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Sierra Chemical Co. <br /> Hazardous Waste Management Plan <br /> the requirements specified in the California Medical Waste Management Act (MWMA). Sierra Chemical <br /> Co. does not currently generate medical waste onsite. <br /> Per the regulations specified in 40 CFR 173.22 and SB 1257,it is ultimately the responsibility of the <br /> shipper(i.e.the generator)of hazardous waste to ensure that an appropriate manifest accompanies the <br /> waste,that the waste containers are appropriately labeled prior to shipping,the truck is appropriately <br /> placarded, and that the drivers transporting the waste have the appropriate hazard endorsements. <br /> However,the hazardous waste transportation company contracted by Sierra Chemical Co. provides <br /> appropriate manifests, appropriate labeling,ensures that the trucks are adequately placarded and <br /> ensures that the truck drivers have the correct driver's license endorsements. The activities of the <br /> outside contractor will be supervised and managed by the EHSS Manager.The current vendor used by <br /> Sierra Chemical Co for hazardous and universal waste disposal and transport is: <br /> ACT Environmental Services, Inc. <br /> 265 Riggs Ave. <br /> Merced, CA 95341 <br /> 8.2 Land Disposal Restrictions(LDRs) <br /> Hazardous waste that is restricted from land disposal as specified in 40 CFR section 268.7(a)(4)), must <br /> comply with the following items: <br /> 1. If a hazardous waste is subject to an LDR and does not meet applicable treatment standards, <br /> Sierra Chemical Co. must submit a one-time written notice to each treatment,storage, or <br /> disposal facility which received the initial shipment of waste.This one-time notice accompanies <br /> the manifest and must include the information listed below. No additional notices are required <br /> unless the waste or receiving facility changes. <br /> • EPA hazardous waste code(s) and State waste code(s) <br /> • Identification of the waste as a wastewater or non-wastewater <br /> • Manifest number associated with the waste shipment <br /> • Waste analysis data (if any) <br /> • For certain wastes, any additional hazardous constituents present <br /> • Where hazardous debris is to be treated by an alternative technology under 40 CFR <br /> 268.45, a statement to that effect and the contaminants subject to treatment <br /> 2. If the waste meets applicable treatment standards,Sierra Chemical Co. must submit a notice <br /> one-time and signed certification stating that the waste meets the required treatment standards <br /> to each treatment, storage or disposal facility which receives the initial shipment of waste.The <br /> notice must include the items listed above and the certification,which must be signed by an <br /> authorized representative. <br /> Records of the LDR must be retained with the copy of the waste manifest by the EHSS Manager. <br /> Generally speaking,the hazardous waste transportation company generates the LDR. However,Sierra <br /> Chemical Co. is ultimately responsible for the LDR documentation. <br /> Prepared By: Issue date: Replaces: Page: <br /> ACT Environmental Services, Inc. May 12,2016 March 4,2016 17 of 27 <br />