Gulf of Mexico Shelf Region
Waste Management Procedures
Paint and Related Materials
Contents
The section on Paint and Associated Materials contains the following:
Topic
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Before You Begin
2
Paint
4
Paint Thinner
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Paint Brushes and Cans
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Paint and Related Materials
Before you begin
Description
Paints, paint thinner, paint brushes and cans
Category
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Non-exempt
May be hazardous or non-hazardous waste when discarded
Analysis
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MSDS may be used to assist in hazard determination
Unused products may be disposed based on the MSDS
Only if necessary, for mixtures, check ignitability and the presents of TCLP
metals
Accumulation
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Store in closed drums or containers
Separate paints and associated wastes from other waste streams
Contact the EH&S Department to determine whether the waste will be a
hazardous waste, and if sampling will be required.
Waste
Reduction
 Consume all of product.
If this is done, no other requirements in this section are
needed.
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Disposal
Minimize wasteful practices (i.e., overuse or excessive usage, return
excess purchases to vendor)
Return unused, unopened product to the manufacturer, when possible
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If Hazardous Waste:
 Dispose of materials at state permitted hazardous waste disposal
facility.
 Do not place in trash or allow to be placed in a landfill.
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If Non-Hazardous Waste: Dispose of materials at a state permitted
industrial solid waste disposal facility. Must no longer be a liquid.
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Before you begin,
Recordkeeping
(continued)
If hazardous waste:
 List on the Hazardous Materials [Section I] of the Apache Shipping
Manifest
 Complete all Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest, EPA Form 8700-22b,
for hazardous waste
 Maintain copy of records at offshore and shorebase facilities while active
 Send original manifest with shipment
 Retain records for three years
If non-hazardous waste:
 List on General Cargo Manifest
 Maintain copy of records at offshore and shorebase facilities while active
 Send original manifest with shipment
 Retain records for one year
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Shipping Instructions: PAINT
1.
Call or FAX Dock/Base to schedule shipment
2.
Package Paint as follows:
a.
Non-Bulk Packaging:
1.
Place in drum 1A1 or 1A2,
b.
Bulk Packaging:
1.
DOT 51, 52, 53, 56, 57, or 60 Portable Tanks
2.
Marine Portable Tanks
3.
Mark Package:
a.
"Paint, 3, UN1263 PG II".
b.
Stencil Container-"Apache" and the generator's location (i.e. Eugene Island 158).
Note:
Paint [intended for use] has no reportable quantity [RQ] if spilled. Waste
Paint [EPA waste number D001] has a reportable quantity [RQ] of 100
pounds.
c.
If declared a waste, add the word “Waste” before the name “Paint” and the letters
“RQ” after the name “Paint”. If the container holds less than 100 pounds, the
letters “RQ” are not added. (Not all paint weighs the same, however, 100 pounds
of MEK paint thinner is approximately 15 gallons)
4.
Label Package:
a.
DOT "Flammable Liquid" label
b.
For packages having a volume over 64 cubic feet (478 gallons) and for portable tanks
of less than 1000 gallons: place DOT labels on at least two ends (other than the
bottom) or two sides
c.
EPA “Hazardous Waste” label
5.
Prepare shipping papers:
a.
Complete entry in Hazardous Materials Section [Section I] of the Apache Shipping
Manifest (See example)
b.
Complete entry in Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest, EPA Form 8700-22, (See
example)
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Shipping Instructions: PAINT, (continued)
6.
Placard Vehicle/Vessel
a.
For cargoes of more than 1000 pounds and any Bulk Packaging: "Flammable"
Placard with 1263 in center and 3 in lower corner (1000 pounds of MEK is
approximately 149 gallons).
b.
For cargoes less than 1000 pounds and any Non-Bulk Packaging: No Placard
required on transport vehicle.
c.
Cargo or portable tanks shall be placarded as above on opposing sides if capacity is
between 119 and 999 gallons and on all four sides if 1000 gallons or more.
d.
See attached placard
7.
Load cargo in accordance with the following shipping limitations:
AIR
RESTRICTIONS (49 CFR 172.101)
Passenger Aircraft
5 quarts (5 Liters) if in Packing Group II
15 gallons (60 Liters) if in Packing Group III.
Cargo Aircraft
15 gallons (60 Liters) if in Packing Group II
220 gallons (220 Liters) if in Packing Group III
WATER
8.
RESTRICTIONS (49 CFR 172.101)
Cargo and up to 25
passengers
Must be stowed either on deck or under deck, however under deck should
be used if available
Passengers
Prohibited when vessels under 246 feet length overall exceed 25 passengers
on board
Other Requirements
None
Include MSDS with shipment
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Reuse / Recycle
To be issued by state of shore base
Apache Corporation
[Address of field location]
Phone of field location
McCall Boat Rental, Inc.
LAD981594054
Coastal Environmental
Coastal Environmental Specialists
1313 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette, La. 70583
318/775-5485
LAD981057342
LAD000000000
Waste Paint RQ, Flammable, 3, UN 1263
337/264-1112
10
DM
523
G
F005 R
Reuse / Recycle
If not accepted at disposer's address, return to Apache. In case of
emergency contact: (1) (337) 232-8282 and (2) Louisiana Transportation & Environmental Safety Section (TESS)
at (504) 925-6595 Emergency Response Guide Number 127
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Waste Paint
UN 1263
Apache Corporation (EI 158)
[Address of field location]
39121
F005
July 1.2011
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Shipping Instructions: PAINT THINNER
1.
Call or FAX Dock/Base to schedule shipment
2.
Package Thinner as follows:
a.
Non-Bulk Packaging:
1.
Place in drum 1A1 or 1A2,
b.
Bulk Packaging:
1.
DOT 51, 52, 53, 56, 57, or 60 Portable Tanks
2.
Marine Portable Tanks
Note: Methyl Ethyl Ketone [intended for use] has a reportable [spilled] quantity of
5000 pounds (745 gallons). Waste methyl ethyl ketone [EPA waste number
D001] has a reportable quantity [RQ] of 100 pounds. (100 pounds of MEK is
approximately 15 gallons)
3.
Mark Package:
a.
If material has a flash point below 73oF, mark container as follows:
1.
"Waste Paint Related Material, (Paint Thinner), 3, UN1263 PG II".
2.
Mark container "Waste Paint Related Material (Paint Thinner) RQ, 3, UN1263
PG II". If container holds less than 100 lbs. (15 gallons), the letters RQ are
not required.
b.
If material has a flash point above 73oF, mark container:
1.
"Waste Paint Related Material, (Paint Thinner), 3, UN1263 PG III".
2.
Mark container "Waste Paint Related Material (Paint Thinner) RQ, 3, UN1263
PG III". If container holds less than 100 lbs. (15 gallons), the letters RQ are
not required.
c.
Stencil Container-"Apache" and the generator's location (i.e. Eugene Island 158)
4.
Label Package:
a.
DOT "Flammable Liquid" label
b.
For packages having a volume over 64 cubic feet (478 gallons) and for portable tanks
of less than 1000 gallons: place labels on at least two ends (other than the bottom)
or two sides
c.
EPA “Hazardous Waste” label
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Shipping Instructions: PAINT THINNER, (continued)
5.
Prepare shipping papers:
a.
Complete entry in Hazardous Materials Section [Section I] of the Apache Shipping
Manifest (See example).
b.
Complete entry in Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (See example).
6.
Placard Vehicle/Vessel:
a.
For cargoes of more than 1000 pounds and any Bulk Packaging: "Flammable"
Placard with 1263 in center and 3 in lower corner (1000 pounds of MEK is
approximately 149 gallons).
b.
For cargoes less than 1000 pounds and any Non-Bulk Packaging: No Placard
required on transport vehicle.
c.
Cargo or portable tanks shall be placarded as above on opposing sides if capacity is
between 119 and 999 gallons and on all four sides if 1000 gallons or more.
d.
See attached placard
7.
Load cargo in accordance with the following shipping limitations:
AIR
RESTRICTIONS (49 CFR 172.101)
Passenger Aircraft
5 quarts (5 Liters) if in Packing Group II
15 gallons (60 Liters) if in Packing Group III
Cargo Aircraft
15 gallons (60 Liters) if in Packing Group II
220 gallons (220 Liters) if in Packing Group III
WATER
8.
RESTRICTIONS (49 CFR 172.101)
Cargo and up to 25
passengers
Must be stowed either on deck or under deck, however under deck should
be used if available
Passengers
Prohibited when vessels under 246 feet length overall exceed 25
passengers on board
Other Requirements
None
Include MSDS with shipment
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Reuse / Recycle
To be issued by state of shore base
Apache Corporation
[Address of field location]
Phone of field location
McCall Boat Rental, Inc.
LAD981594054
318/775-5485
Coastal Environmental Spcialists or Apache Transportation
318/233-9073
Coastal Environmental Specialists
1313 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette, La. 70583
LAD000000000
WastePaintRelated Material, RQ, Flammable, 3, UN 1263
LAD981057342
337/264-1112
10
DM
523
G
F005 R
Reuse / Recycle
If not accepted at disposer's address, return to Apache. In case of
emergency contact: (1) Apache (337) 232-8282 and (2) Louisiana Transportation & Environmental Safety Section
(TESS) at (504) 925-6595 Emergency Response Guide Number 127
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UN 1263
Apache Corporation (EI 158)
[Address of field location]
F005
July 1, 2011
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Shipping Instructions: PAINT BRUSHES AND CANS
NOTE:
To qualify as non-hazardous waste and non-hazardous DOT
material, the paint brushes and cans must not contain wet paint.
1.
Call or FAX Dock/Base to schedule shipment
2.
Package Brushes and Cans as follows:
a.
Remove as much residual product as possible
b.
Allow remainder to dry and harden
c.
Discard Materials:
1.
Place Brushes in Trash Basket
2.
Place Cans in Scrap Metal Basket
3.
Mark Container:
a.
Stencil Container-“Apache” and the generator’s location (i.e. Eugene Island 158)
4.
Label Package:
a.
No labels required
5.
Prepare shipping papers:
a.
Complete entry in General Cargo Section [Section II] of the Apache Shipping
Manifest (See example).
6.
Placard Vehicle/Vessel:
a.
No Placard required
7.
Load cargo in accordance with the following shipping limitations:
AIR
RESTRICTIONS (49 CFR 172.101)
Passenger Aircraft
No Requirement
Cargo Aircraft
No Requirement
WATER
RESTRICTIONS
Cargo vessels
No Requirement
Passenger vessels
No Requirement
Other Requirements
None
8.
No MSDS is required
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