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Investigation-Derived Waste Management Standard Operating Procedure SWE-FSOP-802;Revision 0 Ahtna Southwest Environmental Operations 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this standard operating procedure (SOP) is to direct field staff in the proper techniques, and documentation for handling, labeling, tracking, and disposing of investigation derived waste (IDW) encountered or generated during environmental field activities.This SOP gives descriptions of equipment,field development procedures,field data collection, and personnel responsibilities. 1.2 Scope The scope of this SOP is to describe procedures for projects that generate IDW. Materials that may become IDW include but are not limited to: • Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes disposable coveralls, gloves, booties, respirator canisters, splash suits, and other non-soil, solid wastes • Disposable equipment and items include plastic ground and equipment covers, aluminum foil, conduit pipe, disposal samplers (e.g., bailers),tubing, and others • Soil cuttings/spoils from boreholes/trenches and other soil wastes generated during sampling • Drilling mud or water used or generated during drilling • Groundwater obtained through well development or well purging • Cleaning fluids such as spent solvents and wash water • Packing and shipping materials • Sediment from surface water bodies (rivers, lakes, ponds) • Wash and rinse waste from decontamination activities These types of IDW may require classification as non-hazardous or hazardous waste and should be containerized, stored, profiled,transported, and disposed of appropriately according to regulatory and client-specific requirements. Review project-specific work plans and waste management plans to confirm appropriate procedures for each site. 1.3 Responsibilities Field Team.A Field Team is one or more individuals working together.The Field Team is responsible for the oversight of IDW as specified in this SOP. Field Team Lead (FTL).The FTL is responsible for reviewing project work plans to understand the health and safety needs, procedural specifications, and field documentation requirements.The FTL is responsible for reviewing and confirming the adequacy of the fieldwork documentation. Project Lead (PL).The PL is responsible for providing adequate resources to the field staff and ensuring the Field Team has adequate experience and training to comply with the SOP successfully.The PL is responsible for approving and documenting techniques not described in this SOP but are considered the best methods for the current project. Safety Representative.The Safety Representative meets the experience and training requirements of USACE EM-385-1-1 (USACE, 2014).The Safety Representative oversees site-specific health and safety activities and ensures compliance with the project requirements.The Safety Representative notifies the Page 4 of 12