Lab Relocation Regulation Quicknotes

Lab Relocation
Regulation Quick Notes
Spark a compliant lab move with
these quick-flip notes on the most
important regulations to your
move.
1

Introduction
The Process
Local & Facility
EPA
DOT & IATA
Conclusion
Introduction
2
Lab Relocation Regulation Quicknotes

Introduction
Lab relocations are hard enough without
remembering all the regulations. Throw
requirements by law into the mix and you have
more than enough to think about. Unlike most
other projects, a lab relocation requires you to
consider the regulations that govern your
current facility, the facility you’re moving to
and regulatory bodies that govern the
transportation you’re using to get your stuff
from one facility to the next.
3

Introduction
A&er
your
headache
subsides
from
trying
to
do
it
on
your
own,
flip
through
our
quick
)ps
and
summaries
of
the
rules
and
regula)ons
you
need
to
know
for
your
lab
reloca)on
to
run
smoothly.
We’ve
compiled
it
all
in
one
place
just
for
you.
Let’s
start
with
how
to
handle
all
these
regulatory
requirements.
4

Introduction
The Process
Local & Facility
EPA
DOT & IATA
Conclusion
The Process
5

The Process
Before
you
can
idenGfy
what
regulaGons
may
be
applicable,
you
must
clearly
understand
your
opera)ons.
Generally,
any
type
of
work
with
hazardous
materials
will
be
regulated
from
local
ciGes
all
of
the
way
up
to
federal
agencies.
The
amount
and
type
of
regulaGon
is
dependent
on
the
type
and
volume
of
hazmat.
Some
material
types
that
will
have
regulaGons
associated
with
them
include:
chemicals,
biological
materials,
select
agents,
radia)on,
or
DEA
regulated
materials.
6

The Process
When
wading
through
this
ocean
of
regulaGons,
always
begin
by
making
sure
you’re
compliant
with
your
most
local
requirements
and
regulaGons
and
work
your
way
out
to
state
and
federal.
Some
towns
and
ciGes
have
specific
requirements
regarding
facility
use,
hazmat
regulaGons,
and
other
ordinances
that
impact
your
business.
From
there,
each
state
may
regulate
specific
acGviGes
differently.
With
this
strategy
in
mind,
we’ll
first
be
addressing
facility
and
local
regula)ons.
7

Local & Facility
Introduction
The Process
Local & Facility
EPA
DOT & IATA
Conclusion
8

Local & Facility
Every
facility
will
have
different
regulaGons,
permits,
and
licenses
to
operate
their
site.
RegulaGons
are
generally
dictated
by
two
variables:
1)
the
loca)on
of
your
facility
and
2)
the
types
of
ac)vi)es
occurring
at
your
facility.
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Local & Facility
If
you’re
unsure
about
your
faciliGes
regulaGons
and
requirements,
reach
out
to
the
property
manager
for
the
proper
documentaGon.
Likewise,
local
requirements
can
usually
be
found
on
the
city’s
website.
If
you
can’t
locate
them
on
the
site,
contact
the
city
and
schedule
a
mee)ng
to
discuss
requirements
and
necessary
permits.
Keep
in
mind
that
you
have
to
do
this
for
the
locaGon
you’re
moving
into
as
well
as
the
locaGon
you’re
moving
out
of.
10

Local & Facility
A&er
determining
citywide
requirements,
go
through
the
same
process
for
your
state.
Your
state’s
EPA
branch
or
DOT
branch
might
have
addi)onal
rules
and
regula)ons
on
top
of
the
federal
ones.
Keep
in
mind,
state
rules
are
always
more
stringent
than
federal
ones.
11

Local & Facility
A&er
determining
all
local
and
facility
requirements,
you
should
check
to
make
sure
you’re
not
overlooking
anything
on
the
federal
level.
There
are
several
regulatory
bodies
you
should
check
with
and
plan
accordingly
for
before
beginning
your
move.
Here
they
are.
12

Introduction
The Process
Local & Facility
EPA
DOT & IATA
Conclusion
EPA
13

EPA
The
EPA
gets
involved
when
you
start
disposing
of
hazardous
waste
as
part
of
your
lab
relocaGon.
Hazardous
waste
is
regulated
as
part
of
the
EPA’s
Resource
ConservaGon
Recovery
Act
(RCRA).
Find
below
some
of
the
most
important
regulaGons
to
keep
in
mind.
14

EPA
Regulations
Disposal
of
hazardous
waste
is
regulated
in
RCRA
40
CFR
Parts
239
–
282.
These
regulaGons
are
important
to
know.
The
same
regulaGons
for
waste
disposal
apply
throughout
your
lab
move,
conGngent
upon
the
type
and
amount
of
waste
you’re
disposing
of.
Iden)fica)on
Make
sure
you’re
following
the
proper
procedures
for
idenGfying
waste
as
hazardous,
solid,
or
exempted
waste.
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EPA
Responsibili)es
Know
that
if
you’re
a
generator
of
waste
you
must
obtain
an
idenGficaGon
number,
prepare
a
manifest,
ensure
proper
packaging
and
labeling
and
more.
Before
disposing
of
any
waste
you
must
understand
all
your
responsibiliGes.
16

EPA
Storage
(Tanks
and
Containers)
All
waste
must
be
tested
to
determine
concentraGon
before
stored
and
saGsfy
tank
and
emission
standards.
.
This
is
a
general
overview
of
EPA
standards
in
terms
of
hazardous
waste
removal.
For
more
informaGon
on
hazardous
waste
RCRA
regulaGons,
visit
their
website
here.
All
chemicals
not
being
disposed
of
are
probably
being
transported
to
your
new
facility.
For
these,
you
need
to
be
mindful
of
DOT
and
IATA
standards.
Here
they
are.
17

Introduction
The Process
Local & Facility
EPA
DOT & IATA
Conclusion
DOT & IATA
18

DOT & IATA
DOT
The
transport
of
hazardous
materials
via
road
and
air
are
heavily
regulated.
If
you
intend
on
moving
any
hazardous
materials
in
this
way,
you
must
comply
with
DOT
and/or
IATA
transport
regulaGons.
These
regulaGons
are
significant
in
scope
and
regulate
both
the
shipper
and
the
transporter.
We’ll
focus
on
DOT
first.
Here
are
some
responsibiliGes
you
have
for
remaining
DOT
compliant.
• Shippers
are
responsible
for
preparing
and
packaging
hazmat
shipments;
there
are
also
training
and
record
keeping
requirements.
• All
people
involved
with
the
transportaGon
of
hazardous
materials
must
be
DOT
hazmat
trained.
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DOT & IATA
DOT
RegulaGons:
The
PHMSA
branch
of
the
DOT
is
exclusively
dedicated
to
the
safe
transportaGon
of
hazardous
material.
For
moving
your
laboratory
Title
49
Part
172
should
be
your
point
of
focus.
In
the
link
above,
you
can
find
the
main
points
of
this
regulaGon
synthesized.
For
the
complete
text
of
the
regulaGon,
look
here.
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DOT & IATA
DOT
RegulaGons
• Shipping
Papers:
All
shipping
papers
should
include
a
descripGon
of
the
hazardous
materials.
There
can’t
be
any
abbreviaGons
unless
otherwise
specified.
The
person
wriGng
the
shipping
papers
must
retain
a
copy.
The
label
must
include
an
emergency
phone
number.
• Marking:
The
offerer
and
carrier
must
mark
each
piece
of
hazardous
material
for
shipment.
The
type
of
marking
is
dependent
on
the
subcategory
in
which
it
falls.
This
includes
bulk,
non
bulk,
poisonous,
etc.
• Labeling:
All
hazmat
offered
for
shipment
must
be
labeled
properly.
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DOT & IATA
DOT
RegulaGons
• Placarding:
All
hazmat
must
be
placarded
properly.
Here
are
the
types
of
placards
that
can
be
chosen
from.
• Emergency
Response
Info:
Emergency
response
informaGon
must
be
readily
available
on
all
containers
being
offered
for
shipment
unless
otherwise
noted.
• Training:
All
DOT
personnel
must
be
DOT
hazmat
trained
if
they
are
involved
in
any
part
of
the
DOT
shipment
process.
• Safety
and
Security
Plans:
This
plan
should
address
all
security
risks
in
relaGon
to
the
transportaGon
of
your
hazmat.
Anyone
offering
hazmat
for
shipment
must
develop
and
adhere
to
a
security
plan.
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DOT & IATA
IATA
The
InternaGonal
Air
Transport
AssociaGon
regulates
air
transportaGon
across
conGnents.
These
regulaGons
are
only
applicable
if
you’re
transporGng
your
lab
via
air.
If
these
regulaGons
apply
to
you,
look
here.
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Introduction
The Process
Local & Facility
EPA
DOT & IATA
Conclusion
Conclusion
24

Conclusion
Non-‐compliance
with
any
of
these
regulaGons
can
result
in
unsafe
procedures
and
hundreds
of
thousands
of
dollars
in
fines.
Some
violaGons
could
even
result
in
the
shut
down
of
your
enGre
operaGon.
With
the
help
of
this
guide,
you
can
keep
the
compliance
of
your
project
operaGons
in
check.
If
you
have
any
addiGonal
quesGons
about
the
compliance
of
your
lab
move,
feel
free
to
contact
one
of
our
experts.
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