Final 2008 Hazardous Waste Management Plan.pdf

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

PLAN

for

Peterson Air Force Base EPA ID No.: CO9571924191

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80914-2370

Prepared By:

21 CES/CEANQQ

580 Goodfellow Street Peterson AFB, Colorado 80914-2370

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Table of Contents

1. ADMINISTRATIVE ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 IMPLEMENTING BASE INSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 SECURITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 INFORMATION AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS .............................................................................................. 1-1

1.3.1 On Base Emergencies ........................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.3.2 Emergency Assistance and Information ............................................................................................ 1-2

1.4 RECORD OF CHANGES ................................................................................................................................. 1-3

1.5 RECORD OF ANNUAL REVIEW..................................................................................................................... 1-4

2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.1 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................................ 2-4

2.1.1 Objective. ........................................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.1.2 History. .............................................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.1.3 Effective Dates. .................................................................................................................................. 2-2

2.2 SCOPE OF THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM .................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Applicability to PAFB. ....................................................................................................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Applicability of State Requirements. .................................................................................................. 2-2

2.2.3 Definition of Hazardous Waste. ......................................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 GENERATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE. ....................................................................................................... 2-3

2.4 COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES. ....................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.5 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.6 ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS ..................................................................................................................... 2-4

3. RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 TASKED ORGANIZATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.2.1 21st Space Wing Commander (ESOHC Chair) ................................................................................. 3-1

3.2.2 The Base Civil Engineer (21 CES/CE) .............................................................................................. 3-1

3.2.3 Environmental Flight Hazardous Waste Manager (21 CES/CEANQQ) ........................................... 3-2

3.2.4 Supply (21 LSS/LGS) ......................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.2.5 Contracting (21 CONS/LGC) ............................................................................................................ 3-3

3.2.6 Bioenvironmental Engineering (BEE) (21 AMDS/SGPB) ................................................................ 3-3

3.2.7 Public Affairs (21 SW/PA) ................................................................................................................. 3-4

3.2.8 Requirements for Commanders of Units That Generate Hazardous Waste. ..................................... 3-4

3.2.9 Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Managers and Alternates. .................................................... 3-5

3.2.10 Staff Judge Advocate (21 SW/JA) ...................................................................................................... 3-6

3.2.11 Safety (21 SW/SE) .............................................................................................................................. 3-6

3.2.12 Environmental Safety Occupational Health Committee.(ESOHC) .................................................... 3-1

3.2.13 Base Fire Department (21 CES/CEF) ............................................................................................... 3-1

4. HAZARDOUS WASTE STREAM INVENTORY AND LOCATIONS .................................................... 4-1

4.1 HAZARDOUS WASTE LOCATIONS ............................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 HAZARDOUS WASTE STREAM INVENTORY ................................................................................................. 4-1

5. WASTE ANALYSIS PLAN ............................................................................................................................ 5-1

5.1 PURPOSE OF THE WASTE ANALYSIS PLAN. ................................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 WASTE ANALYSIS AT PETERSON AFB ........................................................................................................ 5-1

6. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 6-1

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6.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 ACCUMULATION POINT AND SITE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 6-1

6.3 WASTE IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................. 6-1

6.4 PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS. .................................................................................................................. 6-2

6.5 MARKING AND LABELING .......................................................................................................................... 6-2

6.5.1 Non- Hazardous Waste ...................................................................................................................... 6-3

6.5.2 Non-Regulated Wastes ....................................................................................................................... 6-3

6.5.3 Universal Waste ................................................................................................................................. 6-4

6.6 SHIPPING LABELS ....................................................................................................................................... 6-8

6.7 ACCUMULATION ......................................................................................................................................... 6-2

6.7.1 Generation Points .............................................................................................................................. 6-8

6.7.2 Satellite Accumulation Points ............................................................................................................ 6-8

6.7.3 Central Accumulation Point ............................................................................................................ 6-12

6.8 HANDLING WASTES .................................................................................................................................. 6-12

6.9 INSPECTION PROGRAM .............................................................................................................................. 6-12

6.9.1 Weekly Inspections. .......................................................................................................................... 6-12

6.9.2 Internal Inspections ......................................................................................................................... 6-12

6.9.3 Regulatory Inspections. ................................................................................................................... 6-13

6.10 HAZARDOUS WASTE INVENTORY ............................................................................................................. 6-13

6.10.1 Satellite Accumulation Point ........................................................................................................... 6-13

6.10.2 Central Accumulation Site ............................................................................................................... 6-13

6.11 WASTE TURN-IN TO 21 CES/CEANQQ ................................................................................................... 6-13

6.12 RECORDKEEPING ...................................................................................................................................... 6-15

6.12.1 Generation Points ............................................................................................................................ 6-15

6.12.2 Satellite Accumulation Points .......................................................................................................... 6-15

6.12.3 The Hazardous Waste Manager ...................................................................................................... 6-15

7. 21 CES/CEANQQ HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGER MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING

PROCEDURES........................................................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.1 SHIPPING MARKINGS AND LABELS ............................................................................................................. 7-1

7.2 STORAGE: CENTRAL ACCUMULATION POINT ............................................................................................. 7-1

7.3 INTERNAL SITE INSPECTION PROGRAM ....................................................................................................... 7-3

7.4 CENTRAL ACCUMULATION SITE INVENTORY ............................................................................................. 7-5

7.5 WASTE TURN-IN THROUGH DRMO ........................................................................................................... 7-5

7.6 SHIPPING HW ............................................................................................................................................. 7-6

7.7 REPORTING ................................................................................................................................................. 7-7

7.8 ESTABLISHING ACCUMULATION POINTS ..................................................................................................... 7-8

8. USED OIL MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 8-1

9. WASTE FUEL ................................................................................................................................................. 9-1

10. TRAINING ................................................................................................................................................. 10-1

10.1 TRAINING SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................... 10-1

10.2 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 10-1

10.3 TRAINING FREQUENCY ............................................................................................................................. 10-1

10.4 PAFB HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING PROGRAM .................................................................................... 10-2

10.5 AIR FORCE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM .................................................... 10-2

10.6 TRAINING RECORDS ................................................................................................................................. 10-3

11. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS .................................................................................... 11-1

11.1 CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR WASTE GENERATING ACTIVITIES .................................................................... 11-1

11.2 RESPONSE ACTIONS. ................................................................................................................................. 11-1

12. POLLUTION PREVENTION .................................................................................................................. 12-1

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12.1 POLLUTION PREVENTION MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN ........................................................................... 12-1

12.2 SCOPE OF THE POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN ......................................................................................... 12-1

Figures

Figure 7-5: AF Form 332 ......................................................................................................................................... 7-9 Figure 10-1: Training Record .................................................................................................................................. 10-5

Appendices

Appendix A Implementing Instruction ................................................................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Abbreviations and Terms ................................................................................................................... B-1 Appendix C Hazardous Waste Stream Inventory ................................................................................................... C-1 Appendix D Generation and Accumulation Points (Sites) ..................................................................................... D-1 Appendix E Hazardous Waste Accumulation Map ................................................................................................ E-1 Appendix F Sample Forms ..................................................................................................................................... F-1 Appendix G Instructions for Completing DRMS Form 1930 ................................................................................. G-1 Appendix H Instructions for Completing the Hazardous Waste Turn-In Form ..................................................... H-1 Appendix I Recordkeeping ..................................................................................................................................... I-1 Appendix J Hazardous Waste Notification of Regulated Waste Activity Form.................................................. J-1 Appendix K Distribution ........................................................................................................................................ K-1

Figure 4-1: Hazardous Waste Profile Sheet ............................................................................................................. 4-2 Figure 5-1: Request for Analysis .............................................................................................................................. 5-2 Figure 6-1: Sample Container Log ........................................................................................................................... 6-3 Figure 6-2: Yellow Hazardous Waste Marking (Label) ........................................................................................... 6-5 Figure 6-3: Non-Hazardous Waste Marking (Label) ............................................................................................... 6-6 Figure 6-4: Non-Regulated Waste Marking (Label) ................................................................................................ 6-7 Figure 6-5: Satellite Accumulation Point Weekly Inspection Log ......................................................................... 6-10 Figure 6-6: Waste Turn-In Form ............................................................................................................................ 6-14 Figure 7-1: Hazardous Waste Inspection Log .......................................................................................................... 7-3 Figure 7-2: Inspection Checklist............................................................................................................................... 7-4 Figure 7-3: Sample DD Form 1348-1a for Hazardous Waste Turn-in ..................................................................... 7-6 Figure 7-4: Hazardous Waste Shipment Checklist ................................................................................................... 7-7

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1. Administrative

1.1 Implementing Base Instruction

Implementation of the comprehensive hazardous waste management program mandated by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires maximum cooperation of all activities on Peterson Air Force Base (PAFB). It is the responsibility of the Wing Commander to ensure compliance with all RCRA requirements for PAFB and to notify and to report to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the State as required for all installation activities, including tenants. The individual base operational units (generators) are accountable for conducting their activities in accordance with this plan. Those base units, including supporting Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) activities and tenant activities, will provide necessary documentation to the Wing Commander through the Environmental Safety Occupational Health Committee (ESOHC) to provide the reports required by EPA or the State and ensure compliance with RCRA regulations at the facility. Refer to Appendix A for Implementing Base Instruction.

1.2 Security and Administrative Instructions

1.2.1 Title: The long title of this document is the Peterson AFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP).

The short title, and the one that will be referenced throughout this document is HWMP.

1.2.2 Classification: The title and document is unclassified. Since the document is unclassified, it does not fall within the scope of directives governing the protection of information affecting national security as specified in Air Force directives in the 205 series.

1.2.3 Responsibilities: 21 CES/CEANQQ is the office of primary responsibility. This instruction is applicable to all personnel handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Tasked organizations are authorized to extract and reproduce those portions of the plan that are essential in the accomplishment of necessary planning and in the preparation of supporting documents and reports.

1.2.4 Reviews/Changes: Plan will be reviewed and changes incorporated annually.

1.2.5 Distribution: This plan will be distributed to those organizations shown on the distribution list in Appendix K. The plan will be controlled in accordance with established United States Air Force (USAF) procedures for unclassified documents.

1.3 Information and Emergency Contacts

Peterson Air Force Base Emergency Reporting and Information Numbers

1.3.1 On Base Emergencies

Report on-base emergencies to:

Fires, explosions or spills that may cause a fire:

Base Fire Department

Spills of hazardous waste or hazardous substances:

Base Fire Department

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1.3.2 Emergency Assistance and Information

On-Base Assistance and Information

Hazardous Waste Manager ................................................................................................................ 556-7328 Bioenvironmental Engineer ............................................................................................................... 556-7721 Base Civil Engineer Service Call (Facility Maintenance) ................................................................. 556-4030 Emergency Medical Services (From Base non-resident phone) Ground Safety .................................................................................................................................... 556-6781 Security Forces .................................................................................................................................. 556-4805 Public Affairs .................................................................................................................................... 556-4696 Contracting Office ............................................................................................................................. 556-7597 Staff Judge Advocate ......................................................................................................................... 556-4500 DRMO, Colorado Springs Hazardous Waste and PCB ....................................................................................................... 719-526-9680 Hazardous Material Sales ............................................................................. 719-526-9686 or 719-526-9690 Used Oil .................................................................................................................................... 719-526-9582

HAZMART

Office ........................................................................................................................................ 719-556-4429 Yard .......................................................................................................................................... 719-556-6513 Base Fuels Management ............................................................................................................. 719-556-8461 Unserviceable Processing Center ............................................................................................... 719-556-4446

For Air Force Major Command (MAJCOM) Release Reporting ............................................................................................................................. 554-6939 Report of Regulatory Inspection and Notices of Violation ............................................................... 554-6939 Hazardous Waste Information ........................................................................................................... 554-3653

Off-Base Assistance and Information

Hazardous Waste Information Hotline ....................................................................................... 800-424-8802 National Response Center .......................................................................................................... 800-424-8802 RCRA/Superfund Hotline .......................................................................................................... 800-424-9346 EPA Region 8 Response Center ................................................................................................. 800-227-8914 EPA Region 8 RCRA Compliance ............................................................................................. 303-312-6051 EPA Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Information Hotline ................................................................................................................... 800-677-9424 Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division ........................................................... 303-692-3300 CDPHE Emergency Response Line ........................................................................................... 877-518-5608 CHEMTREC .............................................................................................................................. 800-424-9300 Local Emergency Response Commission ................................................................................... 719-574-7057

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1.4 Record of Changes

CHANGE NUMBER

DEC 2006

DATE

ENTERED

ORGANIZATION POSTING THE CHANGE

Appendix D, pg D-2 Bldg 2012 SAP 17 Jan 2007 21 DS/SGDA Appendix K, Pg K-1, TECOM to PMI 17 Jan 2007 21 LRS/LGRSDH Appendix C, Pg C-1 change CEOIG building number from 1324 to 1328

17 Jan 2007 21 CES/CEOIG

Pg. 6-2 last bullet change TECOM to base supply

17 Jan 2007 21 CES/CEVQ

Pg 11 section 4 change 117 to 911 3 Mar2007 21 CES/CEF Appendices waste inventory list change 117 to 218

3 Mar 07 21 CES/CEF

Appendices Distribution List change Logistics Group to Maintenance Group

21 Feb 07 21 MSG/CD

Appendices Distribution List add 21st Mission Support Group, CC, CD

21 Feb 07 21 MSG/CD

Appendices Distribution List to 21st Medical Group remove SG & add

CC,CD

21 Feb 07 21 MSG/CD

Pg I change 810 MDOS/SGZPB to 21

AMDS/SGPB

8 FEB 07 21 AMDS/SGPB

Pg 3 change (AFOSH Std) to Air Force Occupational Environmental Safety, Fire Protection, and Health (AFOSH) Program Air Force Instruction 91-301.

8 Feb 07 21 AMDS/SGPB

Pg 5-1- 5.2 change 21 ADOS/SGGB

TO 21 AMDS/SGPB

8 Feb 07

21 AMDS/SGPB

Pg 5-2 Figure 5 change 556-8480 to 556-7755

Appendices B-1 change ADOS/SGGP to 21 AMDS/SGPB

Appendices K-1 change 21st Medical Group SG to 21st Medical Group CC

App K-1 change Aerospace Medicine Squadron CC, SGGB to SGPB

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1.5 Record of Annual Review

REVIEWED BY DATE

REVIEWED

REMARKS

Environmental Leadership Council Feb. 2006 Review comments will be incorporated March 2006

(Annual changes are available for review at the 21 SW Environmental office, building 1324.)

2.12. Introduction 2.1 Background

2.1.1 Objective.

The United States Air Force is committed to proper management of hazardous wastes generated on its installations.

The primary objective of the HWMP is to provide non-hazardous and hazardous waste program managers the essential tools for effective management. It further establishes operational procedures, tasks, and other requirements for all tasked organizations.

2.1.2 History.

With the passage of the Clean Air and Water Acts in the early 1970s, problems associated with solid and hazardous waste disposal were unwittingly increased. Hazardous materials that were previously discharged to streams and rivers prior to the Clean Water Act were disposed of in landfills, lagoons, and underground injection wells. To further complicate this situation, the unforeseen legacy of America's industrialization and chemical revolution was beginning to manifest itself in the form of Love Canal and other old waste disposal sites.

To close the loop of environmental regulation, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 was enacted to deal with the ongoing problems of hazardous waste management. This act mandated a system of management from the generation of waste materials to final disposal or "cradle-to-grave.” RCRA sets up standards for those who generate, transport, store, treat, and dispose of hazardous waste. These generator standards ensure proper record keeping and reporting; the use of a manifest system to track shipments of hazardous waste; the use of proper labels and containers; and the delivery of the waste to properly permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDF).

Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

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2.1.3 Effective Dates.

On 19 May 1980, the EPA published the Hazardous Waste Management System rules of Subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976. This act directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to protect human health and the environment from improper management of hazardous waste. The effective date of these far-ranging regulations was 19 November 1980. RCRA was again amended in 1984. The amendments require increased management of hazardous waste by all organizations on PAFB. The EPA has delegated RCRA implementation to the state of Colorado, which developed its own program to implement RCRA within the state. The procedures of this plan will be used to comply with Federal and state legislation and regulations. Plan revisions shall reflect changes in either level of hazardous waste management laws and regulations. Each revision to this will become effective immediately upon distribution unless otherwise noted therein.

2.2 Scope of the Hazardous Waste Management Program

The United States Air Force and PAFB are committed to properly managing hazardous wastes that are generated on their installations. The primary objective of this document is to provide a management plan that gives non-hazardous and hazardous waste program managers the essential tools for effective management

2.2.1 Applicability to PAFB.

This plan applies to all facilities, including tenant organizations, generating non-hazardous and hazardous waste (HW) on PAFB. This plan deals with key points in implementing the complex area of non-hazardous and hazardous waste management required by RCRA and is enforced by the U.S. EPA at Federal facilities such as PAFB. Subject to these regulations, PAFB is required to identify and evaluate all processes that produce solid waste. An evaluation must then be made to determine if the solid waste material is a hazardous waste and a program for storage, handling and disposal of hazardous waste must be developed.

Federal facilities are not exempt from the requirements of this law. In addition, PAFB is subject to compliance inspections by either the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) or EPA with the potential for discrepancies to result in a Notice of Violation (NOV), civil fines and/or criminal prosecution. This plan covers the control and management of hazardous materials from the point they become hazardous wastes at the point of generation to the point of ultimate disposal. The scope of the plan is implementation of the EPA's philosophy of “cradle to grave” management and control of hazardous waste.

2.2.2 Applicability of State Requirements.

The management of hazardous waste is governed by Federal law as promulgated by the EPA and managed in Colorado by the CDPHE. The state is required to have laws and regulations at least equal to, or in some circumstances more stringent than, Federal policy. This plan is designed to address mandatory requirements of the state of Colorado Hazardous Waste Management regulations. PAFB is not exempt from state regulations to implement RCRA requirements.

2.2.3 Definition of Hazardous Waste.

A hazardous waste is any material that is detrimental to human health or poses a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of or otherwise managed. For a material to be a hazardous waste, it must first be a solid waste. A solid waste is generally any discarded material, including liquids. Solid wastes may then have certain chemical and physical characteristics such as ignitability, reactivity, corrosivity or toxicity that make them hazardous wastes. A material may be also be classified as hazardous waste if it has been predetermined that the particular material is hazardous and is listed as such in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) or the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR).

• The Federal law that details requirements for the identification of hazardous waste is Title 40, of the Code of

Federal Regulations, Part 261 (40 CFR 261).

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• The state law which details requirements for the identification of hazardous waste is 6 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 1007-3, Section 261.

2.3 Generation of Hazardous Waste

An organization that uses a process that produces a hazardous waste is called a "generator". The use of the material from product to waste is the "waste stream." Typical generators include production services such as auto repair areas, photographic processes, graphics and reproduction services. Discarded hazardous material, even if unused, becomes hazardous waste. Commercial retail products, such as the Base Exchange pesticide products, may also become hazardous waste when spilled or discarded.

2.3.1 Considering total production of all waste streams on base, PAFB can be classified by regulatory agencies as either a "small quantity generator" or a "large quantity generator." A small quantity generator produces 100 - 1,000 kilograms (kg) (which equals 220 - 2,200 pounds or 26.5 - 265 gallons or one-half to five 55-gallon drums) of hazardous waste per month or less than 1 kg of acute hazardous waste per month. A large quantity generator produces anything over these amounts. If any of these amounts are exceeded for only one month out of the year, the base will be considered a large quantity generator (LQG) for the entire year and subject to the large quantity generator requirements.

2.3.2 Generators of hazardous waste must notify the state regarding their generator status and the state will provide an EPA identification number. PAFB is a small quantity generator and its EPA ID number is: CO9571924191.

2.3.3 Classification status affects compliance requirements of the regulatory agencies. These requirements are not addressed as part of this plan based on current status. It is advantageous for financial and regulatory reasons to generate the least amount of hazardous waste as possible.

2.3.4 A waste minimization program is a required part of a hazardous waste management program. Organizational generators must make every attempt to minimize production of hazardous waste. Quantities and frequency of materials turned in for disposal will be routinely evaluated by the Environmental Leadership Council (ELC).

Organizations may be required to investigate alternative products or change processes.

2.4 Compliance Procedures

The basic procedural requirements for the operation of a hazardous waste management program are classification or identification of waste streams and products, and determining whether the material is classified as a hazardous waste. The PAFB Waste Analysis Plan (WAP), which is prepared by the 21 CES/CEA, describes hazardous waste determination and classification in detail. A copy of the WAP is kept on file by 21 CES/CEANQQ.

2.4.1 21 CES/CEANQQ will be responsible for classifying waste.

2.4.2 Testing of Materials. Laboratory analysis of materials must be made if characteristics shown above are unknown for the material.

• The Bioenvironmental Engineer (BEE) will be responsible for developing requirements and a statement of work to obtain laboratory services.

• The BEE assists in the collection of samples as required.

2.4.3 User Knowledge. If a specific material and generation process is known to the generator and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available for the material, user knowledge may be used to determine waste characteristics. Adequate documentation is essential for relying on user knowledge.

2.5 References

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• Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 260-279 contains Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.

• Colorado Hazardous Waste Regulations, 6-Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 1007-3 contains the state’s hazardous waste regulations.

• Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 100-199 contains Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. DOT regulates the proper shipping, labeling, marking, and packaging of wastes.

• Reference to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) is Title III of the

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986.

• Title 29 Code of Regulations (CFR), Parts 1900 to 1910 contain Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations.

• Extremely hazardous substances are identified in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended.

• Colorado Department of Pubic Health and Environment, Hazardous Waste Guidance, Satellite Accumulation for Small and Large Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste, Feb 1998.

• Guide to Generator Requirements of the Colorado Hazardous Waste Regulations, Colorado Department of

Public Health and Environment, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division, Second Edition, March 1995.

• This plan conforms to the following Air Force Regulations:

◊ AFI 48-119, Medial Service Environmental Quality Programs ◊ AFI 32-2001, Fire Protection Operations an Fire Prevention Program ◊ Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSH) ◊ Air Force Hazardous Waste Management Policy, 6 June 1991 ◊ AFI 32-7042, Solid and Hazardous Waste Compliance

2.6 Abbreviations and Terms

Refer to Appendix B for Abbreviations and Terms

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3. Responsibilities

3.1 Tasked Organizations

Responsibilities for implementing this plan are distributed throughout base organizations that generate, treat, accumulate, store, transport, turn-in, monitor, dispose of, or respond to incidents involving non-hazardous and hazardous waste. Base compliance with Federal, State and local hazardous waste laws and regulations is the responsibility of the Wing Commander through the Base Environmental Safety Occupational Health Committee (ESOHC). The following organizations are tasked under this plan:

3.2 Specific Responsibilities

3.2.1 21st Space Wing Vice Commander (ESOHC Chair) Is responsible for management of hazardous waste at PAFB, to include providing continuing support for the safe management of hazardous wastes.

3.2.1.1 Ensures that management of hazardous waste on PAFB complies with applicable portions of 40 CFR Parts 260-279 and 6 CCR 1006-3, Parts 260-279.

3.2.1.2 Ensures the HWMP is reviewed at annually.

3.2.1.3 Ensures that all generating organizations comply with the HWMP.

3.2.1.4 Ensures all hazardous waste manifests are signed.

3.2.1.5 Establishes and maintains an active program to survey the use of hazardous material and the generation and disposal of hazardous waste.

3.2.1.6 Establishes an active program to minimize hazardous waste generation.

3.2.1.7 Ensures all personnel handling hazardous materials receive required hazardous material training.

3.2.1.8 Ensures host and tenant organizations on the installation comply with RCRA and state regulations.

3.2.1.9 Ensures all enforcement actions are resolved quickly.

3.2.2 The Base Civil Engineer (21 CES/CE)

3.2.2.1 Serves as OPR for developing and implementing the hazardous waste management plan, including coordination of emergency response activities.

3.2.2.2 Assigns adequate manpower to the environmental planning function for monitoring hazardous waste activities, including training, inspections, report preparation, and record keeping.

3.2.2.3 Ensures the hazardous waste management training is provided annually.

3.2.2.4 Immediately consults the Staff Judge Advocate and HQ AFSPC when notified of an inspection, notice of noncompliance or violation, compliance order, hazardous material or hazardous waste-related fee or assessment from any Federal, state or local regulatory agency or request for monitoring data.

3.2.2.5 Is the Second Alternate On-Scene Coordinator for emergency response.

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3.2.3 Environmental Flight Hazardous Waste Manager (21 CES/CEANQ)

3.2.3.1 Manages the base hazardous waste program.

3.2.3.2 Evaluates and classifies waste streams. Refer to Appendix C for the waste stream inventory, which identifies the type of HW, where it is generated and the quantities that are generated. Waste stream evaluations are used to assist generating units, activities, and organizations in the identification of their HW. Any inquiries concerning the identification of HW should be directed to 21 CES/CEANQ at 556-7328.

3.2.3.3. Updates the Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

3.2.3.4 Conducts or coordinates hazardous waste management training for all base personnel who handle or who may otherwise be involved in the management of hazardous waste.

3.2.3.5 Signs hazardous waste manifests, prepares hazardous waste reports, and compliance documentation as required by EPA, state regulatory agency, and Air Force instructions. (Note: Individuals in 21 CES/CEANQ who have current training outlined in 49 CFR 172.704 may sign manifests in the absence of the Hazardous Waste Manager.)

3.2.3.6 Performs hazardous waste management site visits and maintains records of the site visits.

3.2.3.7 Coordinates with Federal, state, county, and city authorities on hazardous waste management procedures.

3.2.3.8 Maintains and operates the Hazardous Waste Central Accumulation Site at Bldg 685.

3.2.3.9 Ensures that designated Satellite Accumulation Points are properly managed.

3.2.3.10 Coordinates with the DRMO for the disposal of hazardous waste and material. This includes ensuring waste is weighed for all disposal actions when required by DRMO.

3.2.3.11 Maintains a written operating record. The following information will be recorded as it becomes available and will be perpetually maintained until the event of base or facility closure:

• Facility layout plan.

• Location of each non-hazardous and hazardous waste satellite accumulation point (SAP).

• Records and results of waste analysis and trial tests.

• Summary reports of all incidents, including exercises, that require implementing the contingency plan.

• Records and results of inspections.

3.2.3.12 Provides all applicable records to representatives of the EPA or Colorado who are duly designated by the Administrator.

3.2.3.13. Maintains a routine liaison with HQ AFSPC, EPA and state regulatory agencies in regard to hazardous waste inspections, rule interpretation, and problem resolution.

3.2.3.14 Maintains training records. Records of former employees will be retained for 3 years from the last day the person worked. All other training records will be maintained permanently.

3.2.3.15 Ensures storage of hazardous waste does not exceed 180 days for small quantity generator status or 90 days for large quantity generator status.

3.2.3.16 Coordinates with generation point managers and accumulation point and site managers, Fire Department, Bioenvironmental Engineering (BEE) and Ground Safety on location of hazardous waste accumulation sites.

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3.2.3.17 Ensures that waste is transported safely per DOT regulations and only government vehicles are used to transport waste on base.

3.2.3.18 Collects samples for hazardous waste characterization and forwards them to an EPA or Colorado certified Laboratory for analysis in accordance with the sampling and analytical requirements specified in EPA Publication SW-846, 6 CCR 1007-3 (264.13 (b) 2), and the PAFB Waste Analysis Plan.

3.2.3.19 Forwards analytical results to the appropriate generating activity and 21 CES/CEANQ.

3.2.3.20 Assists base generating activities and CEANQ in interpretation of analytical results.

3.2.4 Supply (21 LRS/CC)

3.2.4.1 Makes all attempts to reissue or classify hazardous materials being turned in by base organizations as usable products to minimize materials becoming hazardous waste.

3.2.4.2 Provides a listing of "hazardous materials issued" to the BEE to assist inventory knowledge.

3.2.5 Contracting (21 CONS/CC)

3.2.5.1 Reviews all contracts to verify provisions are made for RCRA regulations.

3.2.5.2 Issues contracts with only permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.

3.2.6 Bioenvironmental Engineering (BEE) (21 AMDS/SGGPB)

3.2.6.1 Serves as technical point of contact for workplace health-related items.

3.2.6.2 Reviews workplace industrial processes and practices to evaluate personnel exposures and assess compliance with applicable worker and environmental protection requirements. Identify hazardous materials and waste streams.

3.2.6.3 With safety officers, Fire Department, and environmental planning staff, make sure that work places manage hazardous waste according to applicable health, fire, safety and environmental criteria. All inspections will be documented.

3.2.6.4 Conducts or arranges for environmental monitoring as required by regulatory agency permits, including waste analysis and hazard detection.

3.2.6.8 Reviews requests for issue of a stock class listed in Federal Standard 313 and assigns issue exception codes (IEX) or Health Hazard Flags (HHF). Informs Supply of any special actions or assignments of issue exception codes.

3.2.6.9 Specifies personal protective equipment to be worn by personnel occupationally exposed to or who may otherwise manage hazardous waste.

3.2.6.10 Conducts hazardous waste training in conjunction with the Environmental Flight. Responsible for “Identification of Hazardous Wastes” and “Personal Safety and Health” training.

3.2.6.11 Coordinates with satellite accumulation point managers, CEVQ, Fire Department and Ground Safety on location of hazardous waste accumulation sites.

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3.2.6.12 Implements the Hazard Communication Program IAW 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Air Force Occupational and Environmental Safety, Fire Protection, and Health (AFOSH) Program and provides all non-contractor generating activities with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials handled.

3.2.6.13 Develops and updates the installation’s Waste Stream Inventory and Waste Analysis Plan.

3.2.7 Public Affairs (21 SW/PA)

3.2.7.1 Acts as the focal point for inquiries from the news media and concerned citizens regarding hazardous waste and in the event of a hazardous waste incident or accident.

3.2.7.2 Assists the On-Scene Coordinator (Mission Support Group Commander) during situations involving hazardous waste incidents by keeping interested news media and the public aware of events and curtailing rumors through the dissemination of coordinated, accurate information. Responds to the accident/incident site, to the Command Post and to the Public Affairs duty section where an information center may be established.

3.2.7.3 The presence of hazardous waste in a contained area will probably not constitute reasonable cause to forcibly deny access to the area by accredited news media representatives. Applicable security and safety provisions will apply; however, under no circumstances will Public Affairs office personnel escort news media representatives into a hazardous or potentially dangerous area.

3.2.8 Requirements for Commanders of Units That Generate Hazardous Waste.

3.2.8.1 Complies with the requirements of this HWMP to include providing continuing support for the safe management of hazardous wastes.

3.2.8.2 Submits requests to 21 CES/CEANQ to ensure that all wastes are evaluated and that hazardous wastes are properly classified.

3.2.8.3 Provides safe equipment and locations for satellite accumulation points or accumulation sites. Coordinates each location with 21 CES/CEANQ, Ground Safety, Fire Department, and BEEs.

3.2.8.4 Ensures that the management of hazardous waste accumulation and/or generation sites complies with Federal and state hazardous waste management regulations.

3.2.8.5 Appoints HW managers and an alternate for activities that generate hazardous waste as the hazardous waste Satellite Accumulation Point Manager (SAPM).

• The appointment will be in writing by a department head or supervisor of the functional area.

• 21 CES/CEANQ will be notified of any changes regarding the appointed manager.

• This manager will retain overall responsibility for the management of the accumulation site. For military supervisors, management duties may be delegated by the shop supervisor, but to no lower that an E-5 (Staff Sergeant). Waivers to this requirement may be submitted to CEANQ if hazardous waste generating shops cannot comply because of personnel and/or rank limitations. Forward a letter of designation to 21 CES/CEANQ for updating the accumulation point records.

3.2.8.6 Budgets for the storage and emergency spill response of HW.

3.2.8.7 Ensures SAPM can and does perform his/her duties in accordance with this plan.

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3.2.8.8 Allows appropriate facilities, shops and equipment to be inspected for hazardous waste management regulatory compliance by CEANQ and authorized State or Federal inspectors.

3.2.8.9 Ensures that all personnel handling hazardous waste, or who are otherwise involved in hazardous waste management, receive required training.

3.2.8.10 Ensures each generating activity properly completes all required documentation (hazardous waste profile sheet, turn in documents).

3.2.9 Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Managers and Alternates.

The managers assume overall responsibility for management of the non-hazardous and hazardous waste accumulation points. All generators of hazardous and non-hazardous waste must be capable of recognizing, tracking and maintaining all documentation necessary for proper hazardous waste management. Refer to Appendix D for Accumulation and Generation Points.

Note: Satellite Accumulation Point Managers and Alternates will be appointed in writing.

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