAL WASTE LABELING
Batteries: “Universal Waste – “Used Battery(ies)”
Pesticides: “Universal Waste – Pesticide(s)” or “Waste – Pesticide(s)”
Lamps: “Universal Waste – Lamp(s)” or “Used Lamp(s)”
Mercury-containing equipment:
“Universal Waste – Mercury Containing Equipment” or “Waste Mercury – Containing Equipment” or “Used Mercury – Containing Equipment.”
Mercury-containing thermostat or container: “Universal Waste – Mercury Thermostat(s)” “Waste Mercury Thermostat(s)” or “Used Mercury Thermostat(s)”
MORE UNIVERSAL WASTE LABELING
STARTED OFF OK, BUT IS NOW UNACCEPTABLE. MUST WITHSTAND ELEMENTS OF WEATHER WHILE BEING STORED.
MISSING ACCUMULATION DATE; AVOID “BAD BULBS” COMMENTS; OPEN TOP
BATTERIES NOT PROPERLY LABELED; PLASTIC CONTAINER DOES NOT BELONG HERE.
Bulbs improperly managed
REVIEW HW PROCESS
Is material a solid waste?
Is waste excluded from the definition of solid or
hazardous waste?
Is waste a listed, a characteristic or universal HW?
Is waste delisted?
Material is not hazardous waste
Waste is HAZARDOUS and subject to RCRA
Subtitle C
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
PETROLEUM, OIL & LUBRICANTS
Are not hazardous wastes – do not mix any hazardous waste into them
Require specific wording on all waste POL containers, including tanks:
USED OIL
POLs:
EVEN POL DRIP CONTAINERS NEED LABELING!
EPA ID NUMBER
Provides a method to track HW Assigned per location, can’t be shared Defines HW generator status boundaries Assigned to HW transporters Must be entered on the HW manifest prior to
transportation and disposal
OUR CURRENT EPA ID NUMBERS
AZ4211890021 Papago Park
AZ5572890023 Silver Bell Army Heliport
AZ7213820635 Camp Navajo
AZ1572890027 Bellemont
AZ4572890024 Florence
AZ2572890026 Safford
AZ4572890057 Valencia
HW GENERATOR STATUSThree categories of HW generators: Large Quantity Generator – LQG Small Quantity Generator – SQG Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator –
CESQG PPMR, SBAH, CN are SQGs All other AZARNG sites are CESQGsNOTE: Category applies to whole site; individual
shops or buildings are not classified separately
WHAT DEFINES AN LQG?
Any site that generates: Greater than 1000 kg (~2200 lbs) per
calendar month of HW
OR 1 kg (~2.2 lbs) or more of acutely HW per
calendar month
LQG REQUIREMENTS 90-Day accumulation time limit Emergency coordinator Test/maintain emergency equipment Formal written contingency and
emergency plans Personnel participate in established
training program for handling HW
Any facility that generates: > 100 kg (~220 lbs) and < 1000 kg
(~2200 lbs) of HW per calendar month
AND Accumulates < 6000 kg (~13,200 lbs) of
HW at any time
WHAT DEFINES AN SQG?
SQG REQUIREMENTS 180-day accumulation limit Emergency coordinator:
Either on-site or on-call Responsible for coordinating HW emergency
response measures Personnel must be familiar with procedures for:
Proper handling of HW Emergencies relating to their specific HW and
work area
JOINT LQG & SQG REQUIREMENTS
LQGs / SQGs must:Have EPA ID numberAccumulate HW, as specified by regulationsIdentify, label and count HWComply with training and emergency
preparedness requirements specified for their HW classification
Track shipment and receipt of HW and HW Manifests
Meet recordkeeping and reporting requirements
WHAT DEFINES A CESQG?Less than 100 kg (220 lbs) of HW per monthLess than 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of acutely HW per monthLimits total accumulation on-site to:
1000 kg (2200 lbs) of HW 1 kg of acute HW 100 kg of residue or contaminated soil from
a clean-up of an acute HW at any time
CESQG REQUIREMENTS
CESQGs must: Identify all HW generated on-site Label and properly manage HW containers Stay within accumulation limit requirements Ensure HW is delivered to authorized TSDF
(Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility) Inspect weekly (AZARNG)
EPISODIC HW GENERATION If a facility exceeds its HW generator status limits,
all the HW rules for the new generator status apply immediately.
ADEQ could keep enforcing the higher levelon a permanent basis.
Pay attention to your generation of Hazardous Waste!!
CONTAINERS Any portable device used to store, transport, treat
or handle HW Examples: 5-gal can, 55-gal drum, tank car Must be D.O.T. certified to transport on highways Keep closed except for adding or removing waste Handle so not to damage container
CONTAINER INSPECTIONS
Look for leaky, bulging or rusty containers Check the labeling and marking Check the date for compliance with time limits Use secondary containment for liquids Keep closed except for adding or removing HW
NOT THIS!LIKE THIS!
LABELS AND MARKINGS
Put “Hazardous Waste” on all HW containers Mark each container identifying the waste stream Enter “Start Date” when container is placed in a CAA Use indelible paint pen or paint Enter information on side of drum, near top
– never on the lid!
• Hazardous Waste• Waste Stream
Name• Start Date
XXXYYYZZZ
WHAT IS A SATELLITE ACCUMULATION
POINT? Provides a place to accumulate small amounts
of a HW stream in a single container until full before removing to the CAA
Beneficial to HW generators: Saves containers Reduces costs of HW disposals Supports operation/process flows
SAP REQUIREMENTS Located at or near point of generation Must be under the control of operator Only 1 container per 1 HW stream, up to 55 gals max
NOTE: ADEQ allows more than 1 HW stream in 1 SAP Mark container with words
“Hazardous Waste” Name of HW stream
Date container when it becomes full – not before Remove full container within 3 days to the CAA Inspect weekly – use ECMS website or paper copy
SATELLITE ACCUMULATION POINT CHECKLIST
CENTRAL ACCUMULATION AREA (CAA)
Designated place on site for accumulating HW Has physical requirements:
Security Fire protection Signage
Has accumulation time constraints: LQG – 90 days SQG – 180 days
Dependent on TSDF category
CAA REQUIREMENTS Use appropriate container for the HW
Properly label and mark container Record “Start Date” on container (not lid)
Keep incompatibles separate Keep containers CLOSED, except when
adding or removing waste Use secondary containment
CAA REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
Keep aisles open and free of obstructions Record weekly inspections into ECMS
website or by paper, if this is your assignment Alert immediately the HW Team if you are
close to exceeding your monthly HW generation limit – remember “Episodic Generation”?
CAA EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS
Must post next to telephone:Name and telephone number of
emergency coordinator and alternateLocation of fire extinguishers and spill
control material and fire alarm (if present)Telephone number of fire department,
unless facility has a direct alarm
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFESTS
Crucial to “Cradle-to-Grave” concept Certify HW shipments are accurately described Allow tracking movement of HW from generator to
TSDF by all parties – generator, transporter, TSDFs, EPA and State agencies
Require signatures of generator, transporter, TSDF NOTE: Only Randy, Suzan, Kevin and Hannah (Camp Navajo) are authorized to sign for AZARNG HW Manifests
WHAT IS A TSDF? TSDF – Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility Two categories:
Permitted – HW disposal facilities, Camp Navajo’s OB/OD
Interim Status – All other AZARNG locations HW Generators use Interim Status requirements
Not as stringent Can lose Interim Status, if HW generation
exceeds HW status threshold (Episodic Generation)
HW SPILLS OR EMERGENCIES If possible, stop the release & contain spill area
Mark off area Notify your supervisor Use appropriate items from spill clean-up kits Properly package and label waste container
If release is sizable or has unexpected reactions occurring, contact the Environmental Office immediately for assistance:
602-267-2742
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
If release is sizable or has unexpected reactions occurring, contact the
Environmental Office immediatelyfor assistance:
602-267-2742
KNOW YOUR HAZARDOUS WASTES
Learn what HWs are in your work area: What are your waste streams? Have these streams been identified for HW? What are the hazards? How do you respond to a HW release/emergency? How do you handle, accumulate and dispose of HW? Who do you contact for guidance and assistance?
SUMMARY Know what kinds of HW you generate Use SAP and CAA points correctly Do weekly inspections, if assigned Label, mark and date containers accurately Do not mix wastes together Report any deficiencies or non-compliance
issues to your supervisor Know what to do in an emergency
CHECK OUT UPCOMING SLIDES
Spot poor waste management controls Discuss potential violations and risks Suggest corrective actions
What are your concerns in your work areas?
FULL DRIP PAN LEFT UNATTENDED IN PARKING LOT.
THIS TRAINING PROGRAM WAS PRESENTED TO YOU BY THE DEMA
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE.
OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO PROMOTE YOUR HW
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND ADDRESS CONCERNS.
RANDY DOZER – 602-319-0417ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
SUZAN CURTIN – 602-629-4352POLLUTION PREVENTION MANAGER