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CITY OF SAN BERNODINO - REQUEST FO COUNCIL ACTION
From: Daniel A. Robbins, Chief of Police
Subject:
Hold Harmless Agreement for
Destruction of Narcotic Evidence
Dept: Po 1 ice
Date: 11-2-94
Synopsi:5 of Previous Council action:
None
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Recommended motion:
Adopt resolution.
::Ontact person:
Lt. Dennis Kraus
Phone:
382-8614
iupporting data attached:
yes
Ward:
:UNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
NONE
Source:
Finance:
:ouncil Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNODINO - REQUEST FO COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
The Police Department seized 170 kilos of cocaine (418 pounds) on
10-18--94. The San Bernardino Sheriff's crime lab will no longer
dispose of large narcotic seizures such as 170 kilos of cocaine.
Our department has secured a court order for the destruction of
that portion of the evidence not needed for court (90 kilos) and
will need to secure a second destruction order for the remaining 80
kilos upon completion of court proceedings.
The only method of cocaine (or similar drug) destruction is by
burning. Since these narcotics are considered toxic waste, only
state licensed facilities may burn them. The only viable facility
is run by the City of Long Beach, The Southeast Resource Recovery
Facility (SERRF). SERRF is funded by the Department of Justice and
will burn our seizures for no charge. They do require a hold
harmless agreement be approved and signed by the appropriate city
signatory and have security requirements for armed security on all
shipments. Further, burning is by appointment only and our
department will have to supply labor for movement to and placement
of the narcotics into the furnace.
Upon review and approval of the agreement forms and format by the
Ci ty Attorney and Risk Management, the city should enter into a
continuing agreement with the City of Long Beach SERRF to burn our
Police Department's drug seizures for destruction upon proper court
orders to do so. This agreement should start with the afore-
mentioned 170 kilos in two parts as described above.
See attached staff study and SERRF documentation for further
information.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LONG BEACH
FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NARCOTIC EVIDENCE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary that narcotics seized by the City
of San Bernardino Police Department be destroyed and,
WHEREAS, the City of Long Beach operates a state licensed
facility, the Southeast Resource Receiving Facility, for the
destruction (by burning) of such narcotics and,
WHEREAS, the City of Long Beach is willing to destroy such
narcotics at no charge to the City of San Bernardino upon
execution of a "Hold Harmless" Agreement.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
The Chief of Police of the City of San
Bernardino is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of said City,
a "Hold Harmless" Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, with
the City of Long Beach relative to the destruction of narcotic
evidence. The Chief of Police is further authorized to execute
any such future agreements with the City of Long Beach provided
the "Hold Harmless" Agreement is similar in form ancrsubstance.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
meeting thereof, held on the
, 1994, by the following vote, to wit:
San Bernardino at a
day of
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAIN
Council Members:
NEGRETE
CURLIN
HERNANDEZ
OBERHELMAN
DEVLIN
POPE-LUDLAM
MILLER
ABSENT
City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
of
, 1994.
day
Tom Minor, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to
form and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE
FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, including the right
to use the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility ("SERRF"),
owned and operated by the City of Long Beach, for the
disposal of solid waste in the form of controlled substances
(also known as narcotics), the City of San Bernardino Police
Department, in the State of California, (collectively herein
referred to as "we" or "us" as the context requires) hereby
acknowledges and accepts the terms and conditions established
by SERRF in "The Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF)
Procedure for Disposing of Narcotics" (hereinafter referred
to as "procedure"). We further acknowledge and agree that if
we fail to follow any procedure we shall be denied access to
SERRF and our request to use SERRF shall be denied.
WE HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND RELINQUISH THE
CITY OF LONG BEACH, ITS OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS FROM
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGE, CAUSES OF ACTION, LOSS,
OR LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR CONNECTED WITH THE CITY'S DENIAL
OF ACCESS TO SERRF OR THE CITY'S DENIAL OF OUR REQUEST TO USE
SERRF, WHETHER SAME SHALL ARISE BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.
We further acknowledge that Section 895.2 of the
California Government Code applies and that we and the City
of Long Beach each assume the liability imposed on it, its
officials, employees or agents for injury caused by a
negligent or wrongful act or omission relating to the
disposal of controlled substances at SERRF to the same extent
that such liability would be imposed in the absence of
Section 895.2. To that end, we shall defend, indemnify and
hold harmless the City of Long Beach, its officials,
employees, and agents and the City . of Long Beach shall
defend, indemnify and hold us harmless for any claim, demand,
damage, cause of action, loss liability, cost or expense that
may be imposed on either the City of Long Beach or us solely
by virtue of Section 895.2.
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ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED:
City of San Bernardino
Police Department
In the State of California
By
Title:
Date:
October 25, 1994
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Interoffice Memorandum
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Large Seizure Narcotics Disposal Agreement
Subject:
Date:
Copies:
10-31-94
Risk Management
PROBLEM:
The San Bernardino Sheriff's Office will no longer destroy our
large narcotics seizures. The department seized 170 kilos of
cocaine on 10-18-94 and the Sheriff's crime lab took temporary
custody of it. Under agreement between our department and the
Sheriff's crime lab we must arrange for the disposal of 90 kilos
of the seizure as soon as possible and the remaining 80 kilos as
soon as the court releases it.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
#1. -That the City Attorney and Risk Management review the
"Acknowledgement and Release Form" from The City of Long
Beach C"SERRF") and if approved submit as soon as possible
to the City Council for ratification.
#2. That once ratified...the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility
- ("SERRF") be utilized to destroy the current 170 kilos of
cocaine and future large seizures as needed.
FINDINGS:
#1.
#2.
On 10-18-94 our department seized 170 kilos of cocaine. The
Sheriff's Office Crime Lab informed us they would not be -
responsible for the destruction of-this large seizure or
any future large seizures. They agreed to store the seizure
only until we could arrange for its distruction as soon
as possible.
The City of Long Beach operates the only viable distruction
faCility in California at this time. The Southeast Resource
Recovery Facility C"SERRF") provides a furnace for this
purpose upon appointment and with the following conditions:
A. Our City must ratify and Sign an "Acknowledment and
Release" form which must be presented at the time of
the burn appointment. Since these types of narcotics are
considered toxic waste this form is a standard liability
requirement.
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B. A narcotics destruction manifest form must accompany
each shipment to be destroyed along with a prescribed
number of armed officers for security and labor during
distruction. (SERRF provides no manpower for loading
narcotics into the furnace).
C. A court order for each burn must be secured. One for
our 170 kilos has already been secured.
D. No fee is charged to our city as DOJ pays Long Beach for
this service to local law enforcement.
#3. Ogden Martin Systems of Stanilaus runs a distruction
facility as well. That facility is an overnight trip away
and charges $2000 a ton to provide the same service Long
Beach SERRF ptovides for free. Given the distance and
expense we do not feel it is viable to our needs.
ATTACHMENTS:
#1. Informational Package from the City of Long Beach regardinQ
BurninQ Narcotics At SERRF including the forms necessary
for the aQreement.
#2. Interoffice memo from Chief Robbins to the City Attorney
and Risk Management requestinQ review and approval of
the ACknowledgement and Release form and the use of SERRF
for narcotics burninQ.
#3. Ogden Martin Systems of Stanislaus informational packet.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
333 WEST OCEAN BOULEVARD . LONG BEACH. CALlFORN.... 90802 . (310) 570-63B3
DATE:
Lt. Dennis Kraus
City of San Bernardino police Department
Post Office Box 1559
San Bernardino, California 92401
SUBJECT: NARCOTICS DESTRUCTION MANIFEST
Dear Lt. Kraus:
This will confirm that your department will burn narcotics at
SERRF on , at a.m./p.m.
Approximately pounds of drugs will be destroyed.
Prior to the burn, SERRF must have a signed ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
AND RELEASE from your organization.
This will be the official record of the burn and remain on
file at SERRF for inspection by permitting agencies and the
public.
List below the drugs and their weight in pounds which are to
be burned:
Please sign this letter and deliver it to SERRF on the day of
the burn.
Sincerely,
Weight and Content certified,
For the Responsible Agency
For SERRF
7007.177
AIRPORT BUREAU
.100 DONALD DOUGLAS OR.
10108 (3lOt .,().21GO
FAX 1310t 51().2101
ENERGY RECOVERY BUREAU
120 HENRY FORD AVE.
908D2 13101 57C).11"
FAX (3lOt 170.1230
ENGINEERING BUREAU
333 W. OCEAN BLVD.. 9th FLOOR
10802 t310t 570.8383
FAX (31Ot 570-8012
INTEGRATED RESOURCES BUREAU
2929 EAST Wlu.oW ST.
90801I 13101 570-2850
FAX 13101 670-2111
TOO 13111 570-2883
PUBLIC SERVICE BUREAU
1601 SAN FRANCJSCO AVE.
10813 (310) 670-2700
FAX 13101 67().2792
100 (3101 670-2779
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OEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
333 WEST OCEAN BOULEVARD . LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 9OB02 . (3101 57()'63B3
October 25, 1994
Lt. Dennis Kraus
city of San Bernardino Police Department
Post Office Box 1559
San Bernardino, California 92401
SUBJECT: NARCOTICS BURNING AT SERRF
Dear Lt. Kraus:
Enclosed is the following information related to burning
narcotics at SERRF.
1) NARCOTICS DISPOSAL MANIFEST form letter
2) SERRF PROCEDURE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NARCOTICS
3) AUTHORITY TO SIGN DOCUMENT (sample letter)
4) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE
5) MAP
Our facility is prepared to destroy drugs at your request.
Prior to scheduling a burn at our facility, there are two
documents which need to be signed and returned to us:
1) An authorization letter on your letterhead signed
by your legal advisor or risk manager (sample
attached), authorizing a representative of your
agency to sign the Acknowledgment & Release.
2)
An Acknowledgement and Release form letter.
DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED OR RETYPED.
THIS
Once the two signed documents are received at
phone Mechanical Engineering Associate Alan
appointment to burn at (310) 570-1196.
SERRF, you may
Foley for an
The Narcotics Disposal Manifest is to be completed by your
agency each time you perform a narcotics destruction at this
facility. Make copies of the original and retain it in your
files. For each burn, fill out one copy to bring with you on
the day of the burn, where it will be signed by a
representative of your agency and a representative of SERRF.
AIRPORT BUREAU
~noo DONALD DOUGLAS DR.
I0I08 131Qt 570-2100
FAX (31Qt 570-2801
ENERGY RECOVERY BUREAU
120 HENRY FORD AVE.
10lI02 C31Q1 67().l1H
FAX 13101 570.1230
ENGINEERING BUREAU
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., IIh R.OOR
10802 f31Q11570.lS383
FAX 1310t 570-1012
INTEGRATED RESOURCES BUREAU
2821 EAST WILLOW ST.
90808 C310J 570.2850
FAX 131Qt 570.21&1
TDD C310J 570.2863
PUBLIC SERVICE BURlAU
1801 SAN FRANCISCO AYE.
10113 13101 57()'27OD
FAX C31Q1 670-2712
TOO 1310117()'2778
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SUBJECT: NARCOTICS BURNING AT SERRF
We look forward to cooperating with law enforcement agencies
to destroy illegal drugs.
Sincerely,
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Charles R. TripJ +--
Energy Recovery
Bureau Manager
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THE SOUTHEAST RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY (SBRRY)
PROCBDURE PeR Tn DBSTRUCTION OF NARCOTICS
DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATIONS
SERRF is open to burning narcotics by appointment Monday through
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather and plant operations
permi tUng.
MINIMUM SECURITY
FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS (500 LBS.) OR HORB.
The following is the minimum security for any narcotics
destruction in the amount of five hundred pounds (500
lbs.) or more.
o One armed sworn officer to monitor the actual dumping site.
This is located on the 6th floor next to the chutes.
o Two armed sworn officers to monitor the transportation of
drugs from the transporting vehicle to the dumping site.
o One armed sworn officer to monitor the unloading of the
transporting vehicle located on the ground floor at the
sallyport.
o Two armed sworn officers to secure the area around the front
of the sallyport in which the transporting vehicle parks.
o It is also recommended that the-"Sworn officers in and around
the transporting vehicle each be armed with a minimum of a
handgun and shotgun.
LESS TJIAlf FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS (500 LBS.)
For any narcotics destruction less than five hundred_pounds
(500 lbs.), a minimum of two (2) armed sworn officers are
needed.
These recommendations should be considered the minimum security
necessary for a narcotics burn. However, as the amount of
narcotics to be burned goes up, so does the risk and naturally
should the level of security. You will need additional personnel
for transportation and disposal of the narcotics.
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APPOINTMENTS/ACCESS
Appointments for burning must be made at least 3 days in advance by
phoning the SERRF Operations Officer (310) 495-2666. At the time
the appointment is made, the agency must advise SERRF of the total
weight of narcotics to be burned. On the day of the burn, the
Narcotics Destruction Manifest must be complete and hand delivered
to SERRF. The Long Beach Police Department Watch Commander is to
be notified of the burn by the contracting law enforcement agency.
SERRF has three boilers. Normally a minimum of two of the three
will be operating at any given time. Occasionally maintenance
requires all boilers to be off line. Good combustion is difficult
to maintain when wet trash is burned. Therefore, rain and
maintenance schedules will be a factor in the SERRF Operations
Officer's decision to schedule a burn.
SERRF provides access to the facility but absolutely no labor,
supervision, or tools for the handling and disposing of narcotics.
The SERRF Mechanical Engineering Associate will coordinate
activi.ties with the Plant Operator. An observer will be present at
all ti.mes to supervise feed rates.
The agency destroying the drugs must provide all tools and
furnishings such as dolly's, handcarts, wagons, gloves, eye
protection, hard hats, dust masks, and security. In accordance
with OSHA,.. hard hats and- appropriate eye, and body protection must
be worn in the plant. The Plant's single elevator will be made
available for moving narcotics from the ground floor' vehicle
loading area.to the 6th level boiler hopper inlet area.
NARCOTICS AUTHORIZED FOR DISPOSAL
Only narcotics listed in Exhibit I (attached) l!t~'y_be disposed.of at
SERRF. Note that liquid PCP may be burned provided that procedures
listed below are followed. Blood, urine, and syringes may not be
disposed of at SERRF.
PROCEDURES/PREPARATION
On the pre-arranged burn date the SERRF Operations Officer will
meet the Law Enforcement Agency at Gate #3 (North Gate) of the
site. He will familiarize the agency with the facility and
designate the boiler(s) to be used. Before commencing the burn,
the agency will deliver the signed NARCOTICS DISPOSAL MANIFEST
(form letter attached) listing the weight and type of drugs to be
burned. The list will clearly state the drugs by name and their
packaged weights in pounds. The manifest shall be signed by the
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law enforcement agency officer in charge and the SERRF Mechanical
Engineering Associate. It will be the basis of SERRF'S report to
permitting agencies with regard to the amount and type of narcotics
burned.
The bags, envelopes, bricks or bales of organic narcotics listed in
Exhibit I shall be clearly marked with the weight in pounds. The
drugs will be fed to the boiler through the hopper at a rate of 500
pounds per grapple load of refuse. Bags, envelopes, bricks or
bales of organic chemically altered narcotics, Exhibit I, shall be
clearly marked with the weight in pounds. These drugs will be fed
to the boiler through the hopper separately from organic drugs.
The organic chemically altered feed rate is 250 pounds per grapple
load of refuse. Organic and organic chemically altered substances
that are packaged together will be burned at the rate of 250 pounds
per grapple load. Placing of the drugs in the hopper will be done
only by the burning agency.
Liquid PCP may be burned in sealed polypropylene or polyethylene
containers up to one quart in size. One gallon sealed
polypropylene or polyethylene containers may be used if properly
mixed with absorbant. We prefer that mixing take place off site.
If liquid PCP is to be mixed or treated on site; it is to be
handled on the crane control mezzanine deck south of boiler hopper
113. The responsible agency will provide the security to limit
access to this area and will be responsible for all PCP mixing,
treatment and clean-up of the area. The feed rate for liquid PCP
will be 2 gallons per grapple load of refuse. .
The SERRF Mechanical Engineering Associate, or his designee, will
monitor the disposal rate.
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The disposal fee is paid annually by the state of California,
Department of Justice. ___
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NARCOTICS TO BE DESTROYED
ORGANIC
Cocaine
Marijuana
Codeine
Morphine
Hashish
Mushrooms
Heroin
Opium
ORGANIC - CHEMICALLY ALTERED
Amobarbital Methadone Percodan
Amphetamine Methamphetamine Phenobarbital
Barbiturates Methaqualone Quaaludes
Benzadrine Methylenedioxymetamphetamine Seconal
Dilaudid PCC Steroids
Fentanyl PCP - Liquid and Crystal Diazepam
(China White)
Halcion Pentobarbital LSD
Any of the salts, isomers & salts of isomers of the above
listed controlled substances.
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TO: LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
RE: OSE OF THE SOUTHEAST RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY IN LONG
BEACH FOR 'l'RE BURNING OF CERTAIN CON'I'Rou.Rn SOBSTANCP.S.
Before any law enforcement agency will be allowed to use
SERRF, the attached "ACRNOWLEDGEMEN'l' AND PRT.ll'''~E" must be
signed by an authorized representative of the law enforcement
agency and must be on file at SERRF.
HOW DO YOU DETERMINE WHO IS AO'l'BORIZED TO SIGH? If you
represent a police or sheriff's department in a city or a
county, then you must seek the advice of your legal counsel
(e.g., City Attorney or County Counsel) or Risk Management
Department and secure their written acknowledgement that the
person signing the document has the authority to act in the
behalf of your agency. You should attach a copy of the
written authorization to the "ACXNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE".
If you represent a department of the State of California or a
department of the United States government, then you must
attach evidence of your authority to sign.
In any event, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS regarding who is..
authorized to sign, you must contact the City Attorney in
your city or the County Counselor in your county. With
respect to state agencies, contact the office of the state
Attorney General or an attorney assigned to your agency: with
respect to federal agencies, contact the U.S. Attorney or an
attorney assigned to your agency.
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Example Authorization Form:
YOUR LET'l'ERHEAo
DATE
City of Long Beach
Energy Recovery Bureau
120 Henry Ford Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Attention: Charles R. Tripp
Energy Recovery Bureau Manager
SUBJECT: DESTRUCTION OF NARCOTICS
Dear Sir:
Please be advised that (OFFICER'S NAME) is authorized to sign
the Release of Liability on behalf of (the name of vour
aqencv), pertaining to the disposal of narcotics at the
Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF).
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at
(~rea code) (phone number).
Sincerely,
(~iqnature of authorized Leqal Advisor or Risk Manaqer).
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Thank you for your time on the telephone discussing Ogden Martin Systems, Inc., a leading
vendor In waste-to-energy incineration. We are pleased to offer your company secure
destruction service for your nonhazardous waste streams.
Enclosed please find information pertaining to Ogden Martin and our Resource Recovery
Facility in Stanislaus County. ThrougA our Supplemental Waste Program we can supply your
company with a safe, environmentally sound disposal option. Our trained staff and state of
the art incineration technology provide complete security and assures total destruction of
your waste stream. -.
As Is outlined in the enclosed documents, Ogden Martin Systems follows an approval
process for all proposed waste streams which include a review' of operating, envIronmental
and business considerations and is centered in our Fairfield, NJ corporate office.
Please review the attached information which describes the required element for approval
of your waste stream and call me with any questions.
I look forward to further discussing how Ogden Martin may provide for the disposal needs
of your company. Please feel free to contact me at (209) 837.4423.
cc: Frank Bossi
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Material Safety Data Sheets: MSOSs must be supplied for bulk raw materials and whenever
else available. MSOSs must be current. complete. and legible. MSDSs are the preferred
support for all approval requests.
Package Inserts: Legible copies of package inserts must be supplied for items which are
consumer products and pharmaceutical only when MSOSs are not legally required. Examples
of items which may fall Into this category are health care products, home pest control
products. cleaning productS. cosmetics, etc. In some cases, legible copies of labels may be
substituted where no MSOS or package inserts are available. List of all active and Inactive
ingredients must be compieted on the material characterization form when paCkage Inserts
;and labels are submitted.
!S. LABORATORY ANALYTICAL RESULTS
I.aboratory analytical results will be required for all submittal lacking both MSDSs and
package inserts. Also, analytical results may be required on a case by case basis, as
determined by OMS staff. Analytical results submitted along with disposal requests should
be current, legible and contain all required analysis.
l'CLP ANALYSIS: Attachment 1 presents the complete list of pafameters required to
Eistablish Toxicity Characteristics {Code of Federal Regulations 2611 using the TCLP
e,xtraction (EPA MethOd 1311). All submitted analysis must include the results for these
contaminants.
~\cute Aquatic Toxicity {9B HOUR BIOASSAYI: In California the Acute Aquatic Toxicity
(California Code of Regulations Title 22 Section 666961 is also required.
either Analysis: In addition, flash point and pH determination are required.
If you have any additional questions or comments regarding the Ogden Martin Systems
approval process, please call me at (209) 837-4423.
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REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL WASTE REQUEST PACKETS
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1. SUMMARY LETTER
The supplemental waste requesl is to be summarized in a lener detailing which OMS facility
is to be utilized. origin of the waste. and type of waste. In addition, the generator must
include a statement cenifying that the material is non-hazardous by state and federal
regulations. Also, include a narrative description to further characterize the waste stream.
Often, a simple description is as helpful as technical paperwork in characterizing a waste
stream. Some examples of narrative descriptions:
"Material Safety Data Shiets are for original contents of empty container, and represent
residual amounts."
"Pharmaceutical material has been coated on animal feed."
"Material is bulk packed inlO fiber drums..
"Free liquidS have been soaked into absorbent. to
Any commercial waste stream application must include a description of the Industry
generator and process which created the waste. As the approval of this type of waste
stream win require direct generator contact, a contact name and telephone number is also
required.
2. ITEMIZED LIST
If your request involves more than one item, the second page should contain a list of all
waste materials. FOT consumer packaged deliveries, a listing of the material names is
sufficient. For all other requests, the listing must include:
a. Material Name
b. Material State (liquid, granular, powder, tablet, etc.)
c. Material Description lcolor, odor, etc.l
This list will provide a summary of the request for the persons doing the review. Also it will
be used for visual inspections during delivery, and eliminates the need for samples, except
on special request.
3. OGDEN MARTIN MATERIAL CHARACTERIZAllDN FORM
An OMS material characterization form must be filled out for ~ component of the waste
stream to be reviewed. As these forms are an essential tool in characteri2ing waste streams,
accuracy and attention to detail are important. Incomplete OMS material characterization
forms will be returned for completion.