* Assist in development of a formal (i.e., written) exposure reduction and minimization program when exposures equal or exceed the AL.

* Work closely with the Hazards Control Department to analyze group exposure and sensitization data.

* Perform group analyses of beryllium medical surveillance data.

4.6 Environmental Protection Department

The Environmental Protection Department shall:

* Participate in the hazard review to evaluate environmental contamination levels, permit requirements, National Environmental Policy Act declarations, and other environmental issues during the experiment design phase.

* Specify, in conjunction with the ES

* Assist authorizing organizations with the removal and disposal of packaged beryllium or beryllium-contaminated waste.

* Properly manage beryllium-contaminated equipment for disposal.

* Maintain beryllium inventory data.

The Environmental Protection Department is not normally involved in the evaluation of potentially contaminated surplus equipment unless the equipment is to be sold as scrap, recycled, or managed as waste.

4.7 Materials Management Section

The Materials Management Section is responsible for maintaining a database of SRD classified parts and establishing procedures for the control of such parts owned by LLNL. Individuals performing programmatic work are assigned responsibility for the control of beryllium SRD classified parts and must meet the requirements of both the Materials Management classified parts procedures and this document.

4.8 Technical Release Representatives and Other Personnel Who Purchase Beryllium

Refer all requests for beryllium to the Hazards Control Department for review and approval prior to placing an actual order. Controls for purchasing beryllium are given in the Controlled Items List.