Environmental Management System Environmental Awareness for: Facility Operations.

Environmental Management System

Environmental Awareness for:

Facility Operations

Topics of Interest…

• Hazardous materials spill prevention• Hazardous and universal waste disposal • Storm water quality management plans • Air emission limitations

Preventing Uncontrolled Releases

Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures PlanApplies to Oil Storage

• > 1320 gallon • Containers > 55 gal • Applies to

contractors, UT Facilities, and UT Auxiliary Enterprise employees

RequirementsSecondary containmentEngineering controls e.g., automatic shutoff equipmentEmployee training UT employee must be present during filling operations Plan updated annually, and certified by PE every five years

Bulk Oil Storage Locations

Diesel fuel oil • OCB Chiller Courtyard

2000 gas AST • MSB Loading Dock

Entrance 6000 gal AST • MSI 2000 gal AST • New student housing

pump room 300 gal AST • DBB MDA Basement 300

gal AST • HCPC 2000 gal UST • UCT parking garage roof

500 gal day tank

Oil spills that have to be reported to the State or U.S. Coast Guard

• 30 TAC Chapter 327• > 25 gallons on land • Amount sufficient to

cause a sheen on a receiving water body

Preventing Uncontrolled Releases

Emergency Procedures

Contain the SpillCall UT Police (713-792-2890) & Safety (x5832) UT Police or Safety will notify Emergency Coordinator(s)

• Alan Lucas 713-606-6954• Bruce Brown 713-619-0882• Justin Jones 713-549-8284• Brian Drummond 713-500-8109

Emergency Coordinator will make the appropriate decisions regarding abatements and notifications to State or Federal Agencies

Past Events

Tank failure DBB • 250 gal fuel spill in MDA

basement area• Cause: Corrosion in tank,

insufficient secondary containment

Past Events

Leaking fill valve at MSB tank

Approximately 20 gallons diesel resulted in a 1000 gallon mixture of oil & water for offsite disposal

Positive Note – diesel was contained in the secondary containment – no environmental release

@ $2,500 mishap

Our next event ?

What can you do to What can you do to prevent a spill?prevent a spill?

Hazardous Waste and Materials Contingency Plan

Applies to Hazardous Waste Container Storage Areas

• CYF Basement• Hazstore Bld in MSB

Loading Dock• DBB 3.099• SPH B6• IMM 123• DAC 936• HW Reportable Quantity

– 1 pound or 1 quart

Contingency plan for hazardous material stored on campus

• Applies to storage of greater than reportable quantity RQ amounts

• UTHSCH locations - Recreation Center Pool - chlorine (sodium hypochlorite)

• Reportable quantity – 100 pounds

Hazardous Waste and Materials Contingency Plan

Hazardous Waste Disposal for Facilities and AE Related Wastes

• Fluorescent lamps & Ballast

• Batteries • Hg thermostats• Used oil • Antifreeze • Paint • Chemicals/Solvents

Fluorescent Lamps

• Place in original containers or box provided by EPP

• When full, seal with tape• Label “Used lamps” &

record Date • Place in collection area out

of the elements• Stack on pallets with each

row in different directions • Call waste line to request a

pickup

Ballasts

• Place old ballasts in drums located through out UT-H maintenance rooms

• Call waste line when 3/4 full

• Ballasts sent offsite for recycling

Mercury Thermostats40 CFR 273.4

• Place inside clear sealed plastic bag

• Label “Universal Waste-Thermostats” and date

• Call waste line for pick up.

Used Oil

Used oil (motor oil, compressor oil, transmission fluid, etc.)

Regulated under 40CFR part 279

Do not mix with other waste (solvents, cleaning agents, etc.)

Collect in compatible containers

When full call waste line for collection

Batteries

• Regulated as Universal Waste• Lead-Acid batteries, Ni-Cd,

and Lithium batteries eligible for recycling

• Household alkaline batteries are not recyclable through our current contract

• Collect in leakproof container (5 gallon container, etc.) or pallet

• Call waste line for pickup

Paint Waste / Paint Solvents

• Latex paints are generally not accepted by landfills

• All paints and associated paint thinners are bulked and shipped for recycling or donated for reuse

• Call waste line for Collection

• Remodeling Services – collect in 55 gallon drum at OCB annex

Solvents/Chemicals

• Collect in leakproof containers

• Do not store near ignition sources

• When full, call waste line for collection

• Solvents sent offsite for recycling or fuel blending

Hazardous Waste Line 713-500-5837

Voice mail system to request waste pick upsPick ups are on Mon., Wed., and Fri.Messages checked ~7 a.m. on M, W, & F

• 1 - Radioactive waste• 2 - Chemical waste• 3 - Biological waste

Leave message with waste type, amount, building and room number.

Or…email [email protected]

KEY POINT

Many facility related wastes are regulated….do not throw any of these items in with the regular trash....

.......Please call the hazardous waste line at ext. 5837 and leave a message for pickup

Storm Water Pollution Prevention

Construction permits for site > 1 acre (OFPC)• Storm water pollution prevention permit (SWPPP)

Storm water quality management plans (SWQMP) and permits

• Required for connection to city utilities • Applies to new or major modifications > 5 acres

• New student housing, BREF….• Municipal Separate Storm water permitting is

not currently applicable

SWQMP

The Storm water quality management plan (SWQMP) functions as a mitigation plan for the potential impacts of pollution to storm water discharges from the normal operating activities of a site or facility

SWQMP Components

Non structural controls• Litter control • Landscaping• Fertilizer and pesticide use • Inlet stenciling

Structural controls • Detention basins – slows

discharges to public storm sewer system

• Treatment device – Storm Trooper Model SWST-08C, catches sediment, grease, and liter

Air Pollution Awareness

Houston is the 4th largest city with the second dirtiest airOnly Los Angeles has more ozone action days

Pollutants of Concern

Criteria Air Pollutants • Lead, CO, SOx, PM, VOC’s, & NOx • VOC’s and NOx lead to the formation of ground level

ozone and smog

Houston is a severe non-attainment area for ozone• Sources of NOx and VOC’s are limited to 25 tons/year• TAC 30 Chapter 117 specifies rules covering boilers and

stationary engines used for emergency or standby power

Sources Permitted by Rule 30 TAC Chapter 106

Permit by rule • Listed in 30 TAC Ch. 106• Covers sources including:

• Emergency Generators • Boilers • Print shops • Wood working • Laboratory Equipment • Domestic heating & cooling • Refrigeration units • Pathological waste

incinerators

Exempt Source Limitations

NOx 25 tpyMay require registration with

TCEQ Documentation – 12 month

rolling averages Pollution limits apply to all

sources in contiguous locations – facilities within ¼ mile & under common ownership

UTHSC-H’s Sources of NOx and VOC’s

Emergency generators (diesel & LPG) Pathological waste incinerators Boilers Print shopFire water pump (new student housing)Laboratory chemicals

Applicable State Regulations30 TAC 101, 106, & 117

Chapter 117 Rules

Chapter 101 & Federal Permit Rules

Chapter 106 Permit by Rule

UTHSC-H

UTHSC-H’s Air Emission Status Texas Medical Center Sources

Total NOx PTE 16.33 tpy Based on federally enforceable limits Set to match Houston/Galveston use limits

• Emergency generators are limited to either 100 or 52 hours of use in a rolling 12 month period

• Generator use limits • Do not run for routine testing between 6AM and

noon• Required to fill out use log each time engine

starts • Applies to fire pump at new student housing

In Summary…

Facility operations generate hazardous wastes that are generally classified as universal wastes which can be recycled. These waste must be handled and managed using specific procedures outlined in this presentation, in order to prevent harmful releases to the environment and to protect employee health.

Facility operations personnel also operate air emission sources regulated by the Texas Clean Air Act, which require annual registrations, and specific procedures in an effort to improve air quality in the Houston Region.

If you have any questions about UTHSCH programs to protect the environment, please call 713-500-8100.

Test Questions

1. Emergency generators and fire pump engines must not be run for routine testing between 6am and noon?

True / False

2. The emergency generator or fire pump engine use log must be filled out:

A When the engine is started for maintenanceB When the engine automatically starts for an electrical outage caused by Center PointC When the engine automatically starts due to an electrical outage caused by a thunder stormD All of the above

3. What is the phone number to request pickup of facility related hazardous wastes?

A 713-500-5837B 713-500-8100C 713-500-5832D 713-500-8104

4. In the event of a hazardous material spill to the environment who should be notified?

A UT-PoliceB Environmental Health & SafetyC None of the aboveD Both A & B

Test Questions

Any Questions?Any Questions?

Please Call 713-500-8100Please Call 713-500-8100or email or email [email protected]