Waste Management Procedures
Carbon Dioxide Before you begin
Description Carbon Dioxide cylinders
Category Unused Carbon Dioxide is not a waste.
Analysis No laboratory analysis required Identification by ingredients on label and MSDS
Accumulation Use cylinder until empty. If cylinder is unusable [damaged], empty or punctured and has the valve removed: It may be placed in scrap metal bin.
Waste Use all of contents Red Return empty cylinder or any unused portion of a cylinder to vendor. ucti on
Disposal Return re-usable cylinder to vendor for refill. If cylinder is empty or punctured and has the valve removed: It may be placed in scrap metal bin.
Recordkeeping If non-hazardous (Cylinder punctured or valve removed): List on General Cargo Manifest as scrap metal If returning cylinder to vendor for refill or return: Complete entry as “Carbon Dioxide” in Hazardous Materials Section of the Fieldwood Energy Shipping Manifest, prior to transportation. Maintain a copy of manifest offshore and at shore base facilities while shipping papers are active. Send original manifest with shipment. Since Carbon Dioxide is not a waste, there is no need to maintain file.
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Shipping Instructions: CARBON DIOXIDE 1. a. Call or FAX Dock/Base to schedule shipment. b. Contact owner/vendor to schedule pick up of material. 2. Package Carbon Dioxide as follows: a. Ship Carbon Dioxide cylinders secured in a standing position only (Preferred method of transporting is the use of a bottle rack). b. Secure cylinder valve cap when applicable. c. The following are approved cylinders. For cylinders not marked with a service pressure, the service pressure is designated by DOT as follows: Specification Service Pressure (psig) at 70°F. 3, 1800 39 Non refillable Service pressure must be marked on cylinder. 3A, 3AA, 3AX Service pressure must be marked on cylinder. DOT-3A1800, DOT-3AA1800, DOT-3AX1800 3AAX, 3E, 3T, Service pressure must be marked on cylinder. DOT-3AAX1800, DOT-3E1800, DOT-3T1800 3HT, 3AL Service pressure must be marked on cylinder. DOT-3HT2000, DOT-3AL1800 3. Mark Package: a. “Carbon Dioxide, 2.2, UN 1013” b. Stencil Container -“Fieldwood Energy” and the generator’s location (i.e. Eugene Island 158)
4. Label Package: a. "Non-Flammable Gas" label near the marking in 3.a. (above). 5. Prepare shipping papers: a. Complete Hazardous Materials Section [Section I] of the Fieldwood Energy Shipping Manifest (See example).
6. Placard Vehicle/Vessel: a. For cargoes of more than 1000 pounds: "Non-Flammable Gas" Placard with UN number 1013 and the number "2" in the lower corner. b. For cargoes of 1000 pounds or less: No Placard required on transport vehicle. c. See attached placard
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Shipping Instructions: CARBON DIOXIDE, (continued)
7. Load cargo in accordance with the following shipping limitations:
AIR RESTRICTIONS (49 CFR 172.101)
Passenger Aircraft 165 pounds(75 kg)
Cargo Aircraft 330 pounds(150 kg)
WATER RESTRICTIONS (49 CFR 172.101)
Cargo and up to 25 passengers Must be stowed on deck or under deck.
Passengers Must be stowed on deck or under deck.
Other Requirements
8. Include MSDS with shipment.
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