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2.0 WASTE CHARACTERISTICS<br />

The principal waste management activity at the proposed TSF will be processing mercurybearing<br />

wastes generated from Barrick mines and associated joint venture operations in the<br />

United States for the recovery and storage of elemental mercury. Mercury stored as a hazardous<br />

waste at the proposed TSF will be stored until it can be transferred to a National Repository for<br />

long-term storage and management.<br />

2.1 Purpose – 40 CFR 270.14(b)(3)<br />

The purpose of this waste characterization plan is to specify the proper handling procedures, and<br />

effective treatment methodologies to be implemented at the proposed TSF. Adequate waste<br />

characterization processes will ensure appropriate information is available to manage mercury<br />

and mercury-bearing materials safely, and in accordance with the regulatory requirements.<br />

2.2 Waste Analysis Plan – 40 CFR 270.14(b)(3)<br />

The Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) (see Appendix 2-A), presents the complete details of how<br />

waste will be characterized for treatment and storage. The WAP addresses wastes that will<br />

be received and generated by the proposed TSF.<br />

The WAP establishes the following items for inclusion in this application:<br />

Procedures for determining if a waste stream will be acceptable for management at<br />

the proposed TSF.<br />

Procedures for notifying the waste generator that the waste will be accepted.<br />

Procedures for characterizing wastes.<br />

Appropriate management strategies.<br />

Frequency of sampling and analyzing incoming loads of waste.<br />

Methods for sampling and analyzing incoming loads of waste.<br />

Analytical parameters for each waste.<br />

Rationale for the selection of analytical parameters.<br />

The WAP will be supported by SW-846 Methods, American Society for Testing and Materials<br />

(ASTM) Methods, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the on-site laboratory.<br />

The proposed TSF’s laboratory personnel will use these supporting documents as detailed<br />

instructions for performing the necessary procedures. The incorporated SOPs may be<br />

updated as appropriate without modifying the WAP.<br />

PMR <strong>RCRA</strong> <strong>Permit</strong> <strong>Application</strong>, <strong>Dry</strong> <strong>Hills</strong> Facility Page 52<br />

JBR Environmental Consultants, Inc. | HATCH March 2013

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