Hazardous Waste Management Program
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- Program Description
- Scope
- Definitions
- Responsibilities
- Program Components
- Reporting Requirements
- Information and External References
The UC Irvine
Hazardous Waste Management Program (HWMP) provides cost-effective
hazardous waste management programs to assure compliance with all Federal,
State and local regulations.
The goals of the UC Irvine HWMP are to:
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Develop an operational strategy for managing hazardous
wastes generated in teaching laboratories, research laboratories, facilities
maintenance, construction operations, and all other institutions within
UC Irvine that will:
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Establish consensus for policies and procedures that
are practical to carry out, efficient, and cost-effective.
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Promote excellence in environmental stewardship among
students, laboratory employees and other workers, and scientists and
academic leaders.
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Establish consensus for policies and procedures that
are practical to carry out, efficient, and cost-effective.
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Promote cooperation, understanding, and mutual respect
between environmental protection agencies, academic institutions, and
the scientific research community.
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Develop a plan for implementing polices and procedures
for managing hazardous wastes.
This program details the elements of the HWMP in order to:
2.1 Identify and establish consensus for policies and procedures for managing hazardous wastes; and
2.2 Assure compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations.
- CUPA – Certified Unified Program Agency.
- DTSC – Department of Toxic Substances Control.
- EPA - Environmental Protection Agency.
- Non-RCRA - A California hazardous waste
that does not meet the definition of hazardous waste in RCRA.
- RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
4.1 Lab personnel
- Have general knowledge of hazard characteristics.
- Be able to identify unusual characteristics.
- Provide identification for subsequent handling.
- Participate in training programs in order to gain the
necessary skills and knowledge from a safety and health perspective.
- Follow policies and procedures.
4.2 P.I./Lab manager
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Convey importance of Hazardous Waste Management Program.
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Monitor performance and make corrections.
- Responsible for day-to-day training, or oversee day-to-day training.
- Responsible for lab personnel getting proper training and following procedures.
- Follow-up on audit findings.
4.3 Department Chairs/Dean
- Responsible for ensuring that P.I.s/group are meeting the intent under this Hazardous Waste Management Program.
4.4 EH&S Hazardous Waste Management Group
- Provide good service to meet customer needs.
- Handle material safely after they take possession from labs, and facilities, until final disposition.
- Recycle/reuse.
- Conduct identification and waste characterization (if not done by labs).
- Manage regulatory compliance and internal finances for waste disposition.
- Provide program framework for labs.
- Provide training resources/consultative services.
- Obtaining and maintaining an EPA identification number.
- Hazardous waste manifesting.
- Manage off-site hazardous waste transportation requirements.
- Manage land disposal restrictions for certain hazardous wastes.
- Record keeping of the types and amounts of hazardous wastes generated.
- Review and sign all Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests.
UC Irvine is a large quantity generator (LQG) of hazardous waste. The hazardous waste regulations impose a number of requirements on LQG's of hazardous waste including:
5.1 Process for identification and classification of hazardous wastes.
5.1.1 Hazardous waste is defined in California Code of Regulations Title 22 that fully incorporate federal regulations in section 66261 as a waste that is either listed as a hazardous waste, or exhibits any characteristic of a hazardous waste.
For more information please visit: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/enviro/ . Click on: “What Is A Hazardous Chemical Waste”.
5.2 Initial point of generation requirements.
5.2.1 Package any hazardous waste generated in a container compatible with the hazardous waste, and keep wastes segregated to prevent an incompatible mixture.
5.2.2 Keep containers closed at all times except to add or remove wastes.
5.2.3 Proper labeling of hazardous waste containers.
For more information please visit: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/enviro/. Click on: “Hazardous Waste Segregation” and “Hazardous Waste Storage”.
5.3 Storage time limits.
5.3.1 Labs and other areas within UC Irvine that generate hazardous waste must follow the quantity and accumulation time limits for hazardous waste.
For more information please visit: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/enviro/. Click on: “Hazardous Waste Storage”.
5.4 Hazardous waste disposal request.
5.4.1 EH&S provides hazardous waste pick up service.
Request Hazardous Waste Pickup Service via the Internet:
Visit www.ehs.uci.edu.
- Click on: “On-line Services” and “Chemical Waste Collection”.
- Fill out the form.
- EH&S will pick-up your waste within 1-3 days.
5.5 Storage area security and signs.
5.5.1Requires sufficient security to prevent unauthorized entry into hazardous waste storage areas.
5.6 Hazardous waste storage area requirements.
5.6.1Hazardous waste must be managed in accordance with the UC Irvine guidelines.
For more information please visit: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/enviro/. Click on: “Hazardous Waste Storage”.
5.7 Hazardous waste storage area inspection.
5.7.1Hazardous waste storage areas must be inspected on a periodic schedule and documented.
For more information please visit: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/enviro/ Click on: “Hazardous Waste Storage ”.
5.8 Hazardous waste labeling.
5.8.1 All hazardous waste must be appropriately labeled upon the start of accumulation.
For more information please visit: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/enviro/. Click on: Blank Labels ”Hazardous Waste”.
5.9 Emergency preparedness and contingency plan.
5.9.1 Emergency planning must be conducted and documented for any hazardous waste storage.
5.10 Training requirements for hazardous waste handlers.
5.10.1 Employees who handle hazardous waste in any capacity must be trained at a level equal with their duties.
For more information please visit: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/train.html. Click on: “ Laboratory Safety & Chemical Hygiene Plan Workshop”.
5.11 Waste Minimization.
5.11.1 Implement source reduction as the preferred metod of managing hazardous waste.
For more information please visit: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/enviro/. Click on: "Waste Minimization”.
5.12 Chemical Recycling.
5.12.1 The Chemical Recycling Program makes good use of many unopened hazardous chemical materials in order to minimize hazardous waste disposal.
For
more information please visit: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/enviro/
5.13 Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests
5.13.1 All Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests must be reviewed and signed by an authorized EH&S Hazardous Waste Management Group staff member.
6.1 Notification to the Board Of Equalization and payment of fees.
6.2 Submission of applicable CUPA unified program forms relevant to hazardous waste management.
6.3 Submission of a Biennial Generator Report.
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Information and External References
State Laws
Hazardous Waste Control Law (HWCL) Health
and Safety Code § 25100-25249
Hazardous Substance Account Act
(HSAA) Health
and Safety Code § 25340-25392
Hazardous Waste Treatment Permitting
Reform Health
and Safety Code § 25201
Act (AB 1772)
Federal
Laws
Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act 42
USC § 6901-6987
(RCRA)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, 42
USC § 9601-9675
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
and the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA)
State
Regulations
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste 22
CCR §§66261-66261.126
Requirements for Generators, Generally 22
CCR §§66262.10-66262.70
Requirements for Generators, Contingency 22
CCR §§66264.50-66265.56
Plan
Requirements for Generators, Personnel 22
CCR §66265.16
Training
Requirements for Transporters 22
CCR §66263
Land Disposal Prohibitions 22
CCR §66268
Document
Initiator: Kirk Matin
Rev.: 05/08