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inventory, the Precious Metals inventory, and others. Guidance on regulatory reports is provided to site

organizations by the Environmental Protection Department, which reviews the compiled data and submits

a formal report to the appropriate regulatory agencies.

2.4 Transportation

Chemical shipments arrive at the Central Receiving Facility, where shipping manifests are reviewed and

processed. SRS transportation personnel deliver all chemicals, other than bulk process chemicals, to the

end user directly or through a nearby Material Access Center (MAC). Bulk process chemicals are

delivered to the process area facilities by the vendor after the shipping manifests have been processed at

the Central Receiving Facility.

Following a graded approach, general guidelines are used to manage the interim handling of chemicals

during the transition period from the initial point of receipt to the final delivery point because these

chemicals are not being used, but just handled and transported. Chemical compatibility is still a

consideration even when handling, storing, and transporting chemicals on a short-term basis. The WSRC

Transportation Safety Manual addresses the requirements for onsite and offsite transportation of

chemicals. DOT regulations apply whenever a chemical travels on or across a road with public access, or

is shipped offsite.

Onsite movement of newly procured chemicals from Central Receiving Facility to the area MAC and to

the end user facility is performed by SRS transportation personnel. Movement of excess chemicals

between site facilities and the Excess Chemical Warehouse is coordinated through the Site Hazardous

Material Transportation Representatives to assure compliance with DOT-Hazardous Material

Transportation Regulation (49 CFR 172-174) requirements.

2.5 Storage

When chemicals reached the end-user facility, a determination is made as to their immediate use or

storage requirements, including the designation of physical storage locations. Consistent with a graded

approach, the storage requirements for chemicals awaiting shipment to another facility or location are less

stringent than those for chemicals stored in a given location for a longer period. There is a greater

potential for exposure to chemicals during use than during storage. Therefore, the handling requirements

would be more stringent during use than in storage. Regardless, safe segregation based on chemical

compatibility is an overriding consideration in all situations.

Site-level and facility-specific procedures, MSDSs, and standard chemical references provide the

necessary guidance for proper long-term storage and handling of chemicals. The staff of CCMC,

Savannah River Technology Center, Industrial Hygiene Department, and Fire Protection Engineering can

be reached by the chemical coordinators for consultation on any storage and handling issues.

The onsite warehousing of newly arrived chemicals includes the Central Receiving Facility and MACs.

The Central Receiving Facility is used for temporary storage of stock items, bulk orders, and material that

will not be consumed soon after delivery. This facility is designed and staffed to store large amounts of

material. MACs are small warehouses, which are conveniently located near the facilities to reduce

procurement times and increase customer satisfaction. The MACs are designed to accept, store, and issue

materials that are quick turnaround items.

2.6 Control of Chemical Hazards

SRS eliminates or mitigates identified hazards through engineered and/or administrative controls. These

are incorporated into the design and are specified in facility operating procedures and facility-specific

training.