ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY

ITALY - 6 Hazardous Waste
C6.2.30.11. Special waste includes both non-hazardous and hazardous waste.
Hazardous wastes are identified in 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.
C6.2.31. Temporary Waste Storage Area (TWSA). A non-permitted area located within
the installation fenceline where temporary waste accumulation and storage activities occur (to
include hazardous and non-hazardous waste) before being transferred to a WSA site or picked-up
for off-site shipment. Each TWSA must be designated as either volume limited or time limited,
as described below.
C6.2.31.1. Volume Limited TWSA. Hazardous Waste can be stored for up to 1 year if
quantities ≤ 10 m 3 (353.14 ft 3 ).
C6.2.31.2. Time Limited TWSA. Waste exceeding the volume specified in C6.2.32.1
may only be stored for a period of up to three months.
C6.2.31.3. The temporary storage of waste shall ensure the segregation of waste types
with respect to technical-military standards and standards governing the management of the
dangerous substances contained in the waste.
C6.2.31.4. Military waste as defined in the list for Special Waste and waste originating
from military vessels and installations supporting military defense and national security cannot
be held in a TWSA more than 12 months, regardless of the quantity.
C6.2.32. Transporter. The permitted person, agent, or company who physically transports
waste on public roads.
C6.2.33. TWSA/WSA Manager. A person on the installation with the operational
responsibility for receiving, storing, inspecting, and generally managing the installation's
TWSA/WSA
C6.2.34. Unique Generator Identification Number. The generator identification is
accomplished using the Unique Identification Number assigned by the Italian authorities.
C6.2.35. Unique Identification Number. A unique number that the Italian authorities issue
to any citizen, company, or public body (including foreign citizens residing in Italy) doing
business or having related activities in Italy. The 16-digit number is required when filing
numerous public and private documents. It can be compared to the U.S. Social Security Number.
C6.2.36. Unique Waste Identification Code. The six-digit Waste Code (CER) listed in the
USEUCOM Waste List that is provided for each waste. This number is used by installations to
identify a known waste and to ease the waste management and record-keeping process.
C6.2.37. Urban Waste. Waste produced in urban (municipal) areas, including:
C6.2.37.1. Residential waste, including bulky waste from households or housing units
September 2012 Italy FGS 6-7
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