UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN PORTLAND CAMPUS

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1 1 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE Issued By: Office of Finance and Administration Name: Chief Financial Officer Effective Date: November 1990 Revised: Jun. 2011, Jul. 2012, Dec. 2012, Jan. 2015, Mar. 2015, Apr. 2015, Oct. 2015, Jan. 2016, June 2017, Mar 2018 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN PORTLAND CAMPUS Development History: December 1985, Development Began Spring 1987, Enacted November 1990, Revised July 1997, Revised September 1999, Revised January 2003, Revised December 2010, Revised Purpose: To manage hazardous chemicals, materials, and waste in compliance with the Department of Environmental Protection`s Hazardous Waste Management Rules CMR Chapters 850 through 857 Objectives: To determine if waste generated are hazardous waste, label and date containers of hazardous waste, store hazardous waste by contents using secondary containment, conduct daily inspection of the containers to ensure waste are containerized and closed, ship containers of hazardous waste off site for disposal within 90 days of the accumulation start date. I. Program Overview A. The Hazardous Waste Management Plan of the University of Southern Maine (USM) is a comprehensive and practical plan designed to provide guidance for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous wastes on the Portland Campus. This will be done safely and in compliance with State and Federal regulations. B. The Portland Campus is currently operating under Large Quantity Generator rules. To comply with the requirements of a large quantity generator, a comprehensive Hazardous Waste Emergency Contingency Plan has been developed as a separate document.

2 2 C. Environmental Health and Safety will establish whether the campus is operating as a small quantity generator, a small quantity plus generator, or a large quantity generator. It will accomplish this by tracking on a monthly basis the quantity of hazardous waste generated and the respective waste codes of hazardous waste generated on the Portland Campus. This will be achieved by completing the Monthly Main Storage Site Inventory Form at the end of each month. A copy of the form is attached as Appendix B. D. Waste are determined to be hazardous if they exhibit a hazardous characteristic or if they are listed. There are four categories of Characteristic waste. 1. Ignitability waste code D001 i. The waste is a liquid and has a flash point of less than F, or ii. The waste is an ignitable compressed gas, or iii. The waste is an oxidizer. iv. Examples are solvents and paint thinners. 2. Corrosivity waste code D002 i. The waste is an aqueous liquid with a ph less than or equal to 2.0, or ii. The waste is an aqueous liquid with a ph greater than or equal to iii. Examples are acids and caustics. 3. Reactivity waste code D003 i. The waste is reactive with water, shock, heat, pressure, or ii. The waste reacts to give off toxic gases, or iii. The waste is unstable and reacts rapidly or explosively. iv. Examples are peroxides, cyanides, and perchlorates. 4. Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) - waste codes D004-D017 i. This category includes wastes that leach more than a specified amount of heavy metals, (arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, selenium, and silver), or one of six (6) pesticides. ii. An example is lead paint chips that leach more than 5.0 mg/l of lead under specific laboratory conditions. iii. *The federal regulations include 26 additional constituents as D018-D043 wastes.

3 3 There are five (5) categories of Listed hazardous waste. i. Non-Specific sources waste codes F001-F028 ii. Specific sources waste codes K001-K087 iii. Commercial chemical products, intermediates or offspecification products- There are two (2) sources: iiia Acute wastes waste codes P001-P158 iiib. Non-acute wastes waste codes U001-U359 iv. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) waste code M002 II. Summary of Management Practices: A. Waste Determinations: Faculty/staff work with Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) to determine whether substances being considered for disposal are hazardous or non-hazardous. Whenever feasible, sampling and lab analysis shall be conducted. Hazardous Waste: using the attached Hazardous Waste Determination Form (see Appendix C), substances are determined to be hazardous following strict criteria outlined on the form. Substances determined to be hazardous, will be placed in approved containers with secondary containment at designated hazardous waste storage sites at each campus. Non-Hazardous Waste: substances determined to be non-hazardous, will be deposited into the sanitary sewer (drain) or disposed of in the common waste (trash). B Site Storage and Disposal: USM has established sites on Portland campus specifically designated for temporary storage of hazardous wastes. Each site is under the supervision of an employee who manages the site using the Weekly Checklist for Satellite Accumulation Areas (see Appendix D). The department inspects the hazardous waste storage area in room 95 weekly. The Weekly Checklist for Hazardous Waste Storage Areas is used (see Appendix E). 1. The container is identified and labeled as hazardous waste. 2. For Portland campus, which is designated a large quantity generator, an accumulation start date (ASD) must be placed on each container label when waste chemical is first added to the container. 3. Weekly recorded inspections are conducted at the satellite accumulation areas when the classrooms or spaces are in operation.

4 4 a) Ignitable/reactive wastes are stored 50 feet from property line. b) Incompatible wastes are stored separately. c) Containers are free from rust, dents, bulges, leaks, etc. d) Containers are kept closed and on firm working surface. e) Secondary containment is used for all vessels 110% of the largest container. f) Storage area is secure and signed for unauthorized access. 4. The chemical is shipped off-site by a licensed transporter within 90 days of the ASD. 5. Hazardous waste containers are packaged and labeled according to DOT requirements. C. Waste Pickups: When a container is 90% full or allotted storage time is close to expiring, laboratory managers are to submit to the Environmental Health and Safety Office a request for hazardous waste pickup Request Hazardous Waste Pickup Form (See Appendix B) D. Emergency Contact Information: 1. Director Environmental Health and Safety 222 Bailey Hall, Gorham, ME Office phone: Cell phone: Safety and Health Specialist II 222 Bailey Hall, Gorham, ME Office phone: Cell phone:

5 5 III Training: A The Director of Environmental Health and Safety and the Safety and Health Specialist receive annual refresher training on DEP hazard waste handling, DOT hazardous materials/waste transporting, and Facility Emergency Coordinator functions and responsibilities. B Annually, the University community is made aware of USM s current hazardous waste streams. This is accomplished each year when departments/units receive their refresher training. C Satellite accumulation training is given annually to site managers. D Documentation for all training is filed in the University Environmental Health & Safety Office. IV. Storage Site Descriptions: A The 90 day storage area is Room 95 in the basement of the Science Building. B Secondary containment, in the form of overflow trays, is in place and designed to hold 110% of the largest container in the tray. C Secondary containment in the form of a containment berm is positioned inside the door of the storage room to prevent inadvertently spilled chemical from exiting the space. It is designed to hold 20% of all the waste in storage. D Room 95 is inspected on a weekly basis to insure hazardous waste is maintained in accordance with Chapter 851 of Maine DEP specifications, (See Appendix E). E Available Personal Protection Equipment includes: 1. Face shield. 2. Splash goggles. 3. Chemical resistant rubber gloves. 4. Body Cover. a. Chemical Resistant Rain-Gear or b. Chemical Resistant Apron

6 6 USM Units Generating Hazardous Waste: USM S HAZARDOUS WASTE STREAM (Department/Area Labs or Studios) Applied Medical Science Art Department Biology Department Chemistry Department Facilities Management Photo (Art Department) Print Shop Technology Miscellaneous Departments Classification of Waste RA - I - T I - C - T - L C - R - L I - C - R - T I - C T T - L I - C - T I - C - R - L Key: I = Ignitable C = Corrosive R = Reactive T = Toxic L = Listed RA = Radioactive 1. Laboratory managers submit a request for a hazardous waste pickup. 2. The form is sent to the Environmental Health & Safety Office at 222 Bailey Hall, Gorham, ME 04038, for processing. 3. Once the request is reviewed and approved by a Environmental Health & Safety representative, the hazardous waste is transported and stored in Room #95, the designated and secure storage area, until properly disposed of by a licensed transporter.

7 7 START DATE Appendix A MAIN STORAGE SITE INVENTORY FORM HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL WASTE LIST - For Room 95 Substance Name, Class, ID Number Quantity Size Bottle Type Departmen t

8 8 Appendix B REQUEST FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE PICKUP Please Note: This form must be filled out COMPLETELY and approved by Environmental Health & Safety before any pickups or campus storage takes place. Person requesting: Date: Department generating the waste: Waste Determination Documentation: Yes No Material type, not trade name: Quantity (size containers [2 liter, 4 liter, etc.]): Location (campus): Building: Transportation required? SEND TO: Environmental Health & Safety,222 Bailey Hall, Gorham,04038 for approval. All information requested must be complete before pickup. To be filled out by Environmental Health & Safety: Received on (date): NOT APPROVED APPROVED Reason: Evaluator Name: Not labeled properly Inappropriate container Not sealed properly Request information not complete

9 Appendix C HAZARDOUS WASTE DETERMINATION FORM 9 Hazardous Waste Determination Form #: WASTE DESCRIPTION: Generation Process: Generation Location: Total Quantity and/or Estimated Generation Rate: B. WASTE PROPERTIES, CHARACTERISTICS, and CONSTITUENTS: Physical State: Solid Solid w/freestanding or absorbed liquid Liquid (If liquid, indicate if the liquid is: Single-Layer Multi-Layer Gas ph: < 2 > 2 but < 12.5 N/A > 12.5 Flashpoint: < 140 o F > 140 o F but < 200 o F N/A > 200 o F Characteristics: PCB Content: Metal Content: Corrosive Ignitable Reactive Radioactive Toxic None > 5 ppm < 5 ppm None Listed: P or U-list (DCC only**) K-list F-list N/A **DCC discarded commercial chemical products Composition (list all hazardous constituents): Antimony* Chromium Molybdenum* Vanadium* Arsenic Cobalt* Nickel* Zinc* Barium Copper* Selenium Beryllium* Lead Silver None Cadmium Mercury Thallium* *Check these metals (or metal compounds) only if they are in a friable, powdered, or finely divided state. Constituent: Volume % (range): Constituent: Volume % (range): C. REMARKS (Attach all applicable documentation describing the waste (e.g. process knowledge statement, MSDS, sample analysis, etc.): D. FINAL DETERMINATION: Hazardous Non-hazardous Medical Waste Universal Waste Used Oil Prohibited by POTW COMPLETED BY: DEPARTMENT: CONTACT No.: DATE:

10 10 Appendix D Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA) Weekly Audit Year Month's Site # Room # Building Instructions: Use this checklist form to complete your weekly audit. Retain copies on this clipboard. Note: Only employees having received USM Satellite Hazardous Waste Training can conduct this audit. Y=Yes N=No Week Ending date Auditors Initials # of Containers HW Label w Description? Start Date? Full Date? Full 3 Days? 2 with Same Contents? Capped Tightly? Damage, Rust, Leaks?

11 11 Appendix E Weekly Checklist for Hazardous Waste Storage Room Month(s) Year Site # Room # Building 95 Science B Y=YES N=NO Week Ending Date Time # Containers Containers Closed? HazWaste Label? Access to Container? More Than 90 Days? SAA Full Date? Dent, Rust, Leak? Stable Surface? Sufficient Containment? Locked w/ Signage? Initials Holiday Holiday

12 12 Appendix F Satellite Accumulation Areas PORTLAND ROOM # DEPARTMENT Contact Person Phone Type of Waste Lab Status Science Bldg. 72 AMS #1 (SAA) IA Science Bldg. 152 GeoSciences - #2 (SAA) A Biology Science Bldg. 160 C. Maher #3 (SAA) A Chemistry Science Bldg. 167 Club - #4 (SAA) A Science Bldg #5 (SAA)A Science Bldg. 192 Currie 8192 Organic Science Bldg. 196 Martinez Science Bldg. 210 Science Bldg. 303 & 303A Science Bldg. 352 Science Bldg. 363 Science Bldg. 364 Science Bldg. 366 Science Bldg. 394 Science Bldg. 481 Science Bldg. 493A Biology Webber Biology Mike Callahan Chemistry Schwieterman Chemistry Prudente Chemistry Tracy Chemistry Woodruff Chemistry Woodruff/Benedict Biology Champlin Biology Larsen #6 (SAA) A #7 (SAA) A - - #8 (SAA) A 4571 Organic #9 (SAA) A 4716 Organic #10 (SAA) A 4005 Organic #11 (SAA) A Heavy Metals #12 (SAA) A 4736 #13 (SAA) A 4736 Heavy Metals #14 (SAA) A 8349 #15 (SAA) A - #16 (SAA) A