2015-03-23_PERMIT FILE - M2015008 (2)

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SECTION 5.8: WASTE MANAGEMENT WM 4: Liquid Waste Management WM 4: LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT Description Practices to be used in order to minimize and prevent liquid waste associated with construction activities from entering storm drains and watercourses. Applications Facilities or designated construction work areas where liquid waste is generated. Limitations Standards and Specifications • Does not apply to solid waste management (BMP WM 2), hazardous wastes (BMP WM 5), concrete slurries /wastes (BMP WM 1), dewatering operations (BMP GP 1), and sanitary/ septic wastes (BMP WM 3). Does not apply to non - stormwater discharges permitted by the CDPS permit held by CDOT. The following group of non - stormwater discharges are not considered to be illicit or illegal unless the discharges are identified by CDOT as sources of pollutants to state waters: landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising groundwater, uncontaminated groundwater infiltration to separate storm sewers, uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car washing, and flows from riparian habitats and wetlands. • Disposal of some liquid wastes may be subject to regulations or requirements of other CDPS permits secured for the construction site. • The contractor shall oversee and enforce all liquid waste measures and will instruct all employees and subcontractors on the identification of hazardous and non - hazardous liquid waste, and non - hazardous handling, storage, and proper disposal. • The contractor shall hold regular safety meetings to ensure proper liquid waste measures are being adhered to and efforts are being made to minimize the amount of liquid waste produced. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all liquid waste management procedures and practices. 5-92