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JBER OPLAN 19-3

Environmental Management Plan

MAY 2011

HEADQUARTERS 673d Air Base Wing

JBER, ALASKA 99506-2850

OPR: HMMP Team

INFORMATION AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Report On-Base Emergencies to

Fire Related Emergencies 911 Major Spills of Hazardous Substances or Wastes 911 Minor Spills of Hazardous Substances or Wastes 911

Emergency Assistance Information

Position

Assignment

Telephone Number1

Wing Command Post Commander, 673 MSG 552-3004 Environmental Compliance Environmental Compliance

Representative 552-3435

Bioenvironmental Engineer Bioenvironmental Technician

552-3850

BCE Service Call Base Civil Engineer 552-3726 Emergency Medical

Services Chief of Medical Aid 580-5555

Ground Safety Safety Representative 552-4244 Defense Force Defense Force Commander 552-4304 Public Affairs Public Affairs

Representative 552-8151

Contracting Officer Senior Procurement Representative

552-2810

Staff Judge Advocate Judge Advocate Representative

552-3046

HQ PACAF Environmental Compliance

808 449-7374

US Environmental Protection Agency, Region

10 (Alaska)

271-5083

National Spill Response Center

800-424-8802

ADEC Southcentral Region 269-7500

Note: 1 - Area Code 907

JBER OPLAN 19-3

SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS

1. The long title of this plan is the JBER OPLAN 19-3, Environmental Management Plan.

The short title is OPLAN 19-3, or EMP.

2. This document is unclassified.

3. Reproduction: Commanders of all tasked organizations are authorized to reproduce this plan or extract and reproduce any portions that are essential and necessary for planning and operational purposes.

4. The Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for this plan is the Hazardous Materials Management Process (HMMP) team consisting of 673 CES/CEANQ, 673 LRS (LRS), 673 ABW/SE (SE), and 673 AMDS/SGPB (SGPB). The 673 CES Environmental Compliance Section (673 CES/CEANQ) is the lead member of HMMP for updating this plan.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of Plan

1.2 Background and Context

1.3 Implementation

1.4 Applicability to JBER

Chapter 2 Responsibilities

2.1. Tasked Organizations

2.2. Specific Responsibilities

2.2.1. Hazardous Materials Management Process (HMMP) Team

2.2.2. 673 Mission Support Group

2.2.3. Commanders of Activities Which Generate Waste

2.2.4. Commanders of Activities Which Use Hazardous Materials

2.2.5. Squadron Environmental Coordinators

2.2.6. Waste Managers and Their Alternates

2.2.7. Hazardous Materials Managers and Their Alternates

2.2.8. Persons Who Generate Wastes

2.2.9. Persons Who Use Hazardous Materials

2.2.10. JBER Defense Logistics Agency/Disposition Services (DLA/DS)

2.2.11. 673 Logistics Readiness Squadron

2.2.12. 732 Air Mobility Squadron (AMS)

2.2.13. Airlift Squadrons

2.2.14. 611th Air Support Group

Chapter 3 Hazardous Waste/Materials for Energy Recovery Stream Inventory and Locations

3.1. Locations of Hazardous Wastes and Materials for Energy Recovery

3.2. Accumulation Areas for Hazardous Wastes and Materials for Energy Recovery Hazardous Waste Generators Elmendorf Maps ............................................................14,15 Hazardous Waste Generators Richardson Maps ...........................................................16,17

Chapter 4 Hazardous Waste Management

4.1. Purpose

4.2. Special Terms

4.3. Responsibilities

4.4. Waste Handling Guidelines

4.4.1. Hazardous Waste Environmental Notebook

4.5. Expert Advice

4.6. Background

4.7. Requirements for Hazardous Waste Generating Activities

4.7.1. General Information

4.7.2. Hazardous Waste Management Requirements

4.7.3. Accumulation Area Requirements

4.7.3.1 Requirements Applicable to All Accumulation Areas

4.7.4. Container Management Requirements

4.7.5. Hazardous Waste Turn-In

4.7.5.1 Hazardous Waste Turn-in For Government Contractors

4.7.5.2 Hazardous Waste Procedures for NAF and Tenant Organizations

4.7.6. Inspections

4.7.7. Transportation of Hazardous Waste

4.8. Record Keeping Requirements

4.9. Spill Response and Personnel Safety

4.10. Universal Waste Management

4.10.1 Accumulation Time Limits

4.10.2 Spill Response

4.10.3 Transportation

4.10.4 Record Keeping

4.10.5 Universal Waste Turn-In

4.11. PCB Management

4.12. Military Munitions

4.12.1. Declaring a Military Munitions to be a Waste

4.12.2. Unused Munitions in the Military Stockpile

4.12.3. Used or Fired Munitions

4.12.4. Munitions Used for Their Intended Purpose

4.12.5. Standards Applicable to Generators and Transporters

4.12.6. Storage of Military Munitions

4.12.7. Emergency Responses

4.12.8. Stockpiled Munitions

4.12.9. Small Arms Range Management Issues

4.12.9.1. Description of the Regulatory Process

4.12.9.2. RCRA Requirements for Maintenance

Small Arms Ranges

4.12.9.3. The Scrap Metal Exclusion

4.13. Used Shop Rags

4.14. Aerosols

Chapter 5 Training

5.1. Personnel for Whom Training is Mandatory

5.2. Training Frequency

5.3. Training Scope

5.3.1. Hazardous Waste CSF and Emergency Response Personnel

5.3.2. Hazardous Waste Handlers and Accumulation Area (and

Hazardous Waste Generator) Managers

5.3.3. Shop Personnel Training

5.3.4. DLA/DS

5.3.5. Transporters of Hazardous Waste

5.3.6. Personnel Handling Hazardous Materials

Chapter 6 Used Oil Management

6.1. Purpose

6.2. Special Terms

6.3. Responsibilities

6.4. Identification of Used Oil and Used Oil Related Materials

6.4.1. Characteristics of Used Oils

6.4.2. Used Oil Evaluation

6.4.3. Used Oil and Used Oil Mixtures

6.4.3.1. Petroleum-Derived and Synthetic Used Oil

6.4.3.2. Mixtures of Used Oil and Hazardous Waste

6.4.3.3. Used Oil Filters and Empty Oil Containers

6.4.3.4. Materials Not Regulated by Used Oil Management

Standards

6.5. Documentation

6.6. Special Requirements for the Storage of Used Oil Containers

6.7. Used Oil Accumulation and Turn-In

Chapter 7 Hazardous Material Management

7.1. Purpose

7.2. Glossary

7.3. Responsibilities

7.4. Training Requirements

7.5. Hazardous Material Inspection Requirements

7.6. Record Keeping Requirements

7.6.1. Hazardous Material Environmental Notebook

7.6.2. EPCRA Requirements

7.6.2.1. EPCRA Contractor Requirements

7.7. Hazardous Materials Used on JBER

7.7.1. Ordering Hazardous Materials

7.7.2. Turning in Hazardous Materials

7.8. Hazardous Material Storage

7.9. Labeling of Hazardous Material Containers

7.10. Incompatible Materials

7.11. Spill Reporting Information

Chapter 8 Response to Emergencies

8.1. Contingency Plan for Generating Activities

8.2. Contingency Plan for Hazardous Waste Storage Facilities

8.3. Spill Reporting

Chapter 9 Pollution Prevention Plan

9.1. Chapter Purpose

9.2. Responsibilities

9.3. Background

9.4. Hazardous Materials Management Flight (HAZMAT Pharmacy)

9.5. Pollution Prevention Actions

9.6. Recommendation

Chapter 10 Oil/Water Separators, Oil Burners, Maintenance Bays, and Wash Racks

10.1. Oil/Water Separator and Oil Burner Residue Handling and Disposal Program

10.1.1. Scope of the Separator & Oil Burner Residue Handling & Disposal Program ..83

10.1.2. Acceptable Uses for Oil/Water Separators

10.2. Maintenance Bays

10.3. Wash Racks and Surrounding Areas

Chapter 11 Transportation and Storage of Off-site Hazardous Waste

11.1. Introduction

11.2. Procedures for Shipments of Waste from Offsite

11.2.1. Pre-Coordination

11.2.2. Documentation Requirements

11.2.3. Hazardous Waste Manifests

11.2.4. Waste Shipment Checklist

11.3. Specific Actions by Tasked Organizations

11.3.1. Site Generating the Waste

11.3.2. Air Transporter

11.3.3. JBER Aerial Port

11.3.4. 611 CES/CEA

11.3.5. Logistics Readiness Squadron

11.3.6. Receiving CSF

11.3.7. 673 CES/CEANQ

11.3.8. Non-611 ASG Hazardous Waste Shipments

11.4. Shipments of Waste Arriving at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 91

11.5. Spills and Emergencies

11.6. Waste Shipment Checklist

Chapter 12 Environmental Management System

12.1. Authorization

12.2. Scope

12.3. Glossary of Terms

12.4. Environmental Policy

12.4.1 Environmental Aspects

12.4.2 Environmental Process Inventory

12.4.3 Environmental Aspects

12.4.4 Significant Environmental Aspects and Impacts

12.5. Objectives, Targets and Programs

12.5.1 Environmental Objectives and Targets

12.5.2 Environmental Objective and Target Approval

12.5.3 Environmental Management Plan Development

12.5.4 Objectives, Targets and Environmental Management Plans

12.6. Roles and Responsibility of the EMS Coordinator and Cross Functional Team

12.7. Training, Awareness and Competence

12.7.1. EMS Awareness Training

12.7.2. EMS Senior Leadership Training

12.7.3. EMS Practitioner Training

12.8. Communication

12.8.1. Communication Procedures

12.8.2. Specific Communication Responsibilities

12.8.2.1 Unit Environmental Coordinators (UEC)

12.8.2.2 Communications with Contractors

12.9. Documentation Control

12.10. Operational Controls

12.10.1. Identification, Development and Implementation

12.11. Emergency Preparedness and Response

12.11.1. Emergency Procedures

12.11.2. Emergency Planning

12.11.3. Emergency Testing and Review

12.12. Nonconformities, Audit and Corrective Actions

12.12.1. Regulatory Requirements

12.12.2. Report of Audit Finding

12.12.3. Verification of Mitigative, Corrective, and Preventive Actions

12.13. Management Reviews

Appendices

Appendix A: References, Glossary, and Terms Appendix B: Forms Appendix C: Waste Handling Guidelines Appendix D: Hazardous Waste Compatibility Appendix E: Operating Instructions Appendix F: U. S. Department of Transportation Placards and Labels Appendix G: Distribution List Appendix H: JBER Hazardous Waste Accumlation Areas

List of Tables

Title Page Table 4-1: Index for the Hazardous Waste Environmental Notebook Table 5-1: Preliminary Screening for Minimum Training Requirements Table 6-1: Used Oil Specification Levels Table 7-1: Index for the Hazardous Material Environmental Notebook Table 11-1: List of Off-site Generators Supported by JBER and DLA/DS Table C-1: F-Listed Hazardous Wastes from Non-specific Sources Table C-2: Toxicity Characteristics List Table C-3: Material and Waste Disposal Guidelines

List of Maps

Title Page JBER Elmendorf Generators, Map 1 of 2 JBER Elmendorf Generators, Map 2 of 2 JBER Richardson Generators, Map 1 of 2 JBER Richardson Generators, Map 2 of 2

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose of Plan

JBER OPLAN 19-3, Environmental Management Plan provides guidance to be in compliance with new Air Force Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements and to properly manage all hazardous materials and wastes used on base.

1.2. Background and Context

Prior to the 1970s, no significant policy driver or general awareness of the issues involved existed to prompt the formation of environment, safety, and occupational health (ESOH) programs. In the 1970s, in response to a series of legislative developments aimed at improving environmental, safety, and occupational health protections, Air Force ESOH programs began to be developed at the facility level. Over the past two decades, the Air Force has strengthened its programs to address an increasing universe of stringent ESOH regulatory standards and Executive Order (EO) mandates for Federal Agency ESOH responsibility. EO 13148, signed in April 2000, required Federal agencies to develop and field environmental management systems (EMSs) patterned after the ISO 14001 international standard. The objective of this EO was to institutionalize compliance assurance “as a part of doing business” in the execution of Department missions. The long-term goal, originally established through a joint SECAF/CSAF memorandum signed in January 2001, has been to develop an integrated ESOH management system (ESOHMS) as a means of continually improving ESOH performance.

Through all this, the Air Force’s compliance-based approach - structured around the four environmental “pillars” of compliance, restoration, conservation, and pollution prevention that are combined with robust individual programs for ground safety and occupational health— provided an impressive record of responsiveness to regulation, but lacked a consistent alignment with the military mission and strategic mission goals and objectives. The Air Force began to address this need with the implementation and self-declaration of EMSs at appropriate facilities in 2005. On 23 June 2006, Elmendorf AFB (now Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson or JBER) officially self-declared an EMS program was in place and functioning at this facility.

In addition to ESOH/ EMS mandates, numerous federal, state, and Air Force rules and regulations govern the management of hazardous materials and wastes. For hazardous wastes, on May 19, 1980, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Hazardous Waste Management rules. Subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by RCRA, directed the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to protect human health and the environment from improper management of hazardous wastes. The effective date of these far-reaching regulations was November 19, 1980. RCRA was again amended in 1984. These amendments increased the administrative and operational requirements for management of hazardous waste. EPA is the primary agency responsible for ensuring RCRA compliance in Alaska. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Emergency Planning, Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) are the two primary federal regulations that govern hazardous material management.

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1.3. Implementation

Procedures in this plan will be used to comply with EMS requirements, federal and state hazardous waste/material regulations, and Air Force Instructions (AFIs). Plan revisions will reflect changes in these various laws, rules, and regulations. Each revision to this plan will become effective immediately upon distribution, unless otherwise noted herein.

It is the responsibility of the installation commander to ensure compliance with all EMS, RCRA, OSHA, and EPCRA requirements, to apply for permits, and to file required reports to all appropriate external regulatory agencies.

All personnel working on base are accountable for conducting their activities in accordance with this plan. Organizations and tenants are required to provide necessary documentation detailed in this plan to the installation commander through the 673 Civil Engineer, Environmental Section (673 CES/CEANQ). This information is used for the purposes of permit application, annual reports required by Air Force and external regulatory agencies.

1.4. Applicability to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)

This plan, signed by the 673d Air Base Wing Commander, applies to all military commands, civilian activities, tenants, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants (hereafter referred to as contractors) working on JBER. Although the instructions contained in this document may appear primarily directed to JBER personnel, contractors are also responsible for ensuring complete compliance with this plan. Additionally, as part of JBER’s EMS program, an Environmental Policy statement (located in the preface of this plan) was also signed by the 673d Air Base Wing Commander. All military commands, civilian activities, tenants, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants (hereafter referred to as contractors) working on JBER must be aware of and follow the guidelines outlined in this policy statement.

Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. Tasked Organizations

Responsibilities for implementing this plan are distributed throughout base organizations that use hazardous materials and generate, accumulate, monitor, dispose, respond to incidents, store, and transport hazardous waste. Base compliance with federal, state, and local hazardous waste laws and regulations is the responsibility of the installation commander through the base Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Committee (ESOHC). The development, maintenance, and implementation of this plan is the result of ESOHC action. The following organizations and personnel are tasked under this plan:

All personnel or organizations that meet the following criteria are tasked by this OPLAN:

• Military

• Civilians

• Contractors

• Tenants on JBER that handle, order, transport, store hazardous materials. This plan also applies to those same persons that handle, store, or generate hazardous waste.

2.2. Specific Responsibilities

2.2.1. Hazardous Material Management Process (HMMP) Team

a. AFI 32-7086 requires the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Committee Meeting (ESOHC) to establish a cross-functional HMMP team. The HMMP team will include representatives from Civil Engineering (673 CES/CEANQ), Bioenvironmental Engineering (673 AMDS/SGPB), Safety (673 ABW/SE), and Logistics (673 LRS, representing supply, maintenance, transportation, and contracting). The HMMP team will be led by 673 CES/CEANQ and will report to the ESOHC.

b. The HMMP team will provide oversight for three major areas: the Hazardous Materials Pharmacy Program (including data entry into the AF automated tracking system), the weapon system Hazardous Materials Reduction Prioritization Process, and the Ozone Depleting Substance Management Program. The HMMP team will provide the necessary teamwork, coordination, and cross feed between various functions. The HMMP team will identify and resolve issues, particularly in policy and resource guidance; cross feed smart business practices;

evaluate performance; incorporate hazardous materials management initiatives into existing business practices; and validate and prioritize strategies that support and enhance the hazardous materials management program. The team shall communicate policy goals and objectives and develop efficient hazardous materials management plans.

c. The HMMP team will determine the organizations responsible for entering and maintaining specific fields into the AF automated tracking database. The offices responsible include 673 CES/CEANQ, 673 AMDS/SGPB, 673 ABW/SE, and 673 LRS.

d. The HMMP team will review this plan annually, and update it as needed with changes by memorandum. This plan will be republished every three years or sooner if substantial revision is required, with 673 CES/CEANQ serving as lead.

e. 673 LRG will designate appropriate LRS personnel to participate in the HMMP team and establish, manage, and supervise the HAZMAT Pharmacy.

2.2.2. 673d Mission Support Group (MSG)

Provide security force patrol service to JBER hazardous waste accumulation sites and DS CSF.

2.2.3. Commanders of Activities Which Generate Waste

a. Designate, in writing: 1) an environmental coordinator, and 2) at least one primary and alternate hazardous waste manager for each accumulation point. Ensure these appointments are on file with 673 CES, Environmental Section (673 CES/CEANQ). Immediately notify 673 CES/CEANQ, in writing, of any waste manager or alternate manager personnel changes.

Changes in hazardous waste managers must also be noted in the organization Environmental Notebook (see Chapter 4) and emergency notification lists. Each primary and alternate hazardous waste manager will have as one of his/her duties the task of being the organization hazardous waste accumulation area monitor.

b. Mission requirements resulting in personnel being TDY from JBER do not exempt an organization from hazardous waste regulations on base. If hazardous waste managers and assistant managers are TDY, the organization commander must ensure other personnel are trained to perform hazardous waste management duties. If the entire organization is to be TDY, all wastes at the organization must be turned in before deployment. Materials for energy recovery such as used oil may be burned for energy recovery or turned in for disposal. If all wastes and energy recoverable materials are turned in to the CSF (not accumulated/accumulation point closed), trained hazardous waste personnel would not be required.

c. Implement the hazardous waste management procedures stated or referenced in this plan.

d. Prevent hazardous wastes from spilling, or being deposited or disposed of, on the ground or into any storm sewer, sanitary or domestic sewer, oil/water separator, or water body or drainage.

e. Maintain and implement installation emergency procedures for response to hazardous waste releases, fires, or explosions.

f. Ensure hazardous waste is properly identified, packaged, labeled, accumulated, and turned in for disposal in accordance with this plan.

g. Integrate pollution prevention measures to minimize the generation of all wastes and, in particular, hazardous waste. Waste minimization progress reports such as the amount of used oil burned for energy recovery shall be provided to 673 CES/CEANQ as required.

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h. Provide Environmental Section with the hazardous waste generation information necessary to prepare reports for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies; the Air Force; and the DoD.

i. Ensure that a copy of a manufacturer-specific MSDS is maintained for each hazardous material (and waste, if applicable) at the location where the material is stored or utilized. MSDS’s must be readily available to personnel requesting this information.

j. Ensure that all personnel who: 1) handle, transport, or use hazardous materials; 2) are assigned hazardous waste management responsibilities; or 3) are assigned to respond to hazardous material or waste emergencies know their responsibilities and receive appropriate training to properly conduct their duties.

k. Provide safe equipment and locations for accumulation areas and coordinate each location with 673 CES/CEANQ, Ground Safety, Fire Prevention, and Bioenvironmental Engineering. If additional fire extinguishers are needed, purchase at GSA or local vendor.

Coordinate with Fire Prevention to have new extinguisher certified. (552-2620)

l. Ensure that a site-specific floor plan is maintained, containing hazardous material flammable lockers and hazardous waste storage information, emergency exit routes, and emergency equipment locations. This map will be placed at the accumulation areas throughout the facility and in the organization Environmental Notebook.

m. Ensure that emergency telephone contacts are posted by a telephone designated for emergency notification in the facility. This telephone should be near the waste accumulation area and shall include a list with the installation fire department telephone number (911) and the organization’s primary and alternate hazardous waste managers’ telephone numbers.

n. Organization area(s) of responsibility shall be well maintained and the grounds not stained with petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POLs) or other wastes.

o. Ensure accumulation area containers and records are maintained in accordance with this plan.

2.2.4. Commanders of Activities Which Use Hazardous Materials

a. Designate, in writing, at least one hazardous material manager and alternate manager, and ensure these appointments are on file at the activity and at the HAZMAT Pharmacy (fax 552-0153). Immediately notify the HAZMAT Pharmacy (the Hazardous Material Element, 673 LRS/LGRMSH), in writing, of any related personnel changes. The hazardous material manager will work closely with the HAZMAT Pharmacy to maintain proper hazardous material management practices.

b. Implement the hazardous materials management procedures stated or referenced in this OPLAN. Coordinate the acquisition of all hazardous materials through the HAZMAT Pharmacy.

c. Ensure that policies are in place to prevent hazardous materials from spilling, or being deposited or disposed of, on the ground or into any oil/water separator, storm sewer, sanitary or domestic sewer, or water body or drainage.

d. Maintain accountability for, and document the management of, hazardous materials from receipt to disposal (cradle to grave). Accountability and documentation will be maintained throughout this process in accordance with chapters 4 and 7 of this plan.

e. Integrate pollution prevention measures to minimize the generation of surplus materials and wastes.

f. Monitor and document the use and reduction of hazardous materials and provide progress reports to 673 CES/CEANQas required.

g. Ensure all hazardous materials stored and used on JBER are reported and registered at the Hazmat Pharmacy.

h. Inspect organization buildings and grounds to ensure that hoarding and mismanagement of hazardous materials is not occurring.

i. Ensure the organization maintains a copy of a manufacturer supplied and specific Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous material stored, used, or procured at the location. MSDS’s must be readily available to personnel requesting this information.

j. Ensure all personnel who handle, transport, or use hazardous materials, or are assigned to respond to hazardous material emergencies know their responsibilities and receive appropriate training to properly conduct their duties. At a minimum, all personnel with hazardous material responsibilities must familiarize themselves with the Environmental Notebook, this OPLAN, attend hazardous material management training provided by 673 CES/CEANQ, and have HAZCOM training.

k. Ensure that a floor plan is maintained, containing hazardous material storage locations, and hazardous waste storage information, emergency exit routes, and emergency equipment locations. This map will be placed throughout the facility and in the organization Environmental Notebook. If additional fire extinguishers are needed, they can be purchased at GSA or a local vendor. Contact Fire Prevention for certification of new fire extinguishers (552- 2620).

l. Ensure an emergency contact telephone list is posted by all telephones near where hazardous materials are stored.

m. Ensure Hazardous Material Storage area(s) are kept clean and are professional in appearance at all times

2.2.5. Environmental Coordinators

a. Coordinate training for personnel assigned as primary or alternate hazardous material/waste managers with 673 CES Environmental Section.

b. Identify requirements for accumulation areas to be established for hazardous waste and/or hazardous materials that will be recycled, reclaimed, or burned for energy recovery.

c. Inspect waste accumulation and hazardous material storage areas quarterly using the Environmental Compliance Inspection Checklist from Appendix B of this plan, and assist individual managers with compliance issues or concerns. Environmental Coordinators shall maintain quarterly summary reports of their organization’s environmental compliance.

2.2.6. Waste Managers and Their Alternates

a. Serve as the waste accumulation area manager and ensure that daily inspections are conducted (on operational duty days) and documented of all assigned organization waste accumulation areas.

b. Assume overall responsibility for management of the hazardous waste accumulation areas.

c. Designate one or more waste accumulation area(s) for each organization location.

d. Using the daily inspection checklist (see Appendix B), ensure that daily inspections are conducted and documented for proper use, labeling, and storage of hazardous waste containers. This includes checking that the containers are in good condition and compatible with other wastes being stored. Include on the form any recycling activities that may have occurred at the work center. The form is designed to include 31 days of daily inspections and should be faxed to the Environmental Section (552-7510) within five days of the new month (i.e., November’s inspection form must be faxed by December 5th).

e. Notify the Environmental Section (552-3435) of all hazardous wastes generated at the organization. Coordinate with the Environmental Section to sample and analyze wastes generated at the organization, if no current waste profile exists or if the process generating the waste changes. Arrange to turn-in full hazardous waste accumulation containers, or containers approaching their accumulation time limit.

f. Conduct on-the-job training for the workers (and contractors) at the site, informing them of the waste accumulation areas and proper methods of waste management. Verify that on-the-job training is documented. In addition, see Chapter 5, Table 5-1.

g. Maintain an Environmental Notebook specific to the unique nature of the organization. This Environmental Notebook (described in Chapter 4 of this OPLAN) must be updated whenever changes in the organization’s operations affect the hazardous materials/waste management practices or if regulations are updated.

h. Verify that container logs (Appendix B) are maintained to accurately identify the contents of each waste container and items that will be recycled, reclaimed, or burned for energy recovery.

i. Conduct initial assessments and direct initial response actions in hazardous waste emergencies and spills. Act as the organization emergency coordinator in the event of a spill, fire, or explosion until the base emergency coordinator arrives. These duties are listed below.

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1. Ensuring that spills and other hazardous waste emergencies are immediately reported to the base fire department.

2. Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques.

3. Selection and use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided to the first responder operational level (29 CFR 1910.120).

4. Understanding basic hazardous material/hazardous waste terms.

5. Controlling, containing, and/or confining hazardous waste during an emergency within the capabilities of level of training and the resources and PPE available at their organization.

6. Evacuating unneeded organization personnel to a safe location during emergency operations and evacuating all personnel if the emergency is beyond the resources of the organization to control.

7. Implementing basic decontamination procedures.

8. During an emergency situation, implement emergency response procedures described in the organization’s Environmental Notebook, the Hazmat Response, and in the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) 10-2. (SEE DEFINITIONS)

j. Maintain the organization Environmental Notebook (see Chapter 4, paragraph 4.4.1) and attend the appropriate hazardous waste training course (Chapter 5).

k. Furnish the Environmental Section with required waste information before turning in waste.

l. Provide the unit commander/supervisor with hazardous waste generation information necessary to prepare reports for the 673 CES.

m. To comply with the Emergency Planning, Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting requirements, provide an inventory of hazardous wastes to the Hazardous Material Management Process (HMMP) team when they request this information.

n. Ensure organization personnel comply with this OPLAN, the organization Environmental Notebook, and all regulating authorities.

o. Coordinate with the Environmental Section, Fire Prevention, Bioenvironmental Engineer, and Ground Safety in the placement (or relocation) of a hazardous waste accumulation area.

2.2.7. Hazardous Materials Managers and Their Alternates

a. Conduct and document weekly inspections (see Appendix B) of all Hazardous Materials stored or used for proper storage, labeling and ensure that the containers are in good condition and compatible with the materials being stored.

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b. Conduct on-the-job training for all personnel assigned to their area of responsibility for the proper management of hazardous materials. Verify that the training is documented.

c. Support the base hazard communications program in accordance with AFI 90-821.

Bioenvironmental Engineering will provide assistance to the supervisors in locating Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemical/materials when reasonable attempts at procurement by the supervisors have been exhausted. The supervisor is responsible, however, for ensuring that MSDSs are available for each hazardous chemical used in their respective work center. The MSDSs should be obtained when the products are procured or picked-up from the supply source.

d. Maintain the organization’s Environmental Notebook (see Chapter 7, paragraph 7.6.1), attend the appropriate hazardous material training course (Chapter 5), and receive HAZCOM training.

e. Ensure no purchases of hazardous materials are made with a government purchase card etc. without first having an approved AF Form 3952.

f. Continually review hazardous materials procurement procedures to avoid obtaining surplus materials and to identify possible product substitutions.

g. Reduce the use of hazardous materials and choose less hazardous products whenever possible.

h. Attend HazMat training courses provided by 673 CES/CEANQ.

2.2.8. Persons Who Generate Wastes

a. Know who the organization emergency coordinators are and what immediate actions to take in the event of a spill or emergency.

b. Know their responsibilities concerning hazardous waste management and receive appropriate training to properly conduct their duties. At a minimum, all personnel working with or generating hazardous wastes must familiarize themselves with the organization’s Environmental Notebook and this OPLAN, and attend the appropriate hazardous waste training course (Chapter 5).

c. Incorporate pollution prevention methods when possible and feasible.

d. Know how to identify and place hazardous wastes in the proper container and how to fill out the required container log.

2.2.9. Persons Who Use Hazardous Materials

a. Know who the organization emergency coordinators are and what immediate actions to take in event of a spill or emergency.

b. Know their responsibilities concerning hazardous materials management and receive appropriate training to properly conduct their duties. At a minimum, read this OPLAN, attend

May, 2011 the hazardous material training course provided by 673 CES/CEANQ (Chapter 5), and receive HAZCOM training.

c. Reduce the use of hazardous materials whenever possible.

d. Familiarize themselves with the hazardous materials stored on-site and their corresponding MSDS’s.

2.2.10. Defense Logistics Agency/Disposition Services (DLA/DS)

a. Operate the Hazardous Waste Conforming Storage Facility (CSF) at Building 11735 Vandenberg Ave on JBER.

b. Comply with the instructions of this OPLAN, 40 CFR 260-283, and the JBER

Hazardous Waste Permit and TSCA regulations at all times. Immediately notify the 673 CES Environmental Section of any compliance violations. The Base Fire Department must immediately be notified of any spills or emergency situations that may occur.

c. Assist the 673 CES in the preparation of required hazardous waste biennial reports for submission to the EPA or ADEC.

d. In accordance with the Base’s Hazardous Waste Permit, ensure that the following programs are in place for all workers at the Disposition Services (DS) CSF:

1. Decontamination program.

2. New technology program.

3. Material handling program.

4. Training program.

5. Emergency response program.

6. Any changes to personnel must be approved with a Class I modification.

e. Provide services for the sale of hazardous materials and disposal of wastes generated by DoD agencies in Alaska.

f. Provide guidance on turn-in procedures to the 673 CES Environmental Section.

g. Sign as receiving CSF all hazardous waste manifests and notify the 673 CES/CEANQ (552-1742) of any discrepancies. Maintain a copy of all hazardous waste manifests (EPA Form 8200-22) for 50 years.

h. Submit to US EPA any required Exemption Reports within CFR time specifications and send 673 CES/CEANV a copy of the report.

i. Notifiy 673 CES/CEANV of any personnel changes to facilitate CEAN filing an EPA Class 1 permit modification for these personnel changes.

2.2.11. 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron

a. For hazardous wastes arriving from off site, follow responsibilities in Chapter 11 of this OPLAN.

b. Provide properly trained personnel and appropriately placarded trucks for transporting hazardous materials and wastes from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to the JBER in-transit storage facility. Note: commercial carriers may also be utilized.

c. HAZMAT Pharmacy will:

1. Manage the receipt, storage, issue, inspection, and distribution of hazardous materials purchased through base supply and other sources of supply.

2. Validate that all requests for hazardous materials are authorized on the unit’s Chemical Authorization List (CAL) before material issue.

3. Perform quality control functions to ensure items are properly identified as hazardous materials to prevent inadvertent procurement or issue transactions for unauthorized materials.

4. Process all Base Supply/HAZMAT Pharmacy hazardous material transactions (to include GPC card and AF Form 9, Request for Purchase) through the tracking system to provide hazardous materials order, receipt, and issue data. Maintain and update all supply-related hazardous materials data fields on the government approved hazardous materials tracking system.

5. Establish a free-issue, reuse, and redistribution program for hazardous materials.

6. Serve as the point of contact for the redistribution of excess hazardous materials in serviceable condition. HAZMAT Pharmacy will send qualifying excess hazardous materials that cannot be re-issued to DLA/DS for resale. Hazardous materials that cannot be re-issued or sent to DLA/DS will be processed by HAZMAT Pharmacy and taken to the 673 CES Hazardous Waste Center (formerly called CSF) for disposal. Processing includes de-listing the product’s bar code from the using organization’s inventory, updating the computer tracking fields, and preparing necessary paperwork for sending the materials to DLA/DS or the HWC.

7. Serve as HMMP starting point for approval of Chemical authorization requests.

Hazardous material users will submit request to the HAZMAT Pharmacy. The HAZMAT Pharmacy will populate the tracking system, and forward to 673 CES/CEANQ, 673 AMDS/SGPB, and 673 ABW/SE for assignment of Issue Exception Code (IEX) and completion of the approval process, in accordance with guidelines in AFI 32-7086 and Table 2-1 of this plan.

8. Provide a non-proprietary, manufacturer supplied and specific MSDS to each receiving organization upon initial issue of hazardous material.

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2.2.12. 732 Air Mobility Squadron (AMS)

a. For hazardous wastes arriving from off site, follow responsibilities in Chapter 11 of this OPLAN.

b. For hazardous wastes arriving from off-base, notify the following JBER activities:

• Fire Department (552-4644)

• Defense Force (552-3105)

• Bioenvironmental Engineering (552-3850)

• Squadron Safety NCO (552-1300)

• 611 CES/CEA (552-4530)

• 673 CES/CEANQ (552-1742)

• DS CSF (552-4385)

• AMCC Duty Officer (552-5322)

• If injured personnel are present on the incoming flight, 732 AMS will contact the Emergency Room (580-5555)

2.2.13. All Airlift Squadrons (AS) including but may not be limited to 517/537/249/149 AS

a. For hazardous wastes arriving from off site, follow responsibilities in Chapter 11 of this OPLAN.

b. Ensure information on Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8200-22) is correct and complete.

c. Maintain a copy of all hazardous waste manifests (EPA Form 8200-22) for 50 years.

d. Transfer EPA Form 8200-22 and all other hazardous waste documentation to 732 AMS upon arrival at JBER.

2.2.14. 611th Air Support Group

a. Ensure remote Air Force site wastes arriving at JBER are properly identified, packaged, labeled, and shipped in accordance with this OPLAN, 40 CFR 260-283, 49 CFR 100- 177, and the JBER Hazardous Waste Permit. For hazardous wastes arriving from off site, follow responsibilities in Chapter 11 of this OPLAN. Immediately notify the JBER Environmental Section of any compliance violations and the JBER fire department of any spills or emergency situations.

b. Complete all necessary paperwork for wastes to be accepted by the DS.

c. Provide waste information as necessary to the Environmental Section for the preparation of required hazardous waste annual or biennial reports to the EPA or ADEC.

Chapter 3

HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCUMULATION AREA LOCATIONS

3.1. Locations of Hazardous Materials and Wastes for Energy Recovery

This section contains maps that depict the locations of hazardous waste accumulation areas (HWAA) on the joint base and the DS Hazardous Waste Conforming Storage Facility. Due to the heightened operations tempo of the joint base, a detailed listing of wastes these accumulation areas generate is on file at the JBER Hazardous Waste Center (Building 4314 Kenney Ave., 552- 3435)

3.2. Accumulation Areas for Hazardous Materials and Wastes for Energy Recovery

a. Hazardous waste accumulation areas are separated into several categories, defined below, All accumulation areas must be approved by the 673 CES, Environmental Section (673

CES/CEANQ).

1. Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA): Allows for the accumulation of up to 55 gallons of hazardous waste (or one quart of an acute hazardous waste) to be stored at or near the point of waste generation. No storage time limits are in effect until the container becomes full.

Once a container is full or the 55-gallon limit is to be exceeded, a start date must be placed on the container and the waste must be moved to the JBER HWC (Building 4314 Kenney Ave.) or to a HWAA within three days.

2. Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas (HWAA): Allows for the storage of hazardous waste with a maximum storage time limit of 90 days. The 90-day clock starts when the first drop goes into the container. There is no limit to the amount of waste that can be stored at an HWAA, although it is highly recommended that no more than 110 gallons of any one waste stream be stored. Before the 90-day time limit is reached, the waste must be moved to the JBER

HWC.

3. Emergency Accumulation Areas (EAA): Intended for one-time storage of hazardous wastes at spill sites, etc. Maximum storage time limit is the same as for HWAA.

4. Hazardous Waste Generators (HWG) JBER has certain hazardous waste generators that do not accumulate wastes on site. For example, if fluid is drained from a piece of equipment and is immediately transported to the JBER HWC in a container properly marked as hazardous waste, then the waste is never accumulated on site. Because the activity is still generating hazardous waste, it is given the special HWG status. The advantage of being a HWG is that an accumulation area and all the associated paperwork does not need to be established and maintained. All HWGs must be approved by the 673 CES/CEANQ.

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Chapter 4

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

4.1. Purpose

This chapter provides the guidance necessary to properly manage hazardous wastes on the joint base in accordance with federal, state, Air Force and local rules and regulations. Individuals, knowingly violating these regulations may be subject to fines and disciplinary action.

4.2. Special Terms

The special terms used in this chapter are explained in the glossary (Appendix A).

4.3. Responsibilities

Responsibilities for hazardous waste management are outlined in Chapter 2 of this OPLAN. All generators of hazardous waste must be aware of and in compliance with hazardous waste regulations and management procedures. In addition, all personnel handling hazardous materials, hazardous waste and materials for energy recovery on JBER must be adequately trained to protect human health and the environment. Wavers or exemptions will be considered on a case by case basis.

4.4. Waste Handling Guidelines

a. The laws controlling waste handling, storage, and disposal are very strict and complex and the penalties for violations are severe. Proper waste management is a serious matter. When it comes to hazardous waste management, don’t guess! Contact your organization Hazardous Waste Manager, Environmental Coordinator, or call the 673 CES, Environmental Section (673 CES/CEANQ, 552-3435/1742) for guidance.

b. The Environmental Section will:

1. Assist activities in managing hazardous waste;

2. Identify and analyze all hazardous waste streams to ensure prompt disposal;

3. Determine the proper hazardous waste container for your particular waste;

4. Assist in finding ways to reduce, distill, recycle, or otherwise minimize your waste;

5. Assist in properly labeling and marking hazardous and non-hazardous waste containers;

6. Determine at what interval your wastes must be turned in for disposal;

7. Assist in completing the necessary paperwork to dispose of hazardous wastes;

8. Provide environmental training and guidance to personnel generating hazardous waste;

9. Inspect hazardous waste generators for compliance;

10. Issue exemption letters. Exemption letters will be kept on file at the Hazardous

Waste Center.

c. A waste determination and handling quick-reference guide is included in Appendix C of this OPLAN. Remember: Check with the HAZMAT Pharmacy before “wasting” a material. The HAZMAT Pharmacy (673 LRS/LGRMSH) is often able to reissue materials if the product is in the original container and in good condition.

4.4.1. Hazardous Waste Environmental Notebook

All commands, contractors and tenants accumulating hazardous waste on JBER must supplement this chapter by developing and maintaining an individual hazardous waste Environmental Notebook. The Environmental Notebook must follow the outline shown in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Index for the Environmental Notebook

Tab

Title of Section (Environmental Notebook information should be in this order)

Tab A

Letter of Appointment for Hazardous Waste Managers and Assistant Managers

Tab B

Duties of Hazardous Waste Manager / Assistant Hazardous Waste Manager

Tab C

Training Records for hazardous waste manager, assistant manager, and those requiring hazardous waste training (Keep training records on file for 3 years; See Chapter 5)

Tab D

Map showing location(s) of accumulation area(s) and spill response equipment

Tab E

Site-specific Spill Plan (See EMS discussion, Chapter 8.)

Tab F

Daily Inspection Logs (Keep logs on file for 3 years)

Tab G

Container Logs (Keep container logs on file for 3 years. For in-use containers, container log can be kept at or near container being used)

Tab

Title of Section (Environmental Notebook information should be in this order)

Tab H

Summary Sheet of Waste Streams and Profile Numbers (Obtained from Environmental Section, 552-3435)

Tab I

Current copies of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) 10-2 and JBER OPLAN 19-3 (Paper copies or compact discs of these plans are required and are available at Environmental Section, 552- 3435/1742)

Tab J

Current 673 CES/CEANQ Environmental Inspection Checklist

Tab K

Environmental Bulletins and Quarterly Inspection Reports from 673 CES/CEANQ (Keep Inspection Reports on file for 3 years)

4.5. Expert Advice

This OPLAN is not designed to make you a hazardous waste management expert. When questions arise on issues that are not addressed in this regulation or when further clarification or explanation is needed, ask your organization hazardous waste accumulation manager or Environmental Coordinator and you will be directed to the appropriate personnel who can provide expertise. Sometimes, the best thing to know in the environmental field is when to ask for help.

4.6. Background

a. JBER is regulated as a large quantity generator of RCRA hazardous waste (i.e., it produces more than 2,200 pounds of hazardous waste per month). In addition to approximately 100 hazardous waste accumulation points on base, JBER has received an EPA hazardous Waste Permit to operate a CSF located at Building 11735 Vandenberg Ave. JBER is identified by EPA identification number AK8570028649.

b. In 1995, the EPA issued universal waste standards. “Universal waste” is a term adopted by the EPA to apply to four very common hazardous wastes (batteries, mercury containing equipment, pesticides, and lamps, including fluorescent bulbs, mercury vapor/metal hydride bulbs, and sodium bulbs) that the EPA feels can be adequately controlled using less stringent management standards than those required for other hazardous waste. Universal wastes are discussed in detail later in this chapter.

4.7. Requirements for Hazardous Waste Generating Activities

This OPLAN is designed to meet all federal, state, DoD, and Air Force requirements for being in compliance with hazardous waste regulations. There are unique circumstances where an exemption to certain requirements of this plan may be granted by the Environmental Section.

Any exemptions must be obtained in writing from the Environmental Section and kept on file in the organization’s Environmental Notebook.

4.7.1. General Information

a. The Environmental Section assists each activity in achieving and maintaining compliance with hazardous wastes rules and regulations. The Environmental Section computer tracks hazardous wastes and issues containers to each hazardous waste generator (contractors refer to paragraph 4.7.5.1. NAF and tenant functions refer to paragraph 4.7.5.2). The comprehensive services provided by the Environmental Section are listed below.

1. Issue proper hazardous waste containers to all activities generating hazardous wastes.

2. Computer track hazardous waste containers from “cradle-to-grave.”

3. Properly label and mark all hazardous waste containers.

4. Pickup hazardous waste containers from activities every 80 days (or sooner, if necessary).

5. Identify and characterize all hazardous waste streams to ensure prompt disposal.

6. Perform necessary paperwork to dispose of hazardous waste.

7. Provide environmental training and guidance to personnel generating hazardous waste.

8. Inspect hazardous waste generators for compliance.

b. Every effort shall be made to minimize the generation of all wastes.