J.6 Environmental Compliance Evaluation Checklist.xlsx

This is an Environmental Compliance Evaluation Checklist designed to assess a scrap metal recycling facility's adherence to environmental regulations in the District of Columbia and Maryland. The checklist is organized by jurisdiction and covers eight primary compliance areas for DC and eight for Maryland, providing a structured framework for evaluating facility operations against state and federal environmental standards.

The DC section addresses compliance with Title 8 DCMR and Title 21 DCMR requirements, including solid waste facility permitting (classified as an Intermediate Materials Recycling Facility), proper waste handling and storage to prevent contamination and runoff, air quality emissions management under Title 20 DCMR, stormwater management with Best Management Practices and EPA Multi-Sector General Permit coverage, sewer system discharge documentation, scrap metal security protocols with tag-and-hold procedures for high-risk items, and compliance with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA. The Maryland section similarly requires permits under COMAR 26.04.07, compliance with hazardous waste regulations (COMAR 26.13.02.06), stormwater management under COMAR 26.17.02, air quality assessments for emissions from processing equipment (COMAR 26.11), scrap metal and junkyard licensing requirements including MDOT right-of-way compliance, and RCRA hazardous waste program adherence. Both sections mandate comprehensive documentation including permits, certifications, Environmental Health & Safety plans, monitoring reports, training records, seller transaction logs, weigh tickets, and incident response logs, ensuring transparency and regulatory accountability for scrap metal recycling operations.