Hazardous Waste Technical Assistance Survey, Carswell AFB, Texas

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Abstract:

The USAFOEHL conducted a hazardous waste technical assistance survey at Carswell AFB CAFB, Texas, from 16-27 May 88 to address hazardous waste management practices, establish a waste sampling strategy, and explore opportunities for hazardous waste minimization. The survey team performed a shop-by-shop evaluation of chemical waste management practices and met with hazardous waste managers and engineers to discuss the hazardous waste program. Survey results showed that CAFB needs to formalize the hazardous waste management program. Recommendations include 1 develop a waste analysis plan to include a complete listing of all wastestreams, the results of a baseline waste analysis, the analytical parameters, the test and sampling methods, and the sampling frequency for each wastestream 2 instigate an education and training program to support a formalized hazardous waste management program and to strengthen communication between managers and shop personnel 3 leak test the underground tank at the Auto Hobby Shop 4 contact the Fort Worth wastewater treatment plant to discuss the possibility of approving the disposal of waste antifreeze in the sanitary sewer system 5 consolidate existing work orders to upgrade accumulation sites 6 consider alternate solvents to minimize waste PD- 680 7 provide the Environmental Coordination with access to a government vehicle to facilitate more frequent inspections of accumulation sites located in controlled areas and 8 collect hazardous waste samples from drums using disposal coliwasas rather than a reusable coliwasa. Waste reduction.

Author(s):
Ng, Elliot K. ; Hedgecock, Nancy S.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LAB BROOKS AFB TX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 16-27 May 1988
Pagination:
0080

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USAFOEHL-89-020EQ0032CHH
Monitor Series:
USAFOEHL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*AIR FORCE FACILITIES, *WASTE MANAGEMENT, *WASTE DISPOSAL, *HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, STRATEGY, WASTE WATER, TRAINING, CHEMICALS, PARAMETERS, SITES, LEAKAGE(FLUID), TEAMS(PERSONNEL), REDUCTION, WATER TREATMENT, BASE LINES, SURVEYS, INSPECTION, SAMPLING, SOLVENTS, CONTAINERS, TANKS(CONTAINERS), MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, PERSONNEL, INDUSTRIAL PLANTS, WASTES, ACCUMULATION, TEXAS, SHOPS(WORK AREAS), AIR FORCE PLANNING, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, SANITARY ENGINEERING, ANTIFREEZES, METHODOLOGY, CONTROL, UNDERGROUND, TEST AND EVALUATION, FREQUENCY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Water Pollution and Control, Environmental Health and Safety
Keyword(s):
*HAZARDOUS WASTES, CARSWELL AIR FORCE BASE
Report Date:
1989 Mar 01