ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY

ITALY - 6 Hazardous Waste
C6.2.22. Non-hazardous Waste. Any waste that is not identified as hazardous by the
USEUCOM Waste List, or through analysis as per Appendix B.1. The re-classification of
hazardous waste to non-hazardous waste cannot be obtained by dilution or mixing with
substances resulting in a reduction of the initial concentration of hazardous substances.
C6.2.23. Packaging. Materials of any nature to be used for the containment, protection,
handling, delivery and presentation of goods, from raw materials to processed goods. Items are
considered to be packaging even if they may have other functions unless the item is an integral
part of the product. Packaging components and ancillary elements integrated into packaging shall
be considered to be part of the packaging into which they are integrated; for example labels,
staples, plastic sleeves.
C6.2.24. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Persistent Organic Pollutants are chemical
substances that persist in the environment, bio-accumulate through the food web, and pose a risk
of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. This group of priority
pollutants consists of pesticides (such as DDT), industrial chemicals (such as polychlorinated
biphenyls), and unintentional by-products of industrial processes (such as dioxins and furan) as
listed in Appendix B.6.
C6.2.25. POL. Refined petroleum, oils and lubricants.
C6.2.26. Scrap Vehicle. A motor vehicle or its parts (including tires) that the owner
intends to or is required to dispose of.
C6.2.27. Scrap Vehicle Collection Center. A (permitted) facility for the demolition and
reclaiming operations for the crushing of parts of the vehicle being demolished, in order to obtain
recyclable pieces of metal, separating them from non-metallic parts for recovery related energy
savings, or disposal.
C6.2.28. Service Solid Waste Management Manual. Naval Facility Manual of Operation
(NAVFAC MO) 213, Air Force Regulation (AFR) 91-8, Army TM 5-634 (Solid Waste
Management), or their successor documents.
C6.2.29. Sludge. A special waste generated from drinking water or any other water
treatment activities, from wastewater treatment activities, and from fumes abatement.
C6.2.30. Special Waste. Any non-urban waste generated by the following activities:
C6.2.30.1. Waste from agricultural and agricultural-industrial activities
C6.2.30.2. Waste from demolition activities, construction, and excavation (see also
Construction and Demolition Waste)
C6.2.30.3. Waste from industrial activities (e.g., paint booth processes)
C6.2.30.4. Waste from handicraft activities [e.g., Morale, Welfare and Recreation
(MWR) hobby shops, car body shops, or wood carpentry shops]
C6.2.30.5. Waste from commercial activities (e.g., commissaries, car repair shops, etc.)
September 2012 Italy FGS 6-5
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