Federal Solvent Wipe Rule; Shanks, David; Boeing; 2014 Mid-America Environmen...MECConference
This document summarizes the EPA's final rule establishing a conditional exclusion from hazardous waste regulations for solvent-contaminated wipes. It qualifies wipes contaminated with certain solvents for exclusion if accumulation, storage, and disposal requirements are met. These include a 180-day accumulation time limit, closed containers marked as excluded wipes, and disposal in a regulated landfill, combustor, or laundry facility. Some states are still adopting the rule, and generators may choose to continue managing wipes as hazardous waste.
Brian Martin, Ameren, Federal Regulations Update, Missouri Hazardous Waste Se...Kevin Perry
This document discusses recent changes to US hazardous waste regulations. It summarizes that saccharin waste is no longer considered hazardous, and carbamate waste standards have been removed. Regulations for academic laboratories and e-manifesting were also revised. The solvent wipe exclusion conditionally excludes solvent-contaminated wipes from hazardous waste regulations if they meet certain requirements like a 180 day accumulation time limit and disposal as non-hazardous waste. The document provides details on the solvent wipe rule requirements and options.
The document provides an overview of managing spill waste, including defining solid waste and hazardous waste. Solid waste is broadly categorized into hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Hazardous waste includes listed wastes from specified sources and processes and characteristic wastes that exhibit hazardous properties. The presentation reviews waste determinations, hazardous waste generator requirements, and options for disposing of solid and liquid wastes. Resources for spill response, waste disposal, and regulations are also listed.
RCRA Training Basics - Waste Site Mangement, US Army Puerto RicoTodd Pencarinha
This document provides an overview of resource conservation and recovery act (RCRA) waste site management at USAG Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico. It discusses managing hazardous materials and types of wastes, including hazardous, solid, and universal wastes. It also covers material versus waste definitions, hazardous material storage requirements, safety data sheets, and the phase-in of the globally harmonized system of classification. The document summarizes RCRA regulations and goals, hazardous waste generator requirements, and the management of specific wastes like batteries, paint, used oil, and oil filters.
Enforcement Penalty ProcessUniversity of HartfordApril 16,.docxgidmanmary
Enforcement
Penalty Process
University of Hartford
April 16, 2020
MaryAnn Haverstock
Penalty Components
Three main components
1. Economic Benefit
2. Basic Gravity Based
3. Continuing Gravity Based
+/- adjustments
You will be setting up your Penalty Assessment project in a spreadsheet format with individual sections that represent each of the three main components.
Then, you will have an additional spreadsheet that will make adjustments according to the Enforcement Response Policy and the Penalty Assessment Policy
Economic Benefit Component
Delayed economic benefit
OR
Avoided economic benefit
EPA has a BEN model that may help you to calculate your economic benefit.
More likely, you will be conducting your own research for penalty equivalent costs that have been delayed or avoided. Then, you are including that cost (economic benefit) in your penalty for that violation.
Basic Gravity Based Component
Extent of Deviation
Relates to the violation itself
Major – substantial noncompliance
Moderate – significant noncompliance
Minor – Minimal noncompliance
Potential for Harm
Harm to the Environment
Harm to the Regulatory Program
Population at risk
Environment at risk
Quantity of the discharge, emission, waste, material..
Nature of the physical, chemical, biological, other characteristics- including pollutant concentration, toxicity, fire or explosion hazard, corrosivity, hazard from direct contact..
Quality of natural resource
Continuing Gravity Based Penalty Component
Same breakout as the Gravity based component, except you will have a range for this penalty component.
Extent of Deviation (from legal requirements)
Relates to the violation itself
Major – substantial noncompliance
Moderate – significant noncompliance
Minor – Minimal noncompliance
Potential for harm
Harm to the Environment
Harm to the Regulatory Program
Population at risk
Environment at risk
Quantity of the discharge, emission, waste, material..
Nature of the physical, chemical, biological, other characteristics- including pollutant concentration, toxicity, fire or explosion hazard, corrosivity, hazard from direct contact..
Quality of natural resource
Adjustments portion of the penalty in the penalty component
Good faith efforts
Degree of willfulness/negligence
History of noncompliance
Ability to pay
Other unique factors (ex. Cost of litigation)
Final penalty summary page
Final report to include all subcategories of your penalty calculations and your final TOTAL penalty. Spreadsheet may be most helpful to you.
All format is up to your choices, But - you must be clear and concise.
An introduction to explain your assumptions as you move through the inspection report and make your decisions about extents and potentials and adjustments
This is an exercise. One goal for this project is the amount of critical thinking that must happen for you as you make your decisions – seeing the levels of choices and decisions
RCRA (HAZARDOUS WASTE) INSPECTION RE ...
I delivered this presentation to the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the Hazardous Materials Mangers in 2013. I only had an hour to present and had a lot of information to cover, so it is only a summary. Take note: If you generate a hazardous waste in Missouri, you will subject to the regulations of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) which in many ways are more strict than those of surrounding states and those of the USEPA. As a matter-of-fact, some requirements of the MDNR regulations for hazardous waste generators have no equal outside of the State of California! Review this presentation, research the regulations, and contact me with any questions you may have about the generation, management, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste in Missouri.
BioMedical Waste Management & Handling Rules (1998 vs draft 2015) dr sumi Sumi Nandwani
The document discusses differences between the 1998 Biomedical Waste Management Rules and the draft 2015 rules. Key differences include expanded definitions and categories of waste in the draft 2015 rules. The draft rules also provide more detailed duties for occupiers, operators of common biomedical waste treatment facilities, and authorities. Challenges in implementing the draft rules include the lack of authorized common waste treatment facilities and recyclers in some states.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the final Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule in December 2018. This rule is designed to reduce the amount of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals entering our waterways, improving the quality of our surface and drinking water. Is your facility prepared to comply with these changes?
Federal Solvent Wipe Rule; Shanks, David; Boeing; 2014 Mid-America Environmen...MECConference
This document summarizes the EPA's final rule establishing a conditional exclusion from hazardous waste regulations for solvent-contaminated wipes. It qualifies wipes contaminated with certain solvents for exclusion if accumulation, storage, and disposal requirements are met. These include a 180-day accumulation time limit, closed containers marked as excluded wipes, and disposal in a regulated landfill, combustor, or laundry facility. Some states are still adopting the rule, and generators may choose to continue managing wipes as hazardous waste.
Brian Martin, Ameren, Federal Regulations Update, Missouri Hazardous Waste Se...Kevin Perry
This document discusses recent changes to US hazardous waste regulations. It summarizes that saccharin waste is no longer considered hazardous, and carbamate waste standards have been removed. Regulations for academic laboratories and e-manifesting were also revised. The solvent wipe exclusion conditionally excludes solvent-contaminated wipes from hazardous waste regulations if they meet certain requirements like a 180 day accumulation time limit and disposal as non-hazardous waste. The document provides details on the solvent wipe rule requirements and options.
The document provides an overview of managing spill waste, including defining solid waste and hazardous waste. Solid waste is broadly categorized into hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Hazardous waste includes listed wastes from specified sources and processes and characteristic wastes that exhibit hazardous properties. The presentation reviews waste determinations, hazardous waste generator requirements, and options for disposing of solid and liquid wastes. Resources for spill response, waste disposal, and regulations are also listed.
RCRA Training Basics - Waste Site Mangement, US Army Puerto RicoTodd Pencarinha
This document provides an overview of resource conservation and recovery act (RCRA) waste site management at USAG Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico. It discusses managing hazardous materials and types of wastes, including hazardous, solid, and universal wastes. It also covers material versus waste definitions, hazardous material storage requirements, safety data sheets, and the phase-in of the globally harmonized system of classification. The document summarizes RCRA regulations and goals, hazardous waste generator requirements, and the management of specific wastes like batteries, paint, used oil, and oil filters.
Enforcement Penalty ProcessUniversity of HartfordApril 16,.docxgidmanmary
Enforcement
Penalty Process
University of Hartford
April 16, 2020
MaryAnn Haverstock
Penalty Components
Three main components
1. Economic Benefit
2. Basic Gravity Based
3. Continuing Gravity Based
+/- adjustments
You will be setting up your Penalty Assessment project in a spreadsheet format with individual sections that represent each of the three main components.
Then, you will have an additional spreadsheet that will make adjustments according to the Enforcement Response Policy and the Penalty Assessment Policy
Economic Benefit Component
Delayed economic benefit
OR
Avoided economic benefit
EPA has a BEN model that may help you to calculate your economic benefit.
More likely, you will be conducting your own research for penalty equivalent costs that have been delayed or avoided. Then, you are including that cost (economic benefit) in your penalty for that violation.
Basic Gravity Based Component
Extent of Deviation
Relates to the violation itself
Major – substantial noncompliance
Moderate – significant noncompliance
Minor – Minimal noncompliance
Potential for Harm
Harm to the Environment
Harm to the Regulatory Program
Population at risk
Environment at risk
Quantity of the discharge, emission, waste, material..
Nature of the physical, chemical, biological, other characteristics- including pollutant concentration, toxicity, fire or explosion hazard, corrosivity, hazard from direct contact..
Quality of natural resource
Continuing Gravity Based Penalty Component
Same breakout as the Gravity based component, except you will have a range for this penalty component.
Extent of Deviation (from legal requirements)
Relates to the violation itself
Major – substantial noncompliance
Moderate – significant noncompliance
Minor – Minimal noncompliance
Potential for harm
Harm to the Environment
Harm to the Regulatory Program
Population at risk
Environment at risk
Quantity of the discharge, emission, waste, material..
Nature of the physical, chemical, biological, other characteristics- including pollutant concentration, toxicity, fire or explosion hazard, corrosivity, hazard from direct contact..
Quality of natural resource
Adjustments portion of the penalty in the penalty component
Good faith efforts
Degree of willfulness/negligence
History of noncompliance
Ability to pay
Other unique factors (ex. Cost of litigation)
Final penalty summary page
Final report to include all subcategories of your penalty calculations and your final TOTAL penalty. Spreadsheet may be most helpful to you.
All format is up to your choices, But - you must be clear and concise.
An introduction to explain your assumptions as you move through the inspection report and make your decisions about extents and potentials and adjustments
This is an exercise. One goal for this project is the amount of critical thinking that must happen for you as you make your decisions – seeing the levels of choices and decisions
RCRA (HAZARDOUS WASTE) INSPECTION RE ...
I delivered this presentation to the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the Hazardous Materials Mangers in 2013. I only had an hour to present and had a lot of information to cover, so it is only a summary. Take note: If you generate a hazardous waste in Missouri, you will subject to the regulations of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) which in many ways are more strict than those of surrounding states and those of the USEPA. As a matter-of-fact, some requirements of the MDNR regulations for hazardous waste generators have no equal outside of the State of California! Review this presentation, research the regulations, and contact me with any questions you may have about the generation, management, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste in Missouri.
BioMedical Waste Management & Handling Rules (1998 vs draft 2015) dr sumi Sumi Nandwani
The document discusses differences between the 1998 Biomedical Waste Management Rules and the draft 2015 rules. Key differences include expanded definitions and categories of waste in the draft 2015 rules. The draft rules also provide more detailed duties for occupiers, operators of common biomedical waste treatment facilities, and authorities. Challenges in implementing the draft rules include the lack of authorized common waste treatment facilities and recyclers in some states.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the final Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule in December 2018. This rule is designed to reduce the amount of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals entering our waterways, improving the quality of our surface and drinking water. Is your facility prepared to comply with these changes?
Waste management responsibilities for producers and importers in russiaLidings Law Firm
Lidings experts Counsel Vadim Konyushkevich and Associate Irina Dyubina authored an article on Waste Management Responsibilities for Producers and Importers in Russia published in Bloomberg BNA. International Environment Reporter
This document discusses requirements for managing waste in the retail industry. It covers topics such as distinguishing between hazardous and non-hazardous waste, regulatory requirements, and proper waste disposal. The presentation notes that retail waste comes from in-store damages, operations, customer activities, and construction/remodeling. Key points that were emphasized include having processes to evaluate waste classification, proper waste storage and labeling, training requirements, emergency response planning, record keeping, and using authorized transporters and disposal facilities.
This document provides an overview of universal and hazardous waste management. It defines solid waste and hazardous waste, outlines the hazardous waste identification process, and describes generator requirements and regulations. There are three categories of hazardous waste generators - large quantity, small quantity, and conditionally exempt small quantity - with different waste accumulation, storage, and reporting standards. Generators must determine if their wastes are hazardous, track accumulation amounts, use manifests and proper disposal procedures, and comply with training and record keeping rules.
This document outlines standards for solid waste landfill requirements in Saudi Aramco. It defines different types of landfills and waste classifications. The key points are:
- It provides standards for designing, operating, and closing Class II and III landfill sites for non-hazardous solid waste.
- Landfill design methods include area, depression, progressive slope, and trench methods to prevent waste contact with water.
- Site selection requires a study of hydrology, topography, geology, and proximity to infrastructure before construction.
- Waste must be assessed for recycling prior to disposal. Landfills must have operating plans approved by the Environmental Protection Department.
The feasibility of a nanotechnology-based filter for removing hydrocarbons and other contaminants from wastewater in utility vaults was demonstrated. The filter used agglomerated oleophilic nanomaterials and achieved over 97% removal of pollutants, averaging 90% reduction per contaminant. It facilitated compliance with EPA wastewater discharge standards by removing priority pollutants like oils, greases, metals, and dissolved contaminants to levels below criteria. The initial study filtered 500 gallons of water spiked with contaminants at 150% of EPA limits, and analysis showed most pollutants were non-detectable after filtration.
Aet presentation-hazardous-waste-generator-improvement-rule-mar.24.17Michael Habig
The document summarizes changes to EPA's hazardous waste generator regulations known as the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule (HWGIR). Some of the major changes include: allowing very small quantity generators to send their waste to large quantity generators under common control for consolidation; clarifying hazardous waste determination requirements; allowing generators to conduct episodic generation; revising labeling and marking standards; updating biennial reporting for small quantity generators; and strengthening preparedness and planning requirements for small and large quantity generators. The revisions are aimed at simplifying and clarifying the regulations based on input from states and stakeholders.
A presentation I provided as a technical session at the 2013 Iowa-Illinois Safety Conference in Coralville, IA on April 12, 2013. It explains the Universal Waste regulations, the types of Universal Waste in Iowa & Illinois, and the regulations governing their management.
The document discusses Wisconsin's universal waste rule (UWR) and special waste program. The UWR aims to promote recycling of commonly generated hazardous wastes like batteries, pesticides, mercury thermostats, and fluorescent bulbs. It provides reduced regulatory requirements for these wastes to encourage proper management. Wisconsin has expanded the list of wastes covered to include additional mercury-containing items. The special waste program coordinates the inclusion of other materials and aims to ban certain wastes from landfill disposal to promote recycling and remove toxins from the waste stream.
This document discusses drum labeling requirements and standards. It provides an overview of the drum label market size and applications. Key standards discussed include the Global Harmonized System (GHS) for chemical labeling and British Standard BS 5609 for labels requiring durability for marine transport. The document outlines the regulatory timelines for compliance with new GHS labeling requirements and notes that labels must meet BS 5609 if withstanding salt water immersion testing.
Compressed Presenjatation on Plastic Waste 22_07_2018 copy (wecompress_com) (...vcetputtur
This document provides information on plastic waste management rules in Jharkhand, India. It discusses the types of plastics and their uses. It outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders like producers, waste generators, and local authorities in plastic waste management. These include segregation, collection, and processing of plastic waste. The document also describes the roles of Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board and penalties for non-compliance with the plastic waste management rules.
The document discusses a public information centre for a biosolids management environmental assessment at the Highland Creek Treatment Plant. It provides background on the current biosolids management process, which involves incineration. The study is evaluating alternative management options, including on-site fluidized bed incineration, hauling biosolids off-site, and on-site pelletization. Three alternatives were shortlisted based on criteria such as reliability and space. The evaluation methodology and preliminary shortlisted alternatives are described. Input from the public will help select the preferred option.
This document will educate the readers about the uses of PPE and how can we dispose them after complete usage. This document is created by our very own partner, Dr. K S Baghotia who is the Vice President of ISHWM.
This document discusses regulations regarding the recycling of spent batteries. It explains that battery owners must properly dispose of used batteries through approved recycling facilities to avoid legal penalties. The document outlines various US laws governing hazardous waste and battery recycling, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and the Superfund Recycling Equity Act. It emphasizes that battery recycling helps the environment and reduces legal liabilities for businesses.
The document discusses proper battery recycling procedures and regulations. It states that spent batteries must be carefully managed and recycled in accordance with environmental and regulatory requirements to avoid legal penalties. The document outlines regulations from several acts that govern battery recycling, transportation, and disposal, including requirements for labeling, packaging, and handling spent batteries. It also defines key terms like "spent battery" and discusses the roles of various regulatory agencies.
This document provides an overview of hazardous materials and waste management regulations. It discusses the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and regulations around hazardous waste identification, accumulation, storage, transportation, and disposal. Key points covered include hazardous waste characteristics, generator requirements, proper labeling and manifesting of wastes, emergency response procedures, and enforcement actions for noncompliance.
Slides presented during the City of Toronto Long Term Waste Strategy webinar held on April 7, 2016, on Waste Diversion for Businesses and Home Renovators
- Hazardous waste management is important to minimize risks to lives and the environment from waste generated by industries. Waste is categorized based on its properties and the amount generated, and requires proper transport, storage, treatment, and disposal. Examples of treatment methods include physical, chemical and biological processes to break down or separate waste. Stricter regulations and infrastructure are needed for hazardous waste management in India.
Brunetti, Rick, KDHE, Regional Air Issues Roundtable, MECC, 2016, Overland ParkKevin Perry
Rick Brunetti, Director of the Bureau of Air at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, presented at the Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference on May 13, 2016. The presentation showed trends in ozone levels across Kansas, permitting activities for air construction and operating permits issued to industry, and highlighted the department's mission to protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans.
Waste management responsibilities for producers and importers in russiaLidings Law Firm
Lidings experts Counsel Vadim Konyushkevich and Associate Irina Dyubina authored an article on Waste Management Responsibilities for Producers and Importers in Russia published in Bloomberg BNA. International Environment Reporter
This document discusses requirements for managing waste in the retail industry. It covers topics such as distinguishing between hazardous and non-hazardous waste, regulatory requirements, and proper waste disposal. The presentation notes that retail waste comes from in-store damages, operations, customer activities, and construction/remodeling. Key points that were emphasized include having processes to evaluate waste classification, proper waste storage and labeling, training requirements, emergency response planning, record keeping, and using authorized transporters and disposal facilities.
This document provides an overview of universal and hazardous waste management. It defines solid waste and hazardous waste, outlines the hazardous waste identification process, and describes generator requirements and regulations. There are three categories of hazardous waste generators - large quantity, small quantity, and conditionally exempt small quantity - with different waste accumulation, storage, and reporting standards. Generators must determine if their wastes are hazardous, track accumulation amounts, use manifests and proper disposal procedures, and comply with training and record keeping rules.
This document outlines standards for solid waste landfill requirements in Saudi Aramco. It defines different types of landfills and waste classifications. The key points are:
- It provides standards for designing, operating, and closing Class II and III landfill sites for non-hazardous solid waste.
- Landfill design methods include area, depression, progressive slope, and trench methods to prevent waste contact with water.
- Site selection requires a study of hydrology, topography, geology, and proximity to infrastructure before construction.
- Waste must be assessed for recycling prior to disposal. Landfills must have operating plans approved by the Environmental Protection Department.
The feasibility of a nanotechnology-based filter for removing hydrocarbons and other contaminants from wastewater in utility vaults was demonstrated. The filter used agglomerated oleophilic nanomaterials and achieved over 97% removal of pollutants, averaging 90% reduction per contaminant. It facilitated compliance with EPA wastewater discharge standards by removing priority pollutants like oils, greases, metals, and dissolved contaminants to levels below criteria. The initial study filtered 500 gallons of water spiked with contaminants at 150% of EPA limits, and analysis showed most pollutants were non-detectable after filtration.
Aet presentation-hazardous-waste-generator-improvement-rule-mar.24.17Michael Habig
The document summarizes changes to EPA's hazardous waste generator regulations known as the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule (HWGIR). Some of the major changes include: allowing very small quantity generators to send their waste to large quantity generators under common control for consolidation; clarifying hazardous waste determination requirements; allowing generators to conduct episodic generation; revising labeling and marking standards; updating biennial reporting for small quantity generators; and strengthening preparedness and planning requirements for small and large quantity generators. The revisions are aimed at simplifying and clarifying the regulations based on input from states and stakeholders.
A presentation I provided as a technical session at the 2013 Iowa-Illinois Safety Conference in Coralville, IA on April 12, 2013. It explains the Universal Waste regulations, the types of Universal Waste in Iowa & Illinois, and the regulations governing their management.
The document discusses Wisconsin's universal waste rule (UWR) and special waste program. The UWR aims to promote recycling of commonly generated hazardous wastes like batteries, pesticides, mercury thermostats, and fluorescent bulbs. It provides reduced regulatory requirements for these wastes to encourage proper management. Wisconsin has expanded the list of wastes covered to include additional mercury-containing items. The special waste program coordinates the inclusion of other materials and aims to ban certain wastes from landfill disposal to promote recycling and remove toxins from the waste stream.
This document discusses drum labeling requirements and standards. It provides an overview of the drum label market size and applications. Key standards discussed include the Global Harmonized System (GHS) for chemical labeling and British Standard BS 5609 for labels requiring durability for marine transport. The document outlines the regulatory timelines for compliance with new GHS labeling requirements and notes that labels must meet BS 5609 if withstanding salt water immersion testing.
Compressed Presenjatation on Plastic Waste 22_07_2018 copy (wecompress_com) (...vcetputtur
This document provides information on plastic waste management rules in Jharkhand, India. It discusses the types of plastics and their uses. It outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders like producers, waste generators, and local authorities in plastic waste management. These include segregation, collection, and processing of plastic waste. The document also describes the roles of Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board and penalties for non-compliance with the plastic waste management rules.
The document discusses a public information centre for a biosolids management environmental assessment at the Highland Creek Treatment Plant. It provides background on the current biosolids management process, which involves incineration. The study is evaluating alternative management options, including on-site fluidized bed incineration, hauling biosolids off-site, and on-site pelletization. Three alternatives were shortlisted based on criteria such as reliability and space. The evaluation methodology and preliminary shortlisted alternatives are described. Input from the public will help select the preferred option.
This document will educate the readers about the uses of PPE and how can we dispose them after complete usage. This document is created by our very own partner, Dr. K S Baghotia who is the Vice President of ISHWM.
This document discusses regulations regarding the recycling of spent batteries. It explains that battery owners must properly dispose of used batteries through approved recycling facilities to avoid legal penalties. The document outlines various US laws governing hazardous waste and battery recycling, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and the Superfund Recycling Equity Act. It emphasizes that battery recycling helps the environment and reduces legal liabilities for businesses.
The document discusses proper battery recycling procedures and regulations. It states that spent batteries must be carefully managed and recycled in accordance with environmental and regulatory requirements to avoid legal penalties. The document outlines regulations from several acts that govern battery recycling, transportation, and disposal, including requirements for labeling, packaging, and handling spent batteries. It also defines key terms like "spent battery" and discusses the roles of various regulatory agencies.
This document provides an overview of hazardous materials and waste management regulations. It discusses the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and regulations around hazardous waste identification, accumulation, storage, transportation, and disposal. Key points covered include hazardous waste characteristics, generator requirements, proper labeling and manifesting of wastes, emergency response procedures, and enforcement actions for noncompliance.
Slides presented during the City of Toronto Long Term Waste Strategy webinar held on April 7, 2016, on Waste Diversion for Businesses and Home Renovators
- Hazardous waste management is important to minimize risks to lives and the environment from waste generated by industries. Waste is categorized based on its properties and the amount generated, and requires proper transport, storage, treatment, and disposal. Examples of treatment methods include physical, chemical and biological processes to break down or separate waste. Stricter regulations and infrastructure are needed for hazardous waste management in India.
Similar to David Shanks, Boeing, Federal Solvent Wipe Rule, Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference, Chicago, October 29-30, 2015 (20)
Brunetti, Rick, KDHE, Regional Air Issues Roundtable, MECC, 2016, Overland ParkKevin Perry
Rick Brunetti, Director of the Bureau of Air at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, presented at the Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference on May 13, 2016. The presentation showed trends in ozone levels across Kansas, permitting activities for air construction and operating permits issued to industry, and highlighted the department's mission to protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans.
Chavez, Nikki, iSi Environmental, Form R Tips and Trip Ups, MECC, 2016, Overl...Kevin Perry
This document provides an overview of Form R reporting requirements under the Toxic Release Inventory program. It discusses that Form R has several names but is also known as the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory. Facilities must file a Form R if they have 10 or more full-time employees, engage in applicable industrial activities involving toxic chemicals above threshold quantities, and are not eligible for any exemptions. Thresholds and reporting criteria vary based on whether a chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used. The document provides guidance on calculating thresholds and determining reporting obligations. It also outlines resources for complying with Form R reporting.
Muth, Emily, OPPD, Environmental Compliance and Information Systems, MECC, 20...Kevin Perry
The document discusses environmental compliance and information systems at a utility company. It analyzes the company's current environmental management structure and makes recommendations. Key recommendations include conducting a formal risk assessment, establishing environmental objectives and targets, defining environmental roles and responsibilities, evaluating operational controls, and formalizing processes for managing corrective actions while leveraging existing systems. The implementation of improvements would focus first at the plant level.
Wanzenried, Brian, Gavilon, Strategic Planning for Environmental Staffing, ME...Kevin Perry
This document discusses strategic planning considerations for environmental staffing. It addresses factors to consider in determining staff size and organizational reporting structure. Regarding staff size, the document examines industry benchmarks, regulatory drivers that incentivize adequate staffing, and risks of understaffing. For reporting structure, it explores where environmental staff typically report and advantages of higher-level positioning, such as improved influence, recruitment, planning input, and regulatory perception. The goal is to strategically structure environmental resources based on an organization's needs and risks.
Meerian, Marcus, KDHE, Overview of Revisions to the UST Regulations, MECC, 20...Kevin Perry
The document summarizes new requirements for underground storage tanks (USTs) in the 2015 EPA regulation revisions. Key changes include mandatory operator training, secondary containment for new/replaced tanks and piping, periodic inspection and testing requirements for spill/overfill prevention and detection equipment, and removal of deferrals so emergency generator tanks and certain other previously exempt UST systems must now meet regulation standards. States with approved UST programs have until adopting the new federal standards for the requirements to take effect, while in unapproved states and Indian country the requirements take effect according to the regulation timelines.
Hieb, Wendy, IDNR, Hot Topics in NPDES Permitting, MECC, 2016, Overland ParkKevin Perry
This document summarizes hot topics in NPDES permitting in Iowa, including: updating water quality standards; renewing general permits 5 and 7; creating new general permits 8 and 9; implementing the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy; addressing temperature limits and 316(b) cooling water intake requirements; and complying with new steam electric effluent guidelines. It provides details on permit inventories, rulemaking timelines, and challenges associated with implementing various permitting programs and regulatory requirements in Iowa.
Johnson, Susan, IDNR, Making Hazardous/Non-Hazardous Waste Determinations, ME...Kevin Perry
Susan Johnson presented on Iowa's Special Waste Authorization program which provides for the safe disposal of wastes that pose a threat to human health or the environment. The program requires generators to determine if their wastes are hazardous under RCRA regulations before disposing them. Examples of wastes that may require special authorization include paint booth waste, demolition debris, and contaminated soils. The presentation covered waste determination procedures, disposal standards like limits for toxic metals, and resources available to assist generators in properly managing their wastes.
Andracsek, Robynn, Burns & McDonnell, What Every EHS Staff should Know about ...Kevin Perry
This document discusses air dispersion modeling for environmental permitting. It provides an overview of the EPA-approved models for different types of areas and pollutants. It also summarizes key aspects of modeling including significance thresholds, modeling stages, averaging periods, sources, receptors, meteorological data requirements, and potential challenges. Common questions around stack height, downwash effects, and acceptable input tolerances are also addressed.
Funderburg, Lisa, Stinson Leonard Street, Compliance Tools Top Ten Tips When ...Kevin Perry
Funderburg Lisa Stinson Leonard Street Compliance Tools Top Ten Tips When Conducting an Audit MECC Kansas City 2016 May 11-13, 2016 Overland Park www.mecconference.com
Grice, Lisa, Ramboll, Corporate Sustainability Where the Rest of the Company ...Kevin Perry
Grice Lisa Ramboll Corporate Sustainability Where the Rest of the Company Fits From Strategy to Implementation MECC Kansas City May 11-13, 2016 Overland Park www.mecconference.com
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
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David Shanks, Boeing, Federal Solvent Wipe Rule, Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference, Chicago, October 29-30, 2015
1. David Shanks, Boeing EHS Policy Analysis
Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference
30 October 2015
2. Solvent Wipe Exclusion
Conditional exclusion
from hazardous waste
rules
Final rule 31July
2013
40 CFR 261.4
(a)(26) reused wipes
(b)(18) disposable
Not effective in
authorized states until
adopted
3. Solvent Wipes that Qualify
“Shop towel, rag,
pad, or swab”
contaminated with:
F001-F005 or
corresponding P- or U-
listed solvents
TCLP solvents
Unlisted but ignitable
(only) solvents
Wipes cannot be
contaminated with:
corrosives
reactives
non-solvent TCLP
materials such as
○ Cr, Cd, Pb, Hg, Ag
Will disqualify wipes
used on some wet
coatings, inks &
sealants
4. Accumulation Requirements
Time limit:
May accumulate “up to 180 days from start date
of accumulation for each container prior to being
sent” for disposal/cleaning
No separate storage area timeframes
No free liquids in container (paint filter test)
“…at the point of being transported for disposal
or cleaning”
Non-leaking closed container, marked
“Excluded Solvent-Contaminated Wipes”
5. Closed Containers
Hazardous Waste Rules Solvent Wipe Rule
40 CFR 265.173(a)
Container must be “closed”
EPA Closed Container
Guidance:
○ For solvent-contaminated wipes
without free liquids: “…complete
contact between the lid and the
rim all the way around the top”
pg. 11
40 CFR 261.4(a)(26)(i)
“…container is considered closed
when there is complete contact
between the fitted lid and the rim…
…when wipes are no longer being
accumulated or when the container
is being transported, the container
must be sealed with all lids properly
and securely affixed to the
container and all openings tightly
bound or closed sufficiently to
prevent leaks and emissions”
6. Disposal/Laundry Requirements
Disposable Wipes (cannot
contain trichloroethylene)
Reusable Wipes
Regulated municipal
(MSW) or hazardous
waste landfill or
Regulated municipal,
hazardous waste, or BIF
combustor
Laundry or dry cleaning
facility
Any wastewater discharge
must be CWA-regulated
State guidance documents
generally already required
CWA regulated discharges
7. Other Disposal Options
Under this rule, generators are allowed to:
Continue managing qualifying wipes on-site and
off-site as fully regulated hazardous waste, or
Manage wipes on-site under conditionally
excluded waste rules, but send them to a RCRA
TSD facility. A viable option if:
○ Company-specific disposal policy or practice
dictates TSDF disposal, or
○ Sanitary landfill or BIF operator does not accept
conditionally exempt solvent wipes
- Kansas Tech. Guidance Doc. HW-1995-G2 lists 18 KS
municipal landfills that can accept disposable wipes
8. Paperwork
No hazardous waste manifest required
DOT compliance
Virgin pre-moistened wipes are generally shipped
as ORM-D Consumer Commodity.
Do used solvent wipes need shipping papers?
Some used wipes may be “solids containing
flammable liquids, n.o.s.”
Depends on solvent
See 49 CFR 172.102, Special Provision 47
9. Paperwork
Recordkeeping for condition exemption:
Name and address of receiving facility
Description of process used to ensure no free
liquids at the point of being transported
Documentation of compliance with 180 day time
limit
Can take many forms, such as: service contract or
invoices that describe frequency of pickup, log of
container start dates, or accumulation start date
labels on each container. EPA preamble pg. 46459.
10. State Adoption
Authorized states can choose whether to
adopt this federal exclusion
In effect in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
Indiana allows labeling as “Excluded Solvent-
Contaminated Wipes” or “other words indicating the
contents of the container.”
Michigan DEQ intends to adopt.
Minnesota status unknown.
11. Environmental Protection
EPA risk assessment work for MSW landfill
and combustor disposal was extensive
○ First proposed 2003
○ More detailed risk assessment and Notice of Data
Availability released in 2009
Comments were extensive, due to battle between
industrial laundries and disposable wipe manufacturers
over market share
○ Risk assessment updated in 2012. TCE risk re-
evaluated.
Result: lined sanitary landfills and MSW combustors
prevent migration/releases of solvent in used wipes
(other than TCE)
12. Solvent Wipe Take-Aways
Watch for MI and MN rulemaking
Consider whether the conditional exclusion is
worth the effort
Not all wipes qualify
For low volume shops, 180 day time limit may be less than your
present satellite area accumulation time
Risk of employee confusion if an additional type of waste
management is in the same work area as ordinary hazardous
waste
EPA estimated national cost saving: $21.7 to
$27.8 million/year