Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) 1. Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know (EPCRA)
1.1 Tier II/HMBP assessment completed for existing/new chemicals
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
1.2 Tier II/HMBP submitted by deadline
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
1.3 Tier II/HMBP Report Records available for Previous 5 years or since start of operations.
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
2. Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting
2.1 Annual usage of TRI chemicals assessed
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
2.2 TRI report submitted by July 1st deadline, records available for previous 5 years or since start of operations
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
2.3 Pollution Prevention Plan reviewed and summary submitted annually
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
2.4 Pollution Prevention Progress Report submitted by July 1st deadline
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 3. Waste Management
3.1 Waste profiles and reporting current
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
3.2 Employee training current and documentd
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
3.3 Waste properly disposed
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
3.4 "2 signature" and "3 signature" copies of each manifest available, if use manifest
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
3.5 Shipping manifests or other shipping documentation available for at least 3 years
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
3.6 California only: EPA ID Verification completed (annual)
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
4. Waste Storage Area(s)
4.1 Spill kit accessible
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.2 Spill kit contains absorbents
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.3 Spill kit contains PPE
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.4 Fire Extinguisher accessible
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.5 Fire extinguishers inspected and maintained as required
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.6 Employee readily available or within short distance to respond to emergency situation
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.7 Emergency response phone posting at storage areas
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.8 Waste storage area labeled
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.9 Waste stored on impervious surface with 100% containment
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
4.10 Imcompatible wastes are adequately separated
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.11 Storage areas free of spills and/or leaks
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
4.12 Aisle spacing sufficient
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
4.13 Accumulation amount within generator quantity
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
5. Waste Container Management and Inspection
5.1 Containers (drums, boxes, pails) closed and/ or funnel lids latched
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
5.2 Containers labeled with the words "Hazardous Waste"
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
5.3 Container label clearly indicates contents
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
5.4 Containers labeled with accumulation start dates
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
5.5 Container tops free of spillage
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
5.6 Containers are compatible with wastes stored
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
5.7 Containers are in good condition
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
5.8 Flammable waste containers properly grounded and bonded
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
5.9 Documented inspections of all Containers completed at least every 7 days
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
5.10 Inspection records available for at least 3 years
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
6. Satellite Accumulation
6.1 Satellite Accumulation areas do not exceed 55 gallons of storage
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
6.2 Satellite containers stored at point of waste generation
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
6.3 Satellite accumulation containers dated correctly
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
6.4 Spill kit accessible and stocked
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
7. Universal Waste Batteries
7.1 Batteries (lead acid, rechargeable) are properly stored
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
7.2 Any waste batteries showing evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage stored in closed, structurally sound, compatible container
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
7.3 Waste batteries stored in closed container
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
7.4 Waste batteries stored in container labeled with contents
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
7.5 Waste batteries container(s) labeled with accumulation start date
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
7.6 Waste batteries packaged so terminals will not come in contact with each other
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
7.7 Waste batteries shipped offsite within 1 year of accumulation start date
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
7.8 Waste battery shipping documentation available for at least 3 years
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
7.9 Waste batteries recycled
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
7.10 Spill kit accessible and stocked appropriately for waste batteries storage
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
8. Universal Waste Lamps
8.1 Any broken lamps are stored separately in sealed container labeled with contents
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
8.2 Waste lamps container closed unless lamps are being added or removed
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
8.3 Waste lamps stored in container(s) labeled with contents
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
8.4 Waste lamp container(s) labeled with accumulation start date
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
8.5 Waste lamps shipped offsite within 1 year
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
8.6 Waste lamp shipping documentation available for at least 3 years
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
8.7 Waste lamps recycled
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
8.8 Spill kit accessible and stocked appropriately for waste lamp storage
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
9. Used Oil
9.1 Used oil containers are in good condition
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
9.2 Used oil containers are closed and/or funnel lids are attached unless oil is being added or removed
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
9.3 Used oil containers are labeled as "Used Oil"
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
9.4 Empty oil containers for reuse are designated as empty
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
9.5 Used oil is not mixed with other wastes
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
9.6 Used oil is shipped with registered waste hauler with EPA ID number
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
9.7 Used oil shipping documentation available for at least 3 years
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
9.8 Used oil is recycled
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
9.9 Spill kit is accessible and stocked appropriately for used oil storage
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
Clean Water Act 10 Wastewater- Industrial Discharge
10.1 All waste water discharges evaluated/approved
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
10.2 Discharge Permit current
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
10.3 Reporting current
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
10.4 Sampling current and within limits
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
10.5 Spill/Slug/TTO Plan
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
11 Storm Water
11.1 No Exposure Certification maintained
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
11.2 Storm water permit current
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
11.3 Pollution Prevention Plan current
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
11.4 Best Management Practices sufficient for current outdoor storage
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
11.5 Inspections/Visual current
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
11.6 Sampling (analytical) current and within limits
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
11.7 Reporting current
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
11.8 Training current
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
11.9 Outdoor area free from process water discharges and drips from haul trucks
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
Surface waters free of debris
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
12. Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC)
12.1 SPCC Plan current
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
12.2 Inspections current
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
12.3 Training current
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
12.4 Secondary containment adequate (passive and active)
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
12.5 Containment drain valve closed
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
12.6 No signs of leakage around tank, containment, or ground
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
12.7 Tank liquid level gauge readable and in good condition
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
Clean Air Act 13. Air Permitting
13.1 Emission units assessed
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
13.2 Air Permit current
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
13.3 Air Permit available onsite
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
13.4 Material usage/emissions record keeping current and within limits
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
13.5 Reporting current
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
13.6 Greenhouse Gas Reporting current, if required
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
13.7 Compliance testing current and within limits
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
13.8 Operating and Maintenance Plan current
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
13.9 Operating requirement: Daily fugitive and visual emission inspections
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
13.10 Operating requirement: Maintain records of equipment maintenance
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
13.11 Operating requirement: Keep equipment functioning to manufacturers specs and perform annual tune-up as specified by the manufacturer.
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
14. Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS)
14.1 Current refrigerant equipment inventory
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
14.2 Service orders for maintenance of all ODS refrigerant units
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
14.3 Certifications of service personnel available onsite
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled by Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
14.4 Service and refrigerant log books current
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
14.5 Leak rate tracking log current for 50 lb and greater units
Item is implemented and current, meets regulatory requirements
Item has deficiencies, but out of the facility's control
Item has some deficiencies and requires minor improvements
Item has opportunities for improvement, action required
N/A
14.6 Leak repair and reporting current, if needed
Full Points, No Deficiencies
Full Points, Uncontrolled By Facility
Minor Deficiencies
Action Required
N/A
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