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The introduction, synthesis, use, storage, or disposal of any hazardous material on any property operated by the Organization is prohibited, except as authorized in this policy.
 
The introduction, synthesis, use, storage, or disposal of any hazardous material on any property operated by the Organization is prohibited, except as authorized in this policy.
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=Definition=
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==Definition==
 
A hazardous material is any substance that presents an unusual fire, health, or reactivity risk if its use is not carefully controlled. For the purpose of this policy, any substance that is listed in the United States Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101) is defined to be a hazardous material.
 
A hazardous material is any substance that presents an unusual fire, health, or reactivity risk if its use is not carefully controlled. For the purpose of this policy, any substance that is listed in the United States Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101) is defined to be a hazardous material.
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=Prohibited Materials=
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==Prohibited Materials==
 
The introduction, synthesis, use, storage, or disposal of the following materials on any property operated by the Organization are ''explicitly forbidden''. Some limitations and exceptions to this prohibition are listed below. Further exceptions may only be made by the Board of Directors for compelling reasons, and on such terms and restrictions as they may dictate.
 
The introduction, synthesis, use, storage, or disposal of the following materials on any property operated by the Organization are ''explicitly forbidden''. Some limitations and exceptions to this prohibition are listed below. Further exceptions may only be made by the Board of Directors for compelling reasons, and on such terms and restrictions as they may dictate.
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=Authorization of Uses and Storage=
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==Authorization of Uses and Storage==
 
The Organization recognizes that the safe use of certain hazardous materials is necessary and appropriate to its purposes, and that safe storage of those materials on its property facilitates those uses. In the interest of facilitating those uses, the following general authorizations are established under this policy.
 
The Organization recognizes that the safe use of certain hazardous materials is necessary and appropriate to its purposes, and that safe storage of those materials on its property facilitates those uses. In the interest of facilitating those uses, the following general authorizations are established under this policy.
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==Day Use Authorization==
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===Day Use Authorization===
 
Hazardous materials that are not otherwise forbidden by this policy may be brought into or used at the space on a "day use" basis. Only enough of the material may be brought into the space to support one day's usage. None of the material may be stored or disposed of anywhere in the space, and all of the unused material, along with any waste generated, must be removed by the user upon completion of its use.
 
Hazardous materials that are not otherwise forbidden by this policy may be brought into or used at the space on a "day use" basis. Only enough of the material may be brought into the space to support one day's usage. None of the material may be stored or disposed of anywhere in the space, and all of the unused material, along with any waste generated, must be removed by the user upon completion of its use.
    
Whenever this authorization is applied, the user shall comply with all of the safety and health recommendations as set forth in the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet, if one exists, or take other reasonable measures to protect other users of the space and the space itself.
 
Whenever this authorization is applied, the user shall comply with all of the safety and health recommendations as set forth in the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet, if one exists, or take other reasonable measures to protect other users of the space and the space itself.
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==General Authorization==
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===General Authorization===
 
Limited quantities of certain substances presenting a low hazard to health and safety are authorized for use and storage in the space, as listed in the table below.
 
Limited quantities of certain substances presenting a low hazard to health and safety are authorized for use and storage in the space, as listed in the table below.
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=Registered Use=
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==Registered Use==
 
Where a material not listed above is to be brought into, used, or stored in the space, or where a larger quantity of a listed material is needed than is permitted in the table, its introduction, use, or storage in the space may be permitted through registration.
 
Where a material not listed above is to be brought into, used, or stored in the space, or where a larger quantity of a listed material is needed than is permitted in the table, its introduction, use, or storage in the space may be permitted through registration.
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The Board designates the [[General Operations Team]] to administer the registration and control of materials under this provision.
 
The Board designates the [[General Operations Team]] to administer the registration and control of materials under this provision.
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==Initial Registration==
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===Initial Registration===
 
To bring a hazardous material into the space, contact a member of the General Operations Team through email, Discourse, or Slack. Provide as much of the following information as you have:
 
To bring a hazardous material into the space, contact a member of the General Operations Team through email, Discourse, or Slack. Provide as much of the following information as you have:
 
* The proper (shipping) name of the material, and the UN number if it has one.
 
* The proper (shipping) name of the material, and the UN number if it has one.
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General Operations will review the proposed material and will reply as quickly as possible with any restrictions that may apply. These may include limits on the amount to be stored at any one time, the duration of storage, conditions of storage, or other requirements. If those restrictions are acceptable to you, General Operations will register the type, quantity, and location of the material. You may then bring the material into the space under the restrictions that are established.
 
General Operations will review the proposed material and will reply as quickly as possible with any restrictions that may apply. These may include limits on the amount to be stored at any one time, the duration of storage, conditions of storage, or other requirements. If those restrictions are acceptable to you, General Operations will register the type, quantity, and location of the material. You may then bring the material into the space under the restrictions that are established.
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==Labeling and Storage==
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===Labeling and Storage===
 
Registered materials must always be labeled with the following information:
 
Registered materials must always be labeled with the following information:
 
* The proper name of the material and, optionally, the UN number
 
* The proper name of the material and, optionally, the UN number
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** The designated DOT hazard label. Note that the "limited quantity" label is not authorized for this purpose.
 
** The designated DOT hazard label. Note that the "limited quantity" label is not authorized for this purpose.
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==Registry Maintenance==
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===Registry Maintenance===
 
(GenOps does, and needs info)
 
(GenOps does, and needs info)
=Disposal=
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==Disposal==
 
(Nope!)
 
(Nope!)
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