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90-M&4 (11-73) inter-office memo C. E. Crain R. R. Neugold To J. T. Sweeney W. P. AHDERSOH TENNECQ CHEMICALSV INC.j221979 Houston Bound Brook AT Flemington Date January 18, 1979 FROM W. P. Anderson AT Saddle Brook SUBJECT VCM DISCHARGES VIA RELIEF VALVES Copy to G. S. Flint J. P. Sandstedt F. S. Klopp R. T. Gottesman This is to remind you that paragraphs 61.64 (a)(3) and 61.65 (a) of the Federal Vinyl Chloride Emission standards specifically require that any discharge of vinyl chloride via a manual vent valve, or a pressure relief valve, be reported to the EPA (TACB for Pasadena) within a 10-day period after such occurrence. Reports must contain the following: 1. Date and time of the incident. 2. An estimate of the quantity of VCM emitted. 3. The cause of the release. 4. Corrective action to prevent reoccurrence. Preparation and submission of reports is the responsibility of the Plant Manager concerned. Where repeated releases indicates a need, the Plant Manager should request Engineering assistance in solving the problem. Written submissions should be directed to: New Jersey Plants: Regional Administrator Region II, U.S.E.P.A. 26 Federal Plaza New York, New York 10007 Pasadena: Attn: Mr. Marcus Kantz Executive Director Texas Air Control Board 8520 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin, Texas 78758 Attn: Mr. Cecil Bradford COLOR!TE 009095 C. E. Crain R. R. Neugold J. T. Sweeney January 18, 1979 Copies should be sent to Messrs. Anderson, Flint, and Sandstedt of Tenneco Chemicals. In addition to the written reply, any incident should be reported by phone to Mr. Sandstedt the next working day after it occurs. You should be aware that EPA has authority to impose severe penalties for failure to comply with these regulations. If you have any questions, please advise. WPA: LO B14/15-2 W. P. Anderson COLOR!TE 009096