Attachment 4 - CCR 200-2.pdf

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER Central Command Regulation 200-2

(CCR 200-2), 22 July 2019

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

7115 SOUTH BOUNDARY BOULEVARD

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA 33621

Information Management

UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND CONTINGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL

STANDARDS

Supersedes: CCR 200-2, 15 September 2014 and CCR 200-1, 2 October 2015 Pages: 85

Expiration: 22 July 2024 OPR: CCJ47

SUMMARY OF REVISIONS

This regulation was revised to reflect current guidance as outlined in Department of Defense

Instruction 4715.05, Management of Environmental Compliance at Overseas Installations, Department of Defense Instruction 4715.22, Environmental Management Policy for Contingency

Locations, and updated environmental management practices. Major changes include:

Combining Central Command Regulations 200-1 and 200-2; Section 1 was revised to include responsibilities based on the new Department of Defense Instruction 4715.22, Reference (h) and reporting requirements in Central Command Regulation 200-1; Section 2 is a combination of

Sections 8 and 12; and Section 4 was combined with Section 6. This regulation contains substantial revision and should be read in its entirety.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS/PARAGRAPHS Page

SECTION 1: GENERAL

1.1. Purpose

1.2. Applicability

1.3. References

1.4. Policy

1.5. Issuance Authority

1.6. United States Central Command Environmental Program

1.7. Responsibilities

1.8. Environmental Surveys, Reports, and Assessments

CCR 200-2, 22 July 2019

SECTION 2: SOLID WASTE

2.1. Scope

2.2. Background

2.3. Solid Waste Management

SECTION 3: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

3.1. Scope

3.2. Background

3.3. Hazardous Materials Standards

3.4. Enemy and Host Nation Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Standards

SECTION 4: HAZARDOUS WASTE

4.1. Scope

4.2. Background

4.3. General Standards

4.4. Asbestos Waste Standards

4.5. Lead Waste Standards

SECTION 5: HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION

5.1. Scope

5.2. Background

5.3. Historical/Cultural Preservation Standards

SECTION 6: REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE

6.1. Scope

6.2. Background

6.3. Standards

SECTION 7: SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

7.1. Scope

7.2. Background

7.3. Definitions

7.4. Spill Response Standards

SECTION 8: STORAGE TANKS/CONTAINERS

8.1. Scope

8.2. Background

8.3. Storage Tank/Container Standards

SECTION 9: PEST CONTROL

9.1. Scope

9.2. Background

9.3. Pest Control Standards

SECTION 10: WASTEWATER

10.1. Scope

10.2. Background

10.3. Wastewater Standards

SECTION 11: ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

11.1. Proponent

11.2. Accessibility

11.3. Releasability

11.4. Expiration

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Designation of United States Central Command Environmental Lead

Appendix B: Characteristics of Hazardous Waste

Appendix C: Class I and Class II Ozone Depleting Substances

Appendix D: Waste Compatibility List

Appendix E: Hazard Warning Labels

Appendix F: Historical/Cultural Flowchart

Appendix G: Historical/Cultural Property Protection Resources

Appendix H: Development of Regulatory Exceptions

Appendix I: Environmental Conditions Report

Appendix J: Defense Logistics Agency Form 2511 Hazardous Waste Profile Sheet

Appendix K: Glossary

Appendix L: References

FIGURES

Figure 1. Hazardous Waste Storage Area Sign

Figure 2. Hazard Warning Label

Figure 3. Asbestos Sign

Figure 4. Lead Warning Sign

Figure 5. Cultural Property Signage

Figure 6. Biohazard

TABLES

Table 1. Maximum Concentration of Contaminants

Table 2. Class I and II Ozone-Depleting Substances

Table 3. Group 1

Table 4. Group 2

Table 5. Group 3

Table 6. Group 4

Table 7. Group 5

Table 8. Group 6

Table 9. Hazard Warning Labels

SECTION 1: GENERAL

1.1. PURPOSE

To provide environmental standards for U.S. enduring and contingency locations operated by and under the control of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) personnel engaged in operations within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

a. Reference (b) defines a contingency location as a non-enduring location outside of the

United States that supports and sustains operations during named and unnamed contingencies or other operations as directed by appropriate authority and is categorized by mission life-cycle requirements as initial, temporary, or semi-permanent. Contingency locations are published in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) approved Contingency Location Master List.

b. Reference (e) defines an enduring location as a location that the DoD intends to maintain access and use of for the near future. Enduring locations are published in the OSD-approved

Enduring Location Master List (ELML).

c. This regulation contains the criteria for the day-to-day environmental operations required in the management of USCENTCOM enduring/contingency locations and the environmental assessments that must be completed during the life cycle of these sites. USCENTCOM forces will actively prevent pollution and respect the natural, historical and cultural resources of the

Host Nation (HN). USCENTCOM forces will also respond to hazardous substance and

Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) spills as well as other environmental contamination that directly endangers the health/safety of USCENTCOM and coalition forces and HN non-combatants In Accordance With (IAW) this regulation and References (f) and (j).

d. The majority of actions for this regulation applies specifically to contingency locations.

Enduring locations will follow the standards outlined in Reference (j) or a country-specific Final

Governing Standard (FGS), if one has been published for that country. In the event of a conflict between applicable requirements of this regulation, Reference (j), an FGS, or other guidance documents, the more stringent requirement shall be followed.

1.2. APPLICABILITY

The provisions of this regulation apply to all elements of USCENTCOM on all enduring/contingency locations engaged in USCENTCOM AOR, including all U.S. Service members, U.S. units, DoD civilian employees and DoD contractor personnel supporting U.S.

Forces operating within the USCENTCOM AOR.

1.3. REFERENCES

See Appendix L.

1.4. POLICY

Effective environmental stewardship is a continuing goal of USCENTCOM. It is

USCENTCOM policy to integrate environmental considerations fully into planning and execution for all operations to ensure protection of the environment and the sustainability of our operational locations IAW this regulation and References (d) through (h), and (j).

Environmental stewardship is vital to gaining and maintaining cooperative HN relations as well as access to air, land, and water needed to accomplish the mission and prevent liability for the

United States Government (USG). All military, civilian, and contractor personnel in the

USCENTCOM AOR will operate under the following guidelines.

a. Comply with applicable environmental laws, rules, and regulations.

(1) The Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD), Reference (j), is applicable to enduring locations in the USCENTCOM AOR even if those locations are located within a contingency operation.

(2) Country-specific FGS supersede the OEBGD in the countries where DoD has published an FGS.

(3) Contingency locations will follow the standards of this regulation and References (g) and (h).

b. Demonstrate leadership in pollution prevention initiatives and controls by developing

Pollution Prevention (P2) programs on all enduring locations. P2 programs should be developed for contingency locations if the tactical situation allows. P2 programs will follow the guidance outlined in Reference (c) and provided to the United States Central Command Environmental

Lead (CEL) for review.

c. Use alternative energy sources whenever feasible. Measure energy use and waste generation to ensure efficient use of energy and correct sizing or waste management systems when feasible.

d. All contracting agencies supporting USCENTCOM operations will draft contracts ensuring contractor compliance with this regulation and applicable references listed in Appendix L.

e. All contingency and enduring locations will complete environmental reports governed by this regulation and References (e) and (g). Maintain environmental documentation until DD

Form 2995, Closure Report, is complete and the location is either closed, turned over to the HN, or turned over to another USG agency. All environmental reports will be stored on the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineer’s Reachback Engineer Data Integration (REDi) site. CELs will also forward a copy of the reports to the Military Exposure Surveillance Library (MESL).

(1) Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) site is: https://uroc-redi.uroc.army.smil.mil/sites/centcom/CountryDesigns/Forms/AllItems.aspx

(2) Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) site is: https://uroc-redi.usace.army.mil/sites/centcom/CountryDesignes/Form/Allitems.aspx

(3) MESL: This site was recently migrated to the Defense Occupational and

Environmental Health Readiness System. The MESL on the SIPRNet can be accessed from the link under the OEHS Data Archive section of the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and

Preventive Medicine (USAPHC). Homepage https://phc.army.smil.mil. CEL will submit reports by encrypted NIPRNet email to oehs.data.army@mail.mil and by SIPRNet email to oehs.data.army@mail.smil.mil.

(a) Include environmental considerations in all Operations Orders, Operations Plans

(OPLAN), master plans, construction projects, and periodic assessments of contingency and enduring locations.

(b) Identify, respect, and protect historic and cultural areas, HN heritage sites, structures, objects, paleontological, and archaeological areas, as well as nature parks, preserves, wetlands, and other similar HN resources.

f. Supplementary instructions may be issued by USCENTCOM when necessary to provide additional guidance within deployed areas.

1.5. ISSUANCE AUTHORITY

a. This document is issued under the authority of the Commander, USCENTCOM

(CDRUSCENTCOM), and in furtherance of policies articulated in References (b), (e), (f), (g), (h), and Annex L to USCENTCOM OPLAN: Environmental Considerations.

b. Supplementary environmental instructions may be issued by the CEL when deemed necessary to provide additional environmental guidance. As operations transition from the initial stages of deployment into sustainment, alternatives that are more protective of human health and the environment may be necessary. The CEL may direct enduring and contingency locations to use more stringent standards than the OEBGD/FGS and this regulation.

1.6. UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

a. Countries within the USCENTCOM AOR not designated a CEL by DoD, remain the responsibility of the CDRUSCENTCOM and environmental activities in those countries will be regulated by this regulation.

b. CDRUSCENTCOM is the approving authority for exceptions to standards of this regulation, Reference (j), FGSs, and Contingency Location Environmental Standards (when published). CDRUSCENTCOM delegates this authority to the USCENTCOM J4 (CCJ4), Director of Logistics and Engineering. The director of CCJ4 may further delegate to the Deputy

CCJ4.

c. CDRUSCENTCOM is responsible for the oversight and policy of environmental actions in assigned countries as well as for the development of FGS IAW Reference (e). An FGS is a document containing country-specific environmental standards for DoD Installations and enduring locations outside the U.S. (not including contingency locations), drafted by a CEL appointed by USCENTCOM (Appendix A), and approved by the USCENTCOM Chief of Staff.

USCENTCOM forces will comply with all international agreements, treaties and Status of

Forces Agreements (SOFA) to which the U.S. is a signatory.

d. A CEL is a USCENTCOM component assigned responsibility for oversight and policy of environmental actions in assigned countries in the AOR (Appendix A). The CEL is responsible for drafting, revalidating, and disseminating the FGS to all service components within the respective country. The CEL maintains status on HN environmental laws, policies and trends that could affect U.S. Forces. Circumstances may require a different CEL be assigned through an operation order or operation plan than is listed in this regulation.

e. The USCENTCOM Joint Environmental Management Board (JEMB) provides command-level integration and synchronization between USCENTCOM and its components, and any Joint

Task Force (JTF)/Operational Command. The USCENTCOM Director of Logistics and

Engineering (CCJ4) serves as the JEMB Chair, and membership includes the engineer and the environmental manager from each service component and standing JTF, and the USCENTCOM

Surgeon. The JEMB meets at the discretion of the JEMB Chair to address environmental issues that could have a significant impact on USCENTCOM’s environmental program, USCENTCOM’s strategy, or U.S. national interest.

1.7. RESPONSIBILITIES

a. USCENTCOM:

(1) Assigns CEL to implement and provide guidance regarding the provisions of applicable executive orders, international agreements, DoD directives, instructions, and policies concerning protection and enhancement of environmental quality within the USCENTCOM AOR. Ensure

CEL, JTF, and Base Operating Support-Integrator (BOS-I) understand environmental responsibilities and accountability to include funding, compliance, and cleanup at enduring and contingency locations.

(2) Coordinate environmental matters affecting the USCENTCOM AOR with the Joint

Staff, Military Departments, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment, DoD agencies, and other federal agencies, as required.

(3) Coordinate closure and redeployment plans with the CEL and applicable DoD-level agencies (to include Defense Logistics Agency [DLA], Military Services, Defense Energy

Support Center, etc.)

(4) Assist with coordination between designated CELs, JTFs, and/or BOS-I in environmental matters.

(5) Develop and publish policy and guidance on environmental responsibilities for U.S.

Forces within the USCENTCOM AOR to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and HN laws, international agreements, executive orders, and DoD regulations, directives, and instructions.

(6) Review CEL-developed environmental regulations, plans, and guidance that implement appropriate DoD directives, instructions, and USCENTCOM regulations.

(7) Approve exceptions to USCENTCOM and, as applicable, DoD environmental policies.

b. The CEL will:

(1) Ensure all levels of command are staffed with the appropriate qualified environmental personnel IAW this regulation. At a minimum, one environmental officer per contingency/enduring location. Commanders of tenant units on enduring/contingency locations will assign environmental officers that will assist enduring/contingency location environmental officers in maintaining the standards of applicable regulations.

(2) Draft FGS when directed by USCENTCOM and IAW this regulation and Reference

(e).

(3) Develop CEL regulations, policies, and programs required by this regulation and applicable DoD guidance from references listed in Appendix L.

(4) Develop plans/procedures for identifying, tracking, and correcting environmental non-compliance.

(5) Review and approve waste management plans for operational commands within their assigned countries.

(6) Develop composting standards so each location can determine if the compost is mature and safe to use.

(7) Develop base closure requirements that include the disposition and documentation for

Hazardous Material (HM), Hazardous Waste (HW), Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), Solid

Waste (SW), scrap metal, and wastewater. Develop requirements for the return of property to the HN within the authorities outlined in the references in Appendix L.

(8) Maintain all records IAW this regulation and references in Appendix L.

(9) Authorize the use of HN facilities for waste management and recycling IAW this regulation.

(10) Authorize mitigation of hazardous substances IAW this regulation.

(11) Review and endorse exceptions to this regulation, References (g), (j), and FGS (when applicable).

(12) Provide subordinate command personnel access to the Protected Internet Exchange

(PIX).

(13) Review and approve operational level environmental programs within CEL’s assigned countries.

c. JTF. Develop an operational level environmental plan. The plan should include:

(1) Monitoring plan for all locations within their operational area to ensure compliance with regulations for HM, HW, RMW, spill response, wastewater, SW and recycling.

(2) Develop a system for identifying, tracking, and correcting environmental non-compliance.

(3) Develop and publish a waste management plan (See Section 2).

(4) Develop and publish a pest management plan.

d. Protect HN natural and historical/cultural resources, using all practical means consistent with the USCENTCOM mission. See Section 5: Historical and Cultural Preservation.

e. Develop a base closure plan that meets the CEL requirements for the disposition of HM, HW, RMW, SW, scrap metal, and wastewater. Develop a plan with a goal of returning the area as close to the original condition when the U.S. Military received the property as required by the

CEL environmental program.

f. BOS-I. Reference(s) defines the responsibilities of BOS-I, and Reference (t) identifies who is responsible for the various services BOS-I will provide. To clarify the environmental services of BOS-I:

(1) Commanders at each enduring/contingency location will assign an environmental officer on orders and provide a copy of the orders to the CEL. Commanders of tenant units on each enduring/contingency location will assign an environmental officer and provide a copy of the orders to the enduring/contingency location Commander.

(2) Coordinate environmental actions of the enduring/contingency location. This includes, but is not limited to management of SW, HM, HW, medical waste, wastewater, scrap metal, training, assessments, and inventory of historical/cultural sites.

(3) Integrate environmental considerations into planning and execution of operations and projects to determine environmental effects and consequences, associated operational risk, and develop mitigation, as necessary. Document these actions IAW this regulation and Reference

(e).

(4) Ensure compliance with appropriate DoD issuances, USCENTCOM Regulations, and

CEL regulations/policies.

(5) Monitor and evaluate all activities that produce a waste stream and take necessary measures to ensure appropriate and effective management.

(6) Develop site-specific guidance, if needed, and submit to operational command for review and approval.

(7) Request exceptions to DoD or USCENTCOM Regulations/Policies. Exceptions are typically submitted when compliance would seriously impair operations, adversely affect relations with the HN government, or require a substantial expenditure of funds not available for such purposes. Refer to Appendix H for guidance on the development of exception requests.

(8) Initiate notification through CEL to USCENTCOM when burn pits are opened. Include type of waste being burned, date burning began, prevailing wind direction (may be seasonal), and distance burn pit is from personnel and airfields (if an airfield is present).

(9) Initiate notification through CEL to USCENTCOM when covered waste listed in

Reference (g) is burned in an open-air burn pit. Refer to paragraph 2.3k of this regulation for the reporting process.

(10) Consolidate environmental needs for tenant commands/units on the contingency/enduring location to ensure a unified environmental program. Implement

USCENTCOM and CEL approved environmental programs.

(11) Conduct environmental baseline surveys, internal assessments, and initial environmental site closure surveys (See paragraph 1.8).

1.8. ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS, REPORTS, AND ASSESSMENTS

All environmental surveys/reports will be performed by BOS-I/base personnel at contingency locations. BOS-I/base personnel will also conduct internal assessments at enduring locations.

All environmental surveys/reports will be maintained at the enduring/contingency location for the duration of the location’s life and a copy will be sent to the CEL no later than 30 days after completion of the survey/reports. The CEL will archive the survey/reports on the REDi site (See paragraph 1.4e) and notify USCENTCOM CCJ47 (Engineering Division) that the documents have been uploaded. Ensure all reports are provided to incoming units as part of the Relief in

Place/Transfer of Authority (RIP/TOA) process. Environmental assessments are conducted on enduring locations using either Reference (j) or FGS (if published) standards.

a. Environmental Baseline Survey (EBS): All contingency/enduring locations occupied or expected to be occupied for more than 30 days must complete DD Form 2994, EBS Report to determine the existing environmental (and force health protection) conditions at the site at or before the time of occupation. Also conduct EBS if:

(1) An environmental condition exists that has either not been assessed or has but experienced a significant change indicating potential risk to human health.

(2) Environmental damage could result in legal action and/or financial liability against the

USG and could harm U.S. international efforts.

b. The Environmental Conditions Report (ECR) is a periodic check on environmental standards at a contingency location and will be conducted at all contingency locations occupied by USCENTCOM forces for 1 year or longer. The ECR is to be completed annually. Use the

ECR template in Appendix I as the minimum reporting standard. ECRs will be submitted to the

CEL and archived on MESL and REDi (See paragraph 1.4e).

c. Complete the DD Form 2995, Environmental Site Closure Survey (ESCS) prior to the enduring/contingency location closure, transfer to the HN, transfer to another USG agency, or abandonment. Develop an ESCS in two phases:

(1) ESCS Initial Survey: The initial ESCS will be conducted at least 90 days prior to an anticipated closure or transfer date. The initial ESCS survey will identify all environmental issues that may require action(s) prior to closing or transferring the enduring/contingency location. This survey must be completed sufficiently in advance of the transfer/closure to allow all the identified environmental follow-up items to be completed prior to the actual closure/transfer of the location.

(2) ESCS Final Survey: The final ESCS survey will be done to ensure all environmental items have been properly addressed prior to the actual closure/transfer date. The “approval” given with the ESCS final survey is the last step in the site closure process. A site is not to be closed, abandoned or transferred until the final ESCS has been approved by the operational command or the CEL, if the location falls under its direct control. The final ESCS will be forwarded to the CEL to archive on REDi (See Section 1, paragraph 1.4e).

d. Internal Environmental Assessments: Internal assessments are conducted by environmental personnel at enduring locations using Reference (j) or an FGS to determine the effectiveness of the enduring location’s environmental program. Internal assessments will be conducted annually except when an external assessment is conducted. Enduring locations that are newly listed on the DoD ELML will conduct an initial internal assessment within 60 days of the publishing of the ELML to determine the work effort needed to meet the standards of

Reference (j) or an FGS, if one is published for that country.

e. External Environmental Assessments: External assessments will be conducted on enduring locations every three years by a military organization or contractor external to the BOS-I for that location. A new enduring location will have three years to meet the standards of Reference (j) or an FGS if one is published for that country before an external evaluation is conducted. Use the

ECR format in Appendix I to report external assessments.

SECTION 2: SOLID WASTE

2.1. SCOPE

This section contains criteria to ensure that the identification, classification, collection, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of all SW are done safely and in a manner protective of human health and the environment.

2.2. BACKGROUND

Military operations create a significant volume of SW. The most common disposal option for

SW at a contingency location is thermal destruction in an open-air burn pit, air curtain incinerator, and/or incinerator followed by burial of the resulting ash in a landfill. Open-air burn pits will not be used at an enduring location except as outlined in Reference (j). Thermal destruction at contingency locations is preferred over landfill operations due to the significant reduction in the volume that occurs by burning. Thermal destruction also minimizes the spread of disease by vectors that are attracted to the waste material. Burn pits are typically utilized as contingency locations are initially established. The burn pits must be replaced by alternative disposal methods (e.g., incinerators, landfill, recycling, composting, HN disposal, or a combination of methods) once a contingency location exceeds 100 U.S. personnel and maintains that population for more than 90 days. 365 days after the 90-day period, the contingency location will implement the alternative waste disposal method(s). Ash from thermal destruction will be tested and properly disposed. (See Section 2, paragraph 2.3i).

2.3. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Improper management of solid waste can result in adverse impact to human health and the environment. Implementation of risk management measures can decrease those risks, and minimize the level of resources necessary to manage the waste, therefore Commanders will implement risk management measures, which reduce the volume, and toxicity of solid waste generated and disposed of by U.S. Forces. JTFs or operational commands will develop a waste management plan for their operation that considers the following.

a. Each enduring/contingency location that contracts waste management will ensure the contractor meets the requirements of this regulation for contingency locations and Reference (j) or an FGS (if applicable) for enduring locations.

b. Place high priority on pairing composting with other disposal methods. Composting can divert as much as 30% of waste from other methods of disposal. If a closed/covered composting system is used, the resulting compost can be used as daily fill for ash landfills, for soil amendment on the U.S. facility, or given to local farmers to improve their soils and enhance relationship between the U.S. personnel and the HN. Removal of organic waste from the waste stream will also improve efficiency of thermal destruction.

c. Place a high priority on using recycling to divert waste from other methods of waste disposal if the recycling markets exist.

d. Enduring/contingency sites that construct landfills will follow the construction standards of

Reference (u).

e. Open-air burn pits are likely to be required at contingency locations as a necessary method to reduce the volume of SW. Any contingency location with a population greater than 100 personnel and maintains that population for 90 days will report the use of open-air burn pits through the CEL to USCENTCOM. Open-air burn pits will not be used at enduring locations except as described in Reference (j). When open-air burn pits are used, the following criteria will be followed:

(1) Burn pits will not be used unless the JTF/operational command’s waste management plan for their area of responsibility (AO allows the use of open-air burn pits.

(2) Each contingency location will develop an open-air burn pit management plan that will address:

(a) Proper segregation and management of waste streams

(b) Located to prevent or minimize exposures to personnel in living, dining, and work areas. Identify and use multiple burn pit locations based on seasonal prevailing winds

(c) Procedures for operating in a manner that minimizes the attraction of vermin, flying insects, or wild animals, which could pose a risk to human health.

(d) Monitoring by force health protection personnel for unacceptable exposures and acute and chronic health risks.

(e) Inspection requirements for proper operation and management. Inspected not less than weekly.

(f) Closure procedures.

(3) The burning of covered waste listed in Reference (g) is authorized if the USCENTCOM

Commander determines there is not a feasible alternative. Each contingency location burning covered waste in an open-air burn pit will aggressively look for an alternative, document the process used to find an alternative, and if no alternative can be found, report through the CEL to

CCJ4 IAW Reference (g). Each location burning covered waste will also be required to replace the burn pit with an alternative disposal method within 365 days after the reporting requirement in Section 2, paragraph 2.3e. If an exception to policy is required for burn pits burning covered waste, the base will need to follow the Congressional notification process in Reference (g) and submit a request for exception to CCJ4 IAW Section 2, paragraph 2.3k.

(4) When a burn pit is used and no covered waste is burned, the location will have 365 days, after the USCENTCOM reporting requirement in Section 2, paragraph 2.3e, to find and implement a replacement disposal method.

(5) In no case are munitions and explosives to be disposed of with other wastes in any open-air burn pit.

(6) Minimize the amount of dirt in the material to reduce smoldering. Do not push dirt into the burn pit while the burn is in progress. This will help maintain combustion temperatures and minimize smoke production.

(7) Burn pits will only operate from three hours after sunrise to three hours before sunset

(do not add additional material) to ensure a good smoke dispersion.

f. Operate air curtain incinerators (burn boxes) IAW the manufacturer’s instructions. The burn box must provide the proper air velocity over the fire to operate properly. Burn boxes will operate from three hours after sunrise to three hours before sunset (do not add additional material) to ensure good smoke dispersion.

g. Ensure proper segregation and management of waste streams to ensure items are handled properly and incinerator operations are safe and efficient. Apply the following guidelines to the selection and operation of hazardous, solid, and/or medical waste incinerators:

(1) Verify the incinerator used is compatible with the intended waste stream. An incinerator may be rated for SW, HW, medical waste, or some combination of these wastes based on the temperature and residence time required for safe destruction. Hazardous or medical waste should not be disposed of in an incinerator rated only for SW.

(2) Operate incinerator IAW the manufacturer’s instructions (operator’s manual).

h. Each contingency location will coordinate with their medical personnel to establish an air sampling and/or monitoring program to document potential exposures to emissions from thermal destruction of waste (e.g., burn pits, burn boxes, incinerators, etc.) pursuant to Reference (i) and

USCENTCOM Surgeon’s guidance. At a minimum, air sampling will be conducted every 90 days. Trained/qualified personnel should conduct monitoring.

i. Each base exceeding 100 personnel for more than 90 days, or an enduring location using thermal destruction for waste treatment/disposal, shall develop an ash characterization and disposal plan that includes ash testing. The sampling plan can be part of the waste management plan. Ash disposal will be performed in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment, and will be IAW the following guidance:

(1) Complete an initial ash characterization. All ash will be stored (protected from the elements) at or near the waste disposal site until the initial characterization is complete. Burn pits will follow this procedure if practical.

(2) All ash samples (initial, scheduled, and accelerated) will be composite samples. Collect

3 to 5 discrete, representative samples during the appropriate interval and combine them into a single composite sample. Intervals are:

(a) Initial: Within two weeks of starting the thermal destruction process.

(b) Scheduled: Quarterly for the first year, annually thereafter.

(c) Accelerated: One burn cycle – maximum 24 hour period.

(3) All samples should be analyzed via Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedures (SPLP) test procedure.

(4) When a sample result exceeds TCLP/SPLP limits and is determined to be hazardous, attempt to determine what made the ash hazardous, and initiate accelerated sampling. All ash from the generating facility must be collected, containerized, and handled as HW until sampling confirms that the subsequently produced ash is non-hazardous.

(5) Burn pit areas for which sample results indicate hazardous ash will cease operation, determine the source of the HW, identify the area of contamination, remove the ash from that area, and ensure future HW is disposed of properly (See Section 4). The sample results and actions taken to remove hazardous ash will be added to the next scheduled environmental conditions report.

(6) Contingency locations scheduled for closure or transfer with any samples from the last

14 months as hazardous, complete another ash characterization of the burn pits before closure.

Upon closure, mark it and notify local community where the pit is and when it was closed. If basses have not had samples identified as hazardous for the ash, close the burn pit/ash pit and mark it; notify the local community where the pit is and when it was closed. Ensure all sample results are included in the closure report.

j. All personnel operating burn pits, burn boxes, incinerators, and/or other waste combustion systems shall be trained/qualified for the systems they operate.

k. Special circumstances may require the standard to eliminate a burn pit be temporarily set aside at a contingency location. Submit the package requesting this exception, signed by the commander at the contingency location, endorsed by the CEL to the CCJ4. If approved, CCJ4 will identify the length of time the exception will remain in effect in the approval memorandum.

The exception will only be considered if the following data accompanies the request:

(1) The reason that the burn pit must be used.

(2) There must not be a feasible alternative available to using a burn pit. Provide the methodology used to conclude that there was no alternative.

(3) A risk assessment for continuing the use of the burn pit. The assessment will indicate safety and medical issues associated with the continued use of the burn pit.

(4) Aerial photograph or a drawing indicating the location of the burn pit relative to the living and working areas of personnel and the prevailing wind direction.

(5) A plan to mitigate the risks of burn pit operations (e.g., monitoring, segregating, storing, and Personal Protective Equipment [PPE], etc.) and to replace the burn pit with alternative means of disposal.

SECTION 3: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

3.1. SCOPE

This section contains the environmental criteria for storing, handling, treating, and disposing of

HM while operating as part of USCENTCOM forces at enduring and contingency locations. It further outlines the overall direction for USCENTCOM forces when they discover enemy HM during military operations as part of contingency operations or HN HM on contingency/enduring locations.

3.2. BACKGROUND

Alternatives can be found in some situations, but the use of HM is an operational need and therefore requires proper management to ensure the safety of personnel and the environment.

Enemy HM can be used to create Home-Made Explosives (HME), Improvised Explosive

Devices (IED) and Improvised Chemical Devices (ICD), and pose an immediate threat to the life, health and safety of USCENTCOM forces. These materials should also be controlled by

U.S. Forces when encountered consistent with the law of armed conflict and local legal guidance and requirements regarding seizure of enemy material and equipment.

3.3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STANDARDS

Use non-hazardous materials where alternatives exist for safety and reduction in resulting HW.

The procedures shall be established for the management of HM:

a. Ensure a HM management process is established on each enduring/contingency location.

Hazardous Material Markets (HAZMARTs) are an excellent way to maintain control of the materials coming to a location. Establishing a HAZMART can reduce the amount of hazardous material exceeding shelf life and becoming hazardous waste. HAZMARTs are not practical on all locations and the JTF will determine the practicality and location of such facilities in their

AOR. At a minimum, each enduring/contingency location will have a master list of inventory/storage sites, types and amounts of HM required for their operations. The master list will be submitted for review by the BOS-I and JTF monthly before it is forwarded to the CEL.

b. Ensure proper segregation and storage of HM per DoD HM standards. Secondary containment will be used where liquid HM is stored and used. Each Hazardous Material Storage

Area (HMSA) will have no smoking signs and warning signs (National Fire Protection

Association or an appropriate international sign) appropriate for the waste being stored in both

English and the HN language or the prevalent language of the HN work force on the enduring/contingency location. Signs/Labels in Appendix E will be posted as required.

c. Ensure each HMSA is operated and controlled by trained/qualified personnel.

d. Ensure the HMSA is secured at all times; allow only authorized personnel access.

e. Ensure drivers/transporters of HM are trained on spill control and emergency procedures.

At minimum drivers and/or transporters will conduct a vehicle walk-around inspection before and after HM is loaded and/or unloaded, receive a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and receive a briefing on the health risks, physical hazards, and emergency procedures to be taken in the event of a spill or incident.

f. Ensure each contingency/enduring location maintains an adequate inventory of spill control and PPE equipment for handling emergency spills.

g. Ensure SDS are available for all HM used/stored at the enduring/contingency locations.

h. HM dispensing area(s) are to be properly maintained, to include:

(1) Drums/containers not leaking and drip pans/absorbent material(s) placed under containers to collect drips/spills.

(2) Container contents clearly marked with the appropriate hazard information. See

Appendix E: Hazard Warning Labels.

(3) Dispensing areas located away from catch basins and storm drains.

(4) Personnel will use appropriate PPE when dispensing materials.

i. HM and POL determined to require disposal (e.g., out dated), and cannot be recycled/reused, will be treated as hazardous waste and will be disposed of IAW Section 4.

3.4. ENEMY AND HOST NATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/HAZARDOUS WASTE

STANDARDS

Establish the following procedures for captured enemy HM/HW and/or HM/HW discovered on a contingency/enduring location belonging to the HN:

a. Only enemy HM/HW that pose an immediate threat to USCENTCOM forces will be confiscated or destroyed. All other discovered enemy HM/HW will remain in place and be reported to the CEL. HN HM/HW discovered on contingency/enduring locations will be held for HN removal.

b. All individuals and/or units responding to enemy and/or HN HM/HW discoveries will have the proper training and will be equipped with the proper PPE. See Section 4, paragraph b. (2) for training requirements.

c. Develop a procedure for obtaining SDS information for captured enemy and/or HN

HM/HW as well as critical information:

(1) Type(s) and quantities of HM/HW discovered. At a safe distance, obtain the information that appears on labels or container markings of HM/HW.

(2) Container size(s) (e.g., 5-gallon can, 55-gallon drum, box, tote, etc.) as well as other container markings (e.g., manufacturer’s name, country of origin, language of information).

(3) Physical condition of containers (e.g., damage, leaking, or bulging containers).

(4) Obtain digital pictures of all containers.

d. Report all enemy and/or HN HM/HW information to higher headquarters to include the

CEL; forward reports to CCJ47.

e. All enemy HM/HW confiscated and HN HM/HW found on the contingency/enduring locations will be treated as HW. Develop a procedure for recovering and storing enemy and HN

HM/HW until DLA can determine disposition. HN HM/HW will be turned over to the HN.

(1) BOS-I commands will establish storage yards at all contingency and enduring locations expected to receive deliveries of enemy and/or HN HM. Turn-in collected enemy and/or HN

HM to a military HW storage yard until a treatment or disposal option is determined.

(2) Establish a turn-in process. At no time is it acceptable for a person/unit to burn, bury or dump U.S. generated HM/HW or discovered enemy and/or HN HM/HW. Approved methods are

(e.g., HW incinerators, neutralization sites, etc.) covered in Section 4.

SECTION 4: HAZARDOUS WASTE

4.1. SCOPE

This section contains criteria for creating and managing a comprehensive HW management program in support of USCENTCOM forces. Enduring locations will follow the standards in

Reference (j) or a country specific FGS (if one was published).

4.2. BACKGROUND

HW is any solid, liquid, or gaseous waste that has a hazardous characteristic (e.g., ignitable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive) or exceeds TCLP/SPLP maximum contaminant concentration and which are no longer able to be used as designed, cannot be reused for other purposes, or cannot be recycled. HM that can be recycled will be treated as HM not HW. Contaminated POL is not to be classified as waste if the potential exists to recover the energy. HW must be properly handled, stored, transported, and disposed of to avoid risk to human health and the environment.

The generator of HW is responsible for the waste from the generation to the final disposal (cradle to grave) or until DLA takes responsibility for the HW.

4.3. GENERAL STANDARDS

All enduring/contingency locations will identify, store, transport, treat, dispose of and/or recycle all HW in an environmentally sound manner. Any entity (military or contractor) at enduring and contingency locations that generates HW in their operations will be referred to in the Section as

HW generators. The following procedures will be in place for HW generators to follow:

a. Requirements for HW streams:

(1) Each HW generator will identify and characterize all HW generated at their site. Each

HW generator will identify inherent hazardous characteristics associated with a waste in terms of physical properties, chemical properties, and other descriptive properties (e.g., ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic).

(2) Use DLA Form 2511, Hazardous Waste Profile Sheet (HWPS) in Appendix J (or electronic equivalent) to help identify each HW stream. The HWPS must be updated by the HW generator to reflect any new waste streams or process modifications that change the characteristics of the HW being handled at the storage area.

b. Personnel Training: All personnel assigned to handle HW will successfully complete a

HW training program to perform their assigned duties. Training must be completed prior to assuming any unsupervised HW responsibilities.

(1) Training will be administered by an instructor who has HW experience and is knowledgeable in the HW subject.

(2) The training program will include sufficient information to enable personnel to perform their assigned duties and fully comply with pertinent HW requirements. At a minimum, this training will include the following:

(a) HW handling.

(b) Safety procedures.

(c) SDS sheets.

(d) HW signs, markings, and labels.

(e) Storage practices (e.g., incompatible wastes, signage, etc.).

(f) Emergency and spill response procedures.

(g) Record management.

(3) All personnel performing HW duties will complete annual refresher training.

(4) All HW training must be documented with records maintained for the duration of a contingency location. Documentation for enduring locations will follow the guidance in

Reference (j) or the FGS (if published).

c. Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP) will be located near the point of generation and controlled by the personnel generating the waste (e.g., mechanic). A contingency/enduring location may have as many HWAPs as needed to accumulate the HW safely.

(1) Design and operate HWAP to ensure appropriate segregation for different waste streams especially those that are chemically incompatible.

(2) Each HWAP will have no smoking and warning signs (National Fire Protection

Association or an appropriate international sign) appropriate for the waste being accumulated at that site in both English and the HN language or the prevalent language of the HN work force on the enduring/contingency location. See Appendix E: Hazard Warning Labels.

(3) Each HWAP will not store more than four 55-gallon drums of POL product, one 55-gallon drum of each type of HW, and one quart of each type acute HW. Containers will be marked IAW paragraph 4.3g. Once the containers have been capped, they must be delivered to the HW storage area.

(4) Each HWAP will have the safety equipment listed in paragraph 4.3d. (8) below.

d. Hazardous Waste Storage Area (HWSA): HWSA are storage facilities where hazardous waste will be stored, properly packaged, and prepared for shipment off the site and/or disposal

IAW applicable regulations/laws.

(1) All enduring/contingency locations that require a HWSA will locate it in an area that will minimize the risk of inadvertent releases of vapors, fumes and/or liquid to populated areas.

Each HWSA must have a spill prevention and response plan to address such risks. See Section

7: Spill Prevention and Response. Enduring locations will follow the requirements of Reference

(j) or FGS, if published.

(2) Design and operate HWSA to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion or any unplanned release of HW to air, soil, groundwater or surface water that could threaten human health or the environment.

(3) Provide a security system at each HWSA. An acceptable security system will consist of an artificial or natural barrier that completely surrounds the HWSA combined with a means to control entrance at all times (e.g., an attendant, locked gate, or controlled roadway access).

(4) The sign below (Figure 4-1) must be posted at the entrance of each HWSA along with

“No Smoking” and warning signs (National Fire Protection Association) or an international sign appropriate for the waste being accumulated. The signs will be in both English and the HN language or the prevalent language of the HN work force on the enduring/contingency location.

Figure 1. Hazardous Waste Storage Area Sign

(5) Aisle width must be a minimum of 1 meter. It must allow the unobstructed movement of personnel; fire/spill control equipment and decontamination equipment in case of an emergency. Containers must not obstruct an exit.

(6) Whenever HW is being poured, mixed, or otherwise handled, all personnel involved in the operation must have immediate access to an internal alarm or emergency communication device, either directly or through visual or voice contact with another person.

(7) The duty operator(s) at the HWSA will have immediate access to communication equipment capable of summoning external emergency assistance.

(8) Required Equipment: The minimum equipment standards for each HWSA are as follows:

(a) A communications or alarm system.

(b) Portable fire extinguishers, fire control equipment appropriate to the material in storage.

(c) Spill control equipment.

(d) Decontamination equipment.

(e) Readily available PPE appropriate to the materials stored.

(f) Eyewash or shower facilities.

(g) Testing and Maintenance of Equipment: HWSA communications alarm systems, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment must be maintained and tested to ensure proper operation in time of emergency. Portable and plumbed eye wash and shower equipment will be tested weekly. All other equipment will be tested annually. Test results will be kept at the contingency locations until the location is closed.

Enduring locations will maintain records IAW Reference (j) or a country specific FGS (if one is published).

e. HWAP and HWSA must have a secondary containment system sufficiently impervious to leaks, spills and accumulated precipitation until the collected material is detected and removed.

(1) The secondary containment system must have sufficient capacity to contain 10% of the volume of stored containers or 110% of the volume of the largest container, whichever is greater.

(2) HWAP and HWSA that store containers holding only wastes that do not contain free liquids need not have a secondary containment system.

(3) Water suspected of being contaminated with HW will be treated as HW until determined otherwise.

f. Containers and/or drums holding HW must be in good condition, free from rusting/corrosion, bulging or structural defects and must be compatible with the material being stored.

(1) A container and/or drum holding HW will always be closed during storage.

(2) Containers of flammable liquids must be grounded when transferring flammable liquids from one container to another.

g. Containers and/or drums holding HW must have a HW marking. Ensure all HW containers are marked in a manner that will withstand adverse temperatures and conditions. The minimum standards for HW marking are:

(1) The container and/or drum must have the words “HAZARDOUS WASTE.” Used oil is not HW, so if a container holds used oil; place the words “USED OIL” on the container.

(2) The contents of the container must be indicated (e.g., “Battery Acid”)

(3) Date the first quantity of HW was added to the container and the date the container was filled/capped.

Figure 2. Hazard Warning Label

h. Containers and/or drums holding HW will be marked with an HW label (Figure 4-2) indicating the hazard class of the waste contained (e.g., flammable, corrosive, etc.) and the appropriate labels in Appendix E prior to shipment off the enduring/contingency location.

i. Special Safety Requirements:

(1) Areas that store containers holding ignitable or reactive waste will be…