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-a <br /> t a. t • o; o <br /> After completing the checklist and identifying potential source reduction opportunities, you <br /> must evaluate your options to select those you wish to implement. r� <br /> Source (eduction is deft ied in the law as any action which causes a net reduction of the <br /> generation of hazardou waste, or any action taken before the hazardous waste is <br /> generated that results in the lessening of the properties which cause it to be classified as a <br /> hazardous waste. Ther are five source reduction approaches under which specific source <br /> reduction measures ma be grouped: <br /> • input change .y <br /> • operational impr vement <br /> • production proc ss change <br /> • product reformul tion <br /> • administrative st ps <br /> However, source reducti)n measures are none of the following: <br /> • any action taken after a hazardous waste is generated <br /> • any action that concentrates the constituents of a hazardous waste to reduce its <br /> volume or that di utes the hazardous waste to reduce its hazardous characteristics <br /> • any action that shifts hazardous wastes from one environmental medium to another <br /> environmental m dium <br /> • treatment <br /> There are a variety of diff rent factors to consider when evaluating potential source <br /> reduction measures. The e factors include: <br /> • expected change i the amount of hazardous waste generated; <br /> • technical feasibiiit ; <br /> • economic feasibili y; <br /> • effect on product uality; <br /> • employee health a�d safety considerations; <br /> • requirements for p�rmits, variances, and compliance schedules of applicable <br /> agencies; and <br /> • releases and disch I rges to all media. <br /> You are not limited to the iactors listed above. You may develop additional factors that <br /> you feel are important in developing a successful source reduction program at your site. <br /> Examples of additional facors you may consider include: <br /> • reduction in the ha�ardous characteristic of the waste; <br /> • previous success of the measure within your organization; <br /> • previous success of the measure in other industries; <br /> • length of implementation period; <br /> • ease of implementation. <br />