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 Rev 7, October 2012

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1. Introduction
• Purpose
• Background
2. Responsibilities
• Waste-Generating Organization
• Waste Generator
• WAA Manager and Alternate
• Waste Management Group Leader
• Generator Assistants (EHSS's Waste Management Group)


3. Guidelines and Rules Specific to WAAs
• Responsibilities for Establishing a WAA
• Establishing a WAA
• Storing Waste in a WAA
• Packaging in a WAA
• Storage Time Limits
• Transporting Waste from a WAA to the HWHF
• Spill Prevention
• Controlling Fugitive Emissions


4. Operating and Maintaining a WAA
• General
• Inspections
• Record Keeping
• Preparing Containers for Pickup
• Maintaining a Current WAA Contingency Plan


5. Closing out a WAA
• Introduction
• Closure Performance Standards
• WAA Closure Process
• Documentation Files


6. Appendices
• Appendix A: Locations of Permanent Waste Accumulation Areas
• Appendix B: Governing Documents and References
• Appendix C: Example of a Waste Spill Log for a WAA


7. List of Figures
• Figure 3-1: Inside a typical WAA
• Figure 3-2: Proper Safety Equipment and Documentation for a typical WAA
• Figure 3-3: Hazardous Waste Label
• Figure 3-4: Hazardous Waste Accumulation Log
• Figure 4-1: Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area Weekly Inspection Checklist