La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXXXIII-1711
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1. Does the container storing hazardous waste meet U.S. Department of Transportation container requirements? | Y N N/A |
2. Is the container storing hazardous waste in good condition? | Y N N/A |
3. Is the container storing hazardous waste compatible with the waste material? (For instance, solvents and paint waste should be placed in steel drums, but acidic or alkaline waste should not be placed in steel drums.) | Y N N/A |
4. Is the container storing hazardous waste kept securely closed when not in use? | Y N N/A |
5. Are unused keyways filled up or covered? | Y N N/A |
6. Is the container storing hazardous waste at or near the point of generation and under the operator's control? | Y N N/A |
7. Is the container storing hazardous waste marked with the words "Hazardous Waste"? | Y N N/A |
8. If the container is being shipped for disposal, have arrangements been made for a licensed treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facility to accept the hazardous waste? Note: Although the school is responsible for completing manifest forms, the TSD facility handling the waste should be consulted about completing the paperwork necessary to ship hazardous waste. | Y N N/A |
9. If the container is being shipped for disposal, have arrangements with the registered hazardous waste hauler been made for transport of wastes to the TSD facility? | Y N N/A |
10. Have hazardous waste manifests been completed for all shipments of hazardous wastes within your state (or other state's manifest for shipments to other states)? | Y N N/A |
11. Has a copy of the manifest with the signature of the initial transporter and date of shipment been retained by the school? | Y N N/A |
12. Has the hauler been supplied with all remaining copies of the manifest? | Y N N/A |
13. Have "Land Ban" forms been completed prohibiting land disposal of affected wastes unless treated below regulatory levels? | Y N N/A |
14. Have appropriate markings and labels been affixed to containers prior to shipment? | Y N N/A |
15. Has the hauler's vehicle been inspected by the generator (or his/her designee) to ensure proper placarding before leaving the generator's premises? | Y N N/A |
16. Has the school kept a copy of each signed manifest for at least three years, or until a copy is received from the owner and operator of the facility that received the waste, for at least three years? | Y N N/A |
17. Has the school prepared and submitted a copy of a Biennial Report to the EPA regional administrator by March 1 of each even numbered year for all hazardous waste shipped off-site for treatment, storage, or disposal? | Y N N/A |
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1. Is the quantity of acutely toxic waste less than 55 gallons or less that one quart for acutely toxic waste? | Y N N/A |
2. If the quantities of hazardous waste exceed the amounts in question 1 above, are the containers moved within three days to a less than 90-day accumulation area, or off-site to an authorized facility? | Y N N/A |
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1. Have hazardous waste containers been accumulated at your facility for 180 days or less? Note: If you store hazardous waste for more than 180 days, additional regulations apply which are not covered in this checklist. Contact your state environmental agency for additional information. The quantity of waste accumulated on-site may never exceed 6,000 kilograms. Wastes may be stored longer than 180 days for certain situations. | Y N N/A |
2. Are containers marked with accumulation start date? | Y N N/A |
3. Are container labels visible? | Y N N/A |
4. Are containers segregated according to waste type? | Y N N/A |
5. Are the containers inspected weekly? | Y N N/A |
6. Is there adequate aisle space between container rows? Note: 18 inches between single stacked drums and 30 inches between double or triple stacked drums. | Y N N/A |
7. Is there immediate access to communication or alarm systems whenever hazardous waste is poured, mixed, or handled? | Y N N/A |
8. Is there an adequate supply of fire extinguishers and spill control equipment in the accumulation area? | Y N N/A |
9. Is there adequate water pressure to supply fire hoses? | Y N N/A |
10. Is the fire fighting equipment, communications and alarm equipment, and decontamination equipment, spill control and water supply tested and maintained? | Y N N/A |
11. Have the police, fire department, and emergency response teams been familiarized with the layout of the facility? | Y N N/A |
12. Are there written agreements with emergency response contractors and equipment suppliers? | Y N N/A |
13. Have arrangements been made with the local hospitals to familiarize them with the properties of the hazardous waste handled at your facility and the types of injuries, which may result from contact with these wastes? (This is usually a letter to the local hospitals identifying the wastes generated and the types of injuries that result from contact with the waste.) | Y N N/A |
14. Is there an emergency coordinator on site or on call who is available to respond to an emergency? Note: The emergency coordinator or his designee must respond to any emergencies that arise. | Y N N/A |
15. Is the following information posted next to the telephone: a. the name and address of the emergency coordinator; b. the location of fire extinguishers and spill control material, and if present, fire alarm; and c. the telephone number of the fire department, unless the facility has a direct alarm? Note: In the event of a fire, explosion, or other release which could threaten human health outside the facility, or when the generator has knowledge that a spill has reached surface water, the generator must immediately notify the National Response Center (using their 24-hour toll free number 800-424-8802). | Y N N/A |
16. Are all employees thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies? | Y N N/A |
17. Has the school notified the EPA regional administrator of any manifests that were not received for shipments made to a designated facility within 60 days? | Y N N/A |
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1. Have hazardous waste containers been accumulated at your facility for 90 days or less? Note: If you store hazardous wastes for more than 90 days, additional regulations apply which are not covered in this checklist. Contact the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) at 225-342-1234 for additional information. | Y N N/A |
2. Are containers marked with accumulation start dates? | Y N N/A |
3. Are container labels visible? | Y N N/A |
4. Are containers segregated according to waste type? | Y N N/A |
5. Are the containers inspected weekly? | Y N N/A |
6. Are containers of ignitable and reactive wastes located greater than 50 feet from the facility's property line? | Y N N/A |
7. Is there adequate aisle space between container rows? | Y N N/A |
8. Is there immediate access to communication or alarm systems whenever hazardous waste is poured, mixed, or handled? | Y N N/A |
9. Is there an adequate supply of fire extinguishers and spill control equipment in the accumulation area? | Y N N/A |
10. Is there adequate water pressure to supply fire hoses? | Y N N/A |
11. Is the fire fighting equipment, spill control and water supply tested and maintained? | Y N N/A |
12. Have the police, fire department and emergency response teams been familiarized with the layout of the facility? | Y N N/A |
13. Are there written agreements with emergency response contractors and equipment suppliers? | Y N N/A |
14. Have arrangements been made with the local hospitals to familiarize them with the properties of the hazardous waste handled at your facility and the types of injuries, which may result from contact with these wastes? (This is usually a letter to the local hospitals identifying the wastes generated and the types of injuries that result from contact with the waste.) | Y N N/A |
15. Has a contingency plan been developed describing the actions to be taken by facility personnel in the event of a fire, explosion or hazardous materials release? | Y N N/A |
16. Does the plan describe arrangements with local authorities including fire police, and emergency medical services personnel, for handling such emergencies? | Y N N/A |
17. Does the plan list telephone numbers for the emergency coordinator and alternates? | Y N N/A |
18. Does the plan list the locations and capabilities of emergency equipment kept at the school including fire extinguishers, spill control equipment and communications and alarm systems and decontamination systems? | Y N N/A |
19. Does the plan include primary and alternate evacuation routes for students and faculty? | Y N N/A |
20. Is a copy of the plan available at the school for inspection? | Y N N/A |
21. Has a copy of the plan been forwarded to local emergency agencies including: a. police; b. fire emergency medical; c. the local emergency planning committee; and d. any emergency response contractors who may be called upon during an accident? | Y N N/A |
22. Are there provisions for updating the contingency plan as operations and/or personnel change? | Y N N/A |
23. Is the training program directed by a person trained in hazardous waste management procedures? | Y N N/A |
24. Is the training program designed to ensure that personnel are able to respond effectively? | Y N N/A |
25. Does the training program include: a. procedures for using, inspecting, repairing, and replacing facility emergency and monitoring equipment; b. key parameters for automatic waste feed cut-off systems; c. communications for alarm systems; d. response to fires or explosions; e. response to ground-water contamination incidents; and f. shutdown of operations? | Y N N/A |
26. Does the plan include provisions for: a. the use of personnel safety equipment; b. procedures for using facility emergency and monitoring equipment; c. procedures for utilizing communications or alarm systems; d. response procedures for fires and explosions; e. ground water contamination response procedures? | Y N N/A |
27. Is training provided for all employees of this facility within six months of the date of employment, or assignment to an area involving the handling of hazardous waste? | Y N N/A |
28. Is training reviewed annually? | Y N N/A |
29. Is training documented with the following information: a. job title for each position and the name of the person filling each job; b. a written job description; c. a description of the training given; and d. documentation of actual training? | Y N N/A |
30. Are training records maintained for at least three years? | Y N N/A |
31. Has the school contacted the transporter and/or owner or operator of the designated facility of any manifests which were not received for shipments made to a designated facility within 35 days? | Y N N/A |
32. Has an Exception Report been submitted to the EPA regional administrator if the generator has not received a copy of the manifest within 45 days? Note: Efforts to obtain the manifest must be documented. | Y N N/A |
33. Are Biennial Reports and Exception Reports kept on file for three years? | Y N N/A |
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXXXIII-1711