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WORLDWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GUIDELINE NUMBER 2___ Approved by CAC: 11/10/a l HAZARDOUS WASTE KAHAGEHENT-Hinimizc the quantities of hazardous waste generated tad ielect, treiUKttt/diipoul taking'into consideration: cot effectiveness, compliance with .regulations, risk* evaluation, and long tern product strategies. Establish Monsanto monitored and/or controlled disposition of all solid wastes. Reduce Monsanto's dependency ah deep veil injection of wastes and maintain surveillance of secure operation and performance of existing wells. INTRODUCTION The general order of preference for treatment/disposal of hazardous waste pending completion of a Corporatewide Hazardous Waate Management Study will be: ' 1. Biological, chemical, or physical treatment of the waste to convert it to usable or innocuous material. . 2. Thermal destruction or separation of hazardous constituents in the. waste with' energy or raw material recovery where feasible. 3. Deep-well disposal, limited to individual procexa waate streams approved by the EPC. 4. Ocean disposal. 5. Land disposal of wastes not amenable to.practical alternatives. The general order of preference for business decisions for Monsanto controlled or monitored disposition of hazardous wastes pending completion of a Corporatevide Hazardous Waste Management Study is: 1.. Monsanto owned and operated facilities at which only our wastes would be treated, stored, or disposed. Z. Joint venture with others to satisfy a mutual, non-profit industrial need. 3. Contract management of our waste with reputable firms. 4. Commercial venture only if it is compatible with Corporate objectives. * os* U76aa PROGRAM a 1. Complete Phase II of 'the Hazardous Waste Management Study by July, 1982. 2. By January, 1983have an approved corporatevide hazardouswaste management plan that is in accord with efie guideline. 3. Applicable portions of current programs under former guidelines number 2 and number 4 will continue until the approved corporatevide hazardous waste management plan is in effect. WATER PCB-SD0000067177