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Service Functions » Terminals & Facilities » Buildings & Grounds
TERC contains information on the following topics related to buildings and grounds:
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All airports that conduct aircraft deicing operations, and have 1,000 or more annual jet departures and 10,000 or more total annual departures |
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Collection of a specified percentage of runoff from deicing operations, and treatment if necessary before release (proposed rule) |
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Antifreeze |
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Any facility where demolition and renovation operations involve processing, handling, or disposing of asbestos-containg material |
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Rules cover exposure limits, work practices, and documentation |
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Facilities with industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) boilers rated above 10 MMBtu/hr (2.9 megawatts) are covered by federal air pollution regulations. Some states regulate smaller boilers. |
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Permits are required for new units. Proposed regulations will affect existing units.
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Hazardous Waste (ash from coal-fired boilers)
Tank regulations for liquid-fueled boilers:
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Any facility carrying out processes that involve cleaning with petroleum-based (non-water-based) solvents, including degreasers and solvent-based parts washers. The regulations also cover the use and disposal of solvent wetted rags to manually wipe soils from the metal surfaces (hand wiping). |
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Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal; some facilities may need air emissions permits.
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Cleaning, Parts Cleaners (Water-based)
Hazardous Waste Determination |
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Any facility that stores waste in dumpsters for removal |
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Facilities should verify that hazardous or otherwise regulated wastes are handled separately from general trash
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Hazardous Waste
Universal Waste |
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All landscaping and related maintenance operations |
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Best practices -- voluntary, but recommended |
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Any facility that owns and/or operates electrical equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in concentrations above a specified limit |
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Equipment still in service must be inspected quarterly for leaks; out of service equipment cannot be sold, and cannot be stored for more than 30 days, but must be disposed of according to EPA regulations
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Hazardous Waste |
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All transportation operations that own or service air conditioning and refrigeration equipment |
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Maintenance of systems must be carried out according to rules designed to minimize the release of ozone depleting substances; rules include certification of technicians, and require corrective action in case of leaks
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Clean Air Act |
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All industrial facilities that discharge stormwater, including runoff from rooftops, parking lots, and other impervious areas. |
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Facilities must either obtain a permit or submit a no exposure certification form.
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