49 CFR 171 - 178
Hazardous Materials Regulations
1.2
DEFINITIONS
1.2.1
Environmental Pollution and Damage
Environmental pollution and damage is the presence of chemical, physical,
or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or
welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life;
affect other species of importance to humankind; or degrade the environment
aesthetically, culturally and/or historically.
1.2.2
Environmental protection is the prevention/control of pollution and habitat
disruption that may occur to the environment during construction. The
control of environmental pollution and damage requires consideration of
land, water, and air; biological and cultural resources; and includes
management of visual aesthetics; noise; solid, chemical, gaseous, and
liquid waste; radiant energy and radioactive material as well as other
pollutants.
1.2.3
Contractor Generated Hazardous Waste
Contractor generated hazardous waste means materials that, if abandoned or
disposed of, may meet the definition of a hazardous waste. These waste
streams would typically consist of material brought on site by the
Contractor to execute work, but are not fully consumed during the course of
construction. Examples include, but are not limited to, excess paint
thinners (i.e. methyl ethyl ketone, toluene etc.), waste thinners,excess
paints, excess solvents, waste solvents, and excess pesticides, and
contaminated pesticide equipment rinse water.
1.2.4
Installation Pest Management Coordinator
Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) is the individual
officially designated by the Installation Commander to oversee the
Installation Pest Management Program and the Installation Pest Management
Plan.
1.2.5
Project Pesticide Coordinator
The Project Pesticide Coordinator (PPC) is an individual that resides at a
Civil Works Project office and that is responsible for oversight of
pesticide application on Project grounds.
1.2.6
Land Application for Discharge Water
The term "Land Application" for discharge water implies that the Contractor
shall discharge water at a rate which allows the water to percolate into
the soil. No sheeting action, soil erosion, discharge into storm sewers,
discharge into defined drainage areas, or discharge into the "waters of the
United States" shall occur. Land Application shall be in compliance with
all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
1.2.7
Pesticide
Pesticide is defined as any substance or mixture of substances intended for
preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, or intended for
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