Environmental Aspects Analysis:
Academic/Education/Athletics
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Aspects |
Impacts |
Applicable Regs |
Applicable BMPs |
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Air Emissions
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Chemical fume hoods
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Asbestos
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Point source emissions from
research projects
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Degreaser
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Welding vapors |
Degradation of air quality Health hazards Regulatory requirements |
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Eco/Human Toxicity
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X-ray use
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AST/UST storage/use
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Lasers
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Civil engineering activities
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Chemical use/storage
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Compressed gas cylinders/
aerosols
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Mercury use/storage
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PCBs
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X-rays
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Small transformers/capacitors
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Biohazards exposure |
Health hazards Regulatory requirements Potential contamination Fire/Explosion concerns |
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Energy
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Cold room storage
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Instrument analysis
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Steam usage |
Resource depletion |
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Hazardous Waste
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Batteries
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Compressed gas cylinders/
aerosols
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Various laboratory chemicals
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Mercury in liquid and solid
forms
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PCBs from x-ray units
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Shops/prep room
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Used oils
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Paints
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Shops/prep rooms |
Health hazards Storage concerns Transportation concerns Disposal/Recycling Regulatory requirements Potential contamination Resource depletion Fire/Explosion concerns |
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Natural Resources
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Electricity demand
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Natural gas demand
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Water usage
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Chemicals for research use |
Resource depletion Health hazards Potential contamination Regulatory requirements |
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Radiological
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Nuclear reactor activities
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Radioactive materials use
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X-rays
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Lasers
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Disposal |
Health hazards Disposal/Recycling Potential contamination Regulatory requirements Storage concerns Transportation concerns Resource depletion |
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Solid Waste
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Infectious waste disposal
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Blood
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Sharps
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Used oils |
Health hazards Regulatory requirements Storage requirements Potential contamination Disposal/Recycling |
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Waste Water
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Condenser effluents from
air handling units built for research
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Safety shower/eyewash unit
runoffs |
Sewer system effluent Regulatory requirements |