Environmental Aspects Analysis
Activity: Facilities Management- HVAC
In order to increase the utility of this manual, the team undertook an effort to produce a sample aspect analysis. This sample was expanded to include a cross reference of Texas state environmental regulations, Federal regulations, as well as a listing of best management practices. Please click on the references below to further investigate the regulatory references and best management practices provided as links below.
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Aspect |
Impacts |
Applicable Regs |
Applicable BMPs |
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Air Emissions - CFCs - Asbestos - Space heaters (fossil fuel fired)
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Ozone depletion Degradation of air quality (NOx, SOx, ozone, particulates) Health hazards Regulatory requirements Visible emissions Fugitive emissions Odors Potential contamination |
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Eco/Human Toxicity - Refrigerants - Chemical use/storage (biocides, algaecides) |
Regulatory requirements Potential contamination Health hazards |
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Energy - System upgrades - Fuel use |
Increased efficiency Depletion of resource |
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Hazardous Waste - PCB’s - Mercury - Asbestos - Compressor oil |
Disposal/Recycling Storage concerns Transportation concerns Regulatory requirements Potential contamination Reclamation opportunities Health hazards |
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Solid Waste - Duct work - Piping/conduit - Other |
Disposal/Recycling Storage concerns |
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Natural Resources - Water use - Fuel usage |
Resource depletion |
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Waste Water - Cooling tower change out |
Potential contamination Sewer system effluent Health hazards Regulatory requirements |