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BoReTec" • Store batteries in an isolated, diked area with an impermeable surface, such as a paved area with a shed/roof cover or a cabinet designed for acid materials and that also provides secondary containment. • When storing spent lead -acid batteries, they must be protected so that short circuits are prevented and battery acid does not leak. • Less than a ton of spent lead -acid batteries may be stored for up to one (1) year at one location. • More than a ton of spent lead -acid batteries may be stored for up to 180 days at one location. • Transfers of more than 10 spent batteries must be recorded on manifests or bills of lading that meet the shipping paper requirements contained in 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart C and 49 CFR, 177.817 and are kept at the generators, transporters, and receiving facility's places of business for at least 3 years from date of shipment. Procedures for Damaged Spent Lead -Acid Batteries: A spent lead -acid battery is considered damaged if there is a possibility it could leak acid due to a crack, or if it is missing one or more caps. Damaged batteries must be managed to minimize the release of acid and lead and to protect handlers and the environment. These are special handling requirements for damaged batteries: • Containers holding damaged batteries must be conspicuously marked in a weather -resistant manner with the date that the first battery was placed inside the container. • Battery reclaimers have recommended that damaged batteries be stored and transported in two 6 millimeter polyethylene plastic bags. • Cracked or leaking batteries must be cleaned up immediately in accordance with applicable requirements. • If a cap is missing from a spent battery, it should be replaced. • Damaged batteries can be transferred along with intact spent batteries if managed per the above. CONSUMER BATTERIES The primary source of batteries is from electronic equipment, including flashlights and hand-held radios. These batteries include nickel -cadmium, alkaline, carbon -zinc, mercuric oxide, and other rechargeable batteries. Spent dry cell batteries are typically classified as a hazardous waste. However, state laws allow for relaxed handling procedures. • Sort batteries by type, if more than one type of battery is used on site. A separate collection container should be used for each type of battery, e.g., a five (5) gallon bucket for nickel cadmium batteries and a separate five (5) gallon bucket for alkaline batteries. Boretech Hazardous Materials & Hazardous Waste Management Operations Plan Page 129