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8070 Waste
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Purpose
This Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention (Wmin/P2) program is a fundamental component of the Jefferson Lab Environmental Management System (EMS). This program aids in the:
This Wmin/P2 program implements the contract requirements of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 450.1A Environmental Protection Program including selected Sustainable Environmental Stewardship Goals; DOE Order 430.2B, Departmental Energy, Renewable Energy and Transportation Management; and the requirements from Executive Order (E.O) 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management.
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Scope
This Wmin/P2 Program applies site-wide to all activities. Typical considerations include:
· Quantity of chemical or material use and their toxicity.
· Potential harm to the environment or population associated with the use or release of chemicals or materials. .
· Availability of controls to manage identified risks.
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Use of safe, cost-effective alternatives as
practical.
· Use of priority chemicals identified by Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Resource Conservation Challenge and any agency-specific toxic or hazardous chemicals lists.
· Contaminants identified by the U.S. Geological Survey as part of its National Reconnaissance of Emerging Contaminants.
· Requirements included in regional and watershed-based environmental improvement efforts such as the Chesapeake Bay Prioritized Chemicals of Concern Program or local watershed efforts.
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Responsibilities
Everyone at Jefferson Lab:
Facilities Management
& Logistics Director:
Environmental,
Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) Division Associate Director:
§ Ensures the EMS Committee has resources to address Wmin/P2 issues.
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Expectations
This Wmin/P2 Program is an environmental management technique that focuses on minimizing waste generation and pollution by considering environmentally friendly alternatives during the planning, and/or alteration phases of a project. When used effectively, various wastes, including air emissions and water discharges, can be kept to a minimum, or eliminated completely. The benefits of this program include:
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References
DOE and Executive Orders:
DOE
O 450.1A, Environmental Protection
Program
DOE O 430.2B, Departmental Energy, Renewable Energy and Transportation Management
EO 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
Laboratory Programs and Plans:
TJNAF Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) Program Description
TJNAF Environmental Management System (EMS) Plan
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ESH&Q Division |
12/10/08 |
12/10/11 |
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