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Biosolids
EMS Code of Good Practice
Organizations that participate in
the National Biosolids Partnership Biosolids EMS Program must commit to and
follow the NBP's Code of Good Practice described below.
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Compliance: To commit to
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regarding production
at the wastewater treatment facility and management, transportation, storage
and use or disposal of biosolids away from the facility.
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Product: To provide
biosolids that meet the applicable (quality) standards for their intended
use or disposal.
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Environmental Management
System: To develop an environmental management system for biosolids that
includes a method of independent third party verification to ensure
effective, on going biosolids operations.
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Quality Monitoring: To
enhance the monitoring of biosolids production and management practices.
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Quality Practices: To
require good housekeeping practices for biosolids production, processing,
transport and storage, and during final use or disposal operations.
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Contingency and Emergency
Response Plans: To develop response plans for unanticipated events such
as inclement weather, spills and equipment malfunctions.
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Sustainable Management
Practices: To enhance the environment by committing to sustainable,
environmentally acceptable biosolids management practices and operations
through an environmental management system.
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Preventive Maintenance:
To prepare and implement a plan for preventive maintenance for equipment
used to manage biosolids and wastewater solids.
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Continual Improvement:
To seek continual improvement in all aspects of biosolids management
(through an environmental management system.
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Communications: To
provide methods of effective communications with gatekeepers, stakeholders
and interested citizens on key elements of each environmental management
system, including information relative to system performance.
For a description of the
elements of NBP's EMS for
Biosolids and their requirements click here.
For guidance in developing an
effective EMS to meet NBP's requirements click here.
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