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Port Orchard adhesive manufacturer settles clean air violations
Westech Aerosol Inc. of Port Orchard, Wash. will pay a penalty for risk management violations of the federal Clean Air Act, according to a consent agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Westech makes adhesives using propane/isobutane, a potentially dangerous, flammable chemical. Few problems happen when propane/isobutane is handled properly and process equipment is maintained; ...
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For 20 years, ChlorTainer has kept Solano Residents Safe
ChlorTainer’s secondary containment vessels provide the safest and most reliable technology to protect chemical operators and communities from the hazards of chlorine gas. Recently, we discussed the pros and cons of working with chlorine gas versus liquid chlorine with Greg Stinson, lead operator of the Water Treatment Plant for the Solano Irrigation District (SID). When asked about ...
By ChlorTainer
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EPA marks 25th anniversary of EPCRA
“This law is important to safeguarding our communities from chemical emergencies,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “Twenty-five years after EPCRA was made into law, EPA continues to improve and advance our community right-to-know programs, so that we can ensure the best possible chemical safety protection for every community across the country.” Public demand for ...
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ChlorTainer’s Double Ton Containment Vessel is Here!
The Solution to Proactive Mitigation vs. Reactive Measures to a Chemical Release. We’re excited to introduce the latest in ChlorTainer technology: ChlorTainer’s Double Ton Containment Vessel! The solution to proactive mitigation vs. reactive measures to a chemical release. ChlorTainer’s Double Ton high-pressure vessel was built to accommodate TWO standard 1-ton chemical ...
By ChlorTainer
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Spokane, Washington chlorine distributor agrees to pay over $19,000 to settle EPA risk management program violations (WA)
Oxarc, Inc. has agreed to pay $19,472 penalty to settle a case for violations of the Clean Air Act Risk Management Program requirements according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The settlement came after EPA found that Oxarc, Inc. was in violation of the Risk Management Program requirements at four of their facilities which are located in North Lewiston and Nampa, Idaho and Pasco and ...
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EPA Settles with Olympic Fruit Company for Federal Risk Management Violations
Olympic Fruit Company failed to meet risk management requirements under the Clean Air Act, according a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As part of the settlement, the company will pay a penalty of $33,964 and upgrade its safety equipment. Olympic Fruit Company is based in Union Gap, Washington. Under the Clean Air Act, a facility that handles large amounts of chemicals ...
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Sorrento settles with EPA for chemical management violations at Nampa, Idaho plant
Sorrento Lactalis, Inc. will pay $91,352 in a settlement for violations of Clean Air Act regulations intended to prevent chemical accidents. The violations occurred at Sorrento’s cheese manufacturing facility in Nampa, Idaho. According to the settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as far back as 2007 Sorrento did not meet risk management requirements such as properly ...
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U.S. announces US$26 million bankruptcy settlement with chemical manufacturer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Justice Department, and the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York today announced that Chemtura Corporation has agreed to resolve its liabilities at contaminated sites across the U.S. for approximately US$26 million. The agreement settles Chemtura’s environmental liabilities under the Comprehensive Environmental ...
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EPA and DOE to Resolve Hanford Hazardous Waste Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (US DOE) have resolved alleged violations of hazardous waste requirements at the Hanford Site near Richland, Washington. By ensuring that hazardous waste management is conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements, EPA helps protect cleanup workers, first responders and the public from unnecessary ...
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Two Washington State Fruit Companies Violate Federal Air Regulations
Two eastern Washington fruit companies failed to meet risk management plan requirements under the federal Clean Air Act, according to separate settlements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As part of the settlements, Dovex Fruit Company and Clasen Family Company will pay fines and submit missing reports to manage ammonia use. According to Wally Moon, EPA’s Pacific Northwest ...
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More Fire Departments Charging Fleets for Hazmat Spill Response
Fire departments routinely respond to spills of hazardous materials and other regulated substances as part of their service – usually at no charge to the party responsible for the spill. But budgetary belt-tightening is prompting more and more fire services and other emergency responders to start charging spill generators for the cost of the response. Many states and municipalities have ...
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OSHA Issues Proposed Rule to Align the Hazard Communication Standard with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
Yesterday the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule that would align the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The HCS requires chemical manufacturers and importers to evaluate chemical hazards and provide information to subsequent users. ...
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EPA issues Hawaii Toxics inventory data (HI)
Toxics managed, treated or released into the environment from facilities operating in Hawai’i decreased 9 percent in 2009 when compared to 2008, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 299,000 pound decline reflects reported decreases in air, water, and land disposals, releases and off-site transfers. The data comes from the EPA’s ...
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Mitigating Emergency Responder Occupational Exposure Risks to Fentanyl
Emergency responders are faced with a myriad of challenges that unfortunately now includes potential exposure to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The growing use and abuse of pharmaceutical fentanyl and clandestinely produced versions of the drug are creating hazards for those called upon to respond to emergencies where these illicit drugs are used, transported, stored, or distributed. The ...
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India proposes draft national chemical policy
On March 29, 2012, India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), located within the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, announced the availability of a draft National Chemical Policy, 2012. The draft Policy is intended to facilitate the growth and development of the chemical sector in India. DCPC states that the policy "accords high importance" to research and development ...
By Acta Group
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Summary of Changes in the Chemical Safety Improvement Act(CSIA, S. 1009) and the Boxer TSCA Version Released September 18, 2014
Background This analysis reviews the changes made to the original version of the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (CSIA) (identified as CSIA1 in this memorandum) based on Senator Barbara Boxer's (D-CA) version of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform legislation released on September 18, 2014 (Boxer TSCA). This analysis attempts to analyze both the interim changes made to the bill and ...
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EPA Requires Five New England Companies to Better Manage Hazardous Chemicals to Protect Community
Five companies in New England that store or use extremely hazardous chemicals are taking action to improve the safety of their operations, following settlements with EPA for violating federal regulations meant to prevent chemical accidents from occurring. All five companies – two in Connecticut, two in Massachusetts and one in New Hampshire – were charged with violating Clean Air Act ...
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Hygieneering, Inc. Provides 24-Hour HAZWOPER Technician Level Training
Hygieneering, Inc. provided 24 hour technician level HAZWOPER training to local food and chemical industries. The training included: Emergency Preparedness, Chemical Storage, Toxicology, Personnel Protective Equipment, Industrial Hygiene, Confined Space and Decontamination Procedures. Hygieneering provides safety consulting, environmental consulting, testing and training, asbestos project ...
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New Safety Standards to Protect Communities in Puerto Rico and Nationwide from Chemical Accidents
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized amendments to the Risk Management Program (RMP) to further protect communities from chemical accidents, especially those located near facilities in industry sectors with high accident rates. The Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule includes EPA’s most protective safety provisions for ...
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EPA Settlement with Superior Forge and Steel Corp Enforces Chemical Reporting Rule Designed to Protect Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Superior Forge & Steel Corporation will pay a $61,673 penalty to settle alleged violations of toxic chemical reporting requirements at its forged steel production plants in New Castle, Pa., and Pittsburgh, Pa. EPA cited the company for violating the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), a federal law designed ...
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