Environmental Aspects Analysis:
Academic/Education/Athletics
Activity: Agricultural Science/Veterinary
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Aspects |
Impacts |
Applicable Regs |
Applicable BMPs |
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Air Emissions
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CFCs in A/S units (refrigeration)
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Fugitive dust emissions:
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Land use
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Animals: pigs and cows (methane & ammonia)
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Chemical fume hoods
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Asbestos
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Point source emissions from
incinerator
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Vehicle emissions from farm
equipment |
Health hazards Explosion potential Odors from animal care Regulatory requirements Degradation of air quality Odors from incinerator Visible emissions from incinerator |
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Radiological
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Disposal
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Radioactive material use
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Tritium exit signs
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X-ray use |
Disposal/Recycling Health hazards Resource depletion Potential contamination Regulatory requirements Transportation concerns Storage concerns |
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Waste Water
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Agricultural runoff from
fields
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Feedlot runoff
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Incinerator discharge
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Safety shower/eyewash unit
runoffs
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Sterilization process
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Silos/grain storage |
Degradation of water quality Regulatory requirements Sewer system effluent Potential contamination |
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Energy
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Cold room usage
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Ice machine
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Laundry facilities
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Incinerator operation
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Steam usage |
Resource depletion |
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Natural Resources
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Chemicals for incinerator
use
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Cleaning chemicals
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Electricity demand
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Fuel consumption for vehicles
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Natural gas demand
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Team usage
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Large volumes of water usage |
Resource depletion Health hazards Regulatory requirements Potential contamination |
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Solid Waste
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Animal carcasses—non-infectious
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Biosolids from animal care
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Disposal of incinerate ash
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Infectious waste disposal
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Pathological waste
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Sharps
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Pigeon droppings
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Used oils
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Asbestos from lab equipment |
Health hazards Storage concerns Transportation concerns Disposal/Recycling Regulatory requirements Resource depletion Potential contamination |
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Hazardous Waste
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Batteries
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Compressed gas cylinders/aerosols
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Fertilizers, land application
materials
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Maintenance shops
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Paints
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Parts cleaners
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Mercury liquid and solid
waste
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PCBs from X-ray units
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PCB transformers/capacitors
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Pesticides
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Used oils
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Various laboratory chemicals
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Outdated medications |
Potential contamination Health hazards Storage concerns Transportation concerns Disposal/Recycling Regulatory requirements Resource depletion Potential contamination Fire/Explosion concerns |
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Eco/Human Toxicity
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Aboveground/underground storage
tank - storage/use
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Biohazard exposure
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Chemical use/storage
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Handling of materials for
incinerator operation
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General chemical use
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Pesticide mixing and handling
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Compressed gas cylinders/
aerosols
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Disposal of incinerator ash
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Exposure to animal dander
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Genetically modified feed
crops
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Mercury use and storage
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Pest research
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Pneumoconiosis/respiratory
illness from agricultural dusts
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Zoonitic agents associated
with animal care
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PCB use/storage
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X-ray units
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Small transformers/capacitors
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X-ray use
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Radioactive materials use |
Health hazards Potential contamination Regulatory requirements Fire/Explosion concerns |