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QUESTIONS

1. Which permitted TSDFs are required to obtain an EPA identification number? To whom
is EPA form 8700-12, Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity to be submitted? How
frequently is the form to be sent to this agency?
2. Is a WAP required for all TSDFs? Which agency must approve the WAP as part of the
permit application?
3. Provide the specific components of a facility WAP.
4. At the Hi-Jinx Corporation Central Waste Incineration facility, how often should the fol-
lowing areas be inspected by plant personnel: (a) loading areas; (b) tank systems; (c)
incinerator units; (d) container storage buildings.
5. For what types of TSDFs is a CQA program required? Under whose direction is the program
developed and implemented? Which physical components must the CQA program address ?
6. The TSDF must develop and implement a written CQA plan. What is the overall purpose
of the CQA plan? What must it include?
7. TSDFs must be equipped with internal communications systems and fire control equip-
ment. What additional emergency equipment is required?
8. In preparation for any site emergency, the facility must make numerous arrangements
with local authorities. List these arrangements.
9. Whenever there is a release, fire, or explosion, what specifics regarding the released
materials is the emergency coordinator to identify immediately? How is the identification
to be carried out? How are the findings to be reported?
10. What types of equipment must the TSDF be equipped with in order to minimize the pos-
sibility of a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous wastes which could threaten human
health or the environment?
11. What is the general purpose of a contingency plan? What are the major components of
the plan? To whom in the community should copies of the plan be given ?
12. TSDF contingency plans should be revised as needed. Under what conditions are con-
tingency plans often revised?
13. The TSDF is the final stage of cradle-to-grave hazardous waste management. What are the
responsibilities of the TSDF regarding the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest? For how
long is the manifest to be kept on the premises? How are manifest discrepancies handled?
14. The groundwater monitoring program at a TSDF must include consistent sampling and
analysis procedures that ensure monitoring results that provide a reliable indication of
groundwater quality below the waste management area. List the minimum procedures
and techniques to be included in the program.
15. In your community is there a comprehensive household hazardous waste management
program currently in place? How are household hazardous wastes collected, treated and
disposed? What agency or company, is responsible for administering such a program?

A.14.1 APPENDIX: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SCENARIOS

A.14.1.1 INTRODUCTION
After reading each scenario, discuss what, if any, violations may have occurred. How would these
violations be best addressed (i.e., via changes in engineering design, a modified storage or disposal
program, some use of common sense, etc.)? These are open-ended situations.

A.14.1.2 THE SCENARIOS
1. The ABC Lead Company processes off-specification and waste automobile batteries for even-
tual recycling. At the facility the batteries are crushed, and the lead plates and groups are