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ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK Issue 016 Ver. 01

Fort Knox Environmental Handbook

Published by the Fort Knox Environmental Division

125 6th Avenue

Fort Knox, KY 40121

Office 1-502-624-3629

Fax 1-502-624-3000

EMD Website:

http://www.knox.army.mil/Garrison/dpw/emd/Default.aspx

EMD Information emails:

Army.Knox.EMD@Mail.mil

This handbook is applicable to all major commands, directorates, tenants, satellite activities and contractors stationed, operating, training, or assigned to Fort Knox.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1

Fort Knox Environmental Policy Memo --------------------------------------------------------- iv Preface -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

Regulatory References ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

SECTION 2 – EMERGENCY INFORMATION --------------------------------------------3

Emergency Phone Numbers ----------------- --------------------------------------------------------3

Environmental Points of Contact (POC) ---------------------------------------------------------- 4

SECTION 3 – RESPONSIBILITIES-UNITS, EOs, OTHERS

Tenants, Units and Contractors --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Environmental Officers (EO) Training ------------------------------------------------------------ 6

Sample Orders for Appointment of EOs --------------------------------------------------------- 7

Unit/Activities/Organizations and Contractors Responsibilities ------------------------------- 8

SECTION 4 – OPERATIONAL CONTROLS “How to Pages” ------------------------ 10

Absorbents (Used for POL) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

Adhesives and Sealants ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Aerosol Cans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Asbestos (Building Renovation/Maintenance/Demolition) ---------------------------------- 14

Asbestos (Disposal of Unserviceable Brake Shoes) ------------------------------------------- 15

Ballasts, Capacitors, and Other Equipment Containing PCBs ------------------------------- 16

Batteries (Lead-Acid) (Military Vehicles) ------------------------------------------------------ 17

Batteries (Non-Lead-Acid) (Universal Waste) ------------------------------------------------- 18

Bulk Storage Containers (BSCs) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 19

CBRNE (Detector/DECON Kits) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 20 CBRNE (Protective Mask Filters) --------------------------------------------------------------- 21

Chemicals (EPCRA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Painting ----------------------------------------- 23

Construction/Demolition Debris (CD/D) -------------------------------------------------------- 24

Dig Permit/Utility Locate (Cantonment and Training Areas) -------------------------------- 25

Drip Pads --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

Filters-POL--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27

Flameless Ration Heaters (FRH) ------------------------------------------------------------------28

Fluorescent Tubes and Mercury Containing Lamps ------------------------------------------- 29

Fuels (Purged or Contaminated) ------------------------------------------------------------------30

Gas Cylinders (Compressed) (Oxygen, Acetylene, Argon, Nitrogen, Propane, etc.) ---- 30

Gas Cylinders (Disposable) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 32

Gray Water------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

Grease (Maintenance) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34

Hazardous Materials (Inventory Procedures) --------------------------------------------------- 35 ii

Hazardous Materials (Storage Procedures) ----------------------------------------------------- 36

Lead Containing Painting (Surface Preparation-Renovation) ------------------------------- 37

Mold ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38

Natural Resources----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39

Oil Water Separator (OWS) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) ------------------------------------------------------------- 41

Paint & Paint-Related Material (Oil-based paint and Stain;

Latex (Water-based paint and Stain) --------------------------------------------------- 42

Parts Washers/Weapons Cleaner/Solvent Tank/Degreasers ---------------------------------- 43

Pesticides, Herbicides, Rodenticides------------------------------------------------------------- 44

Pressure Cleaning and Parts Washing ----------------------------------------------------------- 45

Rags ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46

Range/Field Practices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 47

Satellite Accumulation Point (SAP) Universal Waste Collection Area (UWCA) -------- 48

Self Help (Repair & Utilities - R & U) ---------------------------------------------------------- 49

Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Construction Sites ----------------------- 50

Solid Waste CD/D Landfill ------------------------------------------------------------------------51

Spill Response Materials--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52

Tires ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 54

Wash Rack ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55

Water Purification Operations -------------------------------------------------------------------- 56

Weapons Cleaning Materials ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 57

SECTION 5 - APPENDICES

Appendix A - Air ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58 Appendix B - Bulk Storage Containers (BSCs) & Spill Prevention Control and

Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP) ------------------------------------------------------------------59

Appendix C - Cultural Resources ---------------------------------------------------------------- 65

Appendix D - Environmental Compliance Forms----------------------------------------------66

Appendix E - Environmental Management System (EMS)/Sustainability ----------------81

Appendix F - Hazardous Materials Management & Minimization --------------------------83

Appendix G - Hazardous/Universal Waste Guidance -----------------------------------------88

Appendix H - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) -----------------------------------95

Appendix I - Natural Resources ------------------------------------------------------------------98

Appendix J - Noise ------------------------------------------------------------------------------102

Appendix K - Pollution Prevention & Green Procurement-----------------------------------103

Appendix L - Recycling Center (QRP Program) ----------------------------------------------108

Appendix M- Spill Prevention and Emergency Response Procedures ---------------------114

Appendix N - Storm Water/Ground Water Pollution Prevention/Best Management

Practices Plan (SWGPP/BMP) ----------------------------------------------------------118

Appendix O - Solid Waste Management--------------------------------------------------------123

Appendix P - Work/Service Orders--------------------------------------------------------------126

Appendix Q – Acronyms --------------------------------------------------------------------------127 iii

Section I iv vv

PREFACE

Over the years, federal environmental regulations have complicated many of the routine activities that are performed on this installation on a daily basis. These environmental regulations have a significant impact on the way that these "routine activities" are performed. To understand all the requirements from all the regulations would be a monumental undertaking. Environmental stewardship is equally important in both the tactical and Garrison environments. Prevention of pollution, corrective actions and continual improvements are the goals to achieve a sustainable installation. Executive Order (EO) 13148, Greening the Government through Leadership in Environmental Management (21 April 2000), mandates that the installation aligns with the ISO 14001 standard. EO 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management (24 January 2007) mandates that the installation incorporate the federal sustainability objectives and targets into the Fort Knox environmental program. Finally, EO 13693, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (October 2009) expands on the energy reduction and environmental performance requirements for Federal agencies identified in EO

13423. The goal of EO 13693 is "to establish an integrated strategy towards sustainability in the Federal

Government and to make reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) a priority for Federal agencies."

The Fort Knox Handbook, Issue 16 - Version I, replaces all previous editions of the Environmental

Handbook and incorporates the latest changes in environmental regulations and Fort Knox policies. The

Fort Knox Environmental Handbook applies to all units (military), tenants, activities, contractors, and

Partners in Excellence. Please note the new handbook format using “How to Pages” in the Section Titled

“Operational Controls”. Operational Controls represent the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for all environmental programs at Fort Knox.

The Fort Knox Environmental Handbook has incorporated the following:

32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 651

ALARACT 031/2012 – Army Fire Suppression and Environmental Control System Policy and

Procedures

AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 13 December 2007

AR 210-190, Post Cemeteries, 16 February 2005

AR 350-19, The Army Sustainable Range Program, 30 August 2005

AR 710-2 Supply Policy

ATP 3-34.5 Environmental Considerations, August 2015

ATP 4-45, Force Provider Operations

Clean Air Act (CAA)

Clean Water Act (CWA)

DA Pam 710-7

Environmental Management Division Contract Specifications

Environmental Management System (EMS) Procedures

Executive Order 13693, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic

Performance, 5 October 2009

Fort Knox Regulation 200-3, Fort Knox Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Procedures, 13

Nov 2009

Fort Knox Regulation 385-10, The Fort Knox Safety Program, 20 July 2009

Kentucky Division for Air Quality Regulations

Kentucky Division of Waste Management Regulations

Kentucky Division of Water Regulations

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

TC 25-1, Training Land, 15 March 2004

TC 3-34.489, “The Soldier and the Environment”, 8 May 2001

REGULATORY REFERENCES

SECTION 2 – EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Emergency Phone Numbers (Health and Safety)

Ambulance -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------911

Emergency -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------911

Fire Department, LEC ------------------------------------------------------ 502-624-6016/1876

Military Police (MP) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-2111

Range Emergency/Spills ----------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-2125

Emergency Phone Numbers (Environmental)

Air and Noise ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-8263

Asbestos Abatement---------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-3598/5245

Bulk Storage Containers (BSCs) (ASTs) & ------------------------------------ 502-624-2072

Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) ---------------------------------- 502-624-8537

Compliance Branch ----------------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-8672

Cultural Resources Branch-------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-6581

Drinking Water ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-2072

Environmental Management Division ----------------------------------- 502-624-3629-4654

Fish and Wildlife/Hunt Control -------------------------------------------------- 502-624-7373

Forestry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-5070

Hazardous Materials Control Center (HMCC) ----------------------- 502-624-4275/5101

Hazardous/Universal Waste Disposal ------------------------------------ 502-624-8379/6598

Lead Paint Abatement------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-3598/5245

Pollution Prevention --------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-8672/6057

Range Control ----------------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-2125/2135

Restoration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-8537

Staff Duty Officer- ------------------------------------------------------------------ 502-624-4421

Storm Water/Groundwater ------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-8187

Waste Water (Grey Water) ------------------------------------------------ 502-624-3692/8187

Wastewater Treatment Plant ----------------------------------------------------- 502-942-6020

Work/Service Orders --------------------------------------------------------------- 502-624-1171

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Environmental Points of Contact Environmental Management Division Contact Numbers

Asbestos 502-624-3598/5245

Bulk Storage Containers (BSCs)/(ASTs) 502-624-2072

Clean Air Act /Air Pollution/CFC 502-624-8263

Clean Water Act/Storm Water 502-624-8187

Compliance Inspections 502-624-2186/8811

Cultural Resources 502-624-6581

Drinking Water Operations 502-942-5008

Drinking Water Program 502-624-2072

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

(EPCRA) (Hazardous Materials)

502-624-3598

Endangered Species 502-624-7373

Environmental Management System (EMS), Green Procurement

Program, and Pollution Prevention (P2)

502-624-8672/6057

Environmental Training 502-624-3598/6057

Forestry 502-624-5070

Hazardous/Universal Waste 502-624-8379/6598

Lead Based Paint 502-624-3598/5245

Mold 502-624-3598/5245

Natural Resources 502-624-7368

NEPA 502-624-5174

Noise 502-624-8263

Pollution Prevention (P2) 502-624-8672/6057

Qualified Recycle Program (QRP) 502-624-5026

Restoration Program (Land Management) 502-624-8537

Solid Waste Management 502-624-3692

Spill Control and Countermeasure Program (SPCCP) 502-624-8187/6057

Tree Cutting 502-624-5070

Used Oil and Antifreeze 502-624-5026

Wastewater Treatment Operations 502-926-6020

Wetlands 502-624-7368

Wildlife Biologist 502-624-7373

SECTION 3 – RESPONSIBILITIES-UNITS, EOs, OTHERS

TENANTS, UNITS, AND CONTRACTORS

A tenant is an authorized activity located on an installation that is not part of the Garrison organization.

This includes, but is not limited to, military units, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), and the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), and contractors with activities on post. Tenants will:

a) Comply with installation policies, applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, EOs, and overseas FGS.

b) Participate in the installation’s planning, sustainability, and EMS (note, however, that installations should evaluate their liabilities concerning non-governmental tenants to determine whether any of them can be exempted from the installation EMS).

c) Designate a representative to the EQCC (Commander or Senior Level Civilian).

d) Ensure personnel receive required environmental training.

e) Participate in all installation internal and external assessments and audits, to include programming for corrective actions.

f) Identify and coordinate non mission-specific environmental requirements with the GC.

g) Pay environmental fines and penalties resulting from their mission activities.

h) Immediately report spills or releases of hazardous substances to the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC).

Pay or reimburse costs associated with cleanup and spill response if not covered in the standard installations services or the Installation Services Support Agreement (ISSA).

i) Report all instances of non-compliance and notification of enforcement actions to the GC immediately.

j) Ensure that non-DOD hazardous material is not stored, treated, or disposed of on the installation unless approved by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army –Installations & Environment

(OASA (I&E), his or her designee, or higher authority.

UNIT COMMANDERS

The commander's role in environmental sustainment centers on building environmental ethics in personnel by training and counseling them on environmental stewardship and sustainability, leading by example, and enforcing compliance with laws and regulations.

The commander—

Communicates environmental ethics to assigned personnel while training them to be good environmental stewards.

Develops and sustains a positive and proactive commitment to environmental protection.

Protects the environment during training and other activities.

Trains peers and subordinates to identify the environmental effects of plans, actions, and operations in relation to the mission, environment, community, and fiscal resources.

Trains personnel on the importance of protecting the environment and the possible consequences of noncompliance and non-sustainable practices.

Understands the links between environmental considerations and the associated impacts on Force

Health Protection (FHP), safety, and other protection aspects.

Oversees the environmental officer’s performance.

Appoint and train environmental officers at appropriate organizational levels to ensure compliance actions take place (see ATP 3-34.5, August 2015, for Environmental Officer Responsibilities).

Support the installation-wide EMS.

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMITEE (EQCC)

a) Installations will establish Environmental Quality Control Committees (EQCCs) chaired by the

Garrison Commander (GC). The EQCC will include major and sub-installations tenant activities, and contractors. EQCCs will meet at least quarterly and document /decisions.

b) The EQCC should consist of members representing the operational, logistics, engineering, planning, resource management, legal, medical, environmental, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), commissary, exchange service, and safety interests of the command, including military installation tenant activities, and contractors.

c) The EQCC will help to plan, execute, and monitor actions and programs with environmental implications. The committee will identify issues, make recommendations, and advise the GC.

Environmental Officer (EO)

Training Environmental Officer (EO) Training is conducted by the Environmental Management Division (EMD). AR 200-1 and ATP 3-34.5 requires trained and appointed Environmental Officers from all activities on the installation. EMD prefers to have a Primary and an Alternate Officer for each activity. An EO should be available for a 12 month tenure on Fort Knox. The initial course is 3 days and required once. A 1 day Re-Certification course is required every year after successful completion of the 3 day course. A certificate and ID card will be issued upon completion of the EO training. Course dates will be posted on the EMD webpage.

Course Topics:

Topics covered may vary from time to time, based on regulatory changes or compliance issues.

Generally, a standard agenda would include, but is not limited to, the following:

Air Programs, Asbestos & Lead, Bulk Storage Containers, Compliance Inspections, Cultural

Resources, EMS, EPCRA, General Information, Green Procurement, Hazardous Materials, Hazardous/Universal Wastes, Natural Resources, Operational Controls, Pollution Prevention, Recycling, Regulatory Changes, Spill Response, Storm Water, and other subjects as needed.

A competency test is given at the end of each course to ensure personnel are competent in the material covered. A passing score of 70% is required.

Course Registration

You may register for courses by contacting the Environmental Training Officer at 502-624-3598, or sending an e-mail to: Army.Knox.EMD@Mail.mil, requesting a registration form. Return the completed registration form as an Excel file and include a copy of your appointment orders. All classes are limited to 30 students.

Sample Orders for Appointment of EOs

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

ORGANIZATIONAL NAME/TITLE

STANDARDIZED STREET ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, AND ZIP + 4 CODE

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

OFFICE SYMBOL Date

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: Appointment of Environmental Officers

1. References: AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 13December 2007, ATP 3-34.5, Environmental Considerations, August 2015.

2. Effective immediately, the following individual(s) is/are appointed as the Environmental

Officer(s) for (YOUR UNIT).

a. PRIMARY – Name, Rank/Grade, Phone number and E-mail address

b. ALTERNATE – Name, Rank/Grade, Phone number and E-mail address.

3. Period: One year from the date of this memorandum or unless officially relieved from appointment or reassignment.

4. Special Instructions:

a. Individual serves as the primary liaison to the Environmental Management Division as outlined in the references above.

b. The Environmental Officer(s) listed above is responsible for complying with the duties outlined in the references above.

Signature Block of the

Commanding Officer or Supervisor

DISTRIBTION:

Individual(s)

Organization/Activity Training Officer

Unit/Activity/Tenant/Contractor Responsibilities

AR200-1

To ensure compliance with Army regulations and federal, state and local regulations, each Unit/Activity/Tenant/Contractor is responsible for the following:

AR200-1 mandates EOs be appointed and on orders.

Appointment Orders - Appointing on orders a primary and alternate Unit Environmental Officer (EO) for all company level and above units. A copy of all appointment orders will be sent to EMD via this email: Army.Knox.EMD@Mail.mil

Environmental Duties/Positions - The EO for each Unit/Activity/Tenant/Contractor is responsible for all environmental duties/positions. The EO is responsible for maintaining copies of training records in the

Units/Activities/Tenants/Contractors records.

EQCS Meetings - The EO or alternate is required to attend the monthly Environmental Quality Control

Subcommittee (EQCS) meetings. Meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month at 0930 hours.

Facilities Inspections - Units/Activities/Tenants/Contractors are responsible for inspections of facilities under their operational control to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and the Fort

Knox Environmental Handbook. Inspections must be completed In Accordance With (IAW) guidance on inspection forms. Inspection reports will be kept on file by the Units/Activities/Tenants/Contractors and will be available for subsequent inspections.

Hazardous Waste Management Plan- The Unit/Activity/Tenant/Contractor will comply with the Fort

Knox Hazardous Waste Management Plan on file at EMD. For additional information on this plan contact

EMD at 502-624-8379/6598.

Hazardous Waste Coordination - The EO is responsible for hazardous waste coordination if applicable.

They may appoint any number of personnel to handle hazardous waste. However, the EO is responsible for ensuring that these personnel receive familiarization training within 120 days of becoming a hazardous waste worker if applicable. Hazardous Waste Training can be obtained by either attending the 3 day or 1 day recertification course or from the proper EMD personnel

Solid Waste and Recycling Officer-The Solid Waste and Recycling Officer position is considered to be part of the EO’s job description. However, the EO may appoint other personnel to assist with these duties.

Spill Contingency Plan (SCP) - Each Unit/Activity/Tenants/Contractor will have their own site specific

Spill Contingency Plan (SCP) or an equivalent Emergency Response Procedure as provided by their organization. EMD has a standard SCP form.

Storm Water/Ground Water Pollution Prevention and Best Management Practices - The EO is also responsible for Storm Water and Groundwater Pollution Prevention and Best Management Practices implementation, if applicable. However, the EO may appoint other personnel to perform these tasks. All appointed personnel must be on orders with a copy furnished to EMD. The EO is responsible for maintaining the training records. See Appendix N, Storm Water/Ground Water Pollution Prevention/Best

Management Practices.

Training Records - Units/Activities/Tenants/Contractors should retain the following records:

Environmental Officer Certification and ID Card: Primary and Alternate

Unit Environmental Awareness Training

Spill Response Training

If you have questions, please call the Environmental Management Division (EMD) at 502-624-

3598/6057 or e-mail your question to: Army.Knox.EMD@Mail.mil

SECTION 4 - OPERATIONAL

CONTROLS

BEST

MANAGEMENT

PRACTICES (BMPs)

ABSORBENTS (USED FOR POL)

Pads, Towels, Booms, Rags and Bulk

401 KAR 31, 32, 33 and 40 CFR 260-262

POSSIBLE AREAS OF CONCERN

Absorbent material saturated with POL is disposed of improperly.

CHARACTERIZATION

Absorbent materials contaminated with POL are considered non-hazardous waste. Any materials other than POL, MAY BE considered Hazardous Waste. Contact EMD at 624-8379.

HANDLING PROCEDURES

NOTE: If absorbent pads/paper towels/rags are contaminated with POL they may be disposed of at the

CD/D landfill located on Baker Road, in the proper contaminated soil container.

Step 1 Bag used absorbent materials.

Step 3 Wear proper PPE listed on the SDS.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Call EMD at 502-624-3692/8379 if you clean up anything other than POL. EMD will provide guidance for proper disposal. See Appendix G and O.

ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS

Adhesives, sealants, caulking, and epoxy parts A & B are made of combinations of chemicals suspended in a solvent that partially evaporates during use. Refer to the SDS for specific hazards.

Spent adhesives and sealants, and wastes generated from use of these materials such as gloves, stir sticks, and old material removed during replacement, may be considered hazardous waste.

Step 1 Place items in a marked container or SAP drum.

Step 2 Any reusable adhesives and sealants must be turned-in to HMCC.

Step 3 Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 for disposal directions.

Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 for additional information. See Appendix G.

AEROSOL CANS

Aerosols are under pressure and may be flammable, reactive, corrosive, and/or toxic depending on the contents of the cans and the propellant involved.

Aerosol cans that are no longer serviceable (e.g., broken nozzle), but that are still under pressure and/or still contain their contents, must be collected and turned in to HMCC.

Step 1 Place containers in flammable storage cabinet.

Step 2 Ensure materials are labeled to identify contents.

Step 3 Turn in empty and unusable aerosol cans to

HMCC.

Aerosol Cans

For additional information contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598. See Appendix F.

ASBESTOS

Building Remodeling/Maintenance/Demolition

40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M and 401 KAR 58

Asbestos may be found at any building on the installation. There may be increased health risks associated with not following the recommended handling procedures. Piping, floor tile and insulations may contain asbestos.

Asbestos-containing materials are managed as regulated wastes by EMD accredited personnel.

Step 1 Contact EMD at 502-624-3598/5245 to schedule an inspection. EMD personnel will make a determination on asbestos for removal and disposal.

Step 2 EMD personnel will complete the forms and reports used for asbestos removal and disposal.

Step 3 All asbestos abatement and removal is handled through initiation of a DA 4283 or Service Order.

See Appendix P.

Step 4 Maintain work order number(s) to monitor status.

NOTE: Activities such as sanding, grinding, drilling, or sawing of asbestos-containing materials are prohibited by

OSHA. Self-Help removal of asbestos-containing tiles is prohibited. Only trained and certified abatement workers may disturb or remove asbestos materials.

Pipe elbows, pipeline insulation

NOTE: The removal of asbestos requires a regulatory

Notification to the Kentucky Division for Air Quality, which is submitted by the Asbestos Coordinator.

For additional information contact EMD at 502-624-3598/5245.

ASBESTOS

Disposal of Unserviceable Brake Shoes

40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M and 401 KAR 58

Some brake shoes/pads or clutch disks may contain asbestos-containing materials. All brake shoes contain toxic dust.

Asbestos-containing materials are managed as a Regulated Waste. These items may be handled by non-trained workers, but caution should be used and specific work practices should be followed for removal from vehicles.

HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY & CIVILIAN ON POST

Step 1 Brake shoes will be wetted when being disturbed or handled.

Step 2 Double wrap brake shoes/pads or clutch disks in 6 mil or thicker plastic, seal with duct tape and place in a sturdy, closed container. Do not exceed 20 pounds per package.

EMD will provide proper packaging.

Step 3 Label package as follows:

a) “Danger. Contains Asbestos Fibers. Avoid Creating Dust.

Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard.”

b) Generator Information (e.g. unit/activity, POC, phone).

Step 4 Place in a sturdy, closed container.

Asbestos brake shoes

Step 5 Contact EMD at 502-624-3598/5245 for disposal instructions.

BALLASTS, CAPACITORS AND OTHER

EQUIPMENT CONTAINING PCB’S

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are a major type of toxic chemical. They are a suspected as a human carcinogen and have been shown to be teratogenic (capable of inducing mutations in the offspring of affected organisms).

PCBs are most commonly found in electrical transformers and capacitors, air conditioning equipment and lighting ballasts.

Step 1 Non-routine (not daily maintenance operations) building and facility maintenance and building deconstruction or demolition require that all Ballasts and Capacitors are removed and controlled.

Step 2 Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 to get guidance with an approved disposal process.

NOTE: Routine/daily on-post maintenance activities will collect ballasts and capacitors and place in a properly marked container.

NOTE: Activities are not authorized to sign a Fort Knox disposal manifest. All Hazardous Waste manifesting must be coordinated through EMD.

Ballasts and Capacitors may contain PCB’s

Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 for additional guidance.

BATTERIES (Lead-Acid)

The cells of a lead-acid battery contain lead and lead dioxide, and an acidic electrolyte solution of sulfuric acid. The electrolyte is a strong corrosive agent. Batteries may also vent explosive hydrogen gas.

Lead acid batteries are hazardous due to their lead content. It is illegal to dispose of a lead acid battery in a landfill.

Do not place in trash container

HANDLING PROCEDURES

Step 1 Establish a battery program through your Supply

Support Activity (SSA) office.

Step 2 Battery electrolyte should not be drained from the battery. Batteries should be stacked no more than two tiers high on a pallet with cardboard in between. Use

NON-METALLIC material to band the batteries to the pallet for turn-in.

Step 3 New and used batteries must be stored in areas providing acid spill containment. Store in an area that provides protection from rain/snow.

Step 4 QRP can take all government NSN batteries with the exception of the following:

NSN 6140-01-390-1968

NSN 6140-01-390-1969

NSN 6140-01-446-9506

TAKE THESE

BATTERIES TO

HMCC.

NOTE: The battery recycler will accept a battery without caps or a battery with a cracked case. Damaged batteries must be double-bagged prior to turn-in (i.e., exterior case cracked). Do not store damaged batteries at the unit.

Battery acid spill containment

For additional information contact EMD at 502-624-5026.

BATTERIES (NON-LEAD-ACID)

(Universal Waste)

Alkaline, Lithium, Nickel-Cadmium, Magnesium, NiCad (wet), Mercury, Lithium-Ion, Nickel Metal

Hydride and Rechargeable Batteries have chemicals that are a concern during routine use and disposal and may contaminate the environment.

All Lithium, Lithium-Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride, Nickel-Cadmium, Magnesium and Mercury batteries may be Universal Waste. As a best management practice, all batteries will be collected as Used

Batteries and waste determinations will be made by EMD personnel.

Step 1 Unit/activity will secure an EMD approved container with a closeable top.

Step 2 Container will be labeled EMD.

Step 3 The Used Batteries container will be picked up by EMD personnel and

EMD will provide a replacement container.

Lithium, Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad), may be Universal Waste.

Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 for additional information.

BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (BSC)

55 Gallon or Larger Drums/Tanks

40CFR112

Bulk Storage Containers (BSCs) do not receive proper monitoring of the structural integrity, or the interstitial space is not properly inspected, consequently there is a tank failure.

Corrosion and weakening stresses can create poor structural integrity and lead to leaks and/or spills, and create potential threats to the environment.

Step 1 Ensure all mechanical and automatic operating parts of the BSC are operating properly.

Step 2 Ensure the BSC has secondary containment. You must inspect the interstitial space, See Appendix B.

Step 3 Maintain a spill kit at each BSC or in the area of multiple tanks.

Step 4 Conduct monthly inspections using the BSC inspection form available in this handbook in the forms section.

Step 5 Conduct inspections on open secondary containment after rainfall events to determine if the rain water has an oily sheen and document your findings on FK5111.

Step 6 Contact EMD at 502-624-8187/6057 if an oily sheen is present after a rainfall event for guidance.

NOTE: BSC applies to 55-gallon and larger tanks located both inside and outside.

For additional information contact EMD at 502-624-2072/6057.

CBRNE (DETECTOR/DECON KITS)

Contaminants of concern in the kits represent possible flammable and toxic hazards. Refer to SDS for specific use and handling procedures.

The refill kit, when disposed of, may be a hazardous waste for ignitability and toxicity.

Step 1 Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 for guidance.

Step 2 Unit will be issued a container to dispose of kits.

Step 3 Unit will be required to segregate kits by type.

NOTE: Contact DRMS, 502-626-3766 for turn-in instructions for the JEAP’s program concerning sending excess to DRMS or sending usable NBC equipment to units that have shortages.

CBRNE Detector/ DECON Kits

Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 for guidance.

CBRNE (PROTECTIVE MASK FILTERS)

The protective mask filters that contain ASC Whetlerite charcoal contain heavy metal chemical compounds (Chromium 6) and triethylenediamine.

If these masks are equipped with the C2 (black body) ASC Whetlerized charcoal-filled canister NSN

4240-01-119-2315 or NSN 4240-21-871-7842, remove the C2 canister and manage as a hazardous waste

- chromium

Step 1 For disposal information contact EMD at

502-624-8379/6598 to establish a Satellite

Accumulation Point (SAP) for hazardous waste.

Step 2 Used filters will be placed in containers provided.

Containers will be closed except when adding or removing waste.

Step 3 Mask filters must be separated by type (Green or Black).

Step 4 When containers are filled, schedule appointment.

NOTE: NOTE: Contact DRMS, 502-626-3766 for turn-in instructions for the JEAP’s program concerning sending excess to DRMS or sending usable NBC equipment to units that have shortages.

For information contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598.

CHEMICALS (EPCRA)

42 USC § 11002, EO 13693, 40 CFR, 29 CFR, AR 710-2, DA PAM 710-7

Failure to report the qualifying chemicals to the proper agencies could lead to regulatory violations and pose a serious health risk to personnel, property and the environment.

All activities and tenants are required to process hazardous materials (HM) brought to Fort Knox, through the Hazardous Materials Control Center (HMCC). This allows for annual regulatory reporting in accordance with Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and cradle-to-grave management of hazardous materials.

Step 1: Obtain approval from the EMD EPCRA Program Manager prior to purchasing new types of

HM. Meaning - Products that are new to the installation and have never been processed through the HMCC in the past.

Step 2: Ensure vendor/manufacturer provides a copy of the

SDS with the HM purchased.

Step 3: Ensure all HM is delivered to the HMCC for processing through the HM database (EESOH-MIS).

This includes any HM that is purchased from retail locations on or off the installation or through DoD

Email. In rare circumstances when HM is delivered directly to the user’s location and bypasses the

HMCC, it is the user’s responsibility to take the material to the HMCC for processing, ASAP.

Step 4: When HM has been used, the user must return the empty container(s) to HMCC. The HMCC will remove the HM from the user’s inventory and process the container(s) for recycling.

Note 1: All flammable material and aerosols must be stored in a flammable locker/connex.

Note 2: It is the responsibility of the user to ensure all HM is properly labelled with a bar code sticker from the HMCC and a current SDS is on file and available for each product.

For additional information call 502-624-3598.

CHEMICAL AGENT RESISTANT COATING

(CARC) PAINTING

401 KAR 50, 51, 52, 53 and Fort Knox Air Quality Permit

Chemical paints contain hazardous substances that may create air pollutants.

DoD has authorized the use of water-reducible paints which reduce air emission. These paints are available on the DoD Qualified Product Listing.

Step 1 Contact EMD Air Permit personnel at 502-624-8263/8186 for guidance on paint consumption limits along with record keeping and monitoring requirements.

Step 2 Contact the Installation Safety Office at 502-624-4407 for information on personal protection equipment (PPE).

Step 3 Spot painting or touch up work with CARC paint is limited to a total usage of five (5) gallons per day per facility.

Step 4 All work greater than five (5) gallons usage will be done at the Boatwright Paint Booth Building

2778.

Step 5 Complete the monthly reports for paint usage and submit to EMD Air Permit Program Manager.

Step 6 Maintain all paint usage, inspection and monitoring records for a minimum of five (5) years.

Note: The use of oil or solvent base paints in a spray painting operation may have air permitting usage and inspection requirements. Contact EMD at 502-624-8263/8186 for guidance

Contact EMD at 502-624-8263/8186 for additional guidance.

CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION DEBRIS (CD/D)

401 KAR 47 AND 48 and FORT KNOX REGULATION 200-2

Potential environmental impacts associated with the land-filling of CD/D debris are groundwater, water and air pollution. A growing concern involves the environmental impacts linked with the disposal of pressure-treated lumber. DoD Sustainable Management of Waste in Military Construction, Renovation and Demolition Activities can minimize the potential negative environmental impact while achieving mandatory waste reduction goals.

Only non-hazardous CD/D debris that cannot be reused or recycled can be taken to the installation’s CD/D Landfill.

Materials comprising CD/D debris can sometimes be contaminated with undesirable components and/or toxic compounds such as asbestos, lead-based paint, varnish, creosote and adhesives. CD/D debris determined to be hazardous is regulated under RCRA Subtitle C, while non-hazardous CD/D debris is regulated under RCRA Subtitle

D. Contact EMD at 502-624-3692 for clarification on CD/D waste.

Step 1 Contractors must develop and submit a

CD/D Waste Management Diversion

Plan (must achieve 60 % diversion) for approval by general contract COR.

Contractors must evaluate all diversion options and make good-faith effort to achieve the highest diversion rate within the project schedule and budget.

Step 2 Submit weights generated by reusing, salvaging, returning or recycling to

EMD Compliance once a month and at the completion of the contract.

CD/D Debris Segregated for Recycling

For more information contact EMD at 502-624-3692/8379.

Dig Permit/Utility Locate Cantonment and Training Areas

KRS 367.4901 to 367.4917 and AR 420.1

Failure to locate underground utilities (water/sewer, electric, gas, phone, steam/chill water, control cables, petroleum/POL, cable TV) and environmental/historical sensitive areas (archeological sites, former solid waste disposal sites) can cause dangerous interruptions, hazardous situations and potential violations and fines. Additional clarifying information can be found in AR Regulation 420-1. http://www.apd.army.mil/AdminPubs/series_range_regs.asp?search=420

CHARACTERIZATION

UTILITY LOCATIONS are required before any digging, excavation, or earthwork is performed within the cantonment or rear training areas. All utilities must be properly marked. Digging may create storm water and waste issues. Digging includes foxholes and equivalent training excavation. This applies to military, civilians, tenants, contractors, utility operators or any other entity performing excavation of soil within the Fort Knox cantonment area and/or any road and utility right- of-ways, training areas & facilities/complexes in the rear area.

Step 1 CALL EMD at 502-624-5174 and speak with the NEPA contact person 10-15 days prior to starting work.

Step 2 CALL 811 or 800-752-6007. Personnel at this number will notify NOLIN RECC, Insight, Veolia, Hardin Co. Water, and

ATT Fiber. Requests MUST be initiated a minimum of 3-10 working days before excavation is to begin. You must provide all requested information.

Step 3 CALL DPW at 502-624-1171 for service order to connect gas, water, sewer from a building to the main supply pipe and electrical from the building to the primary transformer.

Step 4 In addition you must call;

DPW at 502-624-5954 for gas lines, NEC at 502-624-8888 for POST telephone lines, Cultural Resources (Historical) at 502-624-6281, Restoration Office at 502-624-8537, Natural Resources (Forestry) at 502-624-7368, and

Range Control (Training Areas) at 502-624-3536.

Step 5 Survey information must be verified by all agencies in Step 4 prior to any digging.

Note: Range Excavations- you must submit a memorandum to

Cultural Resources (format available from Range Control or EMD).

Note: All movement of soils and construction materials other than demolition debris on Fort Knox must be coordinated through EMD at 502-624-8537.

For additional information contact EMD at 502-624-8537 and/ or DPW at 502-624-1171.

http://www.apd.army.mil/AdminPubs/series_range_regs.asp?search=420

DRIP PADS

401 KAR 4, 5 AND 10 and KPDES PERMIT

F-24, other fuels and oil can potentially contaminate storm water and ground water.

DRIP PADS will only be placed under leaking vehicles to prevent POL products from dripping on to the ground. Drip pads are designed to captured POL products but not rain water.

Step 1 Place drip pads under leaking vehicles only.

Step 2 Initiate the necessary documentation to have the leaking vehicle repaired.

Step 3 Drip pads will be serviced as needed and checked for serviceability after a rain fall event.

NOTE: Each drip pad will hold approximately 1 gallon of POL product.

For more information contact EMD at 502-624-8187/6057.

FILTERS-POL

401 KAR 31, 32, 33, and 40 CFR 260-262

Oil filters have metals in varying levels. Refer to the respective SDS’s for specific hazards.

Some discarded filters may contain hazardous chemicals.

CONTAINER MARKING AND HANDLING PROCEDURES

Step 1 Turn-in drained filters to Building 2770 for crushing and recycling.

NOTE: DO NOT discard any filters in trash dumpsters.

For additional information contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598.

FLAMELESS RATION HEATERS (FRH)

FRHs are discarded improperly.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that these are not hazardous waste and do not pose a threat to the environmental.

Step 1 While in the training area, used individual

FRH heaters may be placed in the trash.

Step 2 Units should contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 to turn in large amounts of unused/unopened FRHs.

Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 for additional guidance.

FLUORESCENT and MERCURY-CONTAINING

LAMPS

Small quantities of mercury and lead are used to manufacture fluorescent lamps and mercury vapor lamps, metal halide and high pressure sodium lamps.

Lamps including fluorescent lamps and mercury-containing lamps are Universal Wastes and these are recycled.

Step 1 Place used fluorescent lamps/tubes in a container provided by EMD. Lamps must be separated by size and type.

Step 2 Date the box with the date the first used lamp/tube is put in the box/container (Used lamps/ bulbs will not be maintained in the collection area longer than 1 year).

Step 3 Always close container after adding a bulb/lamp.

Step 4 Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 for

NOTE: Broken lamps/tubes should be swept up and double bag and call EMD 502-624-3629.

NOTE: Reusable fluorescent lamps can be turned-in to

Self-Help located in building 2954.

FUELS

(Purged or Contaminated)

F-24 and gasoline are DOT-flammable materials and should be handled in accordance with appropriate safety guidelines and respective SDS.

Purged or contaminated fuels may contain excessive water, bacteria that feeds on fuel and may excrete acids that will corrode the fuel tank overtime.

Step 1 For disposal call 502-624-8379/6598.

Step 2 Do not dispose of any contaminated fuels without approval by EMD.

Step 3 Small quantities (5 gallons or less) of contaminated fuel may be turned in to QRP.

For more information contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598.

GAS CYLINDERS (COMPRESSED)

Oxygen, acetylene, argon and other pressurized bottles have hazards associated with fire and pressurized containers.

Refillable compressed gas cylinders are used for both civilian and military operations. Compressed gas cylinders are handled according to DRMS-1-4160-14, Section 3 - Special Processing.

Step 1 Contact DRMS at 502-626-3769 for assistance with issue, turn-in and exchange of cylinders and resupply of gases.

Step 2 Storage requirements should be coordinated with

Fire Department and Installation Safety Office.

Step 3: Commercially Owned Compressed Gas

Cylinders

Return these cylinders to the owner.

Note: Medical oxygen cylinders are issued and exchanged at IACH Medical Supply.

Note: Small Carbon Dioxide or Nitrogen cylinders with no valves should be considered empty when punctured and discharged.

Note: For compressed gases and cylinders for all fire suppression systems (FSS) and air-conditioning and refrigeration (A/C) systems installed in Army weapon systems or equipment review

ALARACT031/2012.

Cylinders

DRMS may not accept physical custody of any cylinders, unless rendered scrap.

DRMS may accept accountability of non- hazardous or hazardous cylinders on behalf of the activity reporting the excess cylinders.

See DRMS-1-4160-14, Section 3 -

Special Processing.

For additional information contact DRMS at 502-626-3769.

GAS CYLINDERS (DISPOSABLE)

Non-reusable, single-use containers (i.e., Propane, Ether, MAPP, Calibration

Gases, Helium, for balloons)

Propane, ether and other pressurized bottles have hazards associated with fire and pressurized containers.

Non-refillable propane and MAPP gas bottles are used for plumbing operations, personal heating and vehicle operations. These gases represent physical and environmental hazards if not disposed of properly.

Contact EMD at 502-624-8379/6598 for guidance on ether cylinders.

Step 1 Place non-refillable propane, MAPP gas or ether bottles in a properly labeled and secured storage container.

NOTE: Take empty personal propane cylinders

(used on grills) to the PX for exchange or turn in.

Mapp Gas/Ether gas Bottles

For additional guidance contact EMD at 502-624-8379/3598.

GRAY WATER

401 KAR 4, 5, 10 and KPDES Permit

Improperly handled gray water during field exercises from MKTs and field showers could result in the release of contaminants into the environment, particularly the storm water and groundwater.

Gray water contains potential environmental pollutants. Digging gray water pits is prohibited at Fort

Knox unless it is a training requirement. EMD will issue an authorization for digging gray water pits.

Visiting units are allowed to bring their own gray water containers to Fort Knox.

Field Exercises

Step 1 Contact EMD at 502-624-8187 or e-mail a request to:

Army.Knox.EMD@Mail.mil for a copy of the request application for gray water containers or gray water pit clearance.

Step 2 Gray water tanks will be obtained from QRP at 502-624-5026. You will need a copy of the approved application.

Step 3 Collect gray water from field kitchens, field showers and field laundries.

Step 4 It is the unit’s responsibility to transport gray water to the WWTP. The WWTP operates 24/7 and can be contacted at

502-942-6020.

Step 5 Rinse the gray water tank prior to turn in to QRP at building 2962.

GRAY

WATER

TANK

Contact EMD at 502-624-8187/6057/3692 for additional guidance.

GREASE (MAINTENANCE)

GAA grease contains petroleum hydrocarbons and additives. Refer to the SDS for specific hazards.

Grease contaminated with dirt, water, or other materials is a non-hazardous waste due to the petroleum constituents.

Step 1 Unexpired grease should be turned in to

HMCC for reuse. Contact HMCC at 502-

624-5101 to turn in surplus grease.

Step 2 Place expired or contaminated grease in a labeled container and take to the landfill for disposal in the POL roll off.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

(INVENTORY PROCEDURES)

42 USC § 11002, EO 13693, 40 CFR, 29 CFR, AR 710-2, DA PAM 710-7

Failure to report the qualifying chemicals to the proper agencies could lead to regulatory violations…