JPR 8550.1 - Nasa

JSC Environmental Compliance
Procedural Requirements
JPR No.
8550.1A XXXX.X
Effective Date:
Johnson Space Center • Environmental Compliance Program
Expiration Date:
Expiration Date:
Page Number
3/25/2011
3/25/2016
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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
year.
Verify correct version before use at
http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/CDMSDocs/Centers/JSC/Home.tml.
JSC Form JF2420B (MS Word August 28, 2006) (Revised May 30, 2007)