Section 1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Scope. The criteria in this handbook shall govern the design of
hazardous waste storage facilities. The handbook provides guidelines to
ensure that storage of hazardous wastes will meet the Federal criteria
mandated by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 260
through 266.
1.2
Cancellation. This handbook cancels and supersedes NAVFAC Design
Manual DM-5.13, Hazardous Waste Storage and Transfer Facilities, dated August
1982, and interim criteria titled Hazardous Waste Storage Facilities
distributed by NAVFAC letter of 18 February 1986.
1.3
Applicability. The criteria in this handbook apply to the
construction of all Department of Defense (DOD) facilities that are used for
long-term storage of hazardous waste or are otherwise subject to the
requirements of 40 CFR, Parts 264, 265, and 270 and that are located in the 50
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories and
possessions. They shall be used to the extent practicable at DOD
installations in foreign countries, based on host nation requirements and
agreements. (See DOD Directive 6050.7, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major
DOD Actions.)
1.4
General Discussion. There are two types of hazardous waste storage
facilities: a short-term storage facility, where materials are stored for
periods of less than 90 days, and a long-term storage facility for materials
stored greater than 90 days. A long-term storage facility usually does not
require a permit to operate, but operations in a short-term facility are
required to meet packaging and labeling requirements and to date the receipt
of hazardous wastes. The requirements for short-term facilities are given in
40 CFR 262.20 and 40 CFR 262.34. The long-term facility is a permanent
facility subject to the requirements of 40 CFR, parts 264 and 265, and the
permit requirements of 40 CFR, part 270.
1.5
Policy. Minimum quantities of hazardous waste to be stored will be
established in order to justify the cost of construction of a permanent new
facility. Consideration will be given to utilizing available, existing
conforming storage facilities within the local geographical area prior to
considering the construction of a new facility.
The facility shall be designed to meet Federal, State, and local
environmental criteria. The design requirements set forth in this manual are
mandatory for the long-term facility. Storage facilities will be either
closed or open, as required by regulation and by the nature of the material to
be stored. The modification of existing facilities is the preferred
alternative to the construction of new facilities. An estimate of the
quantity and type of hazardous waste to be stored may be found in hazardous
materials environmental management surveys or hazardous waste management
plans, which can be obtained for the using agency. All facilities that store
wastes more than 90 days shall comply with the requirements of the Federal
hazardous waste permit program, 40 CFR 122, and authorized State agencies.
Floor packing densities shall be as specified in the Office of Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910).
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