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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(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:
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)