PAI manages the ARC-wide Hazardous Waste Management Program and is responsible for collection and disposal of hazardous wastes; manages the Ames Chemical Exchange (ACE) Program for proper storage and tracking of reusable hazardous materials; manages and implements the Ames Pollution Prevention and Hazardous Waste Minimization programs for development and implementation of an automated system for tracking and reporting chemical usage and storage; coordinates ARC-wide recycling; and maintains a computer database for the tracking of hazardous waste pickups and management costs.  BACK TO MENU

PAI developed and implemented a comprehensive three-phase program that is a model for other federal government installations: (1) identification and evaluation of waste streams and waste- generating processes, (2) preparation of Level I pollution prevention opportunity assessments (PPOAs) and prioritization of waste streams for a more detailed assessment, and (3) preparation of Level II/III PPOAs and implementation of P2 options resulting in waste and cost reductions.  BACK TO MENU

PAI prepared a plan containing strategies, techniques, and state-of-the-art technologies to reduce or eliminate waste generation and associated disposal requirements.  BACK TO MENU

In 3 years, PAI performed 51 PPOAs for ETTP, including 30 Level I and 21 Level II/III assessments. PAI identified options totaling over 78,000,000 kg of waste avoided per year and savings of more than $5M per year. Among the major processes PAI assessed were the Toxic Substances Control Act Incinerator, the Steam Plant, and analytical laboratory processes.  BACK TO MENU

Over a 7-year period, PAI insured that ETTP met its state and federal P2 reporting requirements. PAI produced all of ETTP’s P2 reports, including Annual Reports on Waste Generation and P2 Progress, Annual Hazardous Waste Reduction Progress Reports, and Quarterly P2 Accomplishments Reports.  BACK TO MENU

As a member of a three-site team, PAI played an instrumental role in the design of the 1999 national DOE P2 award-winning P2IMS. The team developed the system to track/report P2 progress for the three ORR sites.  BACK TO MENU

PAI conducted PPOAs on multiple facilities to identify potential waste stream reductions and to recommend raw material substitutions. The PPOAs were conducted according to Environmental Compliance Assessment System guidance and state/local regulations.  BACK TO MENU

PAI conducted an assessment of the adequacy/ neffectiveness of the management and operating contractor's waste minimization activities at SRS, including compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.  BACK TO MENU

In 1998, PAI published this quick-reference manual to assist in the planning, evaluation, and reporting of P2 projects. The guide included Web site references; treatment, storage, and disposal contacts; general programmatic information; and cost and waste measurement information.  BACK TO MENU

PAI evaluated wastes from the incinerator operations, which included rinse waters, ash, scrubber sludge, used personal protective equipment, used process equipment, scaffolding, pallets, and miscellaneous trash. PAI proposed implementation of 7 of the 44 identified options, for a potential cost savings of over $1.549M/year.  BACK TO MENU