UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN GORHAM CAMPUS

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1 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE Issued By: Office of Finance and Administration Name: Dick Campbell, Chief Financial Officer. Effective Date: November 1990 Revised: June 2011 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN GORHAM 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: Objectives: 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 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 180 days of the full 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 Gorham Campus, safely and in compliance with State and Federal regulations. B. The Gorham campus is currently considered a small quantity generator. See Appendix E, Hazardous Waste Shipped by Campus Volume in Pounds for the annual quantities shipped based on shipping manifests. To comply with the requirements of a small quantity generator, a comprehensive step by step process is described in upcoming text.

2 C. In order to confirm the Gorham Campus status as a small quantity generator, University Environmental Health and Safety will track on a monthly basis the quantity of hazardous waste generated and the respective waste codes of hazardous waste. 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. 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 off-specification products there are two (2) sources: 3A. Acute wastes waste codes P001-P158 3B. Non-acute wastes waste codes U001-U359 iv. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) waste code M002

3 II. Summary of Management Practices: A. Waste Determinations Faculty/staff work with University Environmental Health and Safety (UEH&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, 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. Non-Hazardous Waste substances determined to be non-hazardous, will be deposited into the sanitary sewer (drain) or disposed of as the common household trash. B. Site Storage and Disposal: USM has established sites on each campus specifically designated to temporarily store hazardous wastes. Appendix C is a list of Satellite Accumulation Areas on the Gorham Campus. Each site is under the supervision of an employee who manages the site using the Daily Checklist for Satellite Accumulation Areas, (Appendix G), and the Daily Checklist for Hazardous Waste Storage Areas, (Appendix F) 1. For the Gorham campus, wastes are stored in containers of 55 gallons or less, not to exceed 55 gallons in total. 2. Each container is labeled Hazardous Waste 3. Each container is dated when chemical is first deposited into the container 4. The container is dated again when it becomes full 5. The container is then shipped offsite by a transporter licensed by the state of Maine within 180 days of the full date 6. The waste is sent to a licensed, authorized hazardous waste facility 7. All hazardous waste and matter discharges will be reported to the 1 (800) 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. See Appendix D, Request for Hazardous Waste Pickup form. D. Emergency Contact Information: 1. John R. Reed, Director University Environmental Health and Safety. Office phone: /5338 Mobile phone: Home phone: Steve Woodhead, Life Safety Associate UEH&S 25 Bedford Street, Portland, ME Office phone: /5227 Mobile phone: Home phone:

4 3. Amy Adams, Life Safety Aid UEH&S 25 Bedford Street, Portland, ME Office phone: E. A summary of the quantity, listed in pounds, of hazardous waste generated on each campus over the past five years, as documented in the shipping manifests is provided in Appendix E III Training: A. The Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the Life Safety Associate, and the Life Safety Aid 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 site 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. Hazardous Waste Storage Building, #36 1. The Gorham site is located across from the central heat plant. 2. The front of the structure is locked with a sign "Danger, Unauthorized Personnel Keep Out". 3. Inside the structure the wastes are segregated by categories in separate labeled containers. 4. Inside the structure is a (CO2) 10 lb. fire extinguisher 5. Spill absorbent material is stored in a 5 gallon pail and marked accordingly. 6. Absorbent (Mercury Spill Kit) wipes are also available. 7. Secondary containment by way of 110% of container volume spill trays, are in place and used throughout the space. B. Building #36 is inspected on a monthly basis to ensure that all mechanical systems are functioning properly. See Appendix A. Hazardous Waste Storage Building Inspection Form. C. Personal Protection Equipment Available in Building 36 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

5 V. Hazardous waste Steams Departments Generating Hazardous Waste: (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 = Ignitability C = Corrosivity R = Reactivity T = Toxicity L = Listed RA = Radioactive A. Laboratory managers submit a request for a hazardous waste pickup, B. The form is sent to the University Environmental Health & Safety Office for processing. C. Once the request is reviewed and approved by a University Environmental Health & Safety representative, the hazardous waste is transported and stored in Building #36, the designated and secure storage area, until properly disposed of by a licensed transported.

6 Appendix A HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE BUILDING INSPECTION FORM. 1. General Inspection Requirements: Inspections will be done monthly by the Office of University Environmental Health & Safety. Random inspections are also to be done upon storing of any material. 2. Completed inspection forms will be filed in the University Environmental Health & Safety office at 25 Bedford Street, Portland, ME Date Time Inspector's Name Campus Yes No N/A 1. Was area secured? 2. Are signs visible and understandable? 3. Any sign of spills or container damage? 4. Container's condition appears okay? 5. Is ventilation working properly? 6. Fire equipment is present & operative? 7. Are we approaching our 1000 kg storage limit? 8. Are lights functional? 9. Have you secured the area upon leaving? 10. Spill containment provisions are available? Additional Inspector Comments:

7 Appendix B DATE MONTHLY MAIN STORAGE SITE INVENTORY FORM HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL WASTE LIST BUILDING #36 Chemical Quantity Size Bottle Type Department

8 Appendix C Hazardous Waste Storage Locations # ID # Department Lab# Unit Person Phone Waste Container 1 1-G Art Brick Shop Printing Chris 8129 Solvent/ 15 Gallons McWhinnie acid 2 3-G Art Academy Painting Chris 5579 Solvent 5 Gallons McWhinnie 3 4-G Art Photo Chris 5579 Fixer 15 Gallons Andrews McWhinnie 4 5-G Technology 112 John Technology Steve Innes 5754 Solvent 1 Gallon Mitchell Ctr. 5 6-G Technology 205 John Photo Steve Innes 5754 Fixer 15 Gallons Mitchell Ctr. 6 7-G Environmental 309 Bailey Chemistry Karen Wilson 5395 Organic 4 Liters Science 7 8-G Athletics Ammonia Room Ice Rink Chad Wilkins 8283 Hyd. Oil 15 Gallons

9 Appendix D REQUEST FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE PICKUP Please Note: This form must be filled out COMPLETELY and approved by Campus Environmental Safety & Health before any pick-ups 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: University Environmental Health& Safety, 25 Bedford St., Portland, for approval. All information requested must be complete before pickup. To be filled out by University Environmental Health & Safety: Received on (date): NOT APPROVED APPROVED Reason: Evaluator Name: Not labeled properly Inappropriate container Not sealed properly Request information not complete

10 Appendix E Hazardous Waste Shipped by Campus Volume in Pounds (based on shipping manifests) Year Portland Gorham LAC 2010 Hazardous Waste lbs./yr. (162.8 lbs./m.) 1.3 lbs. acute HW/yr lbs./yr. (104 lbs./m.) 485 lbs./yr. (40 lbs./m.) 2009 Hazardous Waste lbs./yr. (112.5 lbs./m.) 2 lbs. acute HW/yr lbs./yr. (15.6 lbs./m.) lbs./yr. (32.8 lbs./month) 2008 Hazardous Waste lbs./yr. ( lbs./m.) 1 lb. acute HW/yr lbs./yr. (1000 lbs. due to overflow of SRU) ( lbs./m) lbs./yr. (84.67 lbs./month) 2007 Hazardous Waste lbs./yr. ( lbs./m) 7.0 lbs. acute HW/yr. 509 lbs./yr. (42.42 lbs./m.) 1 lb. acute HW/yr lbs./yr. (952.0 lbs./m.) 2006 Hazardous Waste lbs./yr. (87.6 lbs./m.) 2.0 lbs. acute HW/yr lbs./yr. (40.4 lbs./m.) lbs./yr. (35.3 lbs./m.)

11 HAZARDOUS WASTE DETERMINATION FORM 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 # : DATE:

12 Appendix F

13 Appendix G