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3.4.5
Waste Disposal. Wastes from some painting operations
involving leaded paint may be classified as hazardous waste under
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Regulations
resulting from this act can be found in 40 CFR 240-280. For
lead-containing wastes, these regulations require that a
representative sample of the waste be tested using a standard
procedure, the TCLP. If the amount of lead that is leached from
the waste exceeds 5 mg/kg (ppm), the waste is classified as
hazardous. In addition, if alkaline chemical strippers are used
for removal, the waste may fail because of its alkalinity. If
the debris is classified as a hazardous waste, special procedures
are required for handling, transporting, treating and disposal.
These requirements are described in detail in 40 CFR 260-268.
The cost for disposing of hazardous waste is many times greater
than for non-hazardous waste.
3.4.6
Demolition of Buildings Containing Lead-Based Paint.
Maintenance painting is not directly involved in demolition of
buildings containing leaded paint. However, sampling and testing
procedures to determine whether debris is hazardous due to the
presence of lead are similar. In addition, restrictions on
sorting the waste into hazardous and non-hazardous groups are
similar. Information on disposing of demolition debris is
available in guide specification (Sampling Protocol - Building
Demolition Debris and Buildings Painted With Lead-Based Paint)
prepared by HSHB-ME-SH, U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency,
Waste Disposal Engineering Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
21010-5422.
3.4.7
Sources of Detailed Information. Details of procedures
for removing, abating, and managing existing lead-based paint on
surfaces can be found in the references listed below:
a) Lead-Based Paint: HUD Interim Guidelines for
Hazard Identification and Abatement in Public and Indian Housing
(can be obtained by calling 1-800-245-2691)
b)
Air Force policy and guidance
c)
Army policy and guidance
d)
Navy policy and guidance
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