D&C DJA
SECTION 028403
DISPOSAL OF PCB LIQUID FILLED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
PART 1 GENERAL
IF NOT PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED, VERIFY THROUGH LABORATORY TEST OF THE DIELECTRIC FLUID THAT IT IS PCB. (SEE SECTION 028402). DISPOSAL IS EXPENSIVE.
1.01REFERENCES
A.6 NYCRR, Parts 361, 364, 370, 371, 372, 373, and 376.
B.29 CFR, Part 1910.120.
C.40 CFR, Parts 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 268, and 761.
D.49 CFR, Parts 171, 172, and 173.
E.ANSI/IEEE Standard 799.
1.02DEFINITIONS
A.Definitions and Abbreviations:
1.PCB: Polychlorinated Biphenyls.
2.PPM: Parts per million.
3.NYCRR: New York State Codes, Rules, and Regulations.
4.CFR: Code of Federal Regulations.
5.TSD Facility: Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility.
1.03DESCRIPTION
SELECT AND EDIT ONE OF THE NEXT THREE PARAGRAPHS BELOW TO SUIT. ADD ALL APPURTENANT DATA CONCERNING LOCATION AND STATUS OF THE PCB LIQUID FILLED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
A.The existing electrical equipment contains fluid with 500 or more ppm of PCBs which identifies, within the scope of Federal and State regulations, the fluid and the equipment as PCB and PCB articles.
DELETE UNDERLINES BEFORE ENTERING INFORMATION.
1.The equipment is located ______.
B.The existing load center unit substation transformer in basement of Bldg. 145 contains fluid with 500 or more ppm of PCBs which identifies, within the scope of Federal and State regulations, the fluid and the equipment as PCBs and PCB articles.
1.Nameplate Data:
a.Westinghouse 3 phase Type SL, Inerteen Power Center Transformer.
b.Class OA, 2400V, 60 cycle.
c.Impedance 4.9% at 500 KVA.
d.S.O. YGR-1048.
e.S.N. 7021545.
f.Instruction Book #48-521-C862.
g.Net weight 6600 pounds.
C.The existing electrical equipment contains fluid with 50 or more ppm but less than 500 of PCBs which identifies, within the scope of State and Federal regulations, the fluid and equipment as PCB contaminated.
DELETE UNDERLINES BEFORE ENTERING INFORMATION.
1.The equipment is located ______.
1.04SUBMITTALS
A.Quality Control Submittals:
1.Detailed list of the codes, rules and regulations which are understood to govern the Work. This list must cite specific title, chapter, and section of the citation.
2.Detailed plan for notifying proper local, state, and federal authorities of any incident, required to be reported, that occurs during the handling and transportation of this hazardous waste.
3.Detailed plan for containment and cleanup of any PCB spill that occurs during the handling and transportation of the PCB liquid.
4.Listing of licenses or permits issued by government agencies authorizing the handling of PCB products by the service company, transporter, and operator of the TSD Facility.
5.Resume for each person handling PCB products at the Site. Include:
a.Hazardous materials training.
b.Licenses, permits, or certificates authorizing the handling of PCB products.
c.Number of years performing similar hazardous materials work.
d.Three recent job locations performing similar work.
6.Detailed step by step procedure indicating how the Work is to be accomplished. Procedure shall also include information for off-site Work, such as:
a.Method of disposal.
b.Owner and operator of the TSD Facility.
c.Location of the TSD Facility.
d.Method of transporting to the TSD Facility.
e.Name and address of the transporter, if different from the service company.
7.Service Company Data:
a.Name, address, and telephone number.
b.Brochure explaining services offered.
c.Experience directly applicable to the required services.
d.Type and listing of equipment proposed to be used for the Work.
e.Licenses, permits, or certificates authorizing the handling of PCB products.
8.Transporter Company Data:
a.Name, address, and telephone number.
b.Brochure explaining services offered.
c.Experience directly applicable to the required services.
d.Type and listing of equipment proposed to be used for the Work.
e.Licenses, permits, or certificates authorizing the handling of PCB products.
9.Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility Data:
a.Name, address, and telephone number.
b.Brochure explaining services offered.
c.Experience directly applicable to the required services.
d.Type and listing of equipment proposed to be used for the Work.
e.Licenses, permits, or certificates authorizing the handling of PCB products.
B.Contract Closeout Submittals:
1.Generator’s Copies of Hazardous Waste Manifest and Other Documents: Deliver the generator’s copies to the Director’s Representative for delivery to appropriate facility personnel.
1.05QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Service Company: The Work shall be performed by a qualified company specifically permitted by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 to operate as a commercially operated PCB smelting or incineration disposal company.
1.06PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.Environmental Requirements:
1.Comply with applicable governmental agency codes, rules, and regulations for handling PCB fluids and articles.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01MATERIALS FOR USE DURING DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
A.Furnish the required drums, containers, and other materials which meet applicable governmental agency codes, rules and regulations.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01PERFORMANCE
A.Remove, and thermally destroy by smelting and incineration, the PCB fluids and articles in accordance with applicable governmental agency codes, rules, and regulations. No PCB fluids or articles shall be disposed of by landfill.
END OF SECTION
THE REMAINDER OF THIS SECTION IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY; NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.
1.Codes, rules, and regulations applicable to the disposal of PCB fluids and articles:
a.New York State:
1)6 NYCRR, Part 361: Siting regulations for hazardous waste.
2)6 NYCRR, Part 364: Industrial waste hauler requirements.
3)6 NYCRR, Part 370: Hazardous waste management system: General. Definition of terms in hazardous waste regulations.
4)6 NYCRR, Part 371: Identification and listing of hazardous waste.
5)6 NYCRR, Part 372: Hazardous waste manifest system.
6)6 NYCRR, Part 373: Requirements for hazardous waste facilities.
7)6 NYCRR, Part 374: Standards for management of hazardous waste and hazardous waste facilities.
8)6 NYCRR, Part 376: Land disposal restrictions.
b.Federal Government
1)29 CFR, Part 1910.120: (Labor Dept/OSHA) Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
2)40 CFR, Part 260: Hazardous waste management.
3)40 CFR, Part 261: Identification and listing of hazardous waste.
4)40 CFR, Part 262: Standards applicable to generators of hazardous waste.
5)40 CFR, Part 263: Standards applicable to transporters of hazardous waste.
6)40 CFR, Part 264: Standards for owners and operators of TSD Facilities.
7)40 CFR, Part 265: Interim status standards for owners and operators of TSD Facilities.
8)40 CFR, Part 268: Land disposal restrictions.
9)40 CFR, Part 761: Requirements for use, storage or disposal of PCB transformers and capacitors.
10)49 CFR, Part 171 thru 173 and 178: (DOT) General requirements of shipments and packaging.
c.ANSI/IEEE Standard 799: Guide for handling and disposal of transformer grade insulating liquids containing PCBs.
END OF INFORMATION
Updated 07/07/2009
Printed 11/08/2018028403 - 1Project No.