Environmental Issues

This section addresses the protection of human health and the environment by maintaining and promoting environmental regulatory compliance. Pollution Prevention and hazardous waste management and minimization are the key components.

LHU's  Policies and Procedures:

Hazardous Waste Mgt. Guide	Hazardous Waste  Minimization Guide
Fluorescent Lighting Waste	Mgt of Spent Batteries
Maintenance Waste	PCB Light Ballast

Lock Haven University  has a comprehensive Hazardous Waste Management, Minimization and Disposal Program. The improper disposal of hazardous materials is strictly forbidden. Detailed information and assistance on hazardous waste disposal is provided by EHS.

For specific questions or to learn more about our Hazardous Waste Program, please call EHS at 2278.

Hazardous Materials / Hazardous Waste Management Links:

• ATSDR's Hazardous Substance Release/Health Effects Database
• DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
• DOT Office of Hazardous Materials Safety-Regulations, Clarifications and Exemptions
• Environ-Safety: Occupational Health and Safety Issues in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
• EPA's Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO)
• EPA Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Brownfields Home Page
• EPA's Enviro$en$e Pollution Prevention Files
• EPA Office of Water
• EPA Region 1: New England's College and University Home Page
• EPA Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Resource Directory
• GreenBiz.com: The Resource Center on Business, the Environment, and the Bottom Line
• HUD: Environmental E-Maps
• LEPC/SERC Net
• National Environmental Training Association
• Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange (P₂Rx)