JPR 8550.1 - Nasa

Johnson Space Center
Procedural
Requirements
JPR No.: 8550.1A
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Expiration Date: 3/25/2016
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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHANGE HISTORY LOG .......................................................................................................... 6
P PREFACE .......................................................................................................................... 7
P.1 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................... 7
P.2 APPLICABILITY ....................................................................................................... 7
P.3 AUTHORITY ............................................................................................................ 7
P.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ................................................................................... 7
P.5 MEASUREMENT/VERIFICATION ........................................................................... 7
P.6 CANCELLATION/RECESSION ............................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 1.0 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................ 9
1.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................... 9
1.3 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS ..................................... 9
1.4 HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT ......................................................................... 10
1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ............... 10
1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING: .............................................. 12
1.7 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 12
CHAPTER 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING ................................................................. 17
2.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 17
2.2 BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................... 17
2.3 PROJECT/TASK PLANNING AND INCORPORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 18
2.4 PLANNING AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY THE
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA).......................................... 21
2.5 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 23
2.6 PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 24
2.7 RECORDS AND FORMS ...................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER 3.0 MANAGING INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE (ISW)...................................... 26
3.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 26
3.2 BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................... 26
3.3 REGULATED PROCESSES—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................... 26
3.4 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 27
3.5 SEGREGATION AND COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS .................................. 28
3.6 LABELING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................... 28
3.7 STORAGE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 32
3.8 ACCUMULATION LIMITS AND REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 33
3.9 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ISW GENERATORS .................................. 34
3.10 WASTE PICKUP PROCEDURES.......................................................................... 37
3.11 WASTE TREATMENT ........................................................................................... 39
3.12 EMPTY CONTAINERS .......................................................................................... 39
3.13 GAS CYLINDERS .................................................................................................. 40
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3.14 PROCESSORS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT ......................................................... 40
3.15 MEDICAL WASTES ............................................................................................... 40
3.16 PRECIOUS METAL WASTE ................................................................................. 40
3.17 RADIOACTIVE OR RADIOLOGICAL WASTES .................................................... 41
3.18 TEMPORARY ISW STORAGE TANKS OR STORAGE DEVICES ....................... 41
3.19 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 41
3.20 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 41
3.21 RECORDS AND FORMS ...................................................................................... 42
CHAPTER 4.0 RECYCLING AND MANAGING OTHER SOLID WASTES ........................ 48
4.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 48
4.2 REGULATED PROCESSES .................................................................................. 48
4.3 REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 49
4.4 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 53
4.5 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 54
4.6 RECORDS AND FORMS ...................................................................................... 54
CHAPTER 5.0 MANAGING REGULATED AIR EMISSIONS ............................................. 55
5.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 55
5.2 REGULATED PROCESSES .................................................................................. 55
5.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS) .................. 56
5.4 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 57
5.5 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 58
5.6 RECORDS AND FORMS ...................................................................................... 59
5.7 SPECIFIC DLO-REQUIRED RECORDS ARE LISTED IN THE TABLE 3. ............ 59
CHAPTER 6.0 PREVENTING STORM WATER POLLUTION ........................................... 61
6.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 61
6.2 BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................... 61
6.3 REGULATED PROCESSES .................................................................................. 62
6.4 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 69
6.5 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 73
6.6 RECORDS AND FORMS ...................................................................................... 73
CHAPTER 7.0 OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION AND STORAGE VESSEL
MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................... 75
7.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 75
7.2 REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 75
7.3 REGULATED PROCESSES .................................................................................. 75
7.4 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 77
7.5 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 78
7.6 RECORDS AND FORMS ...................................................................................... 78
CHAPTER 8.0 MANAGING SANITARY SEWER DISCHARGES ...................................... 80
8.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 80
8.2 REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 80
8.3 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 83
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8.4 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 84
8.5 RECORDS AND FORMS ...................................................................................... 84
CHAPTER 9.0 POLLUTION PREVENTION ....................................................................... 85
9.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 85
9.2 BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................... 85
9.3 REGULATED PROCESSES .................................................................................. 85
9.4 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 87
9.5 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 88
9.6 RECORDS AND FORMS ...................................................................................... 88
CHAPTER 10.0 MANAGING POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS)......................... 89
10.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 89
10.2 BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................... 89
10.3 REGULATED PROCESSES .................................................................................. 89
10.4 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 91
10.5 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 91
10.6 RECORDS AND FORMS ...................................................................................... 92
CHAPTER 11.0 SUSTAINABLE ACQUISITION .................................................................. 93
11.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 93
11.2 BACKGROUND AND AUTHORITY ....................................................................... 93
11.3 REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 94
11.4 RESPONSIBILITIES: ............................................................................................. 95
11.5 JSC WAIVER PROCESS ...................................................................................... 97
11.6 TRACKING AND REPORTING ............................................................................. 99
11.7 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................. 100
11.8 RECORDS AND FORMS .................................................................................... 100
CHAPTER 12.0 HANDLING AND REPORTING SPILLS AND RELEASES ...................... 101
12.1 SCOPE ................................................................................................................ 101
12.2 REGULATED PROCESSES ................................................................................ 101
12.3 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 102
12.4 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................. 103
12.5 RECORDS AND FORMS .................................................................................... 103
CHAPTER 13.0 JSC LABORATORIES ............................................................................. 104
13.1 SCOPE ................................................................................................................ 104
13.2 REQUIREMENTS – CHEMICALLY CONTAMINATED WASTE .......................... 104
13.3 MANAGING WASTEWATER ............................................................................... 105
13.4 HANDLING AND REPORTING SPILLS AND RELEASES .................................. 106
13.5 MANAGING AIR EMISSIONS ............................................................................. 106
13.6 RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED CHEMICALS ................................................. 106
13.7 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 106
13.8 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................. 106
13.9 RECORDS AND FORMS .................................................................................... 106
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CHAPTER 14.0 SUPPLEMENTAL WASTE ACCUMULATION AND SEGREGATION
GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 107
14.1 SCOPE ................................................................................................................ 107
14.2 GENERAL WASTE ACCUMULATION GUIDANCE............................................. 107
14.3 CONTAINER TYPE ............................................................................................. 109
14.4 CONTAINER SIZE ............................................................................................... 109
14.5 ACCUMULATION LOCATION ............................................................................. 109
14.6 ACCUMULATION TIME ....................................................................................... 109
14.7 INSPECTING WASTE ACCUMULATION AREAS............................................... 110
14.8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORIES ADDING WASTES TO
ACCUMULATION CONTAINERS ........................................................................ 110
CHAPTER 15.0 SUSTAINABILITY .................................................................................... 112
15.1 SCOPE ................................................................................................................ 112
15.2 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................... 112
15.3 REGULATED PROCESSES ................................................................................ 112
15.4 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 113
15.5 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................. 113
15.6 RECORDS AND FORMS .................................................................................... 113
APPENDIX A—GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS ................................................ 114
APPENDIX B—ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REVIEW FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING .. 119
APPENDIX C—CHEMICAL WASTE COMPATIBILITY LIST ................................................ 122
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 - ISW Requirements Quick Reference Guide ............................................................. 42
Table 2 - Recyclable and Non-Recyclable Paper Items .......................................................... 51
Table 3 - Specific DLO-Required Records ............................................................................... 59
Table 4 - Discharge Limits ....................................................................................................... 82
Table 5 - Prohibited Discharges .............................................................................................. 82
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 - Relational Diagram of JSC’s Environmental Management System ......................... 16
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Change History Log
Revision Date Originator Description of Changes
Baseline 11/1/2004
M. Jo Kines
Initial Release
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A
3/2011 M. Jo Kines
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Rewrite of all chapters to update any
new compliance and regulation
changes. Major revisions throughout.
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P
PREFACE
P.1 PURPOSE
This JPR is used to document Center policies and the procedures needed to ensure compliance
with environmental laws and requirements applicable to JSC operations and activities.
Environmental laws and requirements include Federal, State, and local environmental regulations,
Executive Orders, and NASA environmental policy and requirements. This JPR is used to establish
operational procedures, organizational functions, assign responsibilities, and delegate authority.
P.2 APPLICABILITY
This JPR is applicable to all organizations and contractors conducting activities at NASA Johnson
Space Center (JSC), Ellington Field (EF), Sonny Carter Training Facility (SCTF), and El Paso
Forward Operating Location (EPFOL). These requirements do not apply to White Sands Test
Facility (WSTF).
P.3 AUTHORITY
a. NPR 8500.1, NASA Environmental Management
b. JPR 8500.1, JSC Environmental Excellence Policy
P.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
a. NPD 8550.1 NASA Environmental Management
b. NPR 8530.1 Affirmative Procurement Program and Plan for Environmentally Preferable
Products
c. NPR 8553.1 NASA Environmental Management System
c. JPD 8550.1 JSC Environmental Excellence Policy
e. JPR 1040.4 JSC Emergency Preparedness Plan
f. JPR 1700.1 JSC Safety and Health Handbook
g. JPR 4300 JSC Instructions for Excess and Disposal of Government Property
h. JWI 1040.26 Emergency Preparedness Plan Hazardous Substance Release/Spills,
Appendix 4
P.5 MEASUREMENT/VERIFICATION
Measurements and metrics associated with determining the effectiveness of this JPR to achieve
planned results are measured through internal compliance assessments, routine compliance
inspections, building inspections, external compliance inspections from regulatory agencies and
NASA HQ environmental functional reviews conducted every three years.
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P.6 CANCELLATION/RECISSION
The JPR cancels JPR 8550.1, JSC Environmental Compliance Procedural Requirements, effective
November 2004.
_____________________________
Joel B. Walker
Director, Center Operations
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Chapter 1.0 Overview
1.1 Scope
Environmental compliance relates to activities that have the potential to impact or alter the
environment, including changes of an ecological, biological, geological, physical or chemical
nature. Johnson Space Center (JSC) commits to conducting our mission in a manner that
promotes environmental stewardship, sustainability, compliance, and continual improvement.
Management of the JSC Environmental Compliance Program is primarily the responsibility of
the Center Operations Directorate Environmental Office (EO). Compliance requirements are
provided within this document.
1.2 Background
a. This document defines the requirements established in order to comply with federal and
state regulatory requirements, Executive Orders and NASA policy. Anyone working on-site at
JSC, Ellington Field (EF), Sonny Carter Training Facility (SCTF) or El Paso Forward Operating
Location (EPFOL) is required to comply with these requirements unless alternate requirements
have been defined by contract, grant or other binding agreement. The requirements in this
document are an element of the JSC Environmental Management System (EMS) operations
controls to reduce negative environmental impacts and maintain or enhance positive impacts.
b. Throughout this document when the Environmental Office (EO) is mentioned, it means the
EO and the environmental support services contractor. When referring to the EO, find the
appropriate contact number in the ―who to call‖ list on Environmental Webpage
http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/index.cfm.
1.3 Relationship to Other Compliance Programs
a. Due to the close relationship between environmental, occupational safety, and occupational
health issues, some environmental programs are managed in coordination with the health and
safety organizations while some are managed almost entirely by those organizations. The
following sections describe environmental programs, or parts of environmental programs, that
are primarily managed by other JSC organizations.
(1) The following program areas are primarily managed by NS/Safety and the Test Operations
Division, and the SD3/Clinical Services Branch. Requirements can be found in JPR 1700.1,
JSC Safety and Health Handbook or by contacting one of their representatives.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Hazardous Materials Management
Radiological Materials and Wastes
Medical and Bio-hazardous Wastes
Noise
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(e) Asbestos (except for certain notifications and waste disposal, (i.e., National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, 40 CFR 61 (NESHAP))
(f)
Lead Paint (except for disposal and air emissions)
(2) The following program areas are primarily managed by JP/Planning and the Integration
Office. The requirements can be found by contacting one of their representatives.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Energy Conservation Program
Water Conservation Program
Historical and Cultural Resources
(3) JS7/Office of Emergency Management is responsible for overall management for planning
for emergencies, including those that may have environmental impacts. Requirements may be
found in JPR 1040.4, JSC Emergency Preparedness Plan.
(4) Environmental compliance is an element of the EMS, as shown in Figure 1 (at the end of
this chapter). It is intended to ensure environmental aspects and impacts are identified and
controlled in order to meet regulatory or other requirements that are levied against entities that
generate pollutants or have the potential to cause pollution. The EMS is the structural
framework that provides the processes and checks and balances to ensure that environmental
compliance is achieved, monitored and improved.
1.4 How to Use this Document
a. The remainder of this chapter describes general requirements that apply to environmental
compliance, such as training, planning, and responsibilities. These are high-level requirements
that will be implemented before initiating or changing regulated activities.
(1) Chapters 2-15 describe additional requirements for specific activities and pollutant types.
For example, employees who generate chemically contaminated wastes must comply with all
the requirements in Chapter 3.0, Managing Industrial Solid Waste, in addition to applicable
requirements of Chapter 1. Some activities may necessitate compliance with requirements
from several chapters since they may have more than one type of potential pollutant or media
impact.
(2) In order to determine which chapters apply, reference the Appendix B activity list. The
chapters that may apply are listed next to the activity. For new or modified activities, please
refer to Chapter 2, Environmental Planning, or contact the EO to request assistance in
determining environmental compliance requirements that may apply.
1.5 General Requirements for Environmental Compliance
1.5.1 Personnel Training
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a. Environmental compliance training is required for employees conducting specific activities
in order to ensure employees working at JSC are competent and knowledgeable in the
requirements to perform their job in an environmentally compliant, safe, and effective manner.
(1) Environmental training identified as mandatory shall be completed within 90 days of hiring
or within 90 days of assignment to a new job task requiring the environmental training.
Recommended training may be taken at the employee’s convenience.
(2) Employees shall not conduct activities requiring training (unless supervised) until
applicable environmental training has been completed.
1.5.2 Supervisors and Employees
a. Supervisors and employees shall determine mandatory environmental compliance training
by completing the Environmental Training Matrix, available on the Environmental Webpage at
http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/index.cfm.
b. By answering the questions related to job activities, employees or supervisors are able to
identify required training. The website allows employees to print out a list of mandatory and
recommended environmental training, schedule classroom training, take online training, save
or print the completion certification, and query the environmental training database for training
history.
c. Employees without computer access may contact the EO to request classroom training.
1.5.3 Directorate Level Organizations (DLOs) shall:
a. Identify and obtain any specialized, job-specific environmental training required to ensure
that employees understand how to perform their job in a manner that minimizes environmental
impacts and complies with regulatory requirements. Some environmental training may be
offered only by specialized off-site trainers.
b. Obtain records of specialized training and provide documentation of training to the EO upon
request. Examples of this type of specialized training are refrigerant technicians (for personnel
who repair refrigerant systems or operate refrigerant recovery systems containing ozonedepleting
substances) and State of Texas asbestos abatement certification.
c. Train employees on the proper maintenance and operation of equipments or processes in
order to ensure they understand and control any actual or potential environmental impacts.
1.5.4 Facility Managers (FM) shall:
a. Obtain initial general environmental training through FM training.
(1) Complete all environmental training that is required for activities performed in their
assigned building(s).
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(2) Be aware of activities that are subject to environmental requirements within their assigned
facilities, and work closely with DLO representatives within their facilities who have primary
responsibility for ensuring compliance (e.g., waste generators managing satellite accumulation
areas, air quality emission sources, etc.).
1.6 Environmental Compliance Monitoring:
a. JSC uses several mechanisms to ensure operations and facilities are in compliance with
regulatory, NASA, and JSC requirements. These include inspections or reviews of DLO
activities conducted by the EO, such as:
(1) Periodic building audits;
(2) Routine inspections required by regulations; and
(3) Comprehensive media-specific assessments.
1.6.1 Environmental Functional Reviews
NASA HQ Environmental Management Division conducts periodic (generally triennial)
comprehensive Environmental Functional Reviews to assess compliance with regulatory,
NASA and JSC prescribed requirements.
1.6.2 Inspections
Federal, State and local environmental authorities periodically conduct inspections, scheduled
and unannounced, to ensure that JSC’s operations are compliant with regulations.
1.6.3 JSC Environmental Problem Reporting System
When problems are identified through any source, the findings shall be tracked via the JSC
Environmental Problem Reporting System (JEPRS) or the Quality Management System (QMS)
corrective action tracking system, as appropriate.
1.6.4 Corrective Action Responsibility
The organization responsible for the process or activity shall take all actions necessary to
correct the problem and prevent recurrence and document these actions in the appropriate
system.
1.7 Responsibilities
The responsibilities listed in this section shall be applied to all environmental compliance
areas. Additional requirements for specific activities are detailed within the following chapters.
1.7.1 The JSC Center Director shall:
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a. Ensure that adequate resources are provided to ensure compliance with applicable
environmental laws, Executive Orders, NASA policies and the requirements in this procedure.
b. Delegate responsibilities and direct appropriate managers to implement JSC's
environmental programs; and
c. Periodically review effectiveness of the environmental compliance program.
1.7.2 DLOs shall:
a. Implement the requirements of this document for the activities and processes under their
control and direction, which includes contractor activities and the inclusion of environmental
requirements into contracts, as applicable.
b. Ensure that their employees take all required environmental training identified by completion
of the Environmental Training Matrix and that on-the-job training specific to the employee's
responsibilities is provided and documented.
c. Maintain or submit, as applicable, all records required in this document.
d. Provide information requested to complete permits, authorization applications, notices, or
spill and release reports, and periodic reports to regulatory agencies, NASA Headquarters, or
other agencies, to the EO in a timely manner;
e. Identify when environmental procedures are not being adhered to and implement mitigating
and corrective action, as appropriate or identified by the EO;
f. Maintain that failures adhere to procedures and will be reported and documented in
accordance with JSC's EMS;
g. Incorporate the applicable requirements in this document into their local procedures and
ensure that all contractors do the same, as appropriate;
h. Provide representatives of the appropriate level and experience to participate in the JSC
Environmental Stewardship Subcommittee (ESS) and ad hoc working groups in order to
develop and communicate recommended strategies for implementing environmental
compliance requirements and achieving NASA and JSC environmental goals;
i. Stop work immediately when non-compliance with environmental requirements (which may
result in fines) require reporting the non-compliance to regulatory agencies, or a threat of an
unauthorized release to the environment is identified or observed;
j. Notify the EO upon the discovery of any serious non-compliance;
k. Include environmental requirements in their organizational budget for programs, projects,
facilities, and equipment—and in contract and project scopes and cost estimates—in
accordance with NASA's budget and procurement processes;
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m. Ensure that all appropriate environmental requirements are approved by the EO and in
place before initiating a program, equipment, activity or process. This includes contacting the
EO prior to generating or modifying a new or existing air emission source, wastewater
discharge, or waste source or waste accumulation point; and coordinating with the EO on all
designs for new or replacement facilities and all modifications to existing facilities that will
result in the potential generation or emission of wastes or pollutants;
n. Include the evaluation of environmentally friendly preferable alternatives when specifying,
designing or modifying processes, procedures, equipment, or facilities that have the potential
to emit or generate pollutants;
o. Evaluate and consider the substitution of non-polluting materials;
p. Whenever possible, identified sources of pollution shall be minimized or eliminated through
the use of feasible source reduction, engineering or administrative controls; and
q. Evaluate new materials or processes for the possibility of an accidental release of air or
water pollution;
r. Include suitable safeguards and emergency response activities in the design.
1.7.3 JSC Environmental Office (EO) shall:
a. Interpret Federal, State, and local regulations, and NASA procedures and requirements;
b. Consult with the JSC Legal Office, as appropriate, on interpretation of rules. The Legal
Office is the final authority on interpretation;
c. Confer with knowledgeable process personnel and other stakeholders to determine the
applicability of environmental requirements to JSC activities;
d. Recommend strategies to management to implement the requirements;
e. Act as the Center’s single point of contact for communicating with Federal, State, and local
agencies regarding environmental requirements and reporting;
f. Be solely responsible for obtaining all permits, providing regulatory notifications, obtaining all
authorizations and reporting releases;
g. Provide required environmental training for all employees (except for specialized training for
certain environmental professionals, operators or laborers and other specialized training that
must be obtained from certified or authorized trainers);
h. Assist supervisors and employers to determine required environmental training by
maintaining a training matrix used to identify required and recommended training;
i. Provide expertise and consultation to JSC employees on any aspect of JSC's environmental
program, as needed;
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j. Advocate, identify and request funds at the Center level and from Headquarters to implement
and maintain a compliant environmental program at JSC; and
1.7.4 Facility Managers (FMs) and EMS Liaisons shall:
a. Serve as the primary point of contact and interface with DLOs assigned space within their
assigned building(s) for environmental compliance activities (e.g., satellite accumulation areas,
emission points, etc.). This includes facilitating periodic inspections by the EO or
scheduled/unscheduled inspections by regulatory agency personnel.
b. Include the evaluation of environmental elements in their periodic walk-through inspections;
c. Report identified environmental problems and initiate corrective action in accordance with
the EMS-prescribed non-conformance or corrective action tracking system; and
d. Complete environmental training related to activities performed in their buildings in order to
understand the requirements associated with those activities.
1.7.5 All JSC Employees shall:
a. Conduct operations in accordance with the requirements identified in this document;
b. Complete required compliance training and on-the-job instruction, and understand the
environmental impacts of conducting their jobs in accordance with procedures and training, as
well as the consequences of deviating from procedures and policy; and
c. Take measures to prevent the unauthorized release or discharge of a pollutant; and identify
and respond to potential environmental emergencies (spills, releases) in their work areas in
accordance with JSC emergency procedures.
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Figure 1 - Relational Diagram of JSC’s Environmental Management System
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Chapter 2.0 Environmental Planning
2.1 Scope
This chapter describes the requirements and activities necessary for implementing and
documenting compliant and effective environmental planning. It applies to new and revised
programs, projects, processes and activities at JSC, EF, SCTF or EPFOL that have the
potential to affect the environment including replacement or modification (such as the
installation of a new piece of equipment).
2.2 Background
a. Environmental considerations shall be included in the planning and implementation of JSC
activities and projects throughout their lifecycles.
b. The goal is to identify and minimize the negative environmental impacts of the activity or
project and to take all reasonable and appropriate steps to maximize environmentally
beneficial decisions. This involves the thoughtful consideration of life cycle-ensuring that the
environmental impacts are considered in the pre-planning, planning, design,
construction/installation, operation, demolition, and decommissioning phases or any changes
in scope of any task or project.
2.2.1.1 Pre-planning, Planning, and Design Phase
During the conceptual phase, decision-makers have the greatest opportunity to affect
environmental impact, both to reduce the negative and enhance the benefits, than at any other
time in the process. Elements related to this requirement may include life cycle cost evaluation
and incorporating sustainable or conservation choices. Considering options that reduce
environmental impacts during maintenance and on-going operations can reduce the annual
operating costs of the equipment or facility. In addition, demolition and decommissioning can
have significant environmental impacts during the removal and disposal of equipment and
facilities. Examples of these considerations would include eliminating the use of toxic or
hazardous materials (asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, lead or chromate paint, etc.),
ensuring specified products contain primarily recyclable or reusable components, that systems
are designed to be modular so that upgrades or changes can be made on part of a system and
does not require disposal of the entire system, and ensuring systems are easily maintained or
contained so that no contamination of soil or the surrounding facility occurs (clean up and
disposal of contaminated materials is very expensive, can involve numerous regulatory
requirements and can be time consuming during decommissioning) .
2.2.1.2 Managing Environmental Impacts in the Implementation and Operation Phase
a. All environmental requirements shall be met throughout the life of the operation, activity,
process, or use of equipment.
b. Once a planned program, project, activity, or process is implemented, then the responsible
organization shall follow JSC EMS requirements for identifying, ranking, and documenting
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environmental aspects and impacts and operational controls. Refer to JPR 8553.1, JSC
Environmental Management System Manual for details.
c. Required inspections and calibrations or other maintenance activities shall be performed in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
d. Organizational initiated changes to regulated processes, activities, or equipment shall be
evaluated prior to making changes in order to determine if new environmental requirements
would apply.
e. Organizational initiated temporary shutdowns (―mothballing‖) of air emission sources shall
be reviewed with the EO. Sources that are restarted after an extended shutdown (two years or
more) may have to be re-permitted under current rules with potentially tighter controls. Federal
and State regulatory agencies presume that any shutdown over two years is a permanent
shutdown.
2.2.1.3 Managing Environmental Impacts during Decommissioning and Demolition
Phase
a. Organizations initiating decommissioning or demolition of equipment and facilities shall
contact the EO for evaluation at least 60 days prior to making changes in order to determine if
environmental requirements apply. In some cases, demolition requires notification to regulatory
agencies 14-60 days in advance.
b. Equipment or process owners shall notify the EO at least 30 days prior to removing
equipment or activities that are environmentally regulated. The EO maintains lists of different
types of activities, equipment and facilities for regulatory reasons, often in plans or for annual
reports and needs to be aware of changes in order to keep these documents up-to-date.
2.2.2 Single Point of Contact with Regulatory Agencies
The EO shall serve as the primary technical resource for identification of environmental
requirements and will serve as the single point of contact with regulatory agencies for the
purposes of obtaining permits, submitting notifications, or similar approvals/authorizations.
2.3 Project/Task Planning and Incorporation of Environmental Compliance
Requirements
2.3.1 Program/Project Proponents and Project/Task Managers
a. The potential environmental effects of JSC activities shall be carefully considered by
project/task proponents and project/task managers.
b. Identified environmental effects must be controlled in order to substantiate compliance with
federal and state regulations or NASA/JSC policies and procedures. Examples of controls that
may be required include, but are not limited to, permits, state authorizations or notifications,
emission/effluent monitoring devices, recordkeeping, and reporting.
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c. If changes occur to the project scope the PM shall re-evaluate the changes for the potential
environmental requirements.
2.3.2 DLOs
JSC DLOs are expected to commit the necessary resources into the project or task lifecycle in
order to incorporate the environmental requirements and constraints necessary to maintain
compliance.
2.3.3 Environmental Office Interface and Support
a. Environmental regulations are complex and are continually changing. The EO shall be
responsible for staying informed of environmental requirements and for providing technical
assistance regarding applicability upon request.
b. Use of JF1138
(1) To streamline the process for providing technical assistance and assisting project/task
managers with incorporating environmental requirements, a JF 1138 ―Environmental Planning
Checklist‖ (EPC) is available and shall be utilized during the project lifecycle during initial
planning and when substantial changes occur as described in section 2.2.
(a) This checklist provides a tool for notifying the EO early in the planning process when a project
may have environmental effects or impacts, so that constraints that could affect project/task cost
and schedule are identified. The completed JF 1138 shall serve as substantiation that
environmental effects or impacts have been considered in the planning stage.
(b) Even if there are no effects or impacts (i.e., the answers to all of the questions are ―no‖), the
completed JF 1138 shall serve as documentary evidence that environmental effects of proposed
actions have been considered.
2.3.3.1 Procedure for Documenting Coordination
The following sequence of steps shall be followed to ensure that environmental
requirements/impacts have been evaluated by the EO and to obtain a written record of
coordination:
2.3.3.2 Processing of JF1138
a. The PM completes a JF1138 EPC during the conceptual or planning phase of a minor
project or other action. The current version of the JF1138 is available through the JSC Forms
page; instructions for completing and processing or filing the form are provided with the form.
(1) If there are no environmental effects or impacts identified, the PM shall maintain the completed
form within the project/task files and no further action is required; and
(2) The completed form shall be made available to the EO upon request.
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(3) Upon receipt of a JF1138, the EO shall work with the PM to determine if any additional
environmental assessment is needed and to identify environmental requirements and
constraints to ensure compliance with regulations and NASA/JSC policy and procedures; and
(4) The EO shall then respond with the identified environmental requirements or constraints.
b. If changes in the project scope occur, a revised JF 1138 shall be completed.
c. For completed JF 1138 checklists older than one year, the PM shall review the JF 1138 and
revise it as needed.
2.3.4 The PM shall:
a. Incorporate the identified requirements within the scope of the project/task;
b. Incorporate identifiable costs and schedule impacts to comply with environmental
requirements into the overall task or project management plan and budget;
c. Incorporate all applicable environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) criteria into the
design or procurement. See Chapter 11, Sustainable Acquisition, especially section 11.2.3 for
a list of required practices.
d. Be responsible for providing the necessary follow-up information to the EO when information
is requested in order to determine environmental requirements or submit permit applications or
for other required documentation.
e. Ensure that adequate resources are available for environmental support.
f. During the construction or implementation phase, provide installation of any monitoring
equipment or implementation of process controls that have been identified as required by the
EO.
g. Provide resources necessary for environmental support such as ISW transportation and
disposal.
h. At completion of construction (i.e., prior to accepting beneficial occupancy and completion of
the task or project construction/installation), or prior to operating newly installed equipment or
implementing a new process, ensure that the environmental requirements previously identified
by the EO have been completely included or implemented.
2.3.5 The Process Owner or Owner/Operator shall:
2.3.5.1 During operation, maintenance, and the sustaining phase, ensure:
a. Operating and maintenance procedures are developed to ensure that equipment is operated
properly;
b. Training is provided to personnel responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in
accordance with identified environmental constraints;
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c. Required inspections and calibrations or other maintenance activities are performed in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations; and
d. Environmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements are defined and implemented
2.3.5.2 Prior to temporary or permanent shutdown, demolition, or decommissioning of
any process:
a. Prepare a JF1138 EPC;
b. Coordinate with the EO to determine whether environmental constraints, such as
decontamination or notification to regulatory agencies, may be available; and
c. Coordinate with the EO regarding closure requirements and support for the disposition of ISW or
wastes that may be generated, as necessary.
2.4 Planning and Associated Documentation Required by the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA)
a. NEPA requires federal agencies to incorporate environmental requirements into decision-making
for activities that could significantly affect the environment and to document and solicit public
involvement and coordination with other federal and state agencies having jurisdictional authority
for environmental compliance.
b. NEPA requirements and procedures are established at the Headquarters level through close
coordination with the President’s Council on Environmental Quality. Implementation regulations are
codified in 14 CFR 1216. NPD 8500.1 NASA Environmental Management and NPR 8580.1
Implementing The National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order 12114 are the primary
implementing policy and guidelines that must be followed to substantiate conformance with NEPA.
c. The Environmental Office is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Administrative
Record whenever necessary to substantiate compliance with NEPA.
d. JSC Organizations affected by the need to prepare formal NEPA-required documentation will be
contacted by the Environmental Office and shall provide the resources necessary to prepare the
documentation and participate during the various stages of its development.
2.4.1 Actions Subject to Categorical Exclusions (CATEX)
2.4.1.1 Definition and Use of CATEX
To reduce the administrative burden, NASA has developed a list of project types that normally
will not result in significant adverse impacts. To meet the public disclosure requirements,
NASA has gone through the formal rule-making process and this list is published in the Code
of Federal Regulations as ―categorical exclusions‖ (CATEX).
2.4.1.2 EO Review
The EO is charged with the responsibility for reviewing JSC actions and verifying and
documenting that the use of a CATEX is appropriate.
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2.4.1.3 Use of JF1119
Upon request from the EO, JSC Organizations affected by the need to document the use of a
CATEX shall prepare a JF1119, ―NEPA Environmental Checklist and Record of Consideration‖
and provide the resources necessary to prepare the description of the project in sufficient
detail to justify the use of the CATEX.
2.4.2 Actions Requiring an Environmental Assessment (EA)
a. Actions that are not as large as programmatic actions but require formal public participation
in the decision-making process due to the magnitude of environmental effects or that could be
highly controversial may require the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA). An EA
is normally much more narrowly focused than an EIS. The purpose of the EA is to disclose to
the public the various alternatives that were considered and describe the proposed alternative
in sufficient detail such that the environmental effects are fully evaluated. An EA may also
include mitigation measures that will be incorporated into the project during its lifecycle. An EA
will normally lead to a ―Finding of No Significant Impact‖ (FONSI), which must be approved by
the Center Director.
(1) Examples of projects that could require and EA include:
(a) New facilities or buildings, or significant interior and exterior modifications or uses of existing
buildings;
(b) Expansion of the footprint of an existing facility;
(c) Research grants; and
(d) Certain Research and Development Activities
2.4.3 Actions Requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
a. Significant actions are generally programmatic or of similar scale to programmatic actions.
These actions require full public disclosure and encourage public participation in the decisionmaking
process. In most cases, preparation of an EIS is led primarily by NASA Headquarters.
b. Examples of Federal actions that may require this most robust and regimented public
participation process include:
(1) Space flight projects;
(2) New or continuing research and development activities that have changed materially in scope;
(3) Permits or agreements with other Federal, State, local or private parties involving the use of
NASA property, facilities, or services; and
(4) Purchase, sale, or transfer of property.
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2.5 Responsibilities
2.5.1 The JSC Organization
The JSC Organization responsible for pre-planning, planning or designing shall designate a
project or task manager.
2.5.2 The designated PM shall:
a. Ensure that all required planning and documentation required in this section are
implemented;
b. Ensure that environmental planning requirements are completed no later than when the
design or task plan is approximately 30% complete;
c. Arrange for funding to complete required environmental planning and for incorporation of
environmental requirements in the design and implementation of the project;
d. Serve as a technical resource and provide information as requested by the EO to assist in
identifying the applicable environmental impacts and compliance requirements; and
e. Maintain project-specific environmental documentation identified by the EO.
2.5.3 The DLO (proponent or beneficiary of the task/project) shall:
Be responsible for the post construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual shutdown,
decommissioning, demolition, and closure of a process with any environmental constraints
shall provide resources and conduct the necessary activities to ensure compliance. This
responsibility includes initiating and maintaining contact with the EO for assistance in
indentifying environmental constraints throughout the lifecycle of the project/task.
2.5.4 The EO shall:
a. Determine the category of documentation of environmental impacts that are required for
each program, project, or activity that the EO is made aware of.
b. Assist PMs and other employees in determining the requirements for compliance with
environmental regulations for program, projects, and other activities.
c. Provide technical assistance to the JSC Organization’s PM, as requested, to complete
JF1138 EPCs and JF1119 RECs, or respond to other requests for technical assistance
associated with compliance and environmental planning.
d. Support the implementation of mitigation measures, including but not limited to obtaining the
necessary environmental permits or authorizations identified within the projects and programs
once funding for preparation of applications and supporting studies are provided, provide
waste transportation and disposal support, oversight and inspections once funding is provided
by the JSC organization.
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2.6 Personnel Training Requirements
It is recommended, but not required that PMs take Agency provided training on the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or the JSC provided classroom training on environmental
planning.
2.7 Records and Forms
a. The project or task manager during the pre-planning, planning, or design phases shall keep
the following records:
(1) The JF1138 EPC within the project or task file when no environmental effects are
identifiable;
(2) A copy of the JF1119 RE, signed by the EO, (when applicable);
b. JSC Organizations shall ensure that all records necessary to substantiate compliance with
environmental constraints during the operational phase are developed, maintained, and
provided to the EO or to regulatory agencies as requested. This may include completing
specific forms as may be prescribed by the EO or by regulation.
c. The EO shall maintain the following administrative records, specifically related to compliance
with the NEPA process for a minimum of ten years:
(1) The JF1119 REC;
(2) Record of Decisions (RODs) for JSC NEPA actions;
(3) Draft and Final EAs prepared by JSC;
(4) Draft and Final EISs prepared by JSC;
(5) Draft and Final FONSIs;
(6) Public Notices (announcing the availability of NEPA documents for public and interagency
review by other Federal, State, local agencies, individuals, or interest groups);
(7) Public and interagency comments received during the process;
(8) Responses to public and interagency comments;
(9) Support studies and reports (references) used to prepare the NEPA document;
(10) Environmental surveys and field study results;
(11) Copies of other publicly distributed notices (e.g., newspaper notices, meeting notices);
(12) Records of inspections or reports documenting and verifying mitigation measures
implementation, when applicable;
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(13) Compliance records furnished by JSC organizations substantiating compliance with
identified requirements or develop records (e.g., compilations of monthly logs) for a minimum
of three years; and
(14) The JF1138 submitted by organizations and maintain a record of the guidance furnished
in response to the Technical Assistance request.
2.7.1 Disposition of Records
As described within other chapters within the JPR for other specific compliance programs (e.g.,
air, water, waste), recordkeeping for substantiating compliance may have alternative holding
times. The EO shall prescribe to organizations the holding times the disposition for original
compliance records.
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Chapter 3.0 Managing Industrial Solid Waste (ISW)
An ISW is any discarded (or intended to be discarded) liquid, solid, semi-solid, or containerized
gas that contains a chemical or a toxic material resulting from or incidental to any process of
industry or manufacturing, or mining or agricultural operation, which includes hazardous waste
and some items being stored for recycling.
3.1 Scope
a. This chapter outlines the requirements for anyone generating or managing ISW at JSC. All
requirements apply to JSC, EF, SCTF and EPFOL except for ISW pickup, which does not
apply at EPFOL.
b. Federal and State regulations regarding the management of ISW are complex and specific
to the waste generated. In order to comply with regulations, the EO has developed
standardized procedures based on the type of ISW that is being generated and managed.
Managing ISW at JSC includes requirements for training, notification, segregation,
accumulation, pickup, disposition, and reporting spills and releases.
3.2 Background
a. Anyone generating ISW, conducting an activity that may generate ISW in the future, or
intending to use an accumulation or storage device shall use the ISW Requirements Quick
Reference Guide in Table 1 at the end of this chapter to help determine the notification,
labeling, accumulation, storage, and waste pickup requirements.
b. Currently, at JSC or EF, there are no stationary ISW storage tanks that would contain an
accumulation of hazardous waste constructed of non-earthen materials (i.e., wood, concrete,
steel, plastic) that provide structural support or any associated ancillary equipment.
c. Stationary permanent ISW storage tanks are regulated by State and Federal regulations,
and have special notification, permitting and management requirements. Construction or
installation of an ISW storage tank is prohibited unless expressly authorized by the EO.
d. Refer to Chapter 4.0, Recycling and Managing Other Solid Wastes, for procedures
regarding trash generation and disposal.
e. Burning of any ISW or trash is strictly prohibited onsite.
f. Refer to the list of ISW types or activities, and identify the specific sections of this chapter
that apply to the ISW, activity or accumulation storage device. The processes discussed below
are required for each ISW type generated at a specific location.
3.3 Regulated Processes—General Requirements
3.3.1 Waste Evaluation
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The ISW generator shall conduct an evaluation on the proper ISW management and
accumulation process prior to generating any waste from an operation using any chemical.
3.3.2 Considerations
a. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and product labels are two primary sources of
information concerning handling of ISW generated from using the product. The evaluation shall
consider all the following:
(1) Segregation issues (if any ISW can be safely mixed or stored together);
(2) ISW accumulation container type (i.e., plastic, glass or special);
(3) ISW container size;
(4) ISW accumulation location;
(5) ISW accumulation time limits;
(6) ISW accumulation area inspection requirements; and
(7) Special or additional requirements for laboratories that use multiple chemicals and
generate ISW mixtures.
Note: The EPA Chemical Compatibility Chart is available at
http://www.uos.harvard.edu/ehs/environmental/EPAChemicalCompatibilityChart.pdf.
3.4 Notification Requirements
3.4.1 Waste Generation Notification
a. For each waste generated, ISW generators shall:
(1) Notify the EO by completing a form JF1104, Waste Notification, prior to initially generating
the waste.
(2) Submit a revised form JF1104, Waste Notification, prior to any change in the process that
produces the ISW (e.g., change in products used or quantity of waste generated).
3.4.2 Request for Drums and Carboys
a. For quantities that can be managed in a carboy or 55 gallon drum, ISW generators shall request
a carboy or drum.
b. ISW generators requiring a carboy or 55 gallon drum shall submit a request to Work Control
(x32038).
c. Generally, the carboy or drum shall be delivered within three working days of the request, if
adequate, and if accurate information has been provided.
3.4.3 Request for Bulk Containers
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a. For quantities too large to manage in 55-gallon drums, ISW generators shall request a bulk
container (e.g., a roll-off).
b. ISW generators requiring a bulk container shall submit a request to the EO that describes
the type and anticipated quantity of waste to be accumulated and the location where the waste
will be generated.
c. The generator shall contact the EO for approval of the location for storage at least three
work days prior to waste generation.
d. The ISW generator shall also submit a waste generation notification as stated in 3.4.1 when
the request for a bulk container is submitted.
e. Generally, the bulk container shall be delivered within three working days of the request, if
adequate, and if accurate information has been provided.
3.4.4 Request for Other Miscellaneous Accumulation Devices
a. ISW generators required to accumulate ISW in other types of devices (e.g., temporary
storage tanks to support structural or equipment cleaning) shall contact the EO to determine
requirements on a case-by-case basis.
b. ISW generators shall submit the request and associated waste generation notifications at
least two weeks before needed to allow for time for approval and compliance with regulatory
requirements.
3.5 Segregation and Compatibility Requirements
For Chemical Compatibility, refer to Chapter 14, Supplemental Waste Accumulation and
Segregation Guide.
3.5.1 Container Compatibility
a. ISW generators shall select a container that is compatible with the type of waste to be
placed in it. For example, a steel drum is not appropriate for acid accumulation. The corrosive
nature of acid will react with the steel container, causing failure of the container.
b. Glass containers shall not be used when plastic or other unbreakable materials are
appropriate and available.
3.6 Labeling Requirements
3.6.1 Labeling Containers Less than or Equal to 55-Gallon Capacity
a. Generators who accumulate ISW in containers with capacity less than or equal to 55 gallons
shall label containers in accordance with the following:
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b. Clearly and legibly label each container with a description of the contents of the container
(e.g., the words ―used oil,‖ ―waste aerosols,‖ ―used oil rags,‖ etc.). Paint markers rather than
paper labels are preferred;
c. Do not use ―Hazardous Waste‖ labels;
d. Place the container so the label faces out and can be seen without having to turn the
container;
e. Check labels periodically, and provide new labels if illegible;
f. For waste drums in Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs), write the full date that the 55-gallon
maximum capacity of waste is reached on the top and sides of the drum. For smaller waste
containers (5 gallons or less) in laboratory SAAs, write the date the waste is first placed in the
container; and
g. Follow any additional requirements identified in this section for labeling universal waste,
asbestos, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls, unknown wastes, gas cylinders, and used oil.
3.6.2 Labeling Bulk Roll-off Containers
a. At delivery, the EO shall attach labels to two opposing sides of the roll-off containers to allow
clear visibility during accumulation and transport.
b. The ISW generator shall mark the start date (the date that waste is first placed in the roll-off
container) on the waste labels.
3.6.3 Labeling Other Miscellaneous Accumulation Devices
ISW generators shall follow the EO’s directions for labeling requirements, which will be
determined on a case-by-case basis for miscellaneous accumulation devices.
3.6.4 Labeling Universal Waste
a. Generators of Universal Waste (i.e. consisting of nickel batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries,
lithium batteries, fluorescent lamps, high-intensity discharge lamps, mercury-containing articles
and equipment, paint and paint related waste) shall comply with the following labeling
requirements:
(1) For single nickel cadmium and lithium batteries, clearly and legibly mark each battery with
the words ―universal waste - battery‖ and the date the battery was taken out of service. If
storing batteries in a container, be sure to clearly and legibly label the outside of the container
also with the words ―universal waste- battery‖ and the date the first battery is placed in the
container. There are no labeling requirements for spent lead acid batteries.
(2) For single lamps, clearly and legibly label the lamp with the words ―universal waste - lamp‖
and the date the lamp was removed from service. For fluorescent lamps and high-intensity
discharge lamps packaged in a container, clearly and legibly mark each lamp accumulation
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container with the words ―universal waste - lamp‖ and the date the first lamp in the container
was removed from service.
(3) For individual parts of mercury containing waste, clearly and legibly mark the part with the
words ―universal waste – mercury containing waste‖ and the date the part was removed from
service. For mercury-containing waste packaged in containers, clearly and legibly mark each
waste accumulation container with the words ―universal waste - mercury containing waste‖ and
the date the first waste placed in the container was generated.
(4) For paint and other paint related wastes as referenced in Table 1, clearly and legibly mark
each container of paint or paint related waste with the words ―universal waste- paint and paintrelated
waste‖ and the date the waste was discarded. For paint-related waste packaged in
waste accumulation containers, mark each waste accumulation container with the words
―universal waste- paint and paint –related waste‖ and the date the first waste placed in the
container was generated.
3.6.5 Labeling Bagged Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)
a. Generators of asbestos and ACMs (i.e., bags generated and accumulated/disposed of
individually) shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) Clearly and legibly label each bag with the following: ―DANGER, CONTAINS ASBESTOS
FIBERS, AVOID CREATING DUST, CANCER, AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD.‖
(2) Label bags prior to being filled, in all instances.
(3) Anything placed into an ACM-labeled bag will be assumed to be ACM or asbestoscontaminated
waste and shall be disposed of accordingly.
(4) Mark all bags with the generator’s name (responsible person), organization, removal
location and removal date.
Note: Bags may be preprinted or have separate labels affixed to the bags.
3.6.6 Labeling Asbestos and ACMs Accumulated in Roll-offs
a. Generators of ACM (bagged waste placed in roll-offs) shall:
(1) Label roll-off containers with the following: ―DANGER, CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS,
AVOID CREATING DUST, CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD.‖
(2) Place labels on opposing sides for clear visibility during transport.
3.6.7 Labeling Lead-Containing Waste
a. Generators of lead-containing waste, including bags disposed individually or waste placed in
drum, shall:
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(1) Clearly and legibly label each container with the following: ―WARNING: CONTAINS LEAD
POISON.‖
(2) Mark all bagged waste with the generator’s name (responsible person), organization,
removal location and removal date.
3.6.8 Labeling Waste Containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
a. Generators of waste containing PCBs shall comply with the requirements below:
(1) Non-leaking small capacitors with total volume of less than 100 cubic inches and
fluorescent lamp ballasts if they are not labeled ―NON-PCB‖:
(a) Clearly and legibly label each container with a description of the contents of the container
(e.g., ―waste ballasts‖).
(b) Do not use ―Hazardous Waste‖ labels or PCB labels.
(c) Mark the date on the container that the waste was first placed inside.
(d) Do not tape paper labels to waste containers.
(2) For leaking small capacitors (total volume of less than 100 cubic inches), fluorescent light
ballasts, and transformers, follow spill/release procedures in Chapter 12, Handling and
Reporting Spills and Releases.
(3) For PCB containing ballasts, transformers or other equipment which are not labeled ―NON-
PCB‖ by the manufacturer, mark the date the ballast or other equipment was removed from
service and call for waste pickup.
3.6.9 Labeling Unknown Waste
a. Generators who discover unknown wastes within their work area shall:
(1) Mark the unknown material (RED HAZARD TAG) as ―Unknown – Pending Evaluation by
Environmental‖ and notify X33333 for immediate attention.
(2) Do not move or open the container holding the unknown from the original place of
discovery. Potential dangers exist to untrained personnel handling unknown chemicals due to
the inability to determine physical hazards (flammability, oxidizers) or health hazards (routes of
entry, personal protective equipment).
3.6.10 Labeling Gas Cylinders
Generators shall maintain the original manufacturer’s label on the cylinder.
3.6.11 Labeling Used Oil and Halogenated Waste Oil
a. Generators shall comply with the following requirements for non-halogenated used oil:
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(1) Keep refrigerants, solvents and other cleaners/degreasers segregated from used oils. For
example, accumulate-in one drum-all engine oil from motor vehicles, vacuum pumps and other
equipment;
(2) Label containers as ―used oil‖ (not waste oil); and
(3) Mark any oil stored or removed from the Alusol coolant recycling unit at B10 as ―used oil‖.
b. In complying with requirements, generators shall label oil removed from chillers or other
equipment that may contain Freon or other halogenated solvents as ―Halogenated Waste Oil.‖
Note: Used oil is defined as any oil that has been refined from crude oil or any synthetic oil that
has been used and, as a result, is spent or no longer usable. Used oil that has not come into
contact with Freon or other halogenated compounds may be recycled.
3.7 Storage Location Requirements
3.7.1 General Location Requirements
a. ISW is often generated in increments or aliquots, so ISW containers shall be used to
accumulate the ISW at the point of generation until there is enough for pickup for disposal.
(1) ISW shall be accumulated in a location that is secure and appropriate.
(2) ISW containers shall be stored in locations protected from the weather, when possible.
(3) If ISW is stored outdoors and in large quantities (55 gallons or more), the generator shall
provide containment that will hold the waste and any rain water if the container should leak.
(4) Generators shall not store ISW containers in vent hoods unless there is no other safe
alternative.
3.7.2 Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs)
a. All ISW generated onsite, with the exception of bulk wastes accumulated in quantities
exceeding 55 gallons, shall be managed within an SAA;
b. SAAs shall be designated near the generation point for each type of ISW. For example:
used oil, used oil filters, and used oil rags accumulated within the same room, will each have
an individual designated SAA;
c. SAAs may be adjacent to each other, but each shall be demarcated individually;
d. SAAs shall be set up before the ISW is generated and placed in it;
e. Contact the EO to register your SAA; and
f. Complete form JF 1104 to identify the ISW to be accumulated and submit to the EO.
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Note: The EO will initiate the posting of specific identification signs and marking of the SAA with
paint or tape.
3.8 Accumulation Limits and Requirements
3.8.1 Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs)
a. Generators shall only accumulate up to 55 gallons of ISW (if not acutely hazardous) before
calling for waste pickup.
b. Accumulation times shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) For laboratories, do not accumulate waste in a container for more than three months.
(2) For all other areas, do not accumulate waste for more than six months.
Note: Acutely hazardous wastes have different storage limits. However, acutely hazardous
wastes are rarely generated at JSC and will be flagged and the generator notified of
requirements when the form JF1104 is submitted.
3.8.2 Prohibitions
a. Generators shall never move waste from one SAA to another SAA.
b. Generators shall never bring wastes from an offsite facility (e.g. contractor owned or leased
facility) to JSC or transfer wastes from one site (JSC, EF, SCTF, EPFOL) to another.
3.8.3 Secondary Containment Requirements
a. Generators shall obtain a secondary containment structure if the total capacity of liquid
waste storage at a location is greater than 55 gallons and is outdoors (i.e., when there are
multiple, adjacent SAAs and the aggregate capacity of all SAAs).
b. The secondary containment structure shall be impervious and be able to hold the entire
capacity of the largest container plus either contain or divert a 10-inch rainfall amount.
c. Generators shall only contact the Facilities Contractor for draining. Containment draining
and removal of drain caps by any other individuals is prohibited.
d. Generators shall call Facilities Work Control, at X32038, if a waste containment structure is
leaking, full or overflowing, or if waste or material has been spilled into the containment.
e. Contact the EO for additional requirements related to secondary containments.
3.8.4 Shipment for Disposal
a. The generator shall record the date that waste is first placed in the device in order to ensure
that the date is tracked and the requirement is met.
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b. The generator shall identify any additional limitations on storage in the planning stages
before the device was installed or used via communications with the EO.
c. The EO shall arrange for off-site disposal of all industrial solid waste
d. The EO shall manifest ISW offsite for proper disposal.
e. In general, if more than 55 gallons of hazardous waste is accumulated, then the EO shall
ship for disposal from on-site in less than 90 days from the date the first waste was placed in
the device.
f. The EO shall ship for disposal hazardous waste in roll-off containers within 90 days of waste
being first placed into them.
g. The EO shall ship other ISW, such as asbestos-contaminated material, as soon as the
container is full or when the project is finished.
3.8.5 Special Projects
a. Special projects (e.g., metal finishing, vat chemical change-outs or non-routine cleaning
projects) may generate ISW volumes exceeding 55 gallons of waste in one processing day at
locations that may not be registered satellite accumulation areas. If more than 55 gallons or
nine (9) cubic feet of waste will be generated by the activity, then the generator shall:
b. Contact the EO to ensure that the proper containers are utilized and that the ISW can be
picked up and transferred to the 90-day accumulation site on the same day it is generated.
c. Mark drums with the date the drums are filled and called in to the Work Control Center and
the EO before 2 p.m. for same-day pickup.
3.9 General Responsibilities for ISW Generators
3.9.1 Satellite Accumulation Areas
a. ISW generators shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
(1) Do not mix different or incompatible wastes in the same container. Refer to Chapter 14,
Supplemental Waste Accumulation and Segregation Guide for guidance on determining the
compatibility of specific wastes and their segregation requirements.
(2) Keep containers closed except when adding waste. Make sure open-top drums have the lid
on with the ring and bolt tightened except when adding waste. For liquid waste accumulation,
either remove the funnel from the drum and put the drum bung back in place each time you
add waste or use closed-top, screw-in, latching funnels with gaskets.
(3) Use containers that are compatible with the waste; (e.g., do not place acidic waste in steel
drums).
(4) Do not store wastes in glass containers unless it is the only compatible material.
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(5) Use only containers that are in good condition.
(6) Keep the exterior of the container clean.
(7) Use drip pans, absorbent pads to catch minor drips, slings, and spills where appropriate.
(8) Do not overfill the container. Leave sufficient freeboard and arrange for a new container if
necessary. As a general rule, no more than 50 gallons of liquid waste should be placed into a
55 gallon drum (i.e., allow for 10% freeboard for heat expansion).
(9) Do not store wastes in laboratory vent hoods unless there is no safe alternative.
(10) Do not mix waste that contains any concentration of nitric acid with any other waste.
(11) A qualified (trained) individual representing the generator’s organization shall complete
and submit a form JF1104 for each waste stored in a satellite area and conduct a review
whenever new or revised procedure or processes (procedural or chemical changes) are
planned. Include waste disposal and accumulation activities in the review, and complete the
review before the new procedure or process is initiated.
(12) Accumulate ISW in accordance with the applicable guidelines, and promptly call for waste
pick-up, as referenced in Section 3.10.
(13) Products (single ingredient or mixtures) with exceeded expiration dates are presumed to
be wastes. However, since expiration dates are sometimes arbitrary, the generator may
determine that the products can be safely used after the listed expiration dates. If that option is
acceptable, re-label the container to extend the expiration date accordingly.
(14) Turn in products that contain explosive or potential peroxide-forming constituents for
disposal no later than 10 months after purchase; expiration dates cannot be extended.
(15) Identify products that cannot be used, and do not allow chemicals or products that cannot
be used to sit in chemical lockers or shelves. If spray can nozzles are broken, expiration dates
have passed, or if paints or adhesives have dried up, the product is considered unusable. At
the time a product is identified to be unusable, it is considered a waste.
(16) Look for waste minimization opportunities if a product is no longer needed, is contained
within the original container and is within the expiration date. Explore waste minimization
opportunities by:
(a) Checking with other personnel within the same workgroup or organization to see if they can
use it rather than ordering more or discarding it.
(b) For sealed, unopened containers of product, check with the manufacturer or supplier to see
if the material can be returned for a credit.
3.9.2 Special Requirements for Laboratories
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a. Generators shall adhere to the following requirements for the accumulation of laboratory
wastes:
(1) Do not store ISW in glass containers unless it is the only compatible material.
(2) Do not store ISW in laboratory vent hoods unless there is no safe alternative; hoods can be
used for the transfer of wastes or chemicals to containers and for temporary observations of
waste transfers to confirm that no vapors or heat are generated and that the waste can be
safely sealed for storage.
(3) Move the container to the hood to add wastes when depositing wastes into accumulation
containers.
(4) Do not immediately close the container after adding wastes. Allow a few minutes to ensure
that no reactions will occur that could cause fumes or gas to be generated.
(5) Once you are sure that no gases will be generated, close the container tightly, and move it
to its proper storage location.
(6) Maintain a detailed log of all waste added to an accumulation container.
(7) Mix only the minimum amount of chemicals that are needed to do the job in order to
minimize the amount of waste accumulated and disposed of after you are done with your
activities.
(8) Store/accumulate wastes for no more than 3 months.
(9) Do not mix waste that contains any concentration of nitric acid with any other wastes. Nitric
acid is extremely reactive, is both an oxidizer and a corrosive, and will generate heat and
gases when mixed with organics and other similar materials.
(10) Develop and maintain a chemical hygiene plan for all laboratories. Meet the following
requirements during the review process:
(a) Have the review completed by a qualified (degreed) chemist whenever new or revised
laboratory procedures or processes (procedural or chemical changes) are planned;
(b) Include waste disposal and accumulation activities in the review to see if waste collection
and accumulation procedures changed; and
(c) Conduct the review before the new procedure or process is initiated.
3.9.3 Roll-off Storage Areas
a. When accumulating ISW in rolloffs, generators shall:
(1) Maintain the roll-off in good condition; report any damage to the EO.
(2) Keep the roll-off container closed except when adding or removing ISW.
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(3) Use roll-off containers with tarps to keep storm water from contacting wastes.
(4) Contact the EO immediately if the roll-off collects storm water.
(5) Minimize odors, fugitive dust, and air emissions from the roll-off container.
(6) Make sure drain holes are closed and that plugs are available and operational, if
applicable. Verify that plugged openings are not leaking prior to placing roll-off in use.
(7) Check daily to make sure that only approved ISW (refer to JF1104 Form ―Waste
Notification‖) has been placed in the roll-off container.
(8) Tie down the container tarp at the end of each day (at a minimum).
(9) The EO shall conduct an inspection of all hazardous waste roll-offs and surrounding areas
each week.
3.9.4 Miscellaneous Accumulation Devices
a. Generators shall adhere to the following requirements for the accumulation of ISW in other
types of accumulation devices:
(1) Obtain approval by the EO before tanks and other devices are brought on-site or placed
into service by following the steps outlined in Chapter 2 Environmental Planning.
(2) Inspect approved accumulation or storage devices and ensure devices are free of
contamination prior to being put into service.
(3) Keep the device or tank closed except when actively filling or emptying it.
(4) If the total volume of liquid accumulated or stored is greater than 55 gallons and is
outdoors, obtain a secondary containment structure. The secondary containment structure
must be impervious and be able to hold the entire volume of the largest single container plus a
10-inch rainfall amount. Contact the EO for additional requirements.
(5) Periodically inspect containment structures, and evaluate and remove any accumulated
storm water. The Facilities Contractor is responsible for inspection and removal of liquids from
containments. Other individuals are prohibited from draining containments or removing drain
caps. If you see that a containment structure is leaking, full or overflowing, or contains spilled
ISW or product, call Facilities Work Control at (X32038).
(6) Call Facilities Work Control at (X32038) to request draining of storm water from secondary
containments if an excessive accumulation or overflowing condition is observed.
3.10 Waste Pickup Procedures
Once a container is full or an accumulation time limit has been reached, the generator shall
follow the instructions below for scheduling the ISW for pickup, subsequent transportation,
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manifesting, and disposal at an authorized off-site treatment/storage/disposal or recycling
(TSDR) facility.
3.10.1 Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs)
a. Generators shall not store ISW in quantities greater than 55 gallons in any SAA.
b. When a 55-gallon container is full (allowing for freeboard) or a 6-month time storage limit is
reached, the generator shall write the date on the container and call for pickup that same day.
c. To have the waste removed from the SAA within 72 hours by trained labor/teamster
personnel, generators shall adhere to the following procedures:
(1) Call Facilities Work Control when the container is full or when the time limit (3 months for
laboratories, 6 months for all others) is reached.
(2) Verify that the container contents are marked. Unlabeled containers cannot be accepted. A
generic description of the contents is required (e.g., used oil), but do not place a hazardous
waste label onto the container.
(3) Complete form JF1161 ―Disposal Inventory for Miscellaneous Hazardous Wastes.‖
(4) Call Facilities Work Control at (X32038). Ask for and write down the ISW pickup ticket
number on form JF1161 ―Disposal Inventory for Miscellaneous Hazardous Wastes.‖ This is
documentation that a request has been made for pickup in a timely manner.
(5) The form JF1161 ―Disposal Inventory for Miscellaneous Hazardous Wastes‖ shall be
available with the ISW container at the time of pickup. Please note on the JF1161 if the
generating source is different from the pickup location (e.g., asbestos waste is often removed
from one location and subsequently picked up at another).
3.10.2 Discarded Chemicals and Products
a. If an unused product (single ingredient or mixture) cannot be used by others or returned, the
generator or requestor shall:
(1) If it is a paint, an aerosol can, or if the container is 5 gallons or greater in volume, use the
standard waste turn in and pickup procedures described above.
(2) If the unused or excess product is not a paint or an aerosol can and the container is less
than 5 gallons, then use the following pre-screening and approval process:
Fill out a ―draft‖ form JF1161 that describes the contents of each container to be picked up.
(3) Identify the JSC MSDS number for each container listed. If the product does not have a
JSC MSDS number, then provide a copy of the MSDS with the draft JF 1161.
(4) Contact the EO before calling Facilities Work Control.
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(5) The EO will screen the products for any ingredients that will require special handling and
respond by letting the requestor know which items may be turned in via the standard waste
turn in and pickup procedures. Any items that require special handling will be flagged.
(6) The requestor will be contacted with instructions for any items flagged as requiring special
handling. These items will be picked up from the satellite accumulation area by specially
trained personnel during designated and scheduled events.
3.10.3 Roll-off Containers
When the roll-off is full or it is within two weeks of the 90-day accumulation time limit, the
generator shall contact the EO and request either a replacement (if necessary) or removal
when no longer needed.
3.10.4 Miscellaneous Accumulation Devices
The generator shall contact the EO to request pickup of miscellaneous accumulation devices.
3.10.5 Discarded or Excessed Equipment
Equipment or processors may contain hazardous materials. Prior to discarding or excessing
them, the generator may need to have them drained or decontaminated. The generator shall
contact the EO to determine the appropriate handling for discarded or excessed equipment.
3.11 Waste Treatment
Treating wastes prior to disposal or other disposition is highly regulated and may require
permits, design, and operational controls. The generator shall consult with the EO early in the
planning process if treatment of any waste material is being considered. Obtain approval from
the EO before treating any waste by following the steps outlined in Chapter 2 Environmental
Planning.
Note: Treatment includes neutralization, filtration, chemical reactions, flocculation, and other
processes.
3.12 Empty Containers
a. Containers that meet the following criteria may be thrown into regular trash dumpsters or in
some cases recycled through Logistics’ scrap metal program. See Chapter 4, Recycling and
Managing Other Solid Wastes for additional information. Generators considering discarding
containers as plant trash shall ensure that the containers meet all of the following criteria:
(1) Are empty (i.e., physically remove all contents such that there is no flowing material and
that any non-flowing material is scraped out of the container);
(2) Are less than 5 gallons in volume;
(3) Are not leaking residue into dumpsters;
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(4) Are rendered unusable by punching a hole in the bottom; and
(5) Do not contain aerosols or containerized gases above atmospheric pressure.
Note: Containers that do not meet the above criteria are considered ISW, and generators shall
manage them in accordance with all the requirements of this chapter.
3.13 Gas Cylinders
Gas cylinders that contain quantities of contained gases other than inert gases (e.g., breathing
air, nitrogen, argon) have specific disposal requirements and special equipment handling and
storage requirements. Excess all gas cylinders via the Center Operations Directorate Logistics
Division.
3.14 Processors and Other Equipment
a. Devices such as scrubbers and other processors (water knives, vats, cooling ponds, etc)
often contain hazardous or regulated materials that are not waste and do not have to follow
any waste-related regulations while operating. However, once the media within the devices is
no longer usable or is discarded during periodic maintenance activities, it becomes an ISW.
(1) Planning for periodic removal of process materials shall be done in advance of the need to
remove it.
(2) Obtain approval from the EO by following the procedures in Chapter 2 Environmental
Planning before using equipment which requires removal of process materials.
3.15 Medical Wastes
Special rules apply to medical and pathogenic waste, and the requirements can be found in
JPR 1700.1, ―JSC Safety and Health Handbook.‖ However, if there is a chemical or toxic
constituent in the medical waste, some ISW regulations may also apply. These requirements
are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you generate or plan to generate a waste that fits
this description, contact the Occupational Health Office. Also, if there is a hazardous chemical
or toxic constituent or characteristic of the waste, contact the EO.
3.16 Precious Metal Waste
a. Special rules and exemptions apply to wastes containing precious metals (gold, silver,
platinum, palladium, iridium, osmium, rhodium, and/or ruthenium). These requirements are
evaluated on a case by case basis. Generators shall follow the procedures in Chapter 2
Environmental Planning to gain approval and specific requirements prior to generating a
waste.
b. Additionally, there may be asset recovery requirements. The generator shall include the JSC
Property Disposal Officer (x35252) in the project planning stages.
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3.17 Radioactive or Radiological Wastes
Special rules apply to radioactive and radiological wastes, and those requirements can be
found in JPR 1700.1, ―JSC Safety and Health Handbook.‖ However, if there is a chemical or
toxic constituent in the radiological waste, some ISW regulations may apply. These
requirements are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Generators shall contact the EO by
following the procedures in Chapter 2 Environmental Planning and the JSC Radiation Safety
Office prior to generating a waste that fits this description.
3.18 Temporary ISW Storage Tanks or Storage Devices
If temporary, portable tanks are required to collect ISW due to unforeseen circumstances, the
generator shall obtain approval from the EO by following the procedures in Chapter 2
Environmental Planning. The EO will work to coordinate with the requestor to provide an
appropriate device and to develop storage and operating instructions to ensure that all
regulatory requirements are met.
3.19 Responsibilities
3.19.1 All Personnel
Everyone who generates ISW shall follow the requirements for training, notification,
segregation, accumulation, labeling, storage, pickup, and disposition described in this
document.
3.19.2 Supervisors
Supervisors shall ensure that employees and contractors who generate or manage ISW follow
all requirements in this Chapter.
3.19.3 Facility Managers
a. Facility Managers shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Know the facilities and operations in their areas of responsibility that generate ISW; and
(2) Include ISW accumulation areas in their routine inspections.
3.20 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
a. Personnel who perform any of the following functions shall annually complete ISW Training
(available online or by contacting the EO):
(1) Request pickup and disposal of laboratory chemicals/wastes, used oils, solvents, paint
debris, aerosols, electro-finishing waste, or any other chemical or chemically contaminated
wastes;
(2) Have responsibility for a SAA;
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(3) Request roll-offs or drums to dispose of ISW;
(4) Repair or maintain equipment that contains or stores ISW;
(5) Discard fluorescent lamps or lead acid/nickel cadmium/mercury/silver batteries;
(6) Supervise employees who have any of the above responsibilities; or
(7) Serve as a Facility Manager in a facility where ISW is generated or stored.
3.21 Records and Forms
The EO shall retain all submitted JF1104s.
Table 1-ISW Requirements Quick Reference Guide
Find the specific waste type, activity, or storage device in the left column below. The
requirements for notification, labeling, storage areas, accumulation, and waste pickup are
found in the row of the table associated with that waste, activity, or device. For example,
asbestos collected in a roll-off container shall meet the requirements found in Sections 3.4.1,
3.4.2, 3.6.5, 3.6.6, 3.7.3, 3.9.3, 3.10.3. Sections 3.2 and 3.4 apply to anyone generating and
collecting wastes. New wastes, altered wastes, and special packaging may require review and
approval by the EO using procedures outlined in Chapter 2 Environmental Planning.
Waste, Activity or
Storage Device
Special
Requirements Notification Labeling
Storage
Location
Requirements
Limits on
Storage
Management
Requirements
Waste
Pickup
Asbestos &
Asbestos
Containing Material
(ACM) placed in
bags and stored in
a roll-off
Asbestos &
Asbestos
Containing Material
(ACM) placed in
bags and called for
waste pickup
3.4.1 and
3.4.2
3.6.5 and
3.6.6
3.7.3 and 3.9.3 No
maximum
storage
limit
3.4.1 3.6.5 3.7.1 Call
X32038 as
soon as
generated
3.7.3 and 3.9.3 3.10.3
3.9.1 3.10.1
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Waste, Activity or
Storage Device
Special
Requirements Notification Labeling
Storage
Location
Requirements
Limits on
Storage
Management
Requirements
Waste
Pickup
Batteries, Alkaline
Batteries: Lithium,
Mercury, Nickel,
Nickel-cadmium
(Universal Waste)
Batteries: Lead Acid
Batteries being
managed under 40
CFR 266 Subpart G
Construction
activities generating
plant trash or
construction and
demolition debris
Discarded
chemicals and
products. Includes
new, unused, and
unopened
chemicals.
Discarded
equipment or
processors
containing
hazardous
constituents or
materials
Individual
alkaline batteries
can go in the
trash. Do not
accumulate
alkaline batteries
for waste pickup.
See Chapter 4.0
3.4.1 3.6.4 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1
3.4.1 3.6.4 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1
Call x36207 -- -- -- 3.8.1 3.9.2 3.10.2
and
3.10.1
Call x36207 3.14 -- -- -- -- 3.14
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Waste, Activity or
Storage Device
Special
Requirements Notification Labeling
Storage
Location
Requirements
Limits on
Storage
Management
Requirements
Waste
Pickup
Precious metals
(silver, gold,
platinum) or
property containing
precious metals
Empty containers
Contact JSC
Property
Disposal Officer
at x35252
See 3.12 to
determine if this
section applies
to your container
-- -- -- -- -- --
3.4 3.6.1 3.7.1 3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1
Equipment
containing ISW
Equipment
containing PCBs
Call X36207 3.14 -- -- -- -- 3.14
Call x36207 3.4 -- -- -- 3.9.1 3.10.1
Explosives See JPR 1700.1,
JSC Safety and
Health
Handbook and
3.9.1
Fluorescent Lamps,
metal halide lamps,
mercury vapor
lamps (universal
waste)
3.4.1 3.6.4 3.7.2 3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1
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Waste, Activity or
Storage Device
Special
Requirements Notification Labeling
Storage
Location
Requirements
Limits on
Storage
Management
Requirements
Waste
Pickup
Industrial solid
waste. )Examples
include: used oil, oil
rags, oil filters,
acids, caustics,
aerosols, paints,
thinners, solvents,
epoxies, herbicides,
fungicides,
pesticides, photo
waste, organic lab
waste)
3.4.1 3.6.1 3.7 as
appropriate
3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1 or
3.10.2
ISW associated
with Laboratories
See Chapter
13.0
3.4.1 3.6.1 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 3.8.1 and
3.9.1
3.9.1 and 3.9.2 3.10.2
and
3.10.1
Lead containing
wastes including
lead solder (in bars,
spools, sleeves,
paste, etc.)
Medical waste See 3.15
3.4.1 3.6.1 and
3.6.7
3.7.1 3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1
Metals, reactive
when exposed to
air, water, or other
materials
See Chapter
13.0
3.4.1 3.6.1 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 3.8.1 and
3.9.1
3.9.1 and 3.9.2 3.10.2
and
3.10.1
Mercury Containing
Wastes (contained
in equipment or
articles)
3.4.1 3.6.4 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 3.8.1 and
3.9.1
3.9.1 and 3.9.2 3.10.1
and
3.10.2
Mercury Wastes
(spill residue and
liquid mercury)
3.4.1 3.6.1 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1
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Waste, Activity or
Storage Device
Special
Requirements Notification Labeling
Storage
Location
Requirements
Limits on
Storage
Management
Requirements
Waste
Pickup
Paint and Paint
related Wastes
(Universal Waste):
Used or unused
paint, spent
solvents used in
painting, PPE,
contaminated rags,
gloves and debris
resulting from paint
operations, filters,
cleanup residues
from painting and
paint removal
activities, paint
booth stripping
materials, and other
paint related wastes
resulting from paint
removal activities
PCB Containing
Wastes (other than
in equipment)
3.4.1 3.6.4 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1
3.4.1 3.6.1 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1
Pharmaceutical
products that are
discarded such as
epinephrine lithium
magnesium sulfate
Call X36207 3.4.1 3.6.1 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 3.8.1 and
3.9.1
3.9.1 and 3.9.2 3.10.2
and
3.10.1
Miscellaneous
Accumulation
Devices (tanks,
sumps, etc.)
3.4.3 3.4.3 3.6.3 3.7.4 3.8.3 3.9.4 3.10.4
New Tanks See 3.2
Radiological wastes See 3.16
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Waste, Activity or
Storage Device
Special
Requirements Notification Labeling
Storage
Location
Requirements
Limits on
Storage
Management
Requirements
Waste
Pickup
Roll-off, Wastes
stored in roll-offs
3.4 3.6.2 3.7.3 3.8.3 3.9.3 3.10.3
Temporary Tanks
or Storage Devices
3.4.1 and
3.4.3
4.6.3 3.7.4 3.8.3 3.9.4 3.10.4
Unknown wastes Call X36207 -- 3.6.9 -- -- -- --
Used oil from
Building 10
3.4 3.6.11 3.7.1 3.8.1 3.9.1 3.10.1
Waste Treatment See 3.11
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Chapter 4.0 Recycling and Managing Other Solid Wastes (including Plant Trash)
4.1 Scope
All wastes generated from JSC, EF, SCTF and EPFOL are considered industrial wastes by the
state of Texas. Wastes are further broken down into hazardous and non-hazardous. Plant
trash is one category of non-hazardous industrial waste.
4.1.1 Waste Definition
Plant trash is produced as a result of plant production, manufacturing, laboratory, general
office, cafeteria or food service operations. See Section 4.3.1 for a detailed list.
4.1.2 JSC Recycling Commitment
JSC has committed to diverting 50% of our solid waste from landfills by 2015 through
recycling. JSC recycles paper products, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, batteries, ink
cartridges, scrap metal and construction and demolition wastes. See Section 4.3.2 for
information on recycling programs.
4.1.3 Recycling Hierarchy
a. JSC uses the common hierarchy for disposing of unwanted materials: reduce, reuse, and
recycle. The preferred method for reducing solid waste is source reduction. For any questions
regarding recycling, contact the EO.
(1) All site-wide employees, civil servants and contractors at JSC, EF, SCTF and EPFOL shall:
(a) Dispose of wastes in accordance with the proper regulatory process. If you manage
hazardous wastes or wastes listed in Table 1, see Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste.
(b) Comply with this Chapter.
4.2 Regulated Processes
4.2.1 All employees shall:
a. Make every effort to reduce material use in the performance of their job.
b. Manage all waste, which is contaminated or contain chemicals or toxic materials, in accordance
with Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste;
c. Use the Redistribution and Utilization (R&U) system for reusable items;
d. Recycle items via JSC’s Recycling Programs;
e. Dispose only of those items legally defined as ―plant trash‖ in trash receptacles, dumpsters and
roll-offs (see Section 4.3.1).
4.2.2 Prohibited Dumping
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Intentional disposition or placement of solid wastes on the ground surface or buried on site is
expressly prohibited and shall not occur without authorization from the EO. This includes the
disposition of excavated dirt associated with construction, concrete or other building materials
associated with construction/demolition/maintenance, and the stockpiling of other materials for
potential or future reuse for which there is no specifically funded project (e.g., placement of
unusable equipment such as excessed transformers in laydown areas or stockpiling of
telephone poles).
4.2.3 International Flight Generated Garbage
Regulated garbage, as defined in 7 CFR 330.400 and 9 CFR 94.5, which is generated on
NASA aircraft during international flights and that arrive at NASA Ellington Field or El Paso
Forward Operating Location, shall be managed in accordance with the Houston Airport System
Customs and Border Protection Compliance Agreement #042710.
4.3 Requirements
4.3.1 Plant Trash
a. Plant trash includes food wastes, linings, wrappings, wooden packaging materials, cafeteria
wastes, glass, aluminum foil, plastics, landscape trimmings, Styrofoam, rope, twine,
uncontaminated rubber, uncontaminated wooden materials, equipment belts, wirings,
uncontaminated cloth, metal bindings, empty containers with a holding capacity of five gallons or
less, uncontaminated floor sweepings and/or food packaging that are produced as a result of plant
production, manufacturing, laboratory, general office, cafeteria or food service operations.
b. Plant trash does not include oils, lubricants of any type, oil filters, contaminated soils, sludge,
wastewaters, and bulk liquids. Refer to Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste for
requirements for these wastes.
4.3.2 Recycling Programs
Paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, scrap metal (aluminum, steel, iron, and
stainless steel), landscape trimmings, cafeteria food preparation scraps, and uncontaminated
wooden pallets are defined as plant trash; these items are not placed in trash receptacles,
dumpsters or roll-offs and is recycled at JSC. All employees shall manage the referenced
recyclables in accordance with the following requirements:
4.3.2.1 Aluminum Cans
a. Place in the designated aluminum can recycling container for your area.
b. If the container becomes full before its regularly scheduled pickup, contact the Custodial
Contractor X39563.
4.3.2.2 Rechargeable Batteries
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a. Single alkaline batteries are disposed of as plant trash.
b. All other types of batteries are recycled through the ISW program in accordance with
Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste.
4.3.2.3 Cardboard
a. Place all recyclable cardboard in the designated recycling location for your area.
b. Some cardboard is not suitable for recycling. Refer to Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid
Waste for information on chemical, oil, or grease contaminated cardboard. Paperboard such
as cereal boxes, cardboard with wax coating, and cardboard with food/beverage residue or
excess moisture or excess moisture may be thrown in the regular trash.
Note: For a list of cardboard recycling carts throughout JSC, EF, and SCTF, click on the following
link: http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/docs/RecycleCartContactlist.doc.
4.3.2.4 Construction and Demolition (C&D)
a. Recycling shall be included in the planning process of any C&D, addressing the specs in
contracts and necessary recordkeeping.
b. Building materials from C&D projects shall be recycled and reused to the maximum extent
possible. The method of recycling is dependent upon the nature and quantity of the material,
the type of project and the contractor.
c. Recyclable and reusable materials not handled through the project shall be recycled through
other JSC recycling and reuse programs.
d. PMs shall contact the Logistics Office to coordinate roll-off delivery and pickup, and other
transportation services.
e. Under no circumstances shall recyclable materials be sent to a landfill.
4.3.2.5 Fluorescent Lamps
All fluorescent lamps shall be recycled through the ISW Program. Refer to Chapter 3,
Managing Industrial Solid Waste for requirements on managing this type of waste.
4.3.2.6 Mixed Office Paper
a. Waste office paper shall be placed in the designated recycling container for your area.
b. The Custodial Staff shall empty the containers on a regular basis.
c. If the container becomes full before its regularly scheduled pickup, the Custodial Contractor
X39563 shall be contacted.
d. Table 4-1provides a list of recyclable and non-recyclable paper items that shall be followed.
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Table 2 - Recyclable and Non-Recyclable Paper Items
Recyclable
All white and colored paper
Brochure and pamphlets
JSC Roundup
Envelopes (including plastic windows or
labels)
Self-adhesive notes (i.e., Post-It Notes)
Scratch, message and memo pads
Junk mail
Legal pads, steno pads, spiral notebooks
Magazines
Manila folders (including plastic or metal
strips)
Manuals with glue bindings
Posters
Receipts
Soft cover books
4.3.2.7 Plastic Bottles
Non-Recyclable
Newspapers
Telephone books
Dark colored (pocket) folders
Hard covered books
Photographs
Wrapper for paper reams
Paper from food and restroom
areas
Any paper product similar to that
of a cereal box
a. Only plastic bottles marked with the #1 recycling symbols (PET) shall be placed in the
designated plastic bottle recycling container for your area.
b. If the container becomes full before its regularly scheduled pickup, the Custodial Contractor
X39563 shall be contacted.
4.3.2.8 Precious Metals
Refer to Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste for requirements for managing precious
metals.
4.3.2.9 Scrap Metals
a. Aluminum, steel, copper and other types of scrap metal shall be recycled through JSC’s
Scrap Metal Recycling Program.
(1) Scrap metal shall be segregated into separate containers.
(2) When containers are full:
(a) JSC Form 25A ―Request for Turn-In or Issue of Excess Property To/From JSC
Redistribution and Utilization‖ shall be completed.
(b) Logistics Work Control X42222 shall be contacted for pickup.
4.3.2.10 Toner and Ink Jet Cartridges
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a. Empty cartridges shall be placed into a cartridge recycle box or an appropriately labeled
empty cardboard box. All cartridges may be recycled, including ink jet, laser, black and white
or color. Boxes are usually located near the main copy machines in each building or on
designated floors within buildings.
b. Logistics Work Control X42222 shall be contacted with questions about toner cartridge
recycling.
4.3.2.11 Wooden Pallets
The Center Operations Directorate Logistics Transportation Department X36563 shall be
contacted to request pickup of wooden pallets for on-site reuse or off-site refurbishment.
4.3.3 Reuse Programs
Reuse refers to those materials or components of solid waste that can be used in their original
form more than once. Reuse is managed through JSC’s R&U department. It is responsible for
collecting, sorting, distributing and selling usable but no longer needed items. JSC has several
existing reuse programs:
4.3.3.1 Electronics
a. The JSC Supply and Support Services organization shall be contacted to donate electronics
(typewriters, printers, calculators, overhead projectors, electronic copy boards) and computer
equipment for reuse.
b. The person turning in the equipment shall complete and sign a ―Property Pass Request and
Removal Permit.‖ Refer to JPR 4300 for more information.
4.3.3.2 Government Property
a. Government property that is excess to the organization shall be turned in using form 25A.
b. No property shall be thrown in the trash.
c. For assistance, Facilities Work Control X42222 shall be contacted.
4.3.3.3 Office Supplies
a. Excess office supplies shall be boxed.
b. Property Disposal X37947 or jsc-excesspr@mail.nasa.gov) shall be contacted for pickup.
No paperwork is necessary.
4.3.3.4 Furniture
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4.4 Responsibilities
4.4.1 All Personnel shall:
a. Know what items can be recycled and place recyclable materials in the appropriate container.
b. Know what can be reused and follow the appropriate process for turning excess items in to R&U.
4.4.2 Facility Managers (FMs) shall:
a. Know the facilities and operations within their areas of responsibility;
b. Know what types of solid waste and recyclable items are generated within those areas; and
c. Designate suitable locations for recycling containers within their areas of responsibility.
4.4.3 Contract Program Managers shall:
a. Track the type and amount of material recycled by their contracts outside of JSC Recycling
Programs; and
b. Report annually to the EO in accordance with the Environmental and Energy Consuming
Product Compliance Reports Data Requirements Description (DRD).
4.4.4 Custodial Contract Managers shall:
Track and report to the EO the amounts of waste landfilled and recycled, including mixed
paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles in accordance with the Environmental
and Energy Consuming Product Compliance Reports DRD.
4.4.5 Custodial Staff shall:
Be knowledgeable about the recyclable materials generated in their assigned buildings and
how to dispose and recycle each item accordingly.
4.4.6 Project Managers shall:
a. Evaluate and plan for the management of solid waste and recycling of construction and
demolition (C&D) waste during the planning, design and implementation of all construction and
modification projects.
b. Strive to recycle the maximum amount possible of C&D waste In accordance with best
management practices and with LEED practices.
c. Provide the quantities and destinations of material recycled to the EO at the completion of each
project.
d. Provide the weight of material sent to the landfill at the completion of each project.
4.4.7 The JSC Property Disposal Officer shall:
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Track and report annually to the EO the type and amount of scrap metal and toner cartridges
recycled by JSC.
4.4.8 The EO shall:
Provide implementation and market research assistance and training to employees for
recyclables and reuse of materials upon request.
4.5 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
It is recommended, but not required that personnel involved in recycling activities and supervisors
complete recycling training available through the Environmental Learning Center
(http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/index.cfm).
4.6 Records and Forms
a. The Custodial Contract Program Manager shall maintain records of monthly waste disposal
and recycling weights for paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and aluminum cans.
b. The Center Operations Directorate Logistics Department shall track recycled scrap metal,
tires, wooden pallets and toner cartridges.
c. The EO shall keep records of all landfilled and recycled materials.
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Chapter 5.0 Managing Regulated Air Emissions
5.1 Scope
a. This chapter outlines the requirements, policies and procedures for equipment that produces
air emissions at JSC, EF, SCTF, and EPFOL. This includes implementing requirements during
the design, construction, operation, modification, replacement, and decommissioning of new
and existing facilities that contribute airborne contaminants to the atmosphere.
b. All facilities or sources of air contaminants, no matter how big or small, are required to
obtain some form of authorization. Authorization to operate stationary sources, (not mobile
sources, i.e. automobiles) is required from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) and is required to be operated and maintained in compliance with applicable Federal
and State requirements.
5.2 Regulated Processes
5.2.1 Air Emissions
Processes that emit air contaminants to the atmosphere, including, but not limited to,
combustion byproducts, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, particulates, toxic organic and inorganic
constituents, or other non-inert gases shall be evaluated for applicability of emissions
regulations, permitting requirements, and emissions restrictions.
5.2.2 Fugitive Emissions
Organizations that use chemicals or fuels where there is a potential to emit air contaminants
shall have a process for accurately tracking usage. The EO from the JSC Hazardous Materials
Inventory will collect this information from organizations in order to compile annual emissions
reports to regulatory agencies.
5.2.3 Emission Sources
a. The following is a list of current JSC processes that are regulated under Federal and State
air regulations. The EO—prior to purchase, installation, modification, replacement, elimination,
decommissioning, or ceasing operation—shall evaluate activities, processes, and equipment
related to this list.
(1) Abrasive blasting
(2) Laser cutting
(3) Coating and painting operations (indoor and outdoor)
(4) Cleaning and surface preparation (includes paint stripping, solvent and steam cleaning)
(5) External combustion sources (boilers, water heaters, space heaters, flares, waste
incinerators)
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(6) Stationary internal combustion engines (including unattached jet engines)
(7) Scrubber venting (including groundwater stripper)
(8) Solvent using processes (includes film cleaning machines)
(9) Processes using adhesives and glues
(10) Ammonia venting
(11) Demolition activities
(12) Wood working operations (e.g., sanding, sawing)
(13) Unauthorized releases with air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
ammonia, natural gas, or other regulated materials
(14) Any process that uses/emits VOCs or NOx or Hazardous Air Pollutants
(15) Diesel, gasoline, and E-85 dispensing stations and associated fuel storage tanks
(16) Fuel Storage tanks for boilers and generators
(17) Fuel transport trucks
(18) Refrigeration and comfort cooling systems
(19) Fire suppression systems using Halon
5.3 Requirements for Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
5.3.1 All Personnel involved in procurement, handling, reporting, or disposal of ODS
or ODS-containing equipment shall:
a. Reduce or eliminate the acquisition, use and emission of ODS from products and services in
accordance with Chapter 11, Sustainable Acquisition requirements to meet the Federal
Acquisition Regulations and the Clean Air Act.
b. Substitute safe alternatives to ODS to the maximum extent practicable in subcontracts,
solicitations, specifications and purchase descriptions.
c. Unless a specific Waiver for Essential Uses, as referenced in JPR 1700.1 Chapter 9, has
been approved, procurements shall not:
(1) Include any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of an
ODS in the design, manufacture, test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem,
item, component, or process; and
(2) Include any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a
requirement that can only be met by use of an ODS.
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d. Employees disposing of ODS refrigerant-containing equipment shall comply with Federal
and JSC requirements. Refer to CWI JB9W-12 ―JSC Instructions for Excess and Disposal of
Government Property‖, Section 10.1.4 Hazardous Items.
e. Employees disposing of refrigerants removed or reclaimed from its facilities or equipment
shall contact the EO prior to disposal.
5.3.2 Certified Technicians and Recovery Equipment
a. All employees, including contractors and subcontractors, servicing ODS refrigerantcontaining
equipment shall comply with applicable requirements, including:
(1) The use of EPA-certified technicians; and
(2) The use of EPA-certified and registered recovery/recycling units.
(a) Intentional venting of ODS refrigerants and substitutes into the atmosphere is prohibited.
(b) All refrigerant leaks or releases greater than 25 pounds shall be reported immediately to
the EO.
(c) Maintenance activities on ODS containing equipment shall be recorded in the ―Equipment
Refrigerant Servicing Log.‖
5.3.3 Contract Program Managers shall:
Annually report specified ODS information to the EO in accordance with the Environmental and
Energy Consuming Product Compliance Reports Data Requirements Description (DRD).
5.4 Responsibilities
5.4.1 All personnel who generate, operate, monitor, or are involved in the
management of air emission sources, shall:
a. Contact the EO prior to modifying or replacing an existing (or installing a new) air emission
source.
b. Coordinate with the EO on all designs for new facilities and all modifications or replacement
to existing facilities that will result in the emission of pollutants to the atmosphere.
c. Maintain, operate and calibrate required pollution abatement and monitoring equipment.
d. Contact the EO a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to a planned maintenance, startup or
shutdown activity that could result in unauthorized air emissions.
5.4.2 Facility Managers (FMs) shall:
Know the facilities, operations and associated requirements in their areas of responsibility that
are, or have the potential to be, sources of air pollution.
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5.4.3 DLOs shall:
a. Ensure that employees under their direction are aware of any applicable air permit
requirements and emissions limits;
b. Ensure that the EO is contacted prior to initiating a new or modified process or purchasing
equipment that may emit air contaminants; and
c. Ensure that any new or changed material or process is evaluated for the possibility of an
accidental release of air pollution and, if such a possibility exists, suitable safeguards and
emergency response activities are included in the design.
5.4.4 Clinical Services Branch shall:
Provide the EO with accurate annual reports on the amount and type of chemicals used and
stored at each JSC, EF, SCTF, and EPFOL.
5.4.5 The EO shall:
a. Prepare monthly and yearly metrics and reports to comply with Federal and State air
regulations.
b. Obtain and maintain emissions inventory documentation involved in facilities programs,
which may affect the quality of the environment.
c. Place and maintain air emission tags on all regulated equipment.
d. Submit timely notifications for emission events, scheduled maintenance, startup or
shutdown activities, to TCEQ, and obtain any permits or authorizations as required.
5.5 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
5.5.1 General Air Emissions Training
Air emissions training is not mandatory. However, personnel involved in the design,
construction, operation, maintenance, modification, or decommissioning of air emissions
sources and their supervisors are encouraged to complete air emissions training available by
contacting the EO.
5.5.2 ODS Servicing Training
Personnel servicing ODS refrigerant-containing equipment shall obtain and maintain EPA
certification. Obtaining and documenting this training is the responsibility of the DLO or
contractor.
5.5.3 Halon Equipment Servicing Training
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Technicians who test, maintain, repair, or dispose of Halon-containing equipment shall obtain
training regarding Halon emissions reductions. Obtaining and documenting this training is the
responsibility of the DLO or contractor.
5.6 Records and Forms
a. Required logs shall be completed on each operating day for the equipment or in accordance
with the instructions on the log or as directed by the EO.
(1) The logs shall be submitted to the EO as directed.
5.7 Specific DLO-required records are listed in the Table 3.
Table 3 - Specific DLO-Required Records
Source Category Operating Data Responsible Party
Boilers Run time log Boiler operator
Fuel consumption log (totalizers)
Boiler operator
Steam Production log (totalizers)
Calibration records for totalizers
Facilities Contract Maintenance
Fuel sulfur content
Facilities Contract Operations
Continuous emissions monitor data
Environmental Support Services
Contract
Visible emission evaluation (Opacity)
Environmental Support Services
Contract
Stationary Engines Run time log (natural gas)
Engine operator
Run time log (diesel)
Record of operation and reason code (JF 1235, Engine operator
Stationary Engine Recordkeeping / Reporting
Form)
Visible emission evaluation (Opacity)
Environmental Support Services
Contract
Spray Paint Booths Paint 1 and cleaning solvent usage (hand-wipe, Painter
(excludes E136)
spray gun, or flush cleaning) in gallons,
application date/time (JF1118, Surface Coating
Log Sheet)
Filter replacement
Facilities Contract Maintenance
Solvent Cleaner/
Solvent addition/removal records (JF1117, Cleaning machine operator
Degreasers
Solvent Cleaner Materials Tracking Record)
Fuel Storage Tanks Fuel deliveries Facilities Contract Operations
Dust Collectors (Fabric Periodic maintenance
Facilities Contract Maintenance
Filters)
Ammonia Venting Scrubber level checks, acid strength Test Director
Battery Abuse Chamber Test procedure sheet (TPS), including, Test Director
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Source Category Operating Data Responsible Party
number/type of cells, Drager tube test results
Air Conditioners, Chillers,
and Refrigeration
Refrigerant recovery, transfers, or disposal ODS refrigerant-containing
equipment service technician
Appliances
Equipment Refrigerant Servicing Log
ODS refrigerant-containing
equipment service technician
Refrigerant recovery, recycling, or reclaimer
equipment certification
ODS refrigerant-containing
equipment service technician
Initial and final leak verification test 2
ODS refrigerant-containing
equipment service technician
Annualized leak calculation
Environmental Support Services
Contract
Jet Engine Test Cell Run time log Test cell operator
Halon Fire Suppression Halon emissions and cause
Fire technicians
Systems
Arc Jet Test Gas Vent Test data (run time, mass flow, volts, amps) Test Director
Disposable Gas Cylinder
Venting
Master Listing (see “projects” cylinder venting
website)
Environmental Support Services
Contract; Occupational Health
Building 9 Autoclave – 2
Units
Type material, MSDS, Date, Time, Duration of
Test, Form JF512, Autoclave Processing
Recordkeeping and Monthly Reporting Form
and Safety
Test Director
1 Paint usage includes activator, catalyst, varnishes, sealants, adhesives, thinners,
diluents, inks, maskants, and temporary protective coatings.
2 These records are only required for systems having a full charge of more than 50
pounds of ozone-depleting refrigerant.
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Chapter 6.0 Preventing Storm Water Pollution
6.1 Scope
The requirements identified in this chapter apply to all activities with the potential to pollute
storm water.
6.2 Background
6.2.1 Storm Water Programs
a. Each of following activities at designated facilities are regulated under separate permits and
requirements:
(1) All outdoor activities at JSC, excluding metal fabrication and scrap metal management.
These activities are regulated under the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(TPDES) Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit, and JSC
facilities and operations shall comply with the JSC Storm Water Management Program
(SWMP). (See Section 6.2.2)
(2) Outdoor activities at JSC associated with metal fabrication and scrap metal management.
These activities are regulated under the TPDES Multi Sector General Permit (MSGP) for
Industrial Activities under Sector AA. JSC facilities and operations shall comply with the JSC
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). (See Section 6.3.4)
(3) Outdoor activities at EF. These activities are regulated under the TPDES MSGP for
Industrial Activities under Sector S. These facilities and operations shall comply with the EF
SWPPP. (See Section 6.3.5)
(4) Outdoor activities at EPFOL. These activities are regulated under the TPDES MSGP for
Industrial Activities under Sector S. EPFOL facilities and operations shall currently comply with
the City of El Paso International Airport (EPIA) SWPPP, which is a consolidated plan for all colocated
industrial facilities on property owned by the City of El Paso (See Section 6.3.6)
(5) Construction and maintenance activities at JSC, EF, SCTF, and EPFOL that result in land
disturbance of equal to or greater than one (1) acre are regulated under the TPDES
Construction General Permit. (See Section 6.3.7)
(6) Construction activities at JSC, EF, and SCTF that result in land disturbance of less than
one acre are subject to the sedimentation and erosion control requirements and any applicable
best management practices contained in the applicable SWMP. (See Section 6.3.7)
6.2.2 JSC Storm Water Management Program
a. Federal facilities located within urbanized areas, like JSC, must comply with permit
requirements, which include the development of a Storm Water Management Program
(SWMP). The SWMP identifies activities that the facility must implement to reduce the
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discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. These specific planned activities
are called minimum control measures and include activities in the following mandatory
categories:
(1) Public education and outreach on storm water impacts;
(2) Public involvement/participation;
(3) Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
(4) Construction site storm water runoff control;
(5) Post-construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment; and
(6) Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operation.
6.2.3 JSC and EF Storm Water Pollution Prevention Teams (SWPPTs)
There are two SWPPTs, one for JSC and one for EF. The SWPPTs are the managing boards
for the storm water programs at these two facilities. The SWPPTs implement and maintain the
SWPPPs, monitor the program, and adjust the plans and program when they determine that
the existing plans are ineffective or need improvement. Consult the applicable SWPPP for
names of SWPPT members.
6.3 Regulated Processes
6.3.1 Allowable Non-Storm Water Discharges
a. JSC, EF, SCTF and EPFOL employees shall allow only the following non-storm water
discharges onto the ground or into the storm sewer collection system, as subject to the listed
conditions and restrictions. All other non-storm water discharges are prohibited.
(1) Potable water line flushing (excluding discharges of hyper-chlorinated water);
(2) Runoff from landscape and lawn irrigation that utilizes potable water, ground water or
surface water sources;
(3) Uncontaminated ground water infiltration;
(4) Uncontaminated pumped ground water;
(5) Foundation and footing drains;
(6) Uncontaminated air conditioner, compressor, and steam condensate;
(7) Water from crawl space pumps;
(8) Incidental vehicle washing;
(9) Flows from wetlands and riparian habitats;
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(10) Street, parking lot and sidewalk wash water (without the use of chemicals or detergents);
(11) Water from the routine external washing of buildings (without the use of chemicals or
detergents);
(12) Flows from fire fighting activities (not including training activities);
(13) Uncontaminated water used for dust suppression;
(14) De-chlorinated swimming pool discharges; and
(15) Street wash-water.
6.3.2 SWMP Elements Applicable to All Employees
a. Several elements of the SWMP are implemented primarily by the EO or other specific
organizations as identified in the SWMP, but JSC employees are responsible for compliance
with several measures. JSC employees shall comply with the following sections of the permit
and the SWMP:
(1) Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
(2) Construction site storm water runoff control; and
(3) Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations.
6.3.3 Best Management Practices (BMPs)
a. In order to ensure that no additional pollutants enter rainfall runoff, employees shall follow
each BMP that is applicable to activities they perform.
b. BMPs generally include good housekeeping practices to use when conducting specific
activities outdoors or anywhere that rainfall may contact materials. BMPs typically describe
practices or structural devices used to prevent or reduce storm water pollution. BMPs to
reduce storm water pollution are found in the JSC SWMP, the JSC SWPPP, the EF SWPPP,
and the EPIA SWPPP. BMPs for JSC, EF, SCTF and EPFOL include requirements for the
following areas:
(1) Storage and lay-down areas (for storage of raw materials, scrap materials, mockups,
equipment, vehicles, etc.);
(2) Hazardous material/waste storage and management areas;
(3) Containments (including placement of temporary [job] fuel tanks, etc. in temporary bermed
areas);
(4) Aboveground storage tanks (for hazardous materials or wastes, including both permanent
and temporary installations, regardless of the time period involved);
(5) Fueling and fuel handling areas;
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(6) Dumpsters and roll-offs (trash, debris, scrap materials, or wastes);
(7) Erosion control;
(8) Concrete and concrete washout (associated with maintenance/construction);
(9) Scrap metal accumulation;
(10) Wood and wood product management (pallets, spools, scrap wood, etc.);
(11) Paper and cardboard recycling;
(12) Painting and de-painting operations;
(13) Aircraft, vehicle and equipment cleaning (EF and EPFOL only);
(14) Aircraft, vehicle and equipment maintenance (EF and EPFOL only); and
(15) Aircraft fueling and de-fueling (EF and EPFOL only).
Note: The detailed BMP, describing required practices or controls, are maintained in the JSC
and EF SWPPPs. See the Environmental Web site for SWPPPs
(http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/stormwater.cfm).
6.3.4 Metal Fabrication and Scrap Metal Management at JSC
a. JSC employees shall comply with the requirements of the JSC SWPPP, including the BMPs,
to minimize storm water pollution from all activities and facilities at JSC where metal fabrication
and scrap metal management is conducted.
b. The JSC SWPPP may be found on the JSC Environmental Website
(http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/stormwater.cfm).
6.3.5 Aircraft Operations at EF
a. All employees at EF shall comply with the requirements of the EF SWPPP, including the
BMPs, to minimize storm water pollution.
b. The EF SWPPP may be found on the JSC Environmental Website
(http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/stormwater.cfm).
6.3.6 Aircraft Operations at EPFOL
a. All employees at EPFOL shall comply with the requirements of the EPIA SWPPP, including
the BMPs, to minimize storm water pollution.
b. The EPIA SWPPP may be accessed by contacting the EPIA Environmental Manager at
915-780-4782.
6.3.7 Requirements for Construction and Maintenance Activities
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JSC Environmental Compliance
Procedural Requirements
JPR No.
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a. Employees shall take measures to prevent storm water pollution when land is cleared,
graded, excavated, elevated, trenched or when soil or similar material is stockpiled for
construction and maintenance at JSC, EF, and SCTF.
b. At a minimum, preventative measures for every construction and maintenance activities
shall include:
c. Determine if acreage is equal to or over one acre. Include all project areas and all known
and planned activities associated with the project in the acreage calculation, even if planned in
phases over different times. (For example, if modifications to a building include adding on to
the parking lot, but the parking lot will not be built until the fiscal year following completion of
modifications to the building, then the total area of both projects should be added together to
determine if the project exceeds one acre.) Include the following in the calculation of disturbed
areas: lay-down and stock pile area, roads, driveways and any other area that will be disturbed
by the construction activities.
d. Contain and remove concrete washout when hardened since releasing concrete washout onto
the ground or into the storm sewer system is prohibited. Either recycled or disposed of washout in
accordance with state and federal regulations.
6.3.8 Potentially Exempt Activities
a. Employees shall not exempt activities unless the projects will disturb less than 0.5 acre and
meet one of the following conditions:
(1) At least 10 feet of vegetative cover (grass) exists between the disturbed area and any ditch,
storm drain inlet, swale or other storm water drainage course or conveyance; or
(2) The entire job/activity will be completed within 48 hours.
(a) Potentially exempt activities have no specific sedimentation and erosion control
requirements. However, employees shall ensure that these activities comply with routine good
housekeeping methods and follow best management practices and standard operating
procedures.
Note: An activity that meets conditions a) and b), as stated above, are not automatically
exempted from sedimentation and erosion control requirements since an environmental review
must still be conducted to confirm exemption.
6.3.9 Minor Construction and Maintenance Activities
a. Generators shall consider the following as minor projects:
(1) Construction and maintenance activities that will disturb less than one acre of soil and have
less than ten feet of vegetative cover between the disturbed area and any ditch, swale, storm
drain inlet, or other storm water drainage course or conveyance; or
(2) Activities that last less than 48 hours.
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b. The PM shall develop a written Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan (SECP) that
describes how sedimentation and erosion will be managed throughout the project.
c. The PM shall submit the SECP to the EO, in accordance with the contract submittal process,
and obtain approval before de-vegetation or stock piling of soil begins.
d. The PM shall include the following in the SECP, at a minimum:
(1) A map identifying the following:
(a) Areas where soil will be exposed or stockpiled;
(b) Locations of all swales, ditches, storm drains or other storm water management devices;
(c) The direction of flow of storm water runoff during the project;
(d) Locations of all control devices; and
(e) Locations of potentially polluting materials.
(2) The area, in acres, to be cleared, graded or excavated;
(3) The targeted start date and end date of the project;
(4) The name and phone number of the individual responsible for sedimentation and erosion
control during the project;
(5) An inventory of materials stored outdoors that could contact with rainfall or runoff and
contribute pollutant(s) to storm water discharge from the site (include material name, quantity,
container type, and flow direction of discharge from the material to the nearest storm water
conveyance); and
(6) A detailed description of each interim and permanent control measure or control device
proposed to be used, when each will be implemented, how each will be effective in reducing or
eliminating the runoff of sediment and other potential pollutants, and how each will be installed,
inspected and maintained throughout the entire project.
(e) The PM shall follow the SECP during the entire project.
(f) The PM shall modify the SECP if the controls are determined to be inadequate or if
conditions change.
(g) The PM shall submit changes to the EO, in accordance with the contract submittal process,
and obtain approval before implementing changes.
(h) The contractor’s PM or designated site supervisor shall inspect construction sites after
each rain event.
(i) The construction contractor shall perform operation and maintenance of controls.
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(j) The EO or designee shall perform periodic monitoring of construction sites and follow the
nonconformance reporting procedures established within the EMS for any observed
compliance deficiencies.
(k) The PM shall correct all compliance deficiencies.
6.3.10 Small Construction Activity
a. Generators shall consider construction and maintenance activities that will disturb equal to
or more than one acre but less than five acres of soil as small construction activities.
b. For small construction activities, the PM shall prepare and implement a SWPPP, sign and
post a construction site notice, notify any Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) that
storm water will discharge into, and comply with the requirements in the general permit prior to
disturbance of any soil.
c. PM shall contact the EO in the early planning stages if a project may fall into this category in
order to identify and coordinate the requirements.
d. PM shall ensure that all required actions are completed before de-vegetation or stock piling
of soil begins, including the submittal of a SWPPP and approval by the EO.
e. The PM or designee shall plan, conduct, and document inspections required by the TCEQ.
JSC requires a 7-day inspection schedule (every seven calendar days on a specifically defined
day), which has been approved by the TCEQ as an alternative inspection schedule.
f. PM or designee shall include disturbed areas of the construction site that have not been
finally stabilized, areas used for storage of materials that are exposed to precipitation, and
structural controls for evidence of, or the potential for, pollutants entering the drainage system
in the required inspections.
g. PM or designee shall perform inspections for locations where vehicles enter or exit the site
for evidence of off-site sediment tracking.
h. PM or designated site supervisor shall inspect construction sites after each rain event.
i. The construction contractor shall perform operation and maintenance of controls.
j. The EO shall perform periodic monitoring of construction sites and follow the
nonconformance reporting procedures established within the EMS for any observed
compliance deficiencies.
k. The PM shall correct all compliance deficiencies.
Note: Projects that will disturb an area of one to less than five acres of soil during construction
are considered small construction activities.
6.3.11 Large Construction Activity
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a. PMs shall:
(1) Develop a project specific SWPPP if an area of five or more acres of soil will be disturbed
during construction, as more stringent regulations apply to the project.
(2) Submit a Notice Of Intent (NOI) to the TCEQ and the EO (as the local permit holder)
(3) Pay permit application fee;
(4) Post required notice at the construction site; and
(5) Submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) to the TCEQ and the EO (as the local permit holder).
(6) The PM or designee shall plan, conduct, and document inspections required by the TCEQ.
JSC requires a 7-day inspection schedule (every seven calendar days on a specifically defined
day), which has been approved by the TCEQ as an alternative inspection schedule.
(7) Include in the inspections the disturbed areas of the construction site that have not been
finally stabilized, areas used for storage of materials that are exposed to precipitation, and
structural controls for evidence of, or the potential for, pollutants entering the drainage system.
(8) Perform inspections for locations where vehicles enter or exit the site for evidence of offsite
sediment tracking.
(9) Inspect construction sites after each rain event.
(10) Perform operation and maintenance of controls.
(11) Correct all compliance deficiencies.
(12) Contact the EO in the early planning stages if a project would likely fall into this category.
NOTE: All NOI’s and NOT’s are to be reviewed by the EO before submission to TCEQ.
6.3.12 Continuing or Numerous Activities by a Single Organization
a. When an organization or contractor has numerous or ongoing similar maintenance activities
(e.g., trenching for laying cable, maintenance or repair of water lines) that would require the
submission of several SECPs within a year, the Organization or Contractor shall consider the
option to submit a "standard" SECP that describes how sedimentation and erosion control will
be managed for all the described activities. This option allows for the organization to submit a
plan that is approved rather than an SECP for each individual activity. Approval of the SECP
by the EO is required.
b. The requesting Organization/Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all the SECP
requirements are met during each covered project or activity.
c. The Organization or Contractor shall ensure that the standard SECP describes in detail the
following, at a minimum:
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(1) The types of activities covered by the SECP;
(2) The combined calculated disturbed area in acres;
(3) How controls will be selected to ensure effectiveness;
(4) How controls will be installed, inspected, maintained and documented;
(5) The name and phone number of an individual who will be responsible for ensuring that
SECP requirements are implemented and monitored; and
(6) The start and proposed end date of the SECP.
d. The responsible Organization/Contractor shall submit a revised plan if any item in 3, above,
changes or if the selected controls are not effective.
e. The Organization/Contractor responsible for conducting the activities in the SECP shall
maintain a copy of the SECP and documentation showing that all requirements were followed
during the activities.
f. The responsible Organization/Contractor shall maintain these records for at least three years
from completion of the activity.
g. Each standard SECP shall be approved for a period of one year, unless another period is
specifically identified in the SECP and approved by the EO.
6.3.13 JSC and EF Storm Water Pollution Prevention Teams (SWPPTs)
a. Each SWPPT team shall be responsible for the following at their facility:
(1) Setting storm water pollution prevention goals;
(2) Evaluating existing conditions;
(3) Developing BMPs relating to certain industrial activities;
(4) Ensuring that required inspections are conducted;
(5) Reviewing the results of sampling events, periodic monitoring, quarterly visual inspections
and annual comprehensive compliance evaluations to assess compliance with the Multi-Sector
Industrial General Permit for Storm Water and the JSC and EF SWPPPs;
(6) Determining the effectiveness of each SWPPP to reduce the exposure of pollutants to
storm water runoff; and
(7) Revising the Plan when it is found ineffective or inaccurate in accordance with the general
permit.
6.4 Responsibilities
6.4.1 All employees shall:
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a. Assure no unauthorized release of pollutants occur from activities under their control or
direction;
b. Report inappropriate activities or discharges to their supervisor or the SWPPT;
c. Abide by sections in the SWPPPs that are applicable to their activities; and
d. Follow BMPs when conducting specific activities outdoors or anywhere that rainfall may
contact materials.
6.4.2 FMs shall:
a. Review activities and facilities under their authorization to ensure they comply with the
SWPPPs;
b. Know the facilities and operations in their areas of responsibility that are, or have the
potential to be, sources of pollution introduced to the storm sewer system;
c. Review the applicable requirements in the SWPPP during their required periodic facility
inspections in order to ensure that no pollutants enter storm water; and
d. Initiate corrective action when problems or non-conformances associated with their facilities
are identified or reported to them.
6.4.3 DLOs shall:
a. Incorporate requirements identified in the SWPPPs into all applicable activities and
contracts;
b. Provide representation on the SWPPT if affected by the SWPPPs to aid in the development
and management of the storm water program;
c. Assist in implementing corrective action when problems are identified in their organization;
d. Ensure employees follow applicable requirements in the SWPPPs, including following
BMPs;
e. Ensure only permissible discharges to storm water occur from operations conducted by their
organization and facilities;
f. Ensure equipment operated by the DLO is inspected, maintained, and repaired adequately to
prevent pollution of storm water;
g. Include applicable storm water pollution prevention requirements in local procedures
(directorate level or below, including on-site contractor specific procedures); and
h. Contact the EO or the JSC Center Operations Directorate Planning and Integration Office
(PIO) during the planning stages of any projects that would disturb soil of one acre or more in
order to identify and comply with all the associated requirements.
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6.4.4 Planning and Integration Office (PIO)
a. The PIO shall ensure that storm water pollution prevention requirements are reviewed,
identified and included in the JSC and EF Master Plan and in pre-project planning activities for
all projects and proposed projects managed by the PIO.
6.4.5 Facilities Management and Operations Division (FMOD) shall:
a. Ensure that applicable requirements for storm water management and pollution prevention
are incorporated into the development of specification and drawings for all facility construction
and modification projects;
b. Ensure that the requirements are implemented and monitored during the active stages of
the project;
c. Ensure that all required documentation is maintained in project files;
d. Ensure that maintenance and operation of facilities and equipment are conducted in
compliance with the applicable requirements of this document; and
e. Ensure that all equipment is inspected, maintained, and repaired adequately to prevent
pollution of storm water.
6.4.6 FMOD’s Construction Support Contractor shall:
a. Be responsible for supporting the designated NASA Project Manager in implementing these
requirements.
6.4.7 Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officers Technical Representatives
(COTRs) shall:
a. Ensure that all contractors submit required SECPs and SWPPPs, as required by contracts;
and
b. Maintain a copy of all records required by the SWPPP or permit in the project files (retained
for at least 3 years following project completion).
Note: For the purposes of this section, project completion of a large construction activity (5
acres are greater) means the submittal of the NOT.
6.4.8 The Construction Contractor shall:
a. Ensure the requirements are implemented and monitored during the active stages of the
project;
b. Ensure all required documentation is maintained in project files;
c. Ensure maintenance and operation of facilities and equipment are conducted in compliance
with the applicable requirements of this document; and
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d. Ensure all equipment is inspected, maintained, and repaired adequately to prevent pollution
of storm water.
6.4.9 EO shall:
a. Appoint an employee to act as the JSC Storm Water Coordinator, or duly-appointed
representative, to complete the following:
(1) Review and investigate potential non-storm water discharges to the storm sewers;
(2) Review and approve SECPs and SWPPPs for construction activities;
(3) Maintain the JSC SWPPP, the EF SWPPP, and the SWMP;
(4) Conduct periodic inspections and compliance evaluations to determine the overall
effectiveness of elements of the storm water pollution prevention program;
(5) Identify the regulatory requirements and make suggestions for appropriate implementation
to the SWPPT;
(6) Coordinate with the Environmental Health Laboratory and Occupational Health Office for
sampling and monitoring;
(7) Develop and submit any required reports to the regulatory agency;
(8) Interpret regulations for applicability to JSC, EF, SCTF and EPFOL activities, develop
recommended strategies for complying with regulatory requirements, and make management
aware of the requirements;
(9) Determine whether permits or other requirements are required and for obtaining any
permits or authorizations from regulatory agencies;
(10) In advance of the discharge, review and evaluate all requests for the following (other than
irrigation):
(a) Discharging into the storm sewers;
(b) Well-pointing;
(c) Fire hydrant testing;
(d) Washing structures with water or steam (but no soap); and
(e) Unpolluted rainwater;
(11) Provide technical assistance and recommendations regarding storm water management
and pollution prevention to any JSC organization and to the SWPPT; and
(12) Identify training and employee education requirements and provide training and
educational materials, as required by the JSC and EF SWPPP and permits.
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6.5 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
a. Personnel who perform any of the following functions shall annually complete storm water
pollution prevention training (available online or by contacting the EO):
(1) Handle any type of material, product, chemical, or waste (i.e. paints, solvents, fuel,
petroleum products, oils, greases, lubricants, soaps, detergents, corrosives, etc.) outdoors or
where storm water may come into contact with it;
(2) Maintain vehicles, aircraft or other equipment where storm water may come into contact
with oil or chemicals used during the activities;
(3) Wash vehicles, aircraft or other equipment where the wash water may enter a storm drain
or flow onto the ground;
(4) Operate or store heavy machinery or other off-road equipment;
(5) Store, handle or transfer raw materials or excess supplies outdoors;
(6) Place materials in rolloffs, dumpsters or scrap metal bins to dispose of materials;
(7) Work in an area that uses or stores wood or wood pallets;
(8) Recycle mixed paper or cardboard;
(9) Dig or disturb soil or vegetative cover in any manner;
(10) Stockpile soil, sand, gravel, or other aggregate materials;
(11) Are a member of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team;
(12) Supervise employees that perform any of the functions above;
(13) Facility Managers or Alternate Facility Managers of a building or area where the above
functions are performed; or
(14) COTRs or Technical Management Representatives of a contract or portion of a contract
where the contractor performs any of the above activities.
6.6 Records and Forms
a. ―Excavation and Boring Permit‖ records are kept by the EO, for a period of 3 years after
completion of the project.
b. The Construction Site Operator, identified in the NOI, shall maintain a copy of the SWPPP
and all related records required for small and large construction projects during the
construction activity.
c. After the construction activity is terminated and the construction contractor leaves JSC, the
files from 2, above, is transferred to the CO or COTR and shall be maintained, as applicable, in
the official project files and retained for at least 3 years following completion of the project.
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d. The Organization/Contractor conducting the activity shall maintain the SECP and all related
records required for minor construction and maintenance projects for a period of 3 years after
completion of the covered activity.
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Chapter 7.0 Oil Pollution Prevention and Storage Vessel Management
7.1 Scope
a. Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 112, Oil Pollution Prevention
requires that Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans be developed for
facilities with oil or oil product storage that exceed 1,320 gallons of oil inventory and have the
potential for spills into any navigable waters of the United States.
b. Oil, as defined here, includes but is not limited to petroleum products, fuels, hydrocarbon
products, vegetable oil, animal fats and mineral oil. If you are unsure whether the material
being stored meets the definition of regulated oil, contact the EO.
c. This chapter applies to all regulated oil storage locations at JSC, EF, and SCTF. Each
location has oil inventories that exceed the above listed threshold.
d. EPFOL is excluded from the requirements of this chapter since EPFOL’s combined volume
of oil storage does not meet or exceed 1,320 gallons.
7.2 Requirements
a. There are special requirements for oil pollution prevention; this chapter focuses on those
specific requirements. Please contact the EO for more information on the SPCC Plans for each
facility. The requirements of this chapter are intended to be consistent with and shall
complement:
(1) JPR 1040.4, ―Emergency Preparedness Plan‖ and, more specifically, JWI 1040.26
―Emergency Preparedness Plan Hazardous Substances Release/Spills – Appendix 4‖ as well
as Chapter 12, Handling and Reporting Spills and Releases;
(2) Chapter 6, Preventing Storm Water Pollution;
(3) Chapter 12, Handling and Reporting Spills and Releases and contingency planning for
industrial solid and hazardous wastes that might also meet the classification of oil (e.g., used
oil);
7.3 Regulated Processes
7.3.1 Capacity of Units Subject to Requirements of this Chapter
Oil that is stored at JSC, EF, or SCTF in above ground storage tanks, drums, containers,
grease traps, oil/water separators, electrical equipment reservoirs, oil-filled operating
equipment reservoirs, and portable equipment reservoirs with a capacity of 55-gallons or
greater is subject to the Oil Pollution Prevention Rule.
7.3.2 Duty to Update Inventory of Oil Filled Equipment
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All users of regulated oil or oil-filled equipment containers 55-gallons or greater must notify the
EO that the storage units or equipment have been included within the oil-filled equipment
inventory within the applicable SPCC Plan.
7.3.3 Regulated Oil-containing Vessels
a. The following are general categories of regulated oil containing vessels that are found at
JSC, EF, and SCTF:
(1) Bulk fuel tanks (above-ground), storing primarily diesel and gasoline as back-up fuel for the
generation of steam and electrical power and also used to fuel ground support vehicles and
mobile equipment;
(2) Emergency generator day tanks;
(3) Electrical transformers and switches containing dielectric fluids;
(4) Hydraulic power units; examples include elevators, hydraulic simulators, and similar
equipment;
(5) Oil and oil products stored in 55-gallon drums at various storage areas;
(6) Oil-water separators and grease traps; and
(7) Portable equipment oil reservoirs (i.e., generators, tanks on fueling trucks, etc.).
NOTE: Fuel tank(s) on motor vehicles used for powering the vehicle itself are explicitly
excluded from the definition of regulated units.
7.3.4 All regulated units shall be equipped with one of the following:
a. Passive containment, including but not limited to impervious secondary containment devices
or diversionary structures with a minimum capacity of 110 percent of the volume of the single
largest container or unit within the area;
b. Active containment, including but not limited to a means to detect a release and respond
before any oil is able to reach a storm drain or waters of the U.S.;
c. An alternative means of containment that is reviewed and approved by the EO as meeting
the required performance criteria.
7.3.5 Oil containers or oil-filled equipment 55-gallons or greater in size
a. All oil containers or oil-filled equipment 55-gallons or greater in size, unless explicitly
exempted through a demonstration of an adequate alternative means of containment, shall be
equipped with:
(1) Secondary structures with a minimal capacity of 110 percent of the single largest container
within the unit.
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(2) Adequately sized passive containment systems (berms) with a means of collecting, and
gravity-draining accumulated rain water from the containment structure.
(3) Draining of accumulated rainwater shall only be performed by authorized personnel trained
in conducting proper visual inspection and documenting of these activities.
7.3.6 Fuel transfers shall be performed in a manner that precludes a release to waters
of the U.S. at a minimum:
a. Fuel transfers shall be attended at all times by trained personnel.
b. Records of fuel transfers shall be made, including the date and location of the transfer, the
quantity and type of fuel transferred, and any notations regarding an observed release.
c. Should a release occur during fuel transfer, the EOC shall be notified immediately.
d. Appropriate precautions shall be taken to avoid sparks, including, but not limited to, properly
grounding units during transfers.
e. Appropriate precautions are to be taken to collect a release before it can migrate to waters
of the U.S., including installation of adequately sized portable secondary containment if a
permanent (passive) system is not available.
f. Procedures and equipment shall be in place to prevent overfilling, and overfilling equipment
and devices must be adequately maintained and operational.
g. Wheels of the transfer vehicle shall be chocked before beginning the transfer.
7.4 Responsibilities
7.4.1 Everyone who operates, maintains, monitors, or is involved in the management
of regulated oil storage units shall:
a. Properly operate, maintain, and inspect facilities to prevent the discharge of oil into waters of
the U.S.;
b. Immediately report any discovered oil spills to the emergency operation center (Dial X33333
for JSC and SCTF; dial X44444 at EF); and
c. Contact the EO prior to installing a new regulated oil storage unit, or modifying or removing
an existing regulated oil storage unit.
7.4.2 FMs shall:
Be aware of the regulated units and operations in their assigned areas that have regulated oil
storage locations.
7.4.3 DLOs shall:
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a. Ensure that employees under their direction are aware of the oil storage inventorying,
recordkeeping, spill reporting requirements, and training requirements; and
b. Contact the EO prior to installing a new regulated oil storage facility or modifying an existing
regulated oil storage facility.
7.4.4 The EO shall:
a. Maintain and update copies of the SPCC plans for JSC, EF, and SCTF in accordance with
40 CFR 112;
b. Perform all inspections of regulated oil storage units, including documentation of
inspections, at the frequencies specified within the SPCC Plan for JSC, EF, and SCTF; and
c. Provide resources for spill response services.
7.4.5 The Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division shall:
Include the design and construct of secondary containment and/or diversion structures that
satisfy the passive containment requirements described above.
7.5 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
a. Personnel who perform any of the following functions shall annually complete the specific
SPCC training for their area (i.e. JSC, EF, SCTF, and EPFOL), (available online or by
contacting the EO):
(1) All personnel that handle oil, including but limited to:
(a) Personnel conducting fueling, defueling, storage, transferring, and inspecting activities;
(b) Operations and maintenance personnel; and
(c) Those individuals that supervise and manage operations and maintenance personnel.
b. To determine appropriate training requirements, employees should refer to Section 1.5 of
this manual or the environmental website at: http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/index.cfm.
7.6 Records and Forms
a. The EO maintains all regulatory records associated with implementation of the SPCC plans
for a minimum of three years.
(1) Operators of fuel tanks shall:
(a) Maintain records of fuel deliveries, including the type of fuel, date of fuel delivery, and
quantity delivered; and
(b) Develop and be able to provide substantiation of conformance to Section 7.3.6 of this
chapter, relating to fuel transfers.
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(2) Fuel transfer records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
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Chapter 8.0 Managing Sanitary Sewer Discharges
8.1 Scope
a. This chapter applies to all non-traditional domestic sources of wastewater associated with
industrial and institutional activities discharged to the sanitary sewer systems at JSC, including
EF, SCTF, and EPFOL.
b. Domestic wastewater from restrooms, shower facilities, small kitchen areas, and laundry
facilities are not addressed in this document and do not require prior approval from the EO for
discharge.
NOTE: Modifications for the purpose of this chapter include: increase or decrease in discharge
hours, change in hours of operations, rate of discharge, quantities of chemicals used, change
in products used in the process generating the wastewater, changing equipment that
generates wastewater, or relocation of equipment generating wastewater, and ceasing a
discharge of wastewater.
8.2 Requirements
8.2.1 Authorization to Discharge
a. Generators of wastewater associated with industrial or institutional activities discharging to
sanitary sewer systems, referred to as Industrial Users (IUs), shall:
(1) Submit a Form JF1109, Sanitary Sewer Discharge Approval Request to, and receive
approval from, the EO for all anticipated discharges to the sanitary sewer, other than traditional
domestic wastewater;
(2) Receive approval prior to purchase, installation, modification or initiation of a discharge;
(3) Provide required wastewater treatment (e.g., neutralization, precipitation, equalization) prior
to discharge to the sanitary sewer, as determined necessary and approved by the EO;
(4) Ensure that any treatment of a wastewater discharge is approved by the EO prior to
installing equipment or initiating the treatment;
(5) Provide immediate notification to the EO of any upset, treatment system bypass, or slug
discharge resulting in a non-customary discharge;
(6) Notify the EO of any ceased or eliminated discharges within 30 days of the end of the
discharge;
(7) Install sampling ports or locations in order to conduct collection of samples, as directed by
EO; and,
(8) Ensure that wastewater prohibited from discharge to the sanitary sewer is collected and
managed as ISW in accordance with Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste.
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b. Materials laboratories equipped with existing limestone pits plumbed into the sanitary sewer
are permitted to discharge small volumes of dilute acid into properly designed laboratory sink
drains.
c. The presence of a limestone pit does not authorize discharge to storm water. No chemicals
shall be discharged to storm water, even after treatment.
d. Concentrated or dilute acids shall not be discharged into the sanitary sewer system without
submittal of a JF1109 and express consent from the EO.
8.2.2 Prohibited Discharges
a. The following are prohibited and shall not be discharged into the sanitary sewer:
(1) Pollutants that create, or have the potential to create, a fire or explosion hazard in the
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW);
(2) Pollutants causing corrosive structural damage to the POTW;
(3) Pollutants in any amount capable of causing obstruction to the flow in the POTW;
(4) Pollutants released at a flow rate and/or concentration which will cause interference with
the POTW;
(5) Discharges of heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW.
Specifically, discharges of liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than 113 degrees
Fahrenheit or any substance which causes the temperature of the total POTW influent to
increase at a rate of 10 degrees Fahrenheit or more per hour or a combined total increase of
POTW influent temperature to 104 degrees Fahrenheit;
(6) Discharges of petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin
in amounts that will cause interference or pass through;
(7) Discharges which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW
in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; and
(8) Discharges of trucked or hauled pollutants.
b. The following are prohibited and shall not be discharged to the sanitary sewer unless
specific written authorization is received from the EO:
(1) Discharges with a pH less than 5.5 or greater than 9.5;
(2) Fats, wax, grease or oil in concentrations exceeding 100 mg/L;
(3) Cyanide in concentrations exceeding 0.32 mg/L;
(4) Chlorides in concentrations exceeding 250 mg/L;
(5) Fluorides in concentrations exceeding that contained in drinking water;
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(6) Discharges causing an excessive chemical or biochemical oxygen demand;
(7) Total Organic Carbon in concentrations exceeding 10mg/L;
(8) Total Toxic Organics in concentrations exceeding 2.13 mg/L;
(9) Strong acids, iron pickling wastes, or concentrated plating solutions;
(10) Objectionable or toxic substances exerting excessive chlorine demand;
(11) Metals in concentrations exceeding those in Table 4:
Table 4 - Discharge Limits
Parameter Concentration
(mg/L)
Parameter Concentration
(mg/L)
Arsenic 0.05 Manganese 1.00
Barium 5.00 Mercury 0.005
Benzene 0.05 Nickel 1.00
Boron 1.00 Phosphorous 20
Cadmium 0.02 Selenium 0.02
Chromium 1.71 Silver 0.10
Copper 1.00 Toluene 0.05
Ethylbenzene 0.05 Xylene 0.1
Lead 0.10 Zinc 1.48
c. The metals and toxic substances in Table 5 shall not be discharged in any concentration or
quantity:
Table 5 - Prohibited Discharges
Antimony
Bismuth
Molybdenum
Rhenium
Tellurium
Fungicides
Beryllium
Cobalt
Uranyl ion
Strontium
Herbicides
Pesticides
(1) Radioactive wastes or isotopes without permission from the EO and the Clinical Services
Branch;
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(2) Inert suspended solids greater than 250 mg/L;
(3) Dissolved solids greater than 1000 mg/L; and
(4) Excessive discoloration caused by dyes or vegetable tanning solutions.
d. The IU shall consult with the EO early in the planning process to ensure that there is no
impact to schedule process. If an IU submits a request to discharge an element at
concentrations greater than those listed in Table 4 or a prohibited substance, the EO will
generally need to request and receive approval from the POTW that receives and treats our
wastewater. This may require additional information and may take additional time to receive.
8.3 Responsibilities
8.3.1 All employees shall:
Control discharges of wastewater to the sanitary sewer from facilities, processes, or operations
under their control or direction.
8.3.2 Generators of wastewater shall:
a. Know and follow JSC policy and procedures for discharge of wastewater;
b. Provide necessary information and acquire necessary approval to discharge wastes to the
sanitary sewer from the EO prior to discharge.
8.3.3 FMs shall:
Know the facilities and operations in their areas of responsibility that are, or have the potential
to be, sources of pollution introduced to the sanitary sewer and be aware of the acceptable
parameters.
8.3.4 DLOs shall:
a. Develop and implement procedures and requirements to control processes or operations that
discharge industrial wastewater to sanitary sewer;
b. Ensure that their facilities do not discharge unapproved or prohibited wastewater to the sanitary
sewer;
c. Provide required notifications and receive approval, when required, from the EO; and
d. Notify the EO when discharges from intermittent or batch processes occur, when those
discharges are required to be sampled as determined by the EO.
NOTE: The wastewater generator will be informed of this requirement by the EO based on
review and approval of the JF1109.
8.3.5 The EO shall:
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a. Review and approve all discharges to the sanitary sewers, other than traditional domestic
wastes;
b. Provide technical assistance and recommendations on permissible waste discharges or
treatment requirements to the sanitary sewer, as appropriate;
c. Obtain required permits or authorizations from regulatory agencies or POTW for industrial
discharges to the sanitary sewer;
d. Ensure collection and analysis of any samples required to document the nature and
concentration of pollutants as required by regulatory agencies; and
e. Develop and maintain a list of industrial discharges to the sanitary sewer based on submitted
JF1109s.
8.4 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
No specific environmental training is required for IUs. Your organization may require training
on standard operating procedures or on the operation of equipment in order to comply with
elements of this chapter and to ensure competence or employees. The need for this type of
training and documentation of the training shall be the responsibility of the wastewatergenerating
organization.
8.5 Records and Forms
The EO shall maintain copies of all submitted JF1109 Form ―Sanitary Sewer Discharge
Approval Request,‖ sample results, and the list of industrial discharges for at least 3 years.
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Chapter 9.0 Pollution Prevention
9.1 Scope
a. The Pollution Prevention chapter outlines requirements regarding pollution prevention at
JSC. Unless specifically stated, all requirements apply to EF, SCTF and EPFOL.
b. Preventing pollution at JSC is specifically focused on reducing the amount of ISW used and
generated onsite.
9.2 Background
9.2.1 Impacts
Activities performed at JSC, including EF, SCTF and EPFOL create a variety of environmental
impacts, both positive and negative. Included in these activities are the use of natural
resources (i.e., water, energy), the generation of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, the
discharge of wastewater, and the release of air emissions.
9.2.2 Requirements
a. The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 in conjunction with Executive Orders 13423 and 13514
established a National policy that:
(1) Pollution must be prevented or reduced at the source whenever possible;
(2) Pollution that cannot be prevented must be recycled in an environmentally safe manner;
(3) Pollution that cannot be prevented or recycled must be treated in an environmentally safe
manner; and
(4) If required, disposal or other release into the environment must be employed only as a last
resort if pollution cannot be prevented, recycled, or treated.
9.2.3 Compliance
Compliance with the Pollution Prevention Act and this procedure is mandated through
environmental regulations as set forth by Executive Orders 13423 and 13514, the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and JPD 8500.1, JSC Environmental
Excellence Policy.
9.3 Regulated Processes
9.3.1 Pollution Prevention Process
a. The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 establishes the Pollution Prevention (P2) hierarchy,
which is used by NASA to evaluate how to reduce or eliminate the generation of pollutants in
day-to-day activities and operations.
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(1) Waste Prevention (or Source Reduction)
(a) Waste prevention involves altering the design, manufacture, purchase, or use of products
and materials to reduce the amount and toxicity of discarded material. Waste prevention can
also be referred to as source reduction because it reduces or eliminates pollution at the
source.
(b) Donating an unwanted computer to a charity (rather than setting it out for disposal or
recycling its parts), using digital cameras so that wet photographic processing is reduced,
electronic distribution of photos, replacing mercury thermometers with alcohol or digital
thermometers, and photocopying on both sides of a sheet of paper are all examples of source
reduction.
(c) Altering material specifications so that fewer hazardous constituents are used or less waste
is produced in a manufacturing process are also examples of waste prevention or source
reduction.
(2) Waste Minimization (or Recycling)
(a) Waste minimization requires measures or techniques that reduce the amount of wastes
and other pollutants generated during industrial production processes. This term is also
applied to recycling and other efforts to reduce the amount of waste going into the waste
stream.
(b) Waste minimization means recovering and reprocessing usable products that might
otherwise become waste, such as recycling.
(c) Waste minimization also includes the reuse of materials in the same or a different process.
If rinse-water or once through cooling water can be reused before it is discarded, or reusing a
minimally contaminated wastewater for gross cleaning rather than using potable water, then
that is waste minimization.
(d) All employees shall participate in JSC's recycling programs in order to minimize wastes and
maximize recycling.
(3) Waste Treatment
(a) Once a waste is generated, in some cases, it can be treated to make it less hazardous.
Treatment techniques may include stabilization, neutralization, precipitation, evaporation, and
scrubbing.
(b) All treatment of hazardous waste is evaluated and decided by the EO and is currently
handled off-site by a permitted waste treatment facility. Some non-hazardous wastes are pretreated
on-site (e.g., wastewaters from the B9 metal finishing operations) prior to discharge.
(c) Any organization that is interested in treating wastes from any of its activities shall contact
the EO early in the planning and evaluation process due to the potential environmental
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requirements. In many cases, a hazardous waste permit is required for waste treatment.
Obtaining a permit is time consuming and costly.
(d) Organizations shall evaluate the treatability of wastes generated from equipment and
processes during the selection process. Include this information in the life cycle cost evaluation
that is conducted during the selection process.
(4) Waste Disposal
(a) Employees shall consider the disposal (i.e., incineration or landfilling) of waste as the last
and least preferred option.
(b) Employees shall make every possible effort to find a better alternative before disposing of a
waste.
(c) All waste disposal methods are evaluated and determined by the EO in order to ensure that
all environmental regulations are complied with, and to reduce NASA's long-term liability. The
EO shall look for recycling and treatment options prior to choosing disposal as the final option.
9.4 Responsibilities
9.4.1 All employees on-site, as applicable to their duties and responsibilities, shall:
a. Utilize hazardous materials only when necessary, and substitute non-hazardous or less
toxic materials for hazardous materials whenever feasible;
b. Purchase and store the minimum amount of hazardous materials required to accomplish the
job or task;
c. Implement emission, effluent, and personal exposure controls to reduce or eliminate
pollution;
d. Ensure proper training and certifications to handle hazardous materials and industrial solid
wastes are current and up-to-date;
e. Evaluate day-to-day operations and document existing and potential sources of pollution;
f. Identify source reduction and recycling practices that will reduce the amount of any
hazardous and non-hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant entering the environment.
This includes:
(1) Equipment or technology modifications;
(2) Process or procedure modifications;
(3) Re-design of products;
(4) Purchase of recycled or biobased materials over virgin (raw) materials;
(5) Substitution of less toxic or environmentally friendly chemicals; and
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(6) Improvements in housekeeping, maintenance, inventory control and training;
g. Perform Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessments (PPOAs) when a potential source
reduction practice has been identified; and
h. Implement PPOAs (once they are approved by the EO and other necessary stakeholders),
and conduct frequent assessments as to the effectiveness of the PPOA.
i. Identify any new P2 opportunities on a regular basis. This includes:
(1) Keeping accurate and appropriate documentation to measure the success of the PPOA;
and
(2) Documenting P2 projects that have been implemented, which includes tracking and
reporting information and data for annual reporting to NASA Headquarters (HQS) and the
TCEQ.
9.4.2 The EO shall:
Collect and submit information on JSC's P2 programs to HQS and regulatory agencies, such
as the EPA and TCEQ, as requested or required by regulation or management directive.
9.4.3 DLOs shall:
a. Establish and implement a methodology for integrating environmental accountability and the
P2 hierarchy into day-to-day operations, decision making, and long-term planning;
b. Periodically review operations, contracts, specifications and activities under the control of
the DLO to determine if pollutants and toxicity of wastes can be reduced; and
c. Periodically review the P2 Plans for JSC, EF/SCTF, and EPFOL to ensure awareness of the
goals stated within these plans.
9.5 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
It is recommended, but not required for those employees that perform job activities or functions
covered by this section (or supervisors) obtain specific training mandated by NASA, Federal,
State, or local regulatory agencies. To determine appropriate training requirements, employees
shall refer to Section 1.5 of this manual or the environmental website at:
http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/index.cfm.
9.6 Records and Forms
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Chapter 10.0
Managing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
10.1 Scope
Most equipment containing PCBs have been removed from JSC, but the remaining equipment
may stay in service for the duration of their useful life, as long as they are managed properly
and are not leaking. The requirements in this chapter are generally associated with facility
modification, reconfiguration, maintenance, demolition, or disposal of these items.
10.2 Background
10.2.1 Chemical Description
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are a class of organic compounds with 1 to 10 chlorine
atoms attached to biphenyl, which is a molecule composed of two benzene rings. PCBs were
widely used for many applications, especially as dielectric fluids in transformers, capacitors,
and coolants. Due to PCB's toxicity and classification as a persistent organic pollutant, PCB
production was banned by the United States Congress in 1979.
10.2.2 Toxic Substances Control Act
PCBs in concentrations at or above 50 parts per million (ppm) are regulated by the federal
Toxic Substances Control Act. PCBs in concentrations below 50 ppm are regulated as
industrial solid waste and controlled by TCEQ, (Chapter 3, Industrial Solid Waste).
10.2.3 PCB Locations
PCBs are most frequently found in electrical equipment (transformers, capacitors, switches,
ballasts), hydraulic elevator fluid, and in some products like paint and caulk that were
manufactured prior to 1980.
10.3 Regulated Processes
10.3.1 Electrical Equipment
a. Employees shall comply with the following requirements regarding any markings or labeling
indicating the PCBs content of any electrical equipment:
(1) Do not remove, paint over, or deface markings or labels in any way; and
(2) Locate markings and labels on the faceplate or directly adjacent to it.
(3) Employees at JSC shall use only electrical equipment or fluids that are documented to
contain less than 1 ppm PCBs.
(4) Employees shall notify the EO prior to the removal of any electrical equipment containing
dielectric fluid in order to verify PCBs status and develop a strategy for ultimate disposition.
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(5) Project Managers or Property Disposal Officers, as applicable, shall provide documentation
to the EO of the disposition of any electrical equipment containing 1 ppm PCBs or greater if the
disposition is by any method other than disposal by the EO.
(6) Leaking capacitors and fluorescent light ballasts that are not labeled as non-PCBs shall
follow spill/release procedures in Chapter 12, Handling and Reporting Spills and Releases.
(7) Only three types of electrical equipment at JSC are known to have PCBs concentrations
above 50 ppm, thus requiring special management.
(a) This includes about 25 pole-mounted transformers that are not labeled non-PCBs by the
manufacturer and have not been tested.
(b) The other two types of electrical equipment are capacitors and fluorescent light ballasts that
are not labeled non-PCBs by the manufacturer. These are all assumed to have at least 50 ppm
PCBs by regulatory definition if they are not labeled and not tested.
10.3.2 Hydraulic Elevators
a. Employees shall contact the EO prior to disposing of oil or oil-contaminated equipment from
a hydraulic elevator in order to verify PCBs status and develop a strategy for ultimate
disposition if PCBs is found in concentrations greater than 1 ppm.
b. Employees or maintenance personnel shall contact the EO immediately if an oil leak is
suspected in a hydraulic elevator in order to minimize the extent of contamination.
c. For any waste oil or contaminated equipment that is identified as containing concentrations
of 50 ppm or greater of PCBs, employees shall mark the waste or equipment immediately with
the date that the item was removed from service or generated, and call in for waste pickup in
order to meet the 30-day storage limit.
NOTE: Some hydraulic elevators at JSC contain concentrations of PCBs less than 50 ppm.
10.3.3 Other Products Which May Contain PCBs
a. Paint and caulk manufactured prior to 1980 may have PCBs in concentrations well above 1
ppm. Employees shall manage these items in accordance with this chapter when surfaces or
materials containing these items are demolished, prior to the use of heat (e.g., use of welding
torches for cutting), or disposal.
b. Employees shall contact the EO prior to disturbing or dispositioning paint or caulk in order to
verify PCBs status and develop a strategy for ultimate disposition if found in concentrations
greater than 1 ppm.
c. Employees shall conduct demolition activities in a manner that limits the potential release of
PCBs in paint chips or caulk by using protective practices and engineering controls, as
directed by the EO or Clinical Services Branch. These practices may include controlling storm
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water, performing regular housekeeping activities to reduce migration and completely
removing demolition debris.
d. Generally, representatives of the EO or the Clinical Services Branch collect and analyze
samples following regulatory protocols. However, if others collect and/or analyze samples,
those samples shall be collected and analyzed in accordance with ASTM E1729-05 ―Standard
Protection for Field Collection of Dried Paint Samples for Lead Determination by Atomic
Spectrometry Techniques‖ and EPA Method 8082 ―PCB Analysis by Gas Chromatography,‖
including all sample preservation and quality assurance requirements.
10.3.4 Handling Spills or Leaks of PCBs
Anyone discovering a spill or leak that may contain PCBs shall follow JSC Spill Response
requirements as described in Chapter 12, Handling and Reporting Spills and Releases.
10.4 Responsibilities
10.4.1 All Employees
a. All employees who plan to remove, demolish, or alter a piece of equipment or other item that
may have PCBs in quantities above 1 ppm shall contact the EO to determine if testing is
required prior to disturbing the item or material.
b. All employees shall manage equipment or items that contain PCBs in accordance with this
chapter and with any specific instructions provided by the EO or Clinical Services Branch.
10.4.2 DLOs
Shall ensure that employees receive required training and that any work using equipment or
materials that may contain PCBs complies with this chapter.
10.4.3 PMs
Project Managers who specify or oversee work done on equipment or materials that may
contain PCBs in concentration above 1 ppm shall notify and coordinate with the JSC
Environmental Office with sufficient time to allow for inclusion of the requirements of this
chapter.
Note: The EO maintains a list of equipment and buildings that are known to contain PCBs of 1
ppm or greater.
10.5 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
Individuals who manage wastes contaminated with PCBs, or supervise employees that do so,
shall complete ISW training annually.
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10.6 Records and Forms
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Chapter 11.0
Sustainable Acquisition
11.1 Scope
a. This chapter applies to all employees at JSC, EF, SCTF, and EPFOL. This includes
contractors conducting direct purchases for NASA, as well as onsite contractors and
subcontractors purchasing products and services to fulfill their contractual activities.
b. The process of specifying or buying items that contain recycled, recovered or biobased
content or other environmentally preferable purchasing is called sustainable acquisition.
11.2 Background and Authority
11.2.1 Executive Orders
Executive Orders 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation
Management; and 13514, Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance;
and NPR 8530.1, Affirmative Procurement Program and Plan for Environmentally Preferable
Products require JSC to use sustainable environmental practices in the acquisition of all goods
and services.
11.2.2 Applicability
Sustainable environmental practices in acquisition requirements apply to all specifications for
the purchase of goods, materials, supplies, and services, including micro-purchases, unless
specifically excluded within this chapter.
11.2.3 Sustainable environmental practices in acquisition requirements shall apply to:
a. Energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emission avoidance or reduction and petroleum product
use reduction;
b. Use of renewable energy, including bioenergy;
c. Water conservation;
d. Acquisition;
e. Pollution and waste prevention and recycling;
f. Reduction or elimination of the acquisition and use of toxic or hazardous chemicals;
g. High performance construction, lease, operation, and maintenance of buildings;
h. Vehicle fleet management; and
i. Electronic stewardship.
11.2.4 Contractors
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Executive Order (EO) 13514 stipulates that contractors operating government-owned facilities
or vehicles shall comply with the provision of this EO to the same extent as the Agency would
be required to comply if the Agency operated the facilities or vehicles.
11.2.5 New Contracts
Under EO 13514, all agencies shall ensure that 95 percent of new contract actions for
products and services, with the exception of acquisition of weapon systems, are energy
efficient (Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated), water
efficient, biobased, environmentally preferred, non-ozone depleting, contain recycled content,
or are non-toxic alternatives.
11.2.6 JSC, as a center, shall:
a. Purchase environmentally preferable products and services to the maximum extent
practicable; and
b. Review and revise specifications and standards, as applicable, to eliminate barriers to the
preference for recovered materials.
11.2.7 All JSC individuals, organizations, and onsite contractors shall:
a. Purchase environmentally preferable products and services to the maximum extent
practicable;
b. Have a waiver in place when purchasing a designated item that does not contain the
recommended recycled or biobased content due to a valid justification;
c. Consider the use of consensus specifications and/or standards which are maintained for
reference at http://nasarecycles.nasa.gov/index.htm;
d. Submit and revise specifications and standards to eliminate barriers for using
environmentally preferable products and services; and
e. Provide data, when requested, to support annual Center and Agency Sustainable
Acquisition Progress Reports.
11.3 Requirements
11.3.1 Acquisition of Products
The remainder of this chapter will focus on requirements related to acquisition of products to
meet the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guideline
(CPG) and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) BioPreferred Designated
Items.
11.3.2 Designated Items for Purchase
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The EPA and USDA have designated specific products for purchase by federal agencies.
When an item falling into one of the designated categories is to be purchased, items are
required to be purchased at or above the minimum level of recovered material content or
biobased content practicable.
11.3.3 EPA Designated Items
The EPA's list of items containing recycled content that federal agencies must prefer when
purchasing may be found at: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products.htm.
11.3.4 USDA Designated Items
The USDA's list of items manufactured from biobased material that federal agencies must
prefer when purchasing may be found at:
www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/fb4p/ProposedAndFinalItemDesignations.aspx .
11.3.5 Designated Item Categories
These products fall into the thirteen (13) major categories listed below. Most categories have a
more detailed list of specific items identified within that category.
Construction and Road Maintenance
Products
Furniture and Furnishings
House ware and Cleaning Products
Industrial Products
Landscaping and Agriculture Products
Miscellaneous Products
Non-Paper Office Products
Paper and Paper Products
Parks, Recreation and Outdoor Products
Personal Care and Toiletries
Transportation Products
Utilities
Vehicular Products
NOTE: The EPA and USDA periodically add products or categories of products to these lists
as products become available and economically feasible.
11.4 Responsibilities:
11.4.1 When procuring products or services, all JSC onsite employees (civil service
and contractor) shall:
a. Consult with the EO or Procurement Office, as applicable, early in the procurement process
to facilitate the purchase of designated sustainable acquisition items;
b. Utilize statements of work or contract specifications which eliminate virgin material
requirements, promote the reuse of products and require the use of products that meet the
sustainability requirements in Section 11.2.3 of this chapter, revising statements of work and
specifications to include such requirements;
c. Purchase products that are compliant with EPA, CPG, and USDA BioPreferred
requirements; and
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d. Follow the waiver process when designated items from the EPA or USDA list cannot be
purchased with the minimum recommended recycled or biobased content due to one of the
four exceptions defined in this chapter.
11.4.2 DLOs shall:
a. Ensure that their employees are aware of, and comply with, the sustainable acquisition
purchasing requirements;
b. Review and revise specifications and standards, as applicable, to eliminate barriers to the
preference for recovered and biobased materials;
c. Provide data to support annual Center and Agency Sustainable Acquisition Progress
Reports.
11.4.3 Onsite Contractors shall:
a. Comply with all of the requirements of this chapter, except for the use of the JSC waiver
process;
b. Develop and maintain a waiver process equivalent to the process described in this chapter
for purchasing items that are on the EPA or USDA designated list, but, for approved reasons,
cannot be purchased with the prescribed recycled or biobased content; and
c. Provide data to support annual Center and Agency Sustainable Acquisition Progress
Reports.
11.4.4 The EO shall:
a. Implement an awareness program to promote Sustainable Acquisition;
b. Provide assistance to Purchase Requisitioners and Contracting Officers on sources for
environmentally preferable products and services;
c. Review and approve civil service waivers from purchasing EPA and USDA designated
products;
d. Provide assistance on life cycle cost analysis to Purchase Requisitioners;
e. Compile and submit the Center’s Sustainable Acquisition annual data to NASA
Headquarters; and
f. Prioritize or weigh the evaluation factors and coordinate these factors with the requisitioner
and buyer when specific requirements regarding environmental attributes conflict (e.g., choice
between recycled content product and biobased product).
11.4.5 The Procurement Office shall:
a. Provide guidance and facilitate acquisition planning as requested with respect to
environmentally preferable goods and services;
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b. Assist in market research necessary to determine the availability of environmentally
preferable goods and services;
c. Ensure that solicitations and contracts contain the appropriate provisions, FAR clauses, data
requirements descriptions, and applicable Center specific language to implement Sustainable
Acquisition requirements; and
d. Track Center purchases and provide required information related to the purchase of EPA,
CPG, and USDA BioPreferred designated items, as requested by the Environmental Office, for
compilation into the annual Center report to Headquarters.
11.5 JSC Waiver Process
11.5.1 Waiver Process for CPG and BioPreferred Designated Items
a. The waiver process applies to all CPG and BioPreferred designated item purchases except
micro-purchases (credit card purchases less than $3000).
(1) Micro-purchases shall comply with CPG and BioPreferred recycled and biobased content
requirements, unless the purchase meets one of the allowed justifications listed in Section 11.5.2.
(2) To determine the applicability of these requirements for each purchase, the actionee
identified below shall:
(a)
Requisitioner Determine if the item(s) being purchased is a designated
item (listed on the EPA’s designated CPG list or the USDA's
BioPreferred list as requiring recycled or biobased content).
(b)
a. If the item is not a designated item, follow normal
purchasing procedures and procure the item since it does
not require further documentation related to recycled or
biobased content. Check the appropriate box under the
Affirmative Procurement section on NASA Form (NF) 1707,
Certifications and Special Approvals for IFM Purchases.
(end of process)
(or)
b. If it is on one of the designated lists proceed to 11.5.1.2.b
Requisitioner Specify and purchase the proposed item(s) with at least the
minimum designated percent recycled or biobased content.
Check the appropriate box under the Affirmative
Procurement section on NF 1707. Track information on
purchase(s). (end of process)
(or)
If the item cannot be purchased with the minimum recycled
or biobased content, proceed to 11.5.2
11.5.2 Justification
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a. A requisitioner shall identify and document at least one of the four valid justifications and
obtain a waiver prior to purchasing a designated item that does not contain the minimum
recycled or biobased content. The valid justifications are:
(1) It is not available competitively from two or more sources;
(2) It is not available at a fair price (up to10% greater than the market value is considered a fair
and reasonable price);
(3) It does not meet technical specifications; or
(4) It is not available within a reasonable timeframe.
11.5.3 Cost as Basis of Waiver Justification
When cost is the basis of the waiver justification, the waiver shall include documented
consideration of the life cycle analysis for the use of the product, as well as the initial cost.
11.5.4 Unresolved Disputes
Unresolved disputes regarding waivers shall be referred to the Agency Environmental
Executive in accordance with NPR 8530.1, Affirmative Procurement Program and Plan for
Environmentally Preferable Products.
11.5.5 Obtaining a Waiver
To obtain a waiver to purchase a designated item without the minimum recycled or biobased
content, the actionee identified below shall:
(1) Requisitioner Complete a JSC Form (JF) 1121 ―Request for Waiver
for Designated Sustainable Acquisition Items" and
include supporting documentation that justifies a waiver.
(Proceed to 11.5.2)
(2) Requisitioner If the justification for waiver is 11.5.2.1 or 11.5.2.2, then
send the completed (JF) 1121and supporting
documentation to the procurement office (Proceed to
11.5.5.c)
(or)
If the justification for waiver is 11.5.2.3 or 11.5.2.4, then
send the completed (JF) 1121 and supporting
documentation to the EO for review and approval.
(Proceed to 11.5.5.d)
(3) Procurement Office Review and approve or disapprove the waiver requests
with justifications identified as 11.5.2.1 or 11.5.2.2.
If disapproved, return the request to the requisitioner for
re-evaluation or re-justification. Requisitioner goes back
to step 11.5.1.2
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(or)
If approved, forward waiver to the EO for final
disposition. (Proceed to 11.5.5.d)
(4) Environmental Office Review and approve or disapprove the waiver request.
If approved, send the approved waiver back to the
Requisitioner. (Proceed to 11.5.5.e)
(or)
If disapproved, return the denied waiver back to the
Requisitioner. Requisitioner goes back to step 11.5.1.2
(5) Requisitioner Attach the waiver and supporting documentation to the
purchase requisition and send the package to the
Procurement Office for purchase. Check the appropriate
box under the Affirmative Procurement section on NF
1707.
(6) Contracting Officers/
Contract Specialists/
Buying Agents
(7) Contracting Officers/
Contract Specialists/
Buying Agents
(8) Contracting
Officers/Contract
Specialists/Buying
Agents
11.5.6 Waiver Approval
Verify that proper market research and adequate
competition was conducted for those waivers that have
exceptions 11.5.2.1 or 11.5.2.2 marked on the form.
Ensure that the file is properly documented. (Proceed to
11.6)
Note: Certification for Sustainable Acquisition purchases
has been added to the SAP Purchase Request.
Reject all purchase requests for EPA, CPG, and USDA
BioPreferred designated items that do not meet the
minimum recycled or biobased content and do not have
an approved waiver.
Once the applicable waivers have been approved, buying agents shall procure the item within
normal processes.
11.6 Tracking and Reporting
11.6.1 Contractors shall:
Track and report information on the purchase of EPA, CPG, and USDA BioPreferred
designated items in accordance with their contract Data Requirements Description (DRD)
requirements.
11.6.2 Buying agents for the government shall
a. Track, record, and report the following information to the EO annually no later than
December 1 for the previous fiscal year:
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(1) The total dollar amount of each designated item purchased;
(2) The total dollar amount of each designated item purchased that contained recycled content
or biobased content;
(3) The recycled or biobased content percentage of each item; and
(4) The number of waivers processed including item, category, and dollar amount waived.
11.6.3 The EO shall
a. Compile and submit annual Sustainable Acquisition Report to HQ.
11.7 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
While not mandatory, it is recommended that those individuals who place orders or buy goods,
materials, supplies, and services complete Sustainable Acquisition training provided by the EO
(see the environmental website at http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/index.cfm). Training is also
recommended for those individuals who frequently develop specifications or place orders for
goods, materials, supplies, and services.
11.8 Records and Forms
Approved and Denied (JF) 1121 Forms, Request for Waiver for Designated Sustainable
Acquisition Items, shall be retained by the EO.
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Chapter 12.0
Handling and Reporting Spills and Releases
12.1 Scope
a. This chapter outlines the basic requirements and responsibilities of JSC employees for initial
response and notification of all spills and releases of hazardous substances (e.g. chemicals)
that require containment, removal and/or cleanup to prevent potential adverse health impacts
to personnel, damage or loss of equipment, structures, and facilities, and/or hard the
environment at JSC, EF, SCTF, EPFOL and of adjacent off-site property.
b. Spills and releases of chemicals are pervasively regulated by Federal, State, and local laws
administered by various external agencies. There are a wide range of different reporting
thresholds to these agencies dependent upon the quantity of chemical(s) spilled or released,
the toxicity of the chemical(s), and the type of release (air, water, soil, etc.). As JSC maintains
a large quantity of diverse chemicals to conduct its ongoing operation and activities, all spills
and releases of chemicals at JSC (whether small, moderate, or large) shall be reported to the
Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC oversees dispatch of trained emergency
response personnel for containment and cleanup. As necessary and appropriate, the spill
responders will request additional resources. The EO evaluates each spill or release for
notification and reporting to the proper agencies within prescribed time limits (typically not to
exceed 24 hours).
c. Incidents involving radioactive materials and medical waste, including blood borne pathogen
materials, are not within the scope of this chapter.
(1) Radiation protection, see:
http://jschandbook.jsc.nasa.gov/docs/JPR1700-1ch7-3.pdf
(2) Bio-safety and blood borne pathogens see:
http://jschandbook.jsc.nasa.gov/docs/JPR1700-1ch7-4.pdf.
12.1.1 JSC Emergency Preparedness Plan Oil and Hazardous Substance
Releases/Spills
After the initial report and response, larger incidents shall be managed under the requirements
of JWI 1040.26-The JSC Emergency Preparedness Plan Hazardous Substance
Release/Spills-Appendix 4.
12.2 Regulated Processes
12.2.1 Potentially Reportable Releases
a. This chapter addresses three types of potentially reportable releases:
(1) Spills of hazardous materials or hazardous substances, whether or not the release
migrates to waters of the state or conveyances integrally connected to waters of the state,
such as storm drains, ditches, and drainage systems;
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(2) Unauthorized releases of pollutants that migrate to waters of the state or conveyances
integrally connected to waters of the state, such as storm drains, ditches, or other drainage
systems that would cause or contribute to a violation of state water quality standards; and
(3) Unauthorized emissions of air contaminants.
12.3 Responsibilities
12.3.1 All Employees shall:
a. Personnel that identify a chemical spill, accidental air emission in a building, or releases into
the air, water or soil shall:
(1) Notify emergency personnel:
(a) For spills at JSC or SCTF call the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at x33333
(b) For spills at Ellington Field call x44444
(c) For spills at EPFOL call 911
b. Upon discovery, leave the immediate spill area and notify co-workers of any potential
hazards;
c. Notify a supervisor as soon as possible of a real or potential spill or air emission;
d. Follow the Emergency Action Plan for the Building or Work Area; and
e. Isolate and contain a spill, only if properly trained to handle the spilled chemical and only if
using the required personal protective equipment (PPE). Data Sheet for the spilled chemical;
and
f. Notify a supervisor as soon as possible of a real or potential spill or air emission.
12.3.2 FMs shall:
a. Know the facilities and operations in their areas of responsibility that are, or have the
potential to be, sources of spills/releases of chemicals to the soil, work areas, water, or air;
b. Ensure employee emergency action plans and/or procedures are written and disseminated
to all affected employees; and
c. Supervise and monitor safe evacuation of employees to pre-designated assembly areas for
their protection and accountability.
12.3.3 DLOs shall:
a. Ensure that employees under their direction are aware of the spill/release response
requirements;
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b. Ensure that the EO is contacted prior to initiating a new or modified process or purchasing
equipment that may become sources for spills/releases of chemicals to the soil, work areas,
water, or air;
c. Ensure that any new or changed material or process is evaluated for the possibility of a spill
or an accidental release of air pollution. If such a possibility exists, suitable safeguards and
emergency response activities shall be included in the design; and
d. Within two weeks of reportable release event, develop a root cause to document the cause
of an event.
12.3.4 The Clinical Services Branch shall:
a. Provide the appropriate air monitoring; and
b. Provide PPE guidance, as required, during the spill response effort.
12.3.5 The EO shall:
a. Notify the appropriate Federal and State environmental agencies as required for reportable
spills or air emissions;
b. Keep records of reportable and non-reportable spills or air emission events for a period of
five years; and
c. Provide spill cleanup services.
12.3.6 Spill Response and Clean up Personnel shall:
a. Locate the MSDS for the spilled chemical;
b. Lock storm or sanitary sewer drains if possible;
c. Shut off air handlers or dial X33061 for assistance; and
d. Stay on scene or nearby until an Incident Commander arrives.
12.4 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
a. All employees shall complete awareness level training in how to respond to emergencies
and incidents via annual hazard communications training.
b. Individuals who are required to respond to spills as a job duty shall have specialized training
as identified in the personnel qualifications requirements in their job description or contract
language.
12.5 Records and Forms
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Chapter 13.0 JSC Laboratories
13.1 Scope
This chapter addresses managing compliance with environmental regulations that apply to
JSC laboratories using chemicals, primarily in small laboratories. Some special requirements
apply to laboratories at JSC that normally will not apply to other facilities.
13.2 Requirements – Chemically Contaminated Waste
13.2.1 Laboratory Waste
a. Laboratories are a unique situation because often only small quantities of chemicals are
used or discarded, and chemicals may change frequently. Laboratories shall comply with all
the requirements for waste generation and accumulation listed in Chapter 3, Managing
Industrial Solid Waste. Refer to Chapter 14, Supplemental Waste Accumulation and
Segregation Guide regarding segregation, storage and mixing of chemically contaminated
waste.
13.2.2 Mixed Waste Accumulation
a. In addition to the general waste accumulation requirements, the following requirements
apply to laboratories that generate waste consisting of a mixture of chemicals accumulated in
containers:
(1) Waste shall be accumulated for no more than three months before requesting pickup;
(2) Waste shall be stored in containers that are chemically compatible with the waste;
(3) Waste shall not be stored in glass containers unless it is the only compatibly feasible
option;
(4) If the waste contains more than one material or constituent, then a waste addition log shall
be kept to track each addition to the container, including:
(a) A description of the waste (do not use product or trade names, use chemical names with
percentage estimates; e.g., aqueous solution of 1% hydrochloric acid and 10% acetic acid);
(b) The quantity of waste added; and
(c) The date the waste was added.
(5) When adding waste into an accumulation container, the cap shall be loosely placed on the
container until it is certain that no chemical reaction occurs. Close the cap tightly only after
ensuring that no pressure or heat is building up;
(6) Shall not store waste containers within fume hoods unless there is no safe alternative;
(7) Waste accumulation containers shall be closed except when adding waste;
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(8) When waste is being added continuously for several hours at a time from a gas
chromatograph or similar piece of equipment, the container shall have a means to close the
container while allowing a small opening for tubing (e.g., tightly fitting stopper with small hole
for the tubing);
(9) Chemically contaminated waste may not be moved from one satellite accumulation area to
another satellite accumulation area;
(10) Chemically contaminated waste may be temporarily collected in small containers in order
to transport them to a satellite accumulation area;
(11) Temporary containers shall be emptied no later than the end of each shift;
(12) Temporary containers shall only be used if there is no reasonable alternative;
(13) Chemicals which have expired or are no longer usable shall be turned in for disposal
immediately. Legally, these items become waste when they are discarded or no longer usable.
(14) When discarding chemicals that are extremely hazardous, toxic, shock sensitive
(explosive), or highly reactive, lab personnel shall fax or email the list of chemicals to be
discarded to the Environmental Support Services Contractor before requesting a waste pickup,
in accordance with the requirements in Chapter 3 Section 3.10.2.2.
(15) Instead of normal disposal procedures, unknown chemicals or materials without a Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) shall be managed by the ―high HAZMAT‖ team (subcontracted by
the Environmental Support Services Contractor) for emergency response support activities.
13.2.3 Medical Waste or Radioactive Waste
Labs which generate medical waste or radioactive waste shall comply with the requirement for
those programs. Refer to JPR 1700.1 Chapter 7 for specific requirements.
13.2.4 Chemically Contaminated
Wastes which are chemically contaminated as well as radioactive or bio-hazardous shall follow
the regulations for both hazards. Contact the EO for guidance.
13.3 Managing Wastewater
a. Laboratories shall comply with all the requirements for wastewater management Chapter 8,
Managing Sanitary Sewer Discharges and the following requirements:
(1) Waste shall be managed in accordance with Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste
requirements;
(2) No chemicals shall be poured down sink drains, even small, dilute quantities;
(3) Concentrated caustic or acidic wastes shall not be discharged to the sewer even if the line
flows to a limestone neutralization pit;
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(4) Chemicals shall not be diluted in order to dispose of them via the sewer;
(5) Labs shall be permitted to dispose of some non-hazardous waste such as salt solutions,
sugar solutions, dilute rinsate, and soaps down the drain (unless the waste is also radioactive
or a biohazard); and
(6) Labs shall obtain approval by the EO for wastewater discharges prior to initiating the
discharge. Refer to Chapter 8, Managing Sanitary Sewer Discharges.
13.4 Handling and Reporting Spills and Releases
Refer to Chapter 12, Handling and Reporting Spills and Releases for requirements related to
spills or releases of chemicals or hazardous materials (solids, liquids, or gasses).
13.5 Managing Air Emissions
Refer to Chapter 5, Managing Regulated Air Emissions for requirements related to laboratories
using chemicals.
13.6 Restricted and Prohibited Chemicals
Some chemicals are prohibited for use at JSC. Before ordering chemicals, employees shall
refer to JPR 1700.1, Safety and Health Handbook, Chapter 9.1, Prohibited and Restricted
Chemicals to verify those chemicals, or to find out how to request a waiver.
13.7 Responsibilities
Directorate Level Organizations (DLOs) shall be held responsible for ensuring that employees
under their direction are aware of the additional environmental requirements related to
laboratory operations, in addition to the requirements already stated in Chapter 1, Section 1.5
of this document.
13.8 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
Employees working in laboratories must take training as required within each of the previous
chapters.
13.9 Records and Forms
The waste addition record is maintained by laboratory personnel for a period of at least one
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Chapter 14.0
Supplemental Waste Accumulation and Segregation Guide
14.1 Scope
a. Although it is impossible to provide segregation specifics for every possible waste that is
generated, this document provides guidance to individuals generating wastes on storage decisions
and mixing waste chemicals. Laboratories pose a complicated problem when small quantities of
chemical mixtures are poured into a single container. Therefore, this guide will also provide specific
information for storing laboratory wastes.
b. Remember, this guide provides additional information on storing and segregating wastes, but all
the requirements in Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste, also apply. Not all requirements
are restated in this quick overview supplement.
14.2 General Waste Accumulation Guidance
14.2.1 Proper Waste Accumulation Process
a. An evaluation on the proper waste accumulation process shall be done prior to using any
chemical.
b. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and product labels are two primary sources of
information on how to handle the waste generated from using the product. The evaluation shall
consider all the following:
(1) Segregation issues: What other wastes, if any, can be mixed or stored together?
(2) Waste accumulation container type: What type of container should be used (plastic, glass,
special)?
(3) Waste container size: What size of container should be used to accumulate wastes?
(4) Waste accumulation location: Where should the waste be stored?
(5) Accumulation time: How long is it safe to store or accumulate the waste before requesting
pickup for ultimate disposition?
(6) Accumulation area inspection: What are the requirements for inspecting the waste
accumulation area?
(7) Special requirements for laboratories: Are there additional requirements for laboratories
that use multiple chemicals and generate waste mixtures?
14.2.2 Waste Segregation and Compatibility
a. If a product has a particular hazard or incompatibility with another chemical, the waste will
usually exhibit the same characteristics. Generally, it is not recommended to mix any two
wastes. Some of the results of unknowingly (or knowingly) mixing wastes that shouldn't be
mixed are:
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(1) Generation of fumes, excess heat, volatility, or even explosion;
(2) Reactions that form unknown chemicals, which may have different hazards or change the
hazard level of the waste. Sampling and analysis of unknowns are expensive to analyze prior
to disposal;
(3) Formation of a corrosive product that may result in incompatibility with the container and
possibly cause the container to degrade and leak;
14.2.3 Mixing Wastes
14.2.3.1 Rules
a. When mixing similar wastes, the following general compatibility rules shall be followed:
(1) Separate highly toxic and less toxic wastes;
(2) Separate halogenated and non-halogenated wastes (halogens are materials containing
bromine, chlorine, fluorine, iodine, or astatine);
(3) Separate liquids and solids;
(4) Separate metal containing wastes from non-metal containing wastes (metals of specific
concern are arsenic, barium, chromium, cadmium, lead, mercury, selenium, or silver);
(5) Separate oils from other wastes; and
(6) Separate waste types (flammables, corrosives, oxidizers, poisons, cyanides and sulfides,
water or air reactives, etc.) from each other.
14.2.3.2 Waste Compatibility List
More specific information can be found in the Waste Compatibility List developed by the U.S.
EPA, provided in Appendix C.
14.2.4 Log Documentation
a. Laboratories shall keep a separate log for each waste accumulation container, and include
the following documentation for each addition:
(1) The date waste was added to the container;
(2) The name of person adding the waste;
(3) The amount of waste added;
(4) A detailed description of the added waste specifying the chemical name (not product name)
and the percentages of each chemical in mixtures; and
(5) A copy of the log accompanying the container when picked up for disposal.
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14.3 Container Type
a. The container must be compatible with the type of waste it will contain. For example, do not
place acid in a steel drum. The acid will corrode the steel container and cause a possible leak
or spill. Glass containers shall not be used when plastic or other unbreakable materials are
appropriate and available.
b. Regardless of container type, all employees shall comply with all the waste accumulation
requirements in Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste, including:
(1) Containers shall be kept closed at all times, except when adding wastes;
(2) Each container shall be labeled with the name or description of the contents;
(3) The exterior of the container shall be clean, and
(4) The container shall be in good condition (not leaking, excessively corroded, or otherwise
show evidence of deterioration; contact the EO if the container requires over packing.
14.4 Container Size
Select the smallest practical size of container in order to minimize the amount of waste that you
accumulate before calling for pickup and disposal. Waste containers come in different sizes and
materials. 5-gallon polyethylene, 55-gallon polyethylene, and 55-gallon steel containers are
available by calling Facilities Work Control.
14.5 Accumulation Location
14.5.1 Outside Waste Accumulation
Wastes should be accumulated in a location that is secure and appropriate. Waste containers
should be stored in locations protected from the weather when possible. Drums will rust over
time, labels will fade in sunlight, and any waste that may be on the exterior of the container will
get into storm water during rain. If waste is stored outdoors and in large quantities (55 gallons
or more), containment will need to be provided that will hold the waste and any rainwater if the
container should leak. More information on waste accumulation areas is provided in Chapter 3,
Managing Industrial Solid Waste.
14.5.2 Vent Hoods
Waste accumulation containers shall not be stored in vent hoods unless there is no other safe
alternative.
14.6 Accumulation Time
a. Wastes shall not be accumulated for more than 6 months.
b. Laboratories shall not accumulate wastes for more than 3 months.
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c. Accumulation times shall be kept to the minimum practical length of time for the following
reasons:
(1) Some chemicals become unstable or degrade over time or if exposed to heat or light;
(2) Sometimes personnel changes occur and the new person can't be sure what is in a
container even if it is labeled, and
(3) Procedures may change and reagents or product formulations used may also change over
time.
14.7 Inspecting Waste Accumulation Areas
The EO will inspect SAAs periodically and will identify deficiencies and document them within
the Environmental Management System’s Problem Reporting System Database for action.
14.8 Special Requirements for Laboratories Adding Wastes to Accumulation
Containers
14.8.1 The following requirements apply to laboratories:
a. Do not store wastes in glass containers unless it is the only compatible material;
b. Do not store wastes in laboratory vent hoods unless there is no safe alternative- hoods can
be used for the transfer of wastes or chemicals to containers and for temporary observations of
waste transfers to confirm that no vapors or heat are generated and the waste can be safely
sealed for storage;
c. When adding wastes to accumulation containers, move the container to the hood to add
wastes;
d. Do not immediately close the container after adding wastes - allow a few minutes to ensure
that there will be no reaction that causes fumes or gas to be generated;
e. Once you are sure that no gases will be generated, close the container tightly and move it to
its proper storage location;
f. Maintain a detailed log of all waste added to an accumulation container;
g. Mix only the minimum amount of chemicals needed to do the job in order to minimize the
amount of accumulated waste that will need disposal;
h. Do not store/accumulate wastes for more than three months;
i. Do not mix waste that contains any concentration of nitric acid with any other wastes. Nitric
acid is extremely reactive, is both an oxidizer and a corrosive, and will generate heat and
gases when mixed with organics and other similar materials; and
j. All laboratories are required to develop and maintain a chemical hygiene plan. A qualified
(degreed) chemist must conduct a review whenever new or revised laboratory procedures or
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processes (procedural or chemical changes) are planned. The review must include waste
disposal and accumulation activities to determine if waste collection and accumulation
procedure changes are necessary. This review must occur before the new procedure or
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Chapter 15.0 Sustainability
15.1 Scope
This chapter focuses on how JSC uses sustainability to improve its processes, reduce waste,
and enhance more sustainable practices overall. JSC practices sustainability through waste
prevention, waste minimization, waste disposal, sustainable acquisition, beneficial
landscaping, energy and water conservation and green building design and construction.
15.2 Background
Executive Orders 13423 and 13514 state sustainability and sustainable mean ―to create and
maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that
permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future
generations.‖ The Sustainability Program at JSC encompasses EMS, energy and water
conservation, material substitution, sustainable acquisition, and process improvements.
15.3 Regulated Processes
NASA defines sustainability as ―Performing our mission today in ways that preserves,
enhance, and strengthen our ability to perform our mission indefinitely‖. JSC’s environmental
policy states that it will conduct its mission in a way that reduces or eliminates harmful impacts
to land, air, water, and other natural resources.
15.3.1 Additional Processes
a. In addition to those processes listed in Chapter 9, Pollution Prevention, 9.3, there are
additional processes that shall be considered in day to day activities, such as:
(1) Preferring recycled and biobased content items designated by the EPA or USDA. The overall
objective of Sustainable Acquisition is to close the loop by providing a market for those
manufactured items containing recycled or biobased content. See Chapter 11, Sustainable
Acquisition for specific requirements.
(2) Using beneficial landscaping to use plants that require minimal maintenance through watering,
fertilizing, trimming, and pesticide applications. Plants that are considered beneficial to the
environment are often native or indigenous species that are well adapted to local climate and soil
types.
(3) Striving to expand the use of renewable energy and water conservation within JSC operations
by implementing renewable energy projects and by purchasing electricity from renewable energy
sources whenever possible. These initiatives help keep rivers, lakes and wilderness areas clean,
and ensure a diverse wildlife population, healthy soil, and clean air. JSC has an Energy and Water
Conservation Plan that implements Executive Orders 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental,
Energy, and Transportation Management and 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental,
Energy, and Economic Performance.
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(4) Using green building design and construction to minimize environmental impacts during design,
material selection, construction techniques, operations and maintenance. Green building merges
responsible, sound building practices with environmental, economic, and social concepts that
examine the project as a whole. JSC has a commitment to construct new buildings to the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver standard as a minimum
engagement goal. LEED provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and
meeting sustainability goals. LEED emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies for sustainable site
development, water savings, energy efficient, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
15.4 Responsibilities
15.4.1 All employees shall:
a. Incorporate sustainable practices and evaluate environmental factors throughout the life cycle of
programs, projects, and activities. Life cycle includes planning, development, implementation,
operational and disposition (end of life) phases. Sustainable practices use less energy, use fewer
limited resources through minimization or recycling, limit the depletion of natural resources, and
reduce direct and indirect pollution to the environment. Examples include recycling, sustainable
acquisition, sustainable technology and sustainable development.
b. Consider the impact their activities have on the environment and look for improvements that
would result in maximizing the positive environmental impacts while minimizing the negative
environmental impacts.
c. Submit any ideas for improving sustainability at JSC to the EO.
15.4.2 DLOs shall:
a. Strive to maximize sustainability within processes and activities;
b. Take into account all aspects of material or activity life cycle costs; and
c. Submit ideas for sustainability projects to the EO.
15.4.3 The EO shall:
a. Provide technical assistance in evaluating environmental impacts and life cycle cost analysis.
b. Conduct or lead assessments of sustainability projects to maximize the positive and minimize the
negative environmental impacts at JSC.
15.5 Personnel Training and Certification Requirements
Awareness level training on sustainability is recommended, but not required.
15.6 Records and Forms
None
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Appendix A—Glossary of Terms and Acronyms
A.1 ACM Asbestos Containing Material
A.2 Alternate Fueled Vehicles Vehicles designed to operate on fuels other than gasoline,
such as propane, natural gas, and ethanol. JSC is required
to reduce our annual petroleum consumption by at least 20%
by end of FY 2005 under Executive Order 13149. In addition,
75% of light-duty vehicle acquisitions shall be AFVs to meet
the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct).
A.3 BMP Best Management Practice; Measures taken related to
specific activities or processes which employees are required
to follow in order to achieve compliance or pollution
prevention (generally related to storm water pollution
prevention).
A.4 CATEX Categorical Exclusion
A.5 Comprehensive Procurement The Environmental Protection Agency’s list of designated
Guidelines (CPG)........................................
products that are commercially available that contain
recycled or recovered content with the minimum recycled
content percentages that Federal agencies are required to
procure.
A.6 Containment System or structure designed to prevent the accidental
release of materials.
A.7 Contract Program Manager The on-site individual (contractor) assigned overall
responsibility to manage the execution of a contract.
A.8 EA Environmental Assessment
A.9 EIS Environmental Impact Statement
A.10 Emission Control Equipment Equipment that controls the operating conditions of the
emission source equipment, such as temperature or
pressure controls, fuel controls, air mix controls, dust
collectors, fume collectors, scrubbers, carbon vent collectors
and emission monitoring equipment.
A.11 Emission Source Equipment Equipment that generates an air vent or emission such as a
boiler, cooling tower, fueled generator, painting, sandblasting
or wood cutting operations
A.12 Employee Any person who is assigned to work on-site at JSC (includes
NASA owned or leased portions of EF, SCTF and EPFOL).
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This includes prime contractors and their subcontractors,
visiting scientists, international partners, co-op students, and
personnel from other NASA centers who are temporarily
assigned to work at JSC.
A.13 Environmentally Preferable Purchasing products or services that have a lesser or
Purchasing .................................................. reduced effect on human health and the environment when
compared with similar competing products or services.
A.14 EO JSC Environmental Office
A.15 EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
A.16 ERD Environmental Resource Document
A.17 Excess Emission Any emission in excess of regulatory requirements or
reportable quantities which are 100 pounds per chemical or
as specifically listed in the regulations
A.18 FONSI Findings of No Significant Impact
A.19 HQ NASA Headquarters; usually HQ EMD Environmental
Management Division
A.20 ISW Industrial solid waste (ISW) includes all solid, semi-solid,
liquid, and containerized gas that is discarded. Regular plant
trash is not included in this waste.
A.21 IU Industrial User discharging wastewater to the sanitary sewer.
A.22 LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A ―green
building‖ rating system that provides a complete framework
for sustainable site development including water savings,
energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor
environmental quality.
A.23 Life Cycle Analysis Comprehensive examination of a product’s environmental
and economic aspects and potential impacts through its
lifetime, including raw material extraction, transportation,
manufacturing, use, and disposal.
A.24 Life Cycle Cost Amortized annual cost of a product, including capital costs,
installation costs, operating costs, maintenance costs, and
disposal costs discounted over the lifetime of the product.
A. 25 MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
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A.26 NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
A.27 Non-Compliance A failure to meet legal or other specified requirements
A.28 Non-Conformance A failure to meet a JSC EMS-specified requirement.
A.29 NOx The various oxides of nitrogen, usually expressed as
nitrogen dioxide (NO
2
); a regulated air pollutant.
A.30 Oil Petroleum products, fuels, hydrocarbon products, vegetable
oil, animal fats and mineral oil.
A.31 PCBs Poly-chlorinated biphenyls
A.32 PM Project Manager
A.33 Pollution Prevention Use of materials, processes, and practices that reduce or
eliminate the generation of pollutants and wastes at the
source.
A.34 POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works that receive, treat, and
discharge wastewater introduced into the sanitary sewer.
A.35 PPOA Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessment is the
identification of source reduction and recycling practices
which will reduce the amount of hazardous and nonhazardous
substances and pollutants from entering the
environment.
A.36 Project Manager Individual assigned responsibility for the planning and
implementation of a program, project, process or activity.
A.37 RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act – Federal law that
regulates the generation, management, and disposal of
hazardous industrial solid waste.
A.38 REC Record of Environmental Consideration
A.39 Recovered Material Waste materials and by-products that have been recovered
or diverted from solid waste. The term does not include those
materials and by-products generated from and commonly
reused within an original manufacturing process.
A.40 Recycle Series of activities including collection, separation, and
processing by which products or other materials are
recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of
raw materials in the manufacture of new products (other than
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fuel for producing heat or power by combustion).
A.41 SECP Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan: a plan that details
preventive measures that will be taken to protect storm water
runoff from sediment when land will be cleared, graded,
excavated, trenched, or soil or similar materials will be
stockpiled.
A.42 Source Reduction Waste prevention that involves altering the design,
manufacture, purchase, or use of products and materials to
reduce the amount and toxicity of by-products.
A.43 SPCC Plan Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan
A.44 Sustainability Development (economic, social, and environmental) that
meets the needs of present generations without
compromising the ability of future generations.
A.45 Sustainable Acquisition The purchase of items or products that contain recycled or
recovered material. Affirmative Procurement Programs close
the recycling loop by creating a marketplace for items and
products made from materials collected in office and
residential recycling programs.
A.46 SWPPP or SWP3 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan; a document which
outlines JSC's goals and implementation method for
reducing or eliminating pollution of storm water.
A.47 SWPPT Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team; the Environmental
Stewardship Subcommittee members that are responsible
for implementation, maintenance, and revision of the Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan and overall Program.
A.48 TCEQ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; the primary
State agency in Texas which regulates activities that affect
the environment.
A.49 Universal Waste Any waste consisting of lead-acid batteries, nickel batteries,
nickel-cadmium batteries, lithium batteries, fluorescent lamps
with silver-colored end caps, high-intensity discharge lamps,
and mercury-containing articles.
A.50 Used Oil Any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic
oil, that has been used and as a result of such use is
contaminated by physical or chemical impurities.
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A.51 VOC Volatile Organic Compound; any carbon-containing
compound that can react with NOx in the presence of
sunlight to produce ozone. VOC are organic chemicals that
vaporize easily, such as those found in gasoline and
solvents. VOC are defined in state and Federal regulations
along with a list of exempt (non-reactive) compounds [see
Title 30 Texas Admin Code §101.1(111) or Code of Federal
Regulations Title 40 §51.100(s)]
A.52 Waste Disposal Techniques used to permanently discard a waste, such as
incineration and land-filling.
A.53 Waste Minimization Measures or techniques used to reduce the amount of
wastes and other pollutants generated during industrial
production processes. Term also applies to recycling and
reuse, as well as other efforts to reduce the amount of waste
going into waste streams.
A.54 Waste Treatment Techniques used to render a waste less hazardous. May
include stabilization, neutralization, precipitation,
evaporation, and scrubbing.
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APPENDIX B—Activities Requiring Review for Environmental Planning
Note: This list is not all-inclusive and other activities may trigger environmental requirements.
Potentially Applicable
Activity
Chapters
A Air Emission Sources (specifying, purchasing, installing, 1,2
relocating, removing or operating)
Anodizing 3,5,8,10,13
Disturbing or removing asbestos, lead paint, or asbestos
or lead containing items
1,3,13, Refer to JPR
1700.1
Abrasive blasting 3,5,13
B Boilers 3,5,8,13
Battery testing or destruction 3,5,13
C Cooling towers 5,6,8,13
Coating (chromating, phosphating, and coloring) of metal 3,5,8,10,13
Chemical etching and milling of metal 3,5,8,10,13,14
Chlorination / hyper-chlorination (disinfection) of potable 6,8,13
water storage vessels or distribution systems
Construction of facilities (i.e., designing, specifying, 1,2,3,4,6,10,12,13
constructing, modifying, rehabilitating)
Contracting (inclusion of environmental requirements) 1,2,10,12
Concrete pouring (and washout) 6,13
Compressors 7,13
D Degreasers (regardless of the product used to clean) 3,5,8,13
Drains to sanitary sewer (industrial wastewater rather than 8,13,14
sewage)
Disposal of Medical/biological waste 3,13,14
Disposal of Radioactive waste 3,13,14
Disposal of Pyrotechnic/explosive waste 3,13
Disposal of industrial solid or hazardous waste 3,13,14
Drains to storm sewer, ditch or ground (other than potable 6,13,14
water or condensate)
E Exhaust fans 5,13
Equipment disposal 1,3,13
Electroless plating 3,5,8,10,13
Electroplating 3,5,8,10,13
F Fume hoods 5,13,14
Fuel (Diesel or gasoline) powered vehicles or equipment 5,6,7,9,13
Fueling 5,6,7,9,10,13
Fluorescent lamps 3,4,10
Fire suppression systems that contain Halons 5,10,13
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G Generation of industrial solid or hazardous waste (i.e., 3,8,9,10,13,14
waste contaminated with chemicals or toxic materials)
Generation of Radioactive waste 3,13,14
Generation of Pyrotechnic/explosive waste 3,13
Generation and disposal of Medical/biological waste 3,13,14
Generators (standby, emergency) 5,6,7,13
Grease traps 5,7,8,13
Ground water wells
(notify EO)
H HVAC systems (heating, ventilation and cooling systems) 3,5,13
Hydrostatic testing 6,13
I Industrial ovens 5,13
Incinerators 3,5,13
J
K
L
Land clearing, grading, excavation, or other de-vegetation 6,13
( i.e., trenching, coring, tunneling or other activities that
may remove vegetation, leave bare soil for any period of
time, or release mud or soil)
Landscaping 6,10,13
Lay-down yards 6,13
Laser processing 5
Leasing equipment, facilities or property 1,2,7,13
Land filling (raising grade of existing land with additional 6
soil)
M MVAC systems (motor vehicle air conditioning systems) 3,5,13
Metal Cleaning 3,5, 6, 8,10,13,14
Metal working, including machining, grinding, polishing,
tumbling, burnishing, impact deformation, pressure
deformation, shearing, heat treating, thermal cutting,
welding, brazing, soldering, flame spraying, sand blasting,
other abrasive jet machining, electric discharge machining,
electrochemical machining, electron beam machining,
laser beam machining, plasma arc machining, ultrasonic
machining, sintering, laminating, hot dip coating,
sputtering, vapor plating, thermal infusion, salt bath
descaling, solvent degreasing, paint stripping, painting,
electrostatic painting, vacuum metalizing, assembly,
calibration, testing, and mechanical plating
3,5, 6, 8,10,13,14
N
Mothballing, temporary shut-downs 1,3,5
Mercury-containing equipment (e.g., barometers,
3,10,13,14
thermometers or other equipment)
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O Once-through heating or cooling systems 6,8,13
P Painting or coating 3,5,10,13
Packaging (use of and disposal of) 3,4,10,12
Programs, Projects, Initiatives (i.e., new activities not 1,2
Q
R
addressed within the Environmental Resources document)
Purchasing 1,10,12
Property acquisition (land/buildings) 1,2
Property disposal (land/buildings) 1,2
Printing (other than use of office copiers and printers) 10,12
Printed circuit board manufacture 3,5,8,10,13
Refrigeration systems or equipment using refrigerants or 3,5,13
refrigerant recovery equipment
S Storage of chemicals, petroleum products, or hazardous 3,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,14
materials
Storage of oil in quantities of 55 gallons or more (oil is 3,6, 7,9,10,13
defined as crude petroleum oil, refined petroleum
products, asphalt, gasoline, fuel oils, mineral oils, naphtha,
oil mixed with wastes, coal tar, creosote, silicon fluids, pine
oil, turpentine, tall oils, oils of vegetable origin, and
fats/oils/greases of animal/fish/marine mammal origin)
Scrap metal storage or transfer 4,6,13
Scrubbers (for air emissions) 3,5,6,8,9,13
Stacks (installing, modifying or removing) 5,13
Soldering 3,5,13,14
Stockpiling of soil, sand, mulch, and similar materials 6
T Tanks (other than compressed gas or potable water) 3,5,6,7,9,13
Transformers/capacitors/electrical switches or other
equipment that may contain mineral oil/dielectric fluids or
PCBs
3,7,11,13
U Use of chemicals, petroleum products, or hazardous
materials
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems 1,3,10,13
V Vacuum systems 5,8,13
Vapor degreasing 5,13
Vents (Exhaust fans) 5,13
W
X
Y
Z
Washing vehicles, aircraft, buildings, sidewalks, or
equipment
3,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,14
6,13
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APPENDIX C—Chemical Waste Compatibility List
The following list is RCRA Waste Compatibility taken from US Environmental Protection
Agency web site.
The mixing of Group A materials with Group B materials may have the potential consequences
noted.
Group 1-A Group 1-B
Acetylene sludge
Acid sludge
Alkaline caustic liquids
Acid and water
Alkaline cleaner
Battery acid
Alkaline corrosive liquids
Chemical cleaners
Alkaline corrosive battery fluid
Electrolyte, acid
Caustic wastewater
Etching acid liquid or solvent
Lime sludge/other corrosive alkalis
Pickling liquor & other corrosive acids
Lime wastewater
Spent acid
Lime and water
Spent mixed acid
Spent caustic
Spent sulfuric acid
Potential consequences: Heat generation; violent reaction
Group 2-A Group 2-B
Aluminum Any waste in Group 1-A or 1-B
Beryllium
Calcium
Lithium
Magnesium
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc powder
Other reactive metals and metal hydroxides
Potential consequences: Fire or explosion; generation of flammable hydrogen gas
Group 3-A Group 3-B
Alcohols
Any concentrated waste in Groups1A or 1B
Water Calcium
Lithium
Metal hydrides
Potassium
SO2Cl2, SOCl2, PCl3, CH3SiCl3
Other water-reactive waste
Potential consequences: Fire, explosion, or heat generation; generation of flammable or toxic
gases
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Group 4-A Group 4-B
Alcohols Concentrated
Group 1-A or 1-B wastes
Aldehydes Group 2-A wastes
Halogenated hydrocarbons
Nitrated hydrocarbons
Unsaturated hydrocarbons
Other reactive organic compounds & solvents
Potential consequences: Fire, explosion, or violent reaction
Group 5-A Group 5-B
Spent cyanide and sulfide solutions
Group 1-B wastes
Potential consequences: Generation of toxic hydrogen cyanide or hydrogen sulfide gas
Group 6-A Group 6-B
Chlorates
Acetic acid and other organic acids
Chlorine
Concentrated mineral acids
Chlorites
Group 2-A wastes
Chromic acid
Group 5-A wastes
Hypochlorites, other flammable and
combustible wastes
Nitrates
Nitric acid, fuming
Perchlorates
Permanganates
Peroxides
Other strong oxidizers
Potential consequences: Fire, explosion, or violent reaction
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