Manage Hazardous Material/waste Compliance Flashcards
When must a unit obtain EPA identification numbers/ state identification numbers before treating, sorting, disposing, or offering for transportation any hazardous materials?
When the unit generates waste in excess of 100 kilograms total per calendar year.
A small generator is how many kilograms per month
Less than 100 kg per month 
A small quantity generator is how many kilograms per month
More than 100 kg, but less than 1000 kg per month 
How many kilograms per month per large quantity generators
1000 kg or more in a calendar month
 how is hazardous material identified If the waste or component thereof is not listed?
Ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity
(40 CFR, sub part C, part 261)
Use info from product. SDS.
When does a hazardous material become waste?
When the material has outlived, it’s intended use
How should hazardous material be contained?
In container compatible with the waste in good condition, handled properly, inspected for leaks weekly, and properly, separated, and segregated from incompatible waste 
All containers must be properly labeled how
Specific or generic name, hazard, and date of accumulation
When shall the containers be dated?
As soon as any hazardous waste is placed in the container
What kind of container can hold most known Coast Guard waste
Steel drums are generally sufficient, except for holding liquid corrosives
Where shall the storage of hazardous materials be located?
On a well-drained site to prevent accumulation of precipitation, as far as practical from any floor drain, storm sewer or body of water
How can you minimize the possibility of unplanned release of hazardous waste?
Provide spill plans. Use polys spill containment pallets, poly dual drum storage containers, or an impermeable bermed storage pad designed to contain 110% of the volume of the largest container or 10% of the total volume of all containers which ever is greater. 
How do waste containers need to be stored?
Containers need to be elevated to avoid standing water, and allow easy inspection. The use of shipping pallets, preferably plastic will generally prove a practical means of satisfying this requirement.
When shall inspections be done?
All units which generate greater than 100 kg of hazardous waste per month, shall conduct weekly inspections of all areas were hazardous waste are temporarily stored 
