The Postal Service wants to remind facilities that store large quantities of deicing and anti-skid chemical products to follow the rules for proper storage.
These products include sodium chloride or rock salt, calcium and magnesium chloride, calcium magnesium acetate and sand.
Deicing and anti-skid products may be regulated under federal, state and local laws.
Regulations could include mandatory chemical reporting, restrictions on the amount stored, permitting and requirements for on-site storage areas.
Additionally, under the organization’s zero discharge policy, facilities that store these products must keep them under an awning, shed, tarp or similar shelter.
Facilities should not purchase or store more than 10,000 pounds of deicing and anti-skid products in a single location, unless absolutely necessary.
The De-Icing and Anti-Skid Product Storage Environmental Compliance Bulletin, available on the Environmental Affairs Blue page, has more information.
Employees who have questions should consult their region’s designated USPS environmental specialist.
