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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL DRC-Zoteo- 00490
DATE: 05/14/2018
ATTN: Don Verbica — DWMRC
CC; Treesa Parker
Karen Kirkwood
RE: Transmittal 18018
Description of Documents Transmitted
See attached for an update to Container Handling;
Reinstating;
CL-CH-PR-109 Rev. 5 Rotary Dump Facility Operation 1
Please replace your current procedure revisions with the documents with in this
Transmittal.
You are not required to sign any documents to verify receipt of this distribution.
However, you should make every effort to ensure that your copy of the License is
current.
FROM: EnergySolutions
Document Control
Clive Facility
MAY 1 8 2018
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CL-CH-PR-109
Rotary Dump Facility Operation
Revision 5
Authored By:
Roger Ekins
May 14 2018 11:23 AM
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Roger Ekins, Lead, Disposal Cell Date
Reviewed By:
Brian Beynon
May 14 2018 11:24 AM
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Brian Beynon, Operations Manager Date
Approved By
Thomas Brown 9447+1.4-1., 412,447%,"N. May 14 2018 11:25 AM cosi8n
Thomas A. Brown, Radiation Safety Officer Date
(RSO)
Approved By
Dave Squires May 14 2018 11:41 AM
Dave Squires, General Manager Date
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Table of Contents
1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 3
1.1 Purpose 3
1.2 Scope 3
2 REFERENCES 3
3 GENERAL 3
3.1 Definitions 3
3.2 Responsibilities 5
3.3 Precautions and Limitafions 5
3.4 Document Control and Records 5
4 REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE 6
5 ATTACHMENTS AND FORMS 13
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1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to provide consistent guidelines for safe
operation of the Rotary Dump Facility, Railcar movements and its components.
1.2 Scope
This procedure applies to all EnergySolutions personnel who become involved in
operation, railcar movement, maintenance, or inspection at the Rotary Dump
Facility.
2 REFERENCES
2.1 CL-SH-PR-500, Contingency Implementation Plan
2.2 CL-SR-PR-062, Safe Rail Operation
2.3 ES-SH-PR-110, Hazardous Energy Control
2.4 CL-CH- PR-250, Decontamination Procedure
2.5 CL-CH-PR-252, Incoming Shipment Sampling and Inspection
2.6 JHA-CL-GF-4536, Equipment Operations
2.7 CL-LD-PR-020, Management and Disposal of LLRW and 11e2 and Mixed
Waste
2.8 ES-SH-PR-602, Operation and Inspection of Overhead and Gantry Cranes
2.9 Air Approval Order, as amended
2.10 Waste Characterization Plan
2.11 State-issued Part B Permit, Attachment II-1-10.1, Management of Waste
Containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) at the LLRW Facility
2.12 State-issued Part B Permit, Attachment II-1-10, Management of Waste
Containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) at the Mixed Waste Facility
3 GENERAL
3.1 Definitions
3.1.1 Overhead Crane — A device for lifting gondola lids prior to rolling or
washing, when applicable. The Overhead Crane consists of a powered
winch and motorized carriage connected to a lifting fixture specifically
designed for gondola lids.
3.1.2 Dump Bay — The concrete enclosure below the Rotary Dump which
accumulates material removed from gondola railcars.
3.1.3 Free Liquids - Any liquid(s) which separate from the solid portion of a
waste.
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3.1.4 Danger Zone- An area in which personnel and or equipment can be struck
by rail movement.
3.1.5 Gondola railcar — A railcar that is open at the top.
3.1.6 Gondola Clamp — A device for securing the gondola railcar to the Rotary
Railcar Dumper during dump operations.
3.1.7 Identification Labels - Label affixed to each container used to identify
waste material by generator, waste stream, bates number, date accepted
and other applicable information to assist field personnel in handling
waste.
3.1.8 Lid — A covering for a Gondola railcar that protects the load from the
elements and prevents waste material from blowing out during transport.
3.1.9 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — Personal Protective Equipment:
Devices or clothing worn to help isolate a worker from direct exposure to
hazardous materials; e.g., waterproof outer covering, gloves, safety
glasses, hardhat, respirator, etc.
3.1.10 Rotary Railcar Dumper — A mechanical device specific to the Rotary
Dump Facility designed to clamp and rotate gondola railcars of varying
height for the purpose of extracting bulk waste.
3.1.11 Rotary Dump Facility — All buildings, fixtures, and features necessary to
thaw, unload, wash, and release at the west side railcar management
facility.
3.1.12 Thaw Shed — An area of the Rotary Dump Facility used to heat gondola
railcars containing frozen material.
3.1.13 Uncouple Station — A bay in the Rotary Railcar Dumper that provides
space for qualified personnel to uncouple a gondola railcar from the train.
3.1.14 Dead String — A railcar, or string of multiple railcars not attached to a
powered switching unit.
3.1.15 Visibly clean — All potentially contaminated material that can be removed
by a squeegee, shovel or other tools must be removed.
Note: Road dust and grime, or other similar materials that are on a
Gondola railcar need not be removed unless radioactive
material is reasonably suspected to have contacted these
surfaces.
3.1.16 Rotary Wash Facility — An area of the Rotary Dump Facility used to
wash and survey gondola railcars and lids in accordance with applicable
release standards.
3.1.17 Water Cannon — A low pressure (not greater than 140 PSI) water nozzle
used to wash the inside of gondola railcars and provide additional dust
suppression, when needed, as they are rolled.
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3.2 Responsibilities
3.2.1 Manager, Operations is overall responsible for the implementation of this
procedure.
3.2.2 Radiation Safety Technicians (RST) are responsible for performing the
radiological survey of gondola railcars and for performing verification
release inspections; and for documenting the RST inspections as required
by this procedure.
3.2.3 Equipment Operators are responsible for loading waste material from the
Dump Bay into haul trucks for transport to assigned disposal cells.
3.2.4 A Qualified Operator is responsible for safely operating the Rotary Dump
Facility equipment (e.g. Overhead crane, pressure washers, water
cannons, etc). An operator may perform multiple functions provided that
applicable training and qualification is completed.
3.2.5 Disposal Lead, or designee, is responsible for daily operation of the
Rotary Dump Facility.
3.2.6 Rail Switchman is responsible for verifying the gondola railcar is
properly prepared and positioned for rolling:
• Remove/replace railcar lid clamps
• Verify the Gondola railcar is completely on the Rotary Railcar
Dumper prior to beginning the roll cycle.
• Verify Gondola clamps are completely engaged prior to
completing the roll cycle.
• Railcar decouple and couple as needed for facility operation (i.e. 1
positioning for thaw shed, rotary, and wash bay operation).
3.3 Precautions and Limitations
3.3.1 A pre-shift inspection shall be performed on all equipment prior to
facility operations in accordance with Reference 2.6. Unsafe equipment
shall be removed from service to prevent use until it can be repaired or
replaced.
3.3.2 Personnel may be assigned to perform more than one task outlined in this
procedure provided that adequate training and qualification has been
completed for each task.
3.4 Document Control and Records
N/A
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4 REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE
4.1 Safety
4.1 .1 All personnel shall follow cautions and warnings posted throughout the
facility.
4. 1 .2 Immediately prior to moving railcars throughout the facility, a qualified
switchman shall activate the audible alarm and visible light for at least
three seconds indicating to facility personnel that railcar movement is
about to occur. The switchman will wait 30 seconds after sounding the
audible and visible alarm before moving/allowing railcars to be moved.
4.1 .3 Operation of the Rotary Dump Facility can result in sudden movement of
railcars, motors, and equipment. All visitors and newcomers to the
facility, including those who are familiar with associated hazards, shall
check in at the Rotary Dump Facility Control Room prior to entering the
facility for inspection, service, or tours.
4.1 .4 All personnel working at the Rotary Facility shall have a radio in their
possession and will operate on the channel Rail 1 Analog.
4.1.5 When Rotary personal are required to attach hoses, set or release
handbrakes, cross between connected cars, collect samples, or perform other
temporary activities which require walking in the potential path of the
railcars they shall notify the Rotary switchman Prior to entering the Danger
Zone.
4.1 .6 Upon leaving the Danger Zone, the Rotary person leaving the Danger Zone
shall announce that the individual is leaving the Danger Zone.
4.1.7 All radio communications on the radio shall use 3 way communications to
ensure effective communication between personnel.
4.1.8 Prior to operation of any equipment associated with the Rotary Dump
Facility, personnel shall become familiar with the use and location of
items for use in case of an emergency (i.e., fire extinguishers, emergency
exits, and emergency shut-off switches).
4.1.9 Qualified personnel who observe an unsafe condition or act shall stop
activity in the affected area until such unsafe condition or act has been
properly reported and remedied.
4.1.10 PPE shall be worn while inside the restricted area as determined by
applicable RWPs, procedures, and standard work practices.
4.1.11 All personnel involved in the operation of the Rotary Dump Facility shall
be trained and certified as qualified to operate specific equipment within
the Rotary Dump Facility.
4.1.12 Ladders shall be stored in designated areas when not in use.
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4.1.13 Thaw Shed heaters shall not be activated while personnel are in front of
the heater. Heaters that are in line with combustible or other heat
sensitive material shall remain inactive during thaw operations.
4.1.14 Equipment operators shall immediately exit the Rotary dumping bay
when the Rotary Railcar Dumper alert horn is activated. No equipment or
personal shall enter the Rotary dump bay until the safety lights located on
both the east and west entrance are green or are cleared to enter by the
Rotary operator.
4.1.15 The water cannon ball valves shall remain closed when not in operation.
4.1.16 The Rotary Dump Facility Foreman or Disposal Lead shall be notified
when any component of the facility is being serviced or inspected.
4.1.17 Any equipment that is being serviced or inspected shall be rendered
incapable of operation in accordance with Reference 2.3.
4.1.18 Personnel shall be clear of the uncouple station when the Rotary Railcar
Dumper is in operation.
4.1.19 All railcar movement shall be performed in accordance with Reference
2.2.
4.1.20 Dead String railcars in the Rotary Facility do not require Blue Flag Track
Targets. Dead String rail cars shall be placed in a safe position.
4.1.21 Railcars containing potentially frozen material shall not be rolled directly
on the concrete floor of the Rotary Dump Bay. A bed of soil, or other
protective layer, shall be placed under the Rotary Railcar Dumper to
absorb the impact preventing possible personnel injury or equipment
damage when the frozen material shatters.
4.1.22 The retractable staircase in the Wash Bay has a 1,000 pound weight limit
when correctly used. DO NOT use stairs unless properly seated to the
floor of a railcar.
4.1.23 In addition to daily inspections, all cranes, cables, rigging, and hoists
shall be inspected annually in accordance with Reference 2.8.
4.2 Compliance
4.2.1 Modification to use, design, or maintenance of the Rotary Dump Facility
shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations as
described in Heyl & Patterson Rotary Railroad Car Dumper/Spotter
Operation and Maintenance Manual volumes 1 and 2.
4.2.2 Rail gates which provide access to the Rotary Dump Facility shall remain
closed and locked when rail conveyances are not entering or exiting the
Restricted Area. When the rail gates are open, the Rail Gate Guard (a
qualified Security Guard Attendant) shall ensure security of the
Restricted Area.
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4.2.3 Leaking shipments and wastes containing free liquids shall be managed
in accordance with Reference 2.5.
4.2.4 A leaking rail shipment shall be handled so as to prevent leakage from
falling on an unimproved surface. Upon discovery of a leak, immediately
contain leakage using buckets or similar container that would capture the
liquid. As soon as possible, move the leaking rail shipment into the
restricted area (Section 32). The use of buckets or similar container will
continue to be used to contain the leak until the shipment can be managed
appropriately.
4.2.5 Waste materials spilled outside of an approved management facility shall
be managed in accordance with Reference 2.1.
4.2.6 Upon verbal approval of a qualified manager, and after completion of a
pre-job briefmg the Rotary Dump Bay may also be used to manage waste
that has been delivered using other transport vehicles.
4.2.7 Radioactive waste containing PCBs for disposal at the LLRW Facility
shall be managed in accordance with Reference 2.11.
4.2.7.1 Radioactive waste containing PCBs for disposal at the
Mixed Waste Facility may be managed at the Rotary Dump
in accordance with the requirements of Section 17 in
Reference 2.12. These requirements are listed in Section
4.11 of this procedure.
4.2.8 Prior to changing waste types (i.e. lle. (2) to Class A or Class A to
11e.(2), all vehicles and equipment used shall be inspected and labeled in
accordance with Reference 2.7.
4.2.9 Gondola railcars shall be processed and released in accordance with
Reference 2.4.
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4.3 Rail Operations Procedure
4.3.1 Rail personnel shall coordinate rail movement inside the Rotary Dump
Facility with a Switchman and the Rotary Dump Control Operator to
ensure safe operations.
4.3.2 A Switchman shall signal when the gondola railcar is in position prior to
removing the gondola lid clamps.
4.3.3 After lid clamps are disconnected, the gondola railcar shall be pushed
onto the Rotary Railcar Dumper and aligned such that it is clear of any
obstacles that may cause damage during the rollover cycle.
4.3.4 The Switchman shall signal when the railcar is properly positioned in the
Rotary Railcar Dumper.
4.3.5 A Switchman shall decouple the gondola railcar from the train and the
Locomotive Operator shall be signaled to pull away.
4.3.6 The Overhead Crane Operator shall remove the gondola lid as described
in Section 4.6 of this procedure, when applicable.
4.3.7 After the Gondola Lid has been removed and retracted to a safe height,
the Switchman shall signal the Rotary Dumper Control Operator that the
railcar is okay to roll. The Rotary Dumper Control Operator shall
commence operations of the Rotary Railcar Dumper in accordance with
Section 4.7 of this procedure.
4.3.8 Upon completion of rotary dumping cycle, the Overhead Crane Operator
shall replace the lid, when applicable, and move the crane fixture to a
height that is clear of the Rotary Railcar Dumper.
4.3.9 The Switchman shall direct the locomotive operator to move the gondola
railcar to prepare for the next phase of operation (e.g. washing, thawing,
etc).
Note: The Switchman shall ensure all personnel and
equipment are free from the Danger Zone and that all
obstructions (i.e. ladders, clamps, etc. are clear of the
railcar prior to sounding alarms and giving direction to
move gondola railcars.
4.3.10 Lid clamps shall be secured by lowering and tightening the clamps on
the railcar then inserting the locking pin.
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4.4 Thaw Shed Procedure
4.4.1 The Thaw Shed heaters can be used to defrost material that has the
potential for sticking to the sides of railcars when frozen. The Rotary
Dump Facility Foreman shall determine when the Thaw Shed heaters are
to be activated.
4.4.2 When activating Thaw Shed heaters, care is to be taken to avoid melting,
burning or incurring other damage to the gondola railcars or their
accessories such as pneumatic brake lines, RFID tags, identification
labels, etc.
4.4.3 Thaw shed heaters shall be monitored during movement of railcars
through the Thaw Shed.
4.5 Railcar Sampling Procedure
4.5.1 Prior to rolling, the facility foreman shall ensure appropriate samples (i.e.
Moisture, Deferred Chemical, On-site, etc) are obtained in accordance
with the References 2.9 and 2.10.
Note: Only trained and qualified personnel shall be assigned
to obtain required shipment samples.
4.6 Overhead Crane Procedure
4.6.1 The Overhead Crane shall be inspected each day, prior to use, in
accordance with Reference 2.8.
4.6.2 The Overhead Crane is equipped with a fixture for safe and efficient
removal of railcar lids and shall be used only for this application unless
prior authorization is approved the Operations Manager or designee..
4.6.3 Prior to lifting a lid, the Overhead Crane Operator shall verify that all lid
clamps have been disconnected.
4.6.4 The Overhead Crane Operator shall use the remote controller to position
the Overhead Crane fixture and engage the gondola railcar lid.
4.6.5 Prior to lifting the lid, the Overhead Crane Operator shall verify the
fixture is securely engaged into the lid lifting rings. Once secure, the lid
shall be lifted to a height that is sufficient to be clear of the Rotary
Railcar Dumper during operation.
4.6.6 After the Rotary Dump Operator has completed the rollover cycle and the
clamps have been retracted, the Overhead Crane Operator shall operate
the remote controller to lower the lid back onto the gondola railcar and
remove the fixture from the lid.
4.6.7 After the fixture has been removed from the gondola railcar lid, the
Overhead Crane Operator shall raise the fixture to a height that is
sufficient to be clear of the Rotary Railcar Dumper during operation.
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4.7 Rotary Railcar Dumper Procedure
4.7.1 Rotary Railcar Dumper operation and maintenance shall be performed in
accordance with manufacturer recommendations as described in Heyl &
Patterson Rotary Railroad Car Dumper/Spotter Operation and
Maintenance Manual volumes 1 and 2.
Note: Current copies of applicable Operation and
Maintenance Manuals shall be stored, at a minimum,
inside the control room at the Rotary Dump Facility.
4.7.2 When ambient air temperatures are below 40 degrees Fahrenheit at time
of initial start-up, the hydraulic system shall be pre-warmed prior to
initial use:
• Open manual circulation valves next to the southern two clamping
rams on the Rotary Railcar Dumper.
• Engage hydraulic pumps to circulate temperature conditioned oil
from the holding tank through the hydraulic system for a minimum
of 15-minutes.
• Disengage hydraulic pumps.
• Close manual circulation valves.
• Cycle the clamp rams several times to ensure conditioned oil flows
through the entire hydraulic system.
• Rotary Railcar Dumper is ready for normal operation.
4.7.3 After the Rotary Dump Control Operator receives confirmation from a
Switchman that the gondola railcar is in position and the lid has been
retracted to a safe height, the Rotary Dump Operator shall sound the
warning horn indicating that the Rotary Dump Cycle is about to begin.
4.7.4 Upon hearing the horn, all personnel shall move to a safe location. All
operator and equipment within the Rotary Dump Bay shall exit the
dumping bay to the east or west doors.
Note: When rolling potentially frozen material all personnel
shall move off the catwalk and to an area away from the
Rotary Dump Bay.
4.7.5 The Rotary Dump Operator shall visually verify that personnel are clear
and that all waste handling equipment has exited the Rotary Dumping
Bay..
Note: When rolling potentially frozen material all equipment
shall exit the building and stand-by on either the east or
west ramp until after the railcar has been rolled.
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4.7.6 Upon verifying that personnel and equipment are safely clear of the
railcar tipper, the Rotary Dump Control Operator shall begin the cycle to
invert the gondola railcar and empty the gondola.
Note: Immediately after initiating the Rotary Dump Cycle,
the Rotary Railcar Dumper will rotate several degrees
and pause for three seconds to allow the railcar to seat
against the spill wall prior to fully engaging the
Gondola clamps. A spotter shall ensure the Gondola
clamps are fully engaged to the gondola railcar prior to
proceeding with the dump cycle.
4.7.7 After emptying the gondola, the Rotary Dump Operator shall position the
Rotary Railcar Dumper to an angle that allows an operator to use the
cannons and wash the inside of the gondola railcar, when applicable.
4.7.8 After the gondola railcar has been washed, the Rotary Dump Control
Operator shall position the Rotary Railcar Dumper in the home position
and disengage the clamps.
Note: The Rotary Dump Control Operator can use a wireless
remote control device when needed.
4.8 Wash Facility Procedure
4.8.1 Depending on preferred railcar release type and the condition of the
railcar after dumping the facility foreman shall decide if the Railcar Wash
Facility will be used for railcar cleaning and release.
4.8.2 .The Wash Bay catwalk system should be used when personnel are
required to enter a railcar for the purpose of performing decontamination
or radiological release.
4.8.3 Use the mid-level platform to lower ladders and equipment into short-
sided railcars.
4.8.4 Use the upper-level platform to raise and lower the retractable staircase
when excess height railcars are used, or as an alternative access point for
short-sided railcars.
4.9 Water Cannon Procedure
4.9.1 The water cannons can be used to direct high volume-low pressure water
to the railcar for cleaning and dust suppression purposes.
4.9.2 Water Cannon Operator(s) shall verify that both water cannon ball valves
are in the off position before the pressure pump is engaged.
4.9.3 The water cannons can be used for dust suppression during the dump
cycle or to clean material from inside an inverted gondola railcar.
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4.10 Dump Bay Procedure
4.10.1 All personnel shall follow cautions and warnings posted throughout the
facility.
4.10.2 Prior to entry, traffic routes in and out of the Dump Bay shall be
determined.
4.10.3 Only trained and qualified Equipment Operators shall be allowed to
operate equipment in the Dump Bay.
4.10.4 Prior to entering the Dump Bay, equipment operators shall verify that
safety light located at both the east and west are green and shall sound
their equipment horn before entering the Dump Bay.
4.10.5 Prior to loading haul trucks the Equipment Operator and Haul Truck
Driver shall communicate vehicle positioning to ensure safe, efficient
loading of material.
4.10.6 The Equipment Operator shall fill the haul truck bed with waste material
taking care to ensure that no material hangs over the side and minimizing
the likelihood of material falling from the haul truck during transport to
the disposal cells.
4.10.7 The Equipment Operator shall indicate to the Haul Truck Driver when
the truck is full and ready to transport material to the disposal cell.
4.11 Managing PCBs Requiring MW Disposal
4.11.1 Prior to off-loading PCB waste that requires disposal at the Mixed Waste
Facility, PCB markings will be placed in each compass direction around
the Rotary Dump Facility, and near the truck entrance/exit.
4.11.2 Wastewater accumulation shall be controlled using OPTION 1, Soil
Barrier, described in 4.11.3 or OPTION 2, the locking valve method, as
described in 4.11.4
4.11.3 OPTION 1 — Soil Barrier
4.11.3.1 All waste and soil must be removed from Rotary Dump
Building within 10 days of initial off-loading of the waste.
4.11.3.2 Cover the entire "Tipping Floor" area to a nominal depth of
at least six inches with a layer of non-PCB containing soil
and berm off the sump area to prevent any water from
entering the water collection sump.
4.11.3.3 After off-loading is completed, remove all waste and soil to
a visibly clean criterion. At this point, the facility is
considered non-PCB.
• All waste and soil will be disposed in the Mixed Waste
Landfill Cell.
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4.11.4 OPTION 2, the locking valve, from the sediment basin shall be closed
such that all wastewater accumulated during dumping operations will be
directed into the tanks. Label the tank(s) with a PCB marking.
4.11.4.1 Prior to releasing the wastewater, it shall be tested for
PCBs.
4.11.4.1.1 If the PCB concentration in the wastewater is less
than 0.5 µg/L, it may be released to the northwest
corner pond.
4.11.4.1.2 If the PCB concentration in the wastewater exceeds
0.5 µg/L, it shall remain in place until an action
plan is approved by the Environmental Engineer.
4.11.5 Decontamination of the rotary and waste management equipment shall be
performed by swabbing all surfaces that contacted PCB waste with an
appropriate solvent as defined in 40 CFR 761.79(c)(3)(iv).
• Residual liquid from this decontamination process will be isolated,
tested for PCBs, and managed in accordance with the results.
• Residual solids from this process will be disposed in the Mixed
Waste Landfill Cell.
4.11.6 Rotary off-loading shall be completed using OPTION 1, Soil Barrier,
described in 4.11.7 or OPTION 2, Decontamination and Verification,
described in 4.11.8.
4.11.7 OPTION 1 — Soil Barrier
4.11.7.1 All waste and soil must be removed from Rotary Dump
Building within 10 days of initial off-loading of the waste.
4.11.7.2 Cover the entire "Tipping Floor" area to a nominal depth of
at least six inches with a layer of non-PCB containing soil.
4.11.7.3 After off-loading is completed, remove all waste and soil to
a visibly clean criterion. At this point, the facility is
considered non-PCB.
• All waste and soil will be disposed in the Mixed Waste
Landfill Cell.
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4.11.8 OPTION 2 — Decontamination and Verification
4.11.8.1 Waste must be removed and cleaning/decontamination
procedures begun within 72-hours of initial off-loading of
the waste.
4.11.8.2 Concrete areas must be cleaned to a visibly clean criterion.
4.11.8.3 Verification wipe testing shall be performed within 24-
hours of the surface verified visibly clean.
4.11.8.3.1 Divide the floor into four quadrants.
4.11.8.3.2 Collect a random PCB 100 cm2 wipe test sample
from each quadrant.
4.11.8.3.3 Collect a fifth PCB 100 cm2 wipe test sample from
a random location on the wall beneath the rotary
equipment.
4.11.8.3.4 Decontamination will be required on all areas with
wipe test PCB results greater than or equal to 10
µg/100 cm2.
• Two additional PCB 100 cm2 wipe tests will be
collected from each decontaminated area within
24-hours of decontamination.
• This process will be repeated until both wipe
tests have PCB results below 10 ps/100 cm2.
4.11.9 After the waste is removed and the facility verified non-PCB, remove
PCB markings from the rotary facility.
5 ATTACHMENTS AND FORMS
None
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DOCUMENT SUMMARY FORM
Please provide the following infonnation for new/revised documents.
Forward the completed fonn, review comment forms, approved document,
and electronic file, to Document Control.
Document No.: CL-CH-PR-109 Revision No.: 5
Title: Rotary Dump Facility Operation
Special Status (i.e. Restricted; SSI; etc.): N/A
If special status is applicable, please note any special distribution/handling requirements:
Summary of changes (if this is a revision):.
The Procedure CL-CH-PR-109 Rotary Dump Facility Operation is being reinstated due to the complexity of Rotary
operations and to better define safe Rotary operations.
Replace wording Bridge Crane to Overhead Crane, Spotter with Switchman throughout the procedure
Correct position tenninology to correct terms throughout the procedure.
Remove all references to the Tug system and the high Pressure wash and drying systems.
Added the following
4.1.2 The switchman will wait 30 seconds after sounding the audible and visible alarm before moving railcars.
4 1.4 All personnel working at the Rotary Facility shall have a Radio in their possession and will operate on the channel Rail 1 Analog
4 1 5 When Rotary personal are required to attach hoses, set or release handbrakes, cross between connected cars, collect samples, or
perfonn other temporary activities which require walking m the potential path of the railcars they shall notify the Rotary switchman
Pnor to entering the Danger Zone.
4.1.6 Upon leaving the Danger Zone, the Rotary person leaving the Danger Zone shall announce that the individual is leaving the Danger Zone.
4.1.7 All radio communication's on the radio should use 3 way communication.
4 2.5 Move the leaking rail shipment into the restricted area (Section 32). The use of buckets or similar container will continue to be
used to contain the leak until the shipment can be managed appropriately.
4.7.4 Upon hearing the horn, all personnel shall move to a safe location. All operator and equipment within the Rotary Dump Bay
shall exit the dumping bey to the east or west doors.
4.7 5 Has exited the Rotary Dumping Bay.
4.10.4 Prior to entering the Dump Bay equipment operators sh311 verify that safety light located at both the east and west are green
and shall sound their equipment horn before entering the Dump Bay.
4.11 2 Wastewater accumulation shall be controlled using OPTION 1, Soil Barrier, described in 4.11.3 or 013110N 2, the locking
valve method, as described in 4.11.4
4.11.3 OPTION 1 — Soil Bamer
4.11.3.1 All waste and soil must be removed from Rotary Dump Building within 10 days of initial off-loading of the waste.
4.11.3.2 Cover the entire "Tipping Floor" area to a nominal depth of at least six inches with a layer of non-
PCB containing soil and berm off the sump area to prevent any water from entering the water collection suinp.
4.11.3.3 After off-loading is completed, remove all waste and soil to a visibly clean criterion. At this point,
the facility is considered non-PCB.
• All waste and soil will be disposed in the Mixed Waste Landfill Cell.
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4.11.4 OPTION 2, the locking valve, from the sediment basin shall be closed such that all wastewater accumulated during dumping operations will be directed into the tanks. Label the tank(s) with
a PCB marking.
4.11.4.1 Prior to releasing the wastewater, it shall be tested for PCBs.
4.11.4.1.1 If the PCB concentration in the wastewater is less than 0.5
pg/L, it may be released to the northwest corner pond
4.11.4.1.2 If the PCB concentration in the wastewater exceeds 0.5 pg/L,
it shall remain in place until an action plan is approved by the
Environmental Engineer.
'The Form CL-LD-PR-020-F1 has also been revised to reflect the changes to the procedure. CL-
LD-PR-20 F2 Instructions has been changed to also reflect the changes.
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