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0 <br /> Sierra Chemical Co. <br /> Hazardous Waste Management Plan <br /> 9. Waste Minimization Program <br /> Since SB14 was enacted in 1984, LQGs of hazardous waste have been required to certify on their <br /> hazardous waste manifests that they have a "waste minimization program."This certification is as <br /> follows: <br /> I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the <br /> proper shipping name, and are classified,packaged, marked and labeled/placarded, and are in all <br /> respects in proper condition for transportation according to applicable international and national <br /> government regulations. If export shipment and I am the Primary Exporter, I certify that they contents of <br /> this consignment conform to the terms of the attached EPA Acknowledgment of Consent. <br /> 1 certify that the waste minimization statement identified in 40CFR 262.27(a)(if I am a large quantity <br /> generator)or(b) (if I am a small quantity generator)is true. <br /> 40 CFR 262.27 Waste Minimization Certification reads: <br /> A generator who initiates a shipment of hazardous waste must certify to one of the following statements <br /> in Item 15 of the uniform hazardous waste manifest: <br /> (a) "1 am a large quantity generator. I have a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity <br /> of waste generated to the degree I have determined to be economically practicable and 1 have <br /> selected the practicable method of treatment,storage, or disposal currently available to me <br /> which minimizes the present and future threat to human health and the environment;"or <br /> (b) "I am a small quantity generator. I have made a good faith effort to minimize my waste <br /> generation and select the best waste management method that is available to me and that I can <br /> afford." <br /> Sierra Chemical Co will make every effort to reduce the amount of non-hazardous, universal, medical, <br /> and/or hazardous waste onsite.This will include, but not be limited to, maintaining an inventory control <br /> system to avoid unnecessary accumulation of chemicals.The EPA has established guidance <br /> recommending six key elements that should be incorporated into a waste minimization program.These <br /> key elements are: <br /> • Top management support; <br /> • Characterization of waste generation and waste management costs; <br /> • Periodic waste minimization assessments; <br /> • Cost allocation system; <br /> • Encourage Technology transfer; and <br /> • Program implementation and evaluation. <br /> Sierra Chemical Co.will periodically assess waste streams to determine where reduction measures can <br /> be implemented,to the extent feasible. Sierra Chemical Co.trains appropriate employees on waste <br /> handling procedures and hazardous waste awareness.Waste is appropriately characterized according to <br /> Section 5 of this plan. All waste generation is accounted for by the EHSS Manager and documented. <br /> Sierra Chemical Co. attempts to recycle waste,when possible, and in accordance with all laws and <br /> regulations as described in the section below. Process improvements are continually evaluated to <br /> determine source reduction measures and associated economic costs. <br /> Prepared By: Issue date: Replaces: Page: <br /> ACT Environmental Services, Inc. May 12,2016 March 4,2016 18 of 27 <br />