A Waste Management Plan (WMP) should be prepared to address and document the methods and procedures for waste management in response to an incident. The overall response action will include, but not be limited to, collecting, containerizing, and shipping contaminated waste for disposal or recycling and other wastes as encountered.
A Waste Plan is a requirement for every spill response regardless of complexity and every "steady state" function that involves people and equipment. The plan is structured to allow for use during a simple event or the most complex. The plan is intended to provide the Operation Section information regarding the proper handling, collection, storage, transportation and disposal of contaminated materials and products recovered during a response.
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(RP) or their representatative, (), will contact and make the necessary arrangements for waste disposal. will be the contact and can be reached at .
or their representatative, will keep both the Federal and State On-Scene Coordinator appraised of the disposal activities.
is responsible for arranging licensed transportation for all contaminated materials and recovered waste to for storage, disposal and/or recycling.
will be requested to quantify the recovered petroleum product from the liquid and solid waste processed. It is understood that this is a rough estimate due to the multiple recovery methods, mixed products, and potentially emulsified products.
Oily solid waste collected by cleanup crews will be bagged and sealed closed with duct tape or zip ties and temporarily stored in Supersacks or open top 55-gallon overpack drums onboard the OSRV, ORB or other appropriate vessel for transport to the consolidation site.
Supersack content will be transferred to and stored in 20’ x 8’ x 4’ open top, eco-barrier lined, stackable shipping containers (referred to as “gondola’s”). Prior to shipping, the gondola’s will be covered to prevent water from getting inside.
The liquid waste generated by this response is recovered diesel mixed with water and rinsate from decontamination operations. Liquid waste is stored in 55 gallon drums, 300-gallon cube totes or ISO tanks.
All oily waste will be stored at the at the in with access restricted to responders and personnel. All un-oiled solid waste generated by the response will be separated from the oiled waste and clearly marked for proper disposal.
A schematic diagram of the Waste Staging Area(s) and a site map that presents selected Waste Staging area locations (below) are to be provided to operations and/or the RP. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response equipment & training requirements for personnel entering the waste staging area are to be summarized in the Site Safety Plan contained within the IAP.
For any other wastes generated that are considered hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), RP will work with to obtain an EPA Hazardous Waste Generator Identification Number. It should be noted that diesel fuel and other fuel oils are not considered a RCRA waste.
If an identification number is required, it must be obtained prior to completing the waste manifest. An application for an identification number can be obtained by calling the EPA at (800) 550-7272.
Shipping containers and documentation will comply with all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
The RP will use only licensed carriers to transport the waste generated by the spill. As each waste storage container is filled to capacity, it will be shipped to at by means determined by the responsible party or their representative and approved in advance by the UC. RP or their representative will make arrangements to transport the waste, starting on .
All waste manifests/bills of lading will be provided to the UC.
The selection of a carrier will be based on price, volume, location, and availability.
RP will provide complete waste tracking from consolidation/segregation through transport and ultimate disposal. Each waste stream will be tracked on a spreadsheet maintained by RP and provided to stakeholders on a regular basis.
The tracking system will contain the following information at a minimum:
RP will maintain and update this tracking sheet daily and provide it to the appropriate parties.
| Waste Stream Category | Specific Waste | Generation Source | Approval Process | Interim Storage | Final Disposal/Treatment |
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| Non-Hazardous Oil Oil/Water Liquid Waste |
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Transport of fluids may require containment provisions, may require DOT placards, may require manifesting based upon the hazard determination. Ensure that approval is specifically for waste under ADEC jurisdiction. On–Water Vessel Decon: Procedures, including the identification of proposed surfactants, booming configurations, recovery and management of removed oil, must be provided. |
Oil/water and liquid waste collected from recovery operations will be pumped into portable tanks and transported by vessel to the interim waste storage barge or facility and pumped directly into ISO tanks, liquid totes, 55-gallon drums, bladders, approved storage tanks, vessel & barge tanks or Fastanks. Secondary containment may be required for drum interim storage, bladders, totes or gondolas. |
Transport to waste disposal/recycling facility. Incineration at an approved facility. Permitting requirements are based upon the oil type. Reuse or recycle. |
| Petroleum Contaminated Debris |
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Waste containment bags (geo-bags) | Transport to waste disposal facility or landfill. Incineration at an approved facility. Permitting requirements are based upon the oil/material type. |
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| Un-oiled Solid Waste |
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Separate non-oily wastes | Waste containment bags (geo-bags) Pallets |
Transport to landfill. |
| Oiled Solid Waste |
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Oiled solid waste will be removed from the exclusion zone and placed in designated | Waste containment bags (geo-bags) loaded into Supersacks | Transport to waste disposal/recycling facility. |
| Bilge Water | Bilge & ballast, contaminated water. | 55 gal drums, 300 gal. totes. | Transport to waste disposal/recycling facility. | ||
| Deceased Wildlife | Oiled, deceased wildlife is considered a special waste as well as being a potential biohazard. | Special care should be taken to avoid close contact with deceased wildlife. Unoiled wildlife should be left in place. | |||
| Sewage |
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Onboard storage tanks | The sewage collected in portable facilities will be transported and discharged into the local wastewater treatment facility .Vessel sewage if treated in a USCG approved type 2 Marine Sanitation Device may be discharge per USCG and ADEC approved procedures |
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| Gray Water |
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Vessel holding tanks | Gray water will only be discharged within state waters if a state permit has been granted. If no permit is in place transport and discharged into the local wastewater treatment facility. |
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| Hazardous Waste (solids and liquids) |
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Lined fish totes | Transported to land fill with approved HAZMAT receiving capability or to approved waste disposal/recycling facility. |