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February 23, 2020
DENR-EMB Waste Management Compliance Orientation
RA 6969: Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
Outline of Presentation
• EMB Mandates
• Health Impacts of Chemicals and Wastes
• Overview of RA 6969
• Title III: Hazardous Waste Management
• Joint DENR-DOH Administrative Order no. 02,
Series of 2005
Environmental Management Bureau(EMB)
Vision
A nation empowered to protectour finite resources, attuned tothe pursuit of sustainabledevelopment, for a clean andhealthy environment thatenhances the Filipino quality oflife for present and futuregenerations
Mission
To restore, protect andenhance environmental qualitytowards good public health,environmental integrity andeconomic viability.
EMB Mandates
P.D. 1586: The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System of 1978
R.A. 8749: The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
R.A. 9003: The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
R.A. 9275: The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
R.A. 6969: Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
R.A. 9512: Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
Under E.O. 192, EMB is also mandated to provide research and laboratory
services, and serve as secretariat in the adjudication of pollution cases.
Republic Act (RA) 6969“Toxic Substance and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990”
Management of industrial chemicals and hazardous wastes in all aspects of its life cycle, “cradle to grave”- generation,
transportation, treatment, storage and disposal.
Why focus on Chemicals and Hazardous Wastes?
Global production of chemicals has increased from 1M tons in 1930 to 400M at present
More than 20M known substances
About 100,000 different substances registered in EU and 10,000 are marketed in quantities or volumes >10T
Certain chemicals have caused Serious damages to human and the environment e.g. asbestos,
benzene, trichloroethane (TCA), trichloroethylene (TCE), DDT
Incidence of some diseases has increased
Some are persistent and becomes endocrine disruptor
Health effects of Common Inorganic Contaminants
Gastrointestinal disorder, lower-limb disorder
Air, waterPesticidesOre smelting/refining
Arsenic
Asbestosis (scarring of lungs)
AirHeat/flame resistant applications
Asbestos
Inorganic: disorder of central nervous system, psychosesOrganic: numbness, impaired speech, deformity, death
Water, biotaElectrical goods (switches, fluorescent bulbs, ect), chlor-alkali plants (inorganic); fungicides, slimicides (Organic)
Mercury
Impairs nervous system, red blood cell synthesis
Air, biota, waterGasoline, batteries, solder, radiation shielding
Lead
Joint pain, lung, kidney disease
Air, biota, waterElectroplating, battery manufacturing
Cadmium
HEALTH EFFECTSPATHWAYSSOURCECONTAMINANT
Health effects of Common Organic Contaminants
Bio-accumulates in fatty tissues, nervous disorders, persistent
Water, food chain
Application of pesticide worldwide
DDT(dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
Damage to kidney, liver & nervous system; Powerful teratogen; possibly carcinogenic
Water, food chain
Impurity of manufacture of trichlorophenols used in various biocides
Dioxin2,3,7,8-TCDD (tetrachlorodibenzopara-dioxin)
Persistent, probably carcinogenic; exposure results in chlor-acne, headaches; visual disturbance
Food chainDielectric, heat transfer & hydraulic fluid
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls)
HEALTH EFFECTSPATHWAYSSOURCECONTAMINANT
• Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko suffered from extremely prominent facial chloracne after being diagnosed with dioxin poisoning in late 2004. His diagnosis of chloracne was claimed by prominent toxicologist John Henry.
• Viktor Yushchenko as he appeared in July 2004 (left), and as he appeared in November 2004 after the supposed dioxin - poisoning (right).
Effects of Dioxin
Title III: Hazardous Waste Management
▪ Classification of HazardousWastes
▪ Registration of Hazardous WasteGenerators
▪ Registration of Hazardous WasteTransporters
▪ Categories of Treatment, Storageand Disposal (TSD) Facilities
▪ Importation of RecyclableMaterials Containing HazardousSubstances
▪ Export of Hazardous Wastes
SOURCE REDUCTION
& SEGREGATION
ON-SITE RECYCLING
OFF-SITE RECYCLING
TREATMENT
DISPOSALWaste Minimization/
Green Productivity/Cleaner
Production
Waste Management Hierarchy
What are Hazardous Wastes?
by-products, side-products, process residues, spent reaction media, contaminated plant or equipment or other
substances from manufacturing operations and as consumer discards of manufactured products which present unreasonable risk and/or injury to
health and safety and to the environment
Steps in Identifying Hazardous Waste
Is it a “waste”?
Is it specifically exempted? (Table 2.2 of DAO 2013-22)
Is it listed? (Table 2.1 of DAO 2013-22)
Does it exhibit one or more of the characteristics ofhazardous wastes? (Toxicity, Reactivity, Ignitablility,Corrosivity)
Is it a Waste?
For a material to be considered as hazardous waste, it must first be classified as a waste. The following materials are classified as wastes:
▪ Industrial wastewater
▪ Sludge from wastewater treatment
▪ Spent materials (those that could no longer be used for their intended purpose)
▪ Commercial grade chemicals that are discarded
▪ Garbage or refuse
▪ Empty containers
▪ Process residues, by-products, contaminated equipment
▪ Consumer discards
Does it Exhibit one of these Characteristics?
Toxic
Reactive
Corrosive
Ignitable
Any waste that exhibits one or more of these characteristics is
considered hazardous waste
▪ Toxic
✓ Poisonous
✓ Carcinogenic
✓ Mutagenic
✓ Teratogenic
✓ Based on TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) - aprocedure used to simulate the leaching which a waste willundergo if disposed of in a sanitary landfill and is applicable toliquid, solid and multi-phased sample media
Characteristics of Hazardous Wastes
Characteristics of Hazardous Wastes
▪ Reactive
✓ Unstable under normal conditions and readily undergoviolent change without detonating
✓ React violently with water and create spontaneouslyexplosive mixtures like toxic gases, vapors or fumes
✓ Are capable of detonating
▪ Ignitable
✓ Applies to any physical state can create fire under certain conditions (e.g. liquidssuch as solvents that readily catch fire, friction-sensitive substances
✓ Any liquid having a flash point of not more than 140F/60C 60C (closed-cup test) or65.6C (open-cup test)
✓ Any of the following solids:- Wetted explosives that when dry are explosives capable of explosion- Self-reactive materials that are liable capable to undergo, at normal or elevatedtemperatures, a strong exothermal decomposition- Pyrophoric materials (also liquid) that can ignite with no external ignition sourcewithin 5 mins after coming in contact with air✓ Flammable compressed gases
Characteristics of Hazardous Wastes
▪Corrosive
✓ Acidic or basic with pH equal or less than 2.0 (acid) or equal orgreater than 12.5 (base) or less than 2.0
✓ Capable of corroding metal such as containers, tanks, barrels anddrums causes visible destruction or irreversible alterations in humanskin at the site of contact
✓ Has severe corrosion rate on steel or aluminum✓ Assigned Waste # B201-299, C301-399
Characteristics of Hazardous Wastes
Is it exempted? (Table 2.2, DAO 2013-22)
• Household wastes such as garbage under RA 9003 except special
wastes
• Wastewaters which are disposed of on-site through the sewerage system
• Materials from building demolition except those containing asbestos
• Septic tank effluents and associated sullage wastewaters
• Untreated spoils from mining, quarrying and excavation works but not
materials in the nature of tailings, commercially treated materials and
mine facility consumables
• Toxic MetalsLead, Cadmium, Mercury, Beryllium, Selenium, Lithium, Antinomy, Arsenic
• Brominated Flame RetardantsTBBA (tetrabromo-bisphenol-A)PBDE (polybrominateddiphenyl) etc.
• Other Halogenated HydrocarbonsPVC (polyvinyl chloride) CFCs (chloroflourocarbons)
• Rare Earth ElementsYttrium, Europium, Americium
Hazardous Constituents of E-Wastes
Source: Basel Action Network
Summary
Wastes are considered hazardous if they are:
✓ Not specifically exempted
✓ Listed in Table 2.1 of DAO 2013-22
✓ Exhibit any of the 4 characteristics:
▪Ignitable
▪Corrosive
▪Reactive
▪Toxic
Requirements for HW Generators
▪ Register as HW Generator
▪ Designate a Pollution Control Officer (PCO)
▪ Determine if wastes are hazardous
▪ Submit reports to EMB Regional Office
▪ Responsible for storage and labeling of wastes
▪ Submit Contingency and Emergency Plan
▪ Conduct personnel training
Classification of HW Generators
Classification is based on the type and quantity of
hazardous wastes generated
▪ Small
▪ Medium
▪ Large
Requirements for HW Transporters
▪ Register as HW Transporter
▪ Drivers and helpers must have appropriate competency on Hazardous Waste Management
▪ Contingency and Emergency Plan
▪ Environmental Guarantee Fund
▪ Valid contract with registered TSD facility(ies)
▪ Designate a Pollution Control Officer (PCO)
Requirements for TSD facilities
▪ Register as TSD Facility
▪ Designate a Pollution Control Officer (PCO)
▪ Comply with the waste acceptance requirements and the Manifest System
▪ Submit residuals management plan
▪ Prepare and implement an emergency contingency plan
▪ Conduct personnel training
▪ Valid contract with registered transporter(s)
Categories of TSD Facilities
Category Type
A Onsite Treatment and Disposal Facilities
B Thermal Treatment Facilities
C Disposal Facilities
D Recycling Facilities
E Chemical Treatment Facilities
F Storage Facilities
Hazardous Wastes Tracking System
Retained by Transporter #2
and TSDEMB Regional Office
Retained by
Generator
Retained by
Transporter #1
Retained by Transporter #1
and TSD
For the Generator and EMB Regional
Office
Manifest (1 copy) Manifest (1 copy)
If applicable
Manifest (2 copies)
Manifest (2 copies)
Manifest (2 copies)
Transporter
#1
Transporter
#2
Generator
TSD Facility
Certificate of Treatment(2 copies)
Manifest (2 copies)
JAO 2005-02
• Policies and Guidelines on effective and properhandling, collection, transport, treatment, storageand disposal of health care wastes.
• Issued on 24 August 2005
• Effective on 01 September 2005
OBJECTIVES
A. To provide guidelines to generators, transporters and owners or operators of treatment, storage, disposal (TSD) facilities of health care waste on the proper handling, collection, transport, treatment, storage and disposal thereof;
B. To clarify the jurisdiction, authority and responsibilities of the DENR and DOH with regard to health care waste management; and
C. To harmonize efforts of the DENR and DOH on proper health care waste management.
Health Care Wastes
• Municipal Waste
• Infectious Waste
• Pathological Waste
• Sharps
• Pharmaceutical waste
• Genotoxic Waste
• Chemical waste
• Waste with heavy metals
• Pressurized containers
• Radioactive Waste
General Waste – Municipal Waste
Healthcare Waste Generators
• Hospitals
• Infirmaries
• Birthing homes
• Clinics
• Laboratories and Research Centers
• Drug Manufacturers
• Institutions (Medical Schools, Drug Rehab. Centers, etc.)
• Mortuaries and Autopsy Centers
DENR-DOH Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 02, series of 2005, “Policies and Guidelines on effective and proper handling, collection, transport, treatment,
storage and disposal of health care wastes”
DENR-EMB shall:
• Be the primary agency responsible for implementing pertinent rules andregulations on the management of healthcare waste in the Philippines, asgoverned by RA 6969, RA 8749, RA 9275, RA 9003 and PD 1586.
• Formulate policies, standards and guidelines on the transport, treatment,storage and disposal of healthcare wastes.
• Require TSD facility operators and on-site treaters to present to the DENR copiesof the results of microbiological tests on the healthcare waste treated usingautoclave, microwave, hydroclave and other disinfection facilities prior to therenewal of their Permits under RA 6969.
DENR-DOH Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 02, series of 2005, “Policies and Guidelines on effective and proper handling, collection, transport, treatment,
storage and disposal of health care wastes”
DOH shall:
• Regulate all hospitals and other health facilities through licensure andaccreditation under the Hospital Licensure Act (RA 4226).
• Require all healthcare waste TSD facility operators and healthcarewaste generators with on-site waste treatment facilities to use DOH-BHDT registered equipment or devices for the treatment of healthcarewastes.
• Issue Department Circulars to ensure that all environmentalrequirements are complied with.
• Notify DENR on actions taken on cases of non-compliance or notice ofviolation issued to healthcare facilities, institutions and businessestablishments.
DOH-Centers for Health Development shall:
• Advocate healthcare waste management (HCWM) practices to theLocal Chief Executives, key leaders and stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance on HCWM through training, advisory onthe preparation of HCWM plans as a requirement for licensing orrenewal thereof, dissemination of policies, guidelines and information,ensure compliance by healthcare waste generators with all pertinentlaws, rules and regulations.
DENR-DOH Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 02, series of 2005, “Policies and Guidelines on effective and proper handling, collection, transport, treatment,
storage and disposal of health care wastes”
JAO sets the specific criteria, standards, and guidelines on:
• Handling, collection, storage and transport
• Treatment (thermal, chemical, irradiation, biological process, encapsulation and inertization)
• Final Wastes Disposal Systems and Facilities (controlled dump facility, sanitary landfill facility, safe burial on healthcare facility premises, sharps and syringes disposal through concrete vault)
• Wastewater Treatment Facility
DENR-DOH Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 02, series of 2005, “Policies and Guidelines on effective and proper handling, collection, transport, treatment,
storage and disposal of health care wastes”
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTSHEALTHCARE WASTE GENERATOR
ECC (PD 1586)
Permit to Operate
(RA 8749 CAA)
Discharge Permit
(RA 9275)
LLDA Clearance/
Discharge Permit
(EO927)
DENR-EMB
Permit to Construct
License
Certificate of Accreditation(for OFW Clinics, ambulatory clinics, etc.)
DOH
Hazardous Waste
Registration/
Quarterly Report (R.A. 6969)
Registration as
Waste Transporter (RA6969
Transport Permit (RA 6969)
Comply with
Manifest System (RA 6969)
DENR-EMB DOH
No regulatory requirements
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTSHEALTHCARE WASTE TRANSPORTER
ECC(PD 1586)
Permit to Operate(R.A. 8749)
Registration
as TSD Facility (RA 6969)
Discharge Permit
(RA 9275)
DENR-EMB DOH
LLDA Clearance/
Discharge Permit
No regulatory requirements
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTSHEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL (TSD) FACILITIES
Role(s) of the LGU
• Enforce its mandates on waste management under RA 7160:Local Government Code of 1990 and RA 9003: Ecological SolidWaste Management Act of 2000
• Incorporate in the requirements for issuance and approval ofbusiness permit compliance to environmental laws amongothers RA 6969, PD 1586, RA 9275, RA 8749, etc.
Penalty Provisions
RA 6969
• Administrative Violations (PhP 10,000.00-50,000.00) except forfailure to comply with conditions of a permit (PhP50,000.00/condition)
Projects (Completed/Ongoing)
• GEF/UNIDO Non-Com POPs Destruction FacilityProject
• GEF/UNDP ULABs Management Project
• UNITAR Ratification and Early Implementation ofthe Minamata Convention on Mercury in thePhilippines
• GEF/UNIDO PCB-WEEE Project
Issued Policies
• Serve as a guide for theminimum protocols andstandards on the categorizationof TSD facilities
• The intended users includethose who will put up a TSDfacility which will store, recycle,recover, treat, and dispose ofhazardous wastes.
Site Characterization Guidelines (EMB MC 2017-003)
Purpose: to address potential POPs contaminated sites in the Philippines
Provides:
• current available site assessment protocols
• process that identifies and allows the assessment of risks posed by potentially contaminated site
• process that insures successful management of contaminated sites
Issued Policies
Site Remediation Guidelines (EMB MC 2017-004)
Purpose: to address potential POPs contaminated sites in thePhilippines
Provides:
• current available remediation technologies
• advice on the environmental management of POPs contaminated sites and remediation activities
Issued Policies
Site Control Guidelines
• to address the management and control of contaminated sites to reduce or eliminate receptor exposure
• to identify site control options as part of contaminated site management
Issued Policies
Guidelines on the Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
• aim to provide the framework mechanism for theappropriate management of WEEE and institutionalize theExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
• provide guidelines on distinguishing used or second-handand e-waste
Policies in the Pipeline
Moratorium on the Importation of all Kinds of Waste orScrap Including Recyclable Materials Containing HazardousSubstances and Suspension of the Issuance ofRegistrations of Importer and Importation Clearances
• Stakeholders Meeting was conducted on 07 June 2019.
Policies in the Pipeline
Proposed Clarificatory Guidance on the Issuance of HazardousWaste Generator ID for Malls or Commercial Buildings andClustered Establishments
• Stakeholders Meeting was conducted on 30 October 2019.
Policies in the Pipeline
Proposed Amendments to DAO 2013-22 (Revised Proceduresand Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes)
• Stakeholders Meetings were held on 11 June and 27 November 2019.
Policies in the Pipeline
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