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RCRA & DOT RefresherRCRA & DOT Refresher
A regulatory review of RCRA Hazardous A regulatory review of RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators and Waste Management for Generators and
DOT Hazardous Materials TransportationDOT Hazardous Materials Transportation
What is Hazardous Waste ?What is Hazardous Waste ?
Solid waste that may:Solid waste that may:Cause or significantly contribute to an increase Cause or significantly contribute to an increase
in mortality or increase in serious illnessin mortality or increase in serious illnessPose a substantial hazard to human health or Pose a substantial hazard to human health or
the environment when improperly managedthe environment when improperly managed
What is a Hazardous WasteWhat is a Hazardous Waste
Exhibits one of the 4 characteristicsExhibits one of the 4 characteristicscatches fire, corrodes metals, unstable, catches fire, corrodes metals, unstable,
harmful when ingested or absorbedharmful when ingested or absorbed Listed on one of the 4 listsListed on one of the 4 listsOver 400 wastes that are harmful to human Over 400 wastes that are harmful to human
health or environmenthealth or environment
Hazardous Waste Characteristics
Hazardous Waste Characteristics
CharacteristicsCharacteristics1.1. Ignitable Ignitable -- D001D0012.2. Corrosive Corrosive -- D002D0023.3. Reactive Reactive -- D003D0034.4. Toxic Toxic -- D004 D004 -- D043D043
Hazardous Waste ListsHazardous Waste Lists
ListsLists1.1. FF--List List -- nonnon--specific source wastespecific source waste2.2. KK--List List -- specific source wastespecific source waste3.3. PP--List List -- commercial chemical products commercial chemical products
(acutely hazardous)(acutely hazardous)4.4. UU--List List -- commercial chemical product commercial chemical product
(hazardous)(hazardous)
Hazardous Waste ExamplesHazardous Waste Examples
Solvent Blend 1Solvent Blend 1Acetone 5%Acetone 5%Toluene 10%Toluene 10%Mineral Spirits 85%Mineral Spirits 85%
Solvent Blend 2Solvent Blend 2Acetone 4%Acetone 4%Toluene 8%Toluene 8%NapthaNaptha 88%88%
Hazardous Waste ExamplesHazardous Waste Examples Solvent Blend 3Solvent Blend 3
Methyl Ethyl Methyl Ethyl KetoneKetone (MEK) 8%(MEK) 8% Acetone 4%Acetone 4% TetrachloroethyleneTetrachloroethylene 3%3% Mineral Spirits 85%Mineral Spirits 85%
PaintPaint Acetone 20%Acetone 20% Methyl Ethyl Methyl Ethyl KetoneKetone (MEK) 30%(MEK) 30% NapthaNaptha 30%30% Pigments 20%Pigments 20%
Example: A Chemical Which Has a Example: A Chemical Which Has a Different Hazardous Waste ID Upon Different Hazardous Waste ID Upon Becoming a WasteBecoming a Waste
Trichloroethylene (and some other spent halogenated Trichloroethylene (and some other spent halogenated hydrocarbons) used in degreasing operationshydrocarbons) used in degreasing operations
F001F001
Trichloroethylene (and some other spent halogenated Trichloroethylene (and some other spent halogenated hydrocarbons)hydrocarbons)
F002F002
A waste containing trichloroethylene in excess of A waste containing trichloroethylene in excess of TCLP valueTCLP value
D040D040
Trichloroethylene (commercial chemical product)Trichloroethylene (commercial chemical product)U228U228
Industry/EPA Hazardous
Waste #
1. Solid Waste Exclusions 40 CFR 261.4(a)• e.g. shredded circuit boards being recycled
2. Hazardous Waste Exclusions 40 CFR 261.4(b)• e.g. arsenic treated wood waste
3. Sample Exclusions 40 CFR 261.4(d), (e), (f)
Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions
Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions Is it a Solid Waste?
Is it Exempted or Excluded ?
Is it Listed or does it exhibit a characteristic?
Is it a Used oil or Universal Waste
YES
NO
NO Not subject to RCRA
YES
NO
YES
Subject to RCRAParts 262-268
YES
Subject to RCRAParts 273 or 279
NO
Hazardous Waste DeterminationHazardous Waste Determination
EPA HazWaste Generator Rules
EPA HazWaste Generator Rules
Rules are based on the Rules are based on the amount of hazardous amount of hazardous waste generated per waste generated per month, in kilograms month, in kilograms
(1 kilogram = 2.2 (1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds)pounds)
EPA HazWaste Generator Rules
EPA HazWaste Generator Rules
““Conditionally Exempt Small Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity GeneratorQuantity Generator”” …… no no more than 220 lbs and no more than 220 lbs and no more than 2 lbs of acutely more than 2 lbs of acutely hazardous waste hazardous waste generated per month.generated per month.
EPA HazWaste Generator Rules
EPA HazWaste Generator Rules
““Small Quantity GeneratorSmall Quantity Generator”” ……between 220 and 2,200 lbs of between 220 and 2,200 lbs of hazardous waste hazardous waste andand no more than no more than 2 lbs of acutely hazardous waste 2 lbs of acutely hazardous waste per month.per month.
Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of Hazardous Waste
Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of Hazardous Waste
1,000 kg(~ 2,200 lbs) per month1,000 kg(~ 2,200 lbs) per monthoror
1 kg (~2.2 lbs) of acutely hazardous 1 kg (~2.2 lbs) of acutely hazardous wastewaste
CESQG Requirements (40 CFR 261.5)
CESQG Requirements (40 CFR 261.5)
Minimal RequirementsMinimal RequirementsDetermine which wastes are hazardousDetermine which wastes are hazardousGenerate less than 220 lbs per month Generate less than 220 lbs per month Generate less than 2 lbs acutely hazardous Generate less than 2 lbs acutely hazardous
waste per monthwaste per monthHave no more than 2200 lbs on site at any one Have no more than 2200 lbs on site at any one
timetimeEnsure delivery of waste to appropriate Ensure delivery of waste to appropriate
treatment, storage or disposal facilitytreatment, storage or disposal facility
Management Requirements for SQG and LQG
Management Requirements for SQG and LQG
40 CFR 262General Requirements Pre-transportation RequirementsManifest RequirementsRecordkeeping and Reporting Requirements 90 day storage limitation for LQGs
40 CFR 262.34 for SQGsNever have more than 13,200 lbs on siteNever keep waste onsite for more than 180 days
Accumulation RequirementsAccumulation Requirements
Container and Tank requirementsContainer and Tank requirements Marked with the words Marked with the words ““hazardous wastehazardous waste”” and start and start
date of accumulationdate of accumulation ““good conditiongood condition”” and compatibleand compatible Closed, except when adding or removing wasteClosed, except when adding or removing waste Inspected weekly for containers (daily for tanks)Inspected weekly for containers (daily for tanks) 50 feet from property boundary (for 50 feet from property boundary (for LQGsLQGs only)only) Air Emission standards (for Air Emission standards (for LQGsLQGs only)only)
Preparedness and Prevention Preparedness and Prevention
Evaluate and minimize the threat of fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste
Emergency Communication systems (internal and external)
Appropriate water, fire control and spill and decontamination equipment
Adequate aisle space for emergency response Large Quantity Generators must also have a complete
Contingency Plan
Additional Requirements for SQGs
Additional Requirements for SQGs
Posted InformationPosted InformationName and phone number of emergency Name and phone number of emergency
coordinatorcoordinatorLocation of emergency and spill equipmentLocation of emergency and spill equipmentTelephone number of the fire departmentTelephone number of the fire department
TrainingTraining““Thoroughly familiar with proper waste Thoroughly familiar with proper waste
handling and emergency procedureshandling and emergency procedures””
Recordkeeping and ReportingRecordkeeping and Reporting
3 Primary Requirements3 Primary Requirements Biennial Reports for Biennial Reports for LQGsLQGs Exception ReportsException Reports
45 days for 45 days for LQGsLQGs 60 days for 60 days for SQGsSQGs
RecordkeepingRecordkeeping ManifestsManifests Biennial Reports and Exception ReportsBiennial Reports and Exception Reports Waste Analysis, test results or other waste determinationsWaste Analysis, test results or other waste determinations
Shipping Hazardous Waste Off-Site
Shipping Hazardous Waste Off-Site
Choose a transporter and TSD Choose a transporter and TSD facility which have EPA facility which have EPA identification numbers and are identification numbers and are reputablereputable
Package and label wastes for Package and label wastes for shipping according to DOTshipping according to DOT
Prepare a Uniform Hazardous Prepare a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700(EPA Form 8700--22)22)
Comply with Land Disposal Comply with Land Disposal RestrictionsRestrictions
Off-Site ShipmentsOff-Site Shipments
HAZARDOUS WASTEFED ER AL LAW PR OH IBITS IMPR OPER D ISPOSAL
IF FOUND, CONT ACT THE NEARESTPOLICE PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHOURITY
OR THE U.S. ENVIRONM ENT ALPROTECTION AGENCY
HANDLE WITH CARE!
GENERATOR INFORM ATION
Comply with all applicable
DOT Regulations49 CFR
What are they?
Proper ContainersProper Containers
UN approved containersUN approved containers Can reuse containers for hazardous waste Can reuse containers for hazardous waste
shipmentsshipments
MarkingMarking
Proper Shipping nameProper Shipping name UN Identification Number UN Identification Number Technical Name (if required)Technical Name (if required) Generators name and addressGenerators name and address Manifest Document numberManifest Document number Hazardous Waste WarningHazardous Waste Warning Liquids require packaging orientation arrowsLiquids require packaging orientation arrows
LabelingLabeling
•Near the Proper Shipping Name•On Background of Contrasting Color•Unobscured by Markings•Two or more labels must be near each other
Shipping PapersShipping Papers
Use Hazardous Waste ManifestUse Hazardous Waste Manifest Unique, preprinted tracking number Unique, preprinted tracking number Only registered printers may distribute themOnly registered printers may distribute them All fields are mandatoryAll fields are mandatory
Proper Description Proper Description Hazardous Materials Table (172.101)Hazardous Materials Table (172.101)
Land Disposal RestrictionsLand Disposal Restrictions Notification or certificationNotification or certification
Emergency InformationEmergency Information MSDS, Emergency Response Guidebook, etc.MSDS, Emergency Response Guidebook, etc.
HAZARDOUSWASTE
““OpenOpen””ManifestManifest
““ClosedClosed””ManifestManifest
Each PartyEach PartyRetains CopyRetains Copy Universal WastesUniversal Wastes
May 11, 1995 (60 FR 25492)May 11, 1995 (60 FR 25492) 40 CFR 27340 CFR 273 New rules for New rules for Hazardous waste batteriesHazardous waste batteriesHazardous waste pesticidesHazardous waste pesticidesMercury containing thermostatsMercury containing thermostats
Lights containing mercury added July 6, Lights containing mercury added July 6, 1999 (64 FR 36466)1999 (64 FR 36466)
What are Universal WastesWhat are Universal Wastes
BatteriesBatteries Recalled stocks of suspended or Recalled stocks of suspended or
cancelled pesticidescancelled pesticides Mercury containing Thermostats Mercury containing Thermostats
(temperature control devices)(temperature control devices) Mercury containing LightsMercury containing Lights
Universal Waste RulesUniversal Waste Rules
Exempt from some hazardous waste rules, Exempt from some hazardous waste rules, but subject to the requirements of Part 273but subject to the requirements of Part 273
Streamlined standards for:Streamlined standards for:StoringStoringLabeling and markingLabeling and markingPreparing shipments for transportationPreparing shipments for transportationEmployee trainingEmployee trainingResponses to releasesResponses to releases
Universal WasteUniversal Waste
HandlersHandlersSmall Quantity HandlerSmall Quantity HandlerLarge Quantity HandlerLarge Quantity Handler
Consolidation PointsConsolidation Points TransportersTransporters Destination FacilityDestination Facility
Performance StandardPerformance Standard
““Manage universal wastes in a way that Manage universal wastes in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or prevents releases of any universal waste or component of a universal waste to the component of a universal waste to the environment.environment.””
Management StandardsManagement Standards
No Leaking ContainersNo Leaking Containers Proper Labeling & MarkingProper Labeling & Marking““Universal WasteUniversal Waste”” -- BatteriesBatteries““WasteWaste”” BatteriesBatteries““UsedUsed”” BatteriesBatteries
Accumulation TimeAccumulation Time
Up to 1 yearUp to 1 year Start Date marked on containerStart Date marked on container Longer periods possible, if not economicalLonger periods possible, if not economical
TrainingTraining
““Thoroughly Familiar with proper waste Thoroughly Familiar with proper waste Handling and emergency response Handling and emergency response proceduresprocedures””
Handle releases as if a hazardous wasteHandle releases as if a hazardous wasteConduct waste determination on releaseConduct waste determination on release
ShipmentsShipments
Determine if DOT Hazardous MaterialDetermine if DOT Hazardous Material Large Quantity Handlers must track Large Quantity Handlers must track
shipmentsshipments Keep records for a least 3 yearsKeep records for a least 3 years
ProhibitionsProhibitions
Diluting or Disposing of Universal WasteDiluting or Disposing of Universal Waste Treating Wastes (except during emergency Treating Wastes (except during emergency
response)response) Sending universal wastes to place other Sending universal wastes to place other
than consolidation point or destination than consolidation point or destination facilityfacility
Hazardous Materials Transportation
Hazardous Materials Transportation
Modes of TransportationModes of Transportation Compliance ProcessCompliance Process
Identify and classifyIdentify and classify How dangerous is it?How dangerous is it? Give it a nameGive it a name Select a packageSelect a package Mark and label the packageMark and label the package Prepare a documentPrepare a document Provide Emergency Response infoProvide Emergency Response info
Hazardous Material TableHazardous Material Table
••49 CFR 172.101 49 CFR 172.101 ••Listed alphabetically by proper shipping nameListed alphabetically by proper shipping name••Hazardous Substances (appendix A)Hazardous Substances (appendix A)
Column 2 Proper Shipping NameColumn 2 Proper Shipping Name
•Listed Alphabetically•Chemical Names•Chemical Family•By Use•Hazard Class•Other
•Italics•See•Singular/Plural•n.o.s.
HMTHMT
Column 1 SymbolsColumn 1 Symbols Column 2 Proper Shipping NameColumn 2 Proper Shipping Name Column 3 Hazard ClassColumn 3 Hazard Class Column 4 UN Identification NumberColumn 4 UN Identification Number Column 5 Packing GroupColumn 5 Packing Group Column 6 Labeling RequirementsColumn 6 Labeling Requirements Column 7 Special ProvisionsColumn 7 Special Provisions Column 8 Exemptions and PackagingColumn 8 Exemptions and Packaging
172.101 Appendix A172.101 Appendix A
Hazardous SubstancesHazardous Substances Is it Listed in Appendix A?Is it Listed in Appendix A?Does it Equal or Exceed the Reportable Does it Equal or Exceed the Reportable
Quantity per package?Quantity per package?
Hazard ClassesHazard Classes
1 Explosives1 Explosives 2 Gases2 Gases 3 Flammable Liquids3 Flammable Liquids 4 Flammable Solids4 Flammable Solids 5 Oxidizers5 Oxidizers
6 Toxic Materials6 Toxic Materials 7 Radioactive7 Radioactive 8 Corrosive Materials8 Corrosive Materials 9 Miscellaneous9 Miscellaneous
Part 173 Subpart D
Packing GroupPacking Group
PG I = Great DangerPG I = Great Danger PG II = Medium DangerPG II = Medium Danger PG III = Minor DangerPG III = Minor Danger
Indicates the Indicates the ““degree of dangerdegree of danger”” Classes 2, 7, Division 6.2 and ORMClasses 2, 7, Division 6.2 and ORM--D do D do
not have packing groupsnot have packing groups
Small Quantity ExceptionSmall Quantity Exception
Some Hazard ClassesSome Hazard Classes Maximum Quantity per inner containerMaximum Quantity per inner container30 ml or 30 g30 ml or 30 g
Gross mass of package not to exceed 64 Gross mass of package not to exceed 64 poundspounds
Mark package with Mark package with ““This package This package conforms to 49 CFR 173.4conforms to 49 CFR 173.4””
Materials of TradeMaterials of Trade
Materials not subject to DOT requirements other Materials not subject to DOT requirements other than 173.6than 173.6
Limited to specific Classes and DivisionsLimited to specific Classes and Divisions Gross mass limited depending upon Packing GroupGross mass limited depending upon Packing Group
PG I PG I –– 1 lb or 1 pt1 lb or 1 pt PG II or III PG II or III –– 66 lbs or 8 gallons66 lbs or 8 gallons
Packaging requirements Packaging requirements Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication Aggregate Gross Weigh of all not to exceed 440 lbsAggregate Gross Weigh of all not to exceed 440 lbs
Select Authorized PackageSelect Authorized Package
ColumnColumn(8A) Exceptions(8A) Exceptions(8B) Non(8B) Non--BulkBulk(8C) Bulk(8C) Bulk
Go to 49 CFR 173.***
UN MarkingUN Marking
4G/Y29 Gross Mass
MarkingMarking
Proper Shipping nameProper Shipping name Identification Number Identification Number Technical Name (if Technical Name (if
Required)Required) ShipperShipper’’s name and s name and
addressaddress Liquids require packaging Liquids require packaging
orientation arrowsorientation arrows
Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s.(Toluene, chlorothalanil) UN1992
Flammable liquid label
Poison label
Orientation Arrows
Customer Name& Address
General Labeling for Non-Bulk PackagingGeneral Labeling for Non-Bulk Packaging
Column 6Column 6 Primary and Subsidiary HazardsPrimary and Subsidiary Hazards
6
Prepare DocumentationPrepare Documentation
-- the the ““basic descriptionbasic description””
-- the required sequencethe required sequence
-- responsibility of the responsibility of the shippershipper
Shipping PapersShipping Papers
Must be retained for Must be retained for 2 years2 years
No specific format No specific format unless hazardous unless hazardous wastewaste
Must accurately Must accurately describe materialdescribe material
Shipper’s CertificationShipper’s Certification
““This is to certify that the aboveThis is to certify that the above--named materials named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled, and are in proper condition marked and labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation according to the applicable for transportation according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation.regulations of the Department of Transportation.””
Signature requiredSignature required Air requirementAir requirement
““I declare that all of the applicable air transport I declare that all of the applicable air transport requirements have been met.requirements have been met.””
Emergency InformationEmergency Information
Emergency Response Telephone #Emergency Response Telephone #Monitored at all times by Qualified personMonitored at all times by Qualified personof Shipper or Other Qualified Organizationof Shipper or Other Qualified Organization
Basic Description, Health hazards, Risks, Basic Description, Health hazards, Risks, Immediate precautions, Fire fighting info, Immediate precautions, Fire fighting info, Spill/Leak info, First AidSpill/Leak info, First Aid
Must be on shipping papers or attached to Must be on shipping papers or attached to shipping papersshipping papers
Air ShipmentsAir Shipments
Requirements for shipping by air more Requirements for shipping by air more stringent than by groundstringent than by ground
Need to use List of Dangerous GoodsNeed to use List of Dangerous GoodsChapter 4 of IATA Dangerous Goods Chapter 4 of IATA Dangerous Goods
RegulationsRegulations Lists quantity limitations for cargo and Lists quantity limitations for cargo and
passenger aircraftspassenger aircrafts
Packing InstructionsPacking Instructions
Chapter 5Chapter 5 Select packageSelect package General packaging requirements (5.0.2)General packaging requirements (5.0.2) Do not forget to check any Operator Do not forget to check any Operator
Variations (what airline or carrier are you Variations (what airline or carrier are you using)using)
Marking and LabelingMarking and Labeling
Chapter 7Chapter 7UN Identification Number, Proper Shipping UN Identification Number, Proper Shipping
NameNameName and Address of the shipper and Name and Address of the shipper and
consigneeconsigneeCargo Aircraft OnlyCargo Aircraft Only
Shippers DeclarationShippers Declaration
Chapter 8 DocumentationChapter 8 DocumentationShippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods
and Air Waybilland Air Waybill
SecuritySecurity
Security Awareness TrainingSecurity Awareness TrainingAll hazmat employeesAll hazmat employees
Security PlanSecurity PlanRequired facilitiesRequired facilities