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TO: Distribution IG&-JC1/: interoffice Communication FROM: DATE: SUBJ: T. G. Grumbles August 28, 1991 GROUNDWATER RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR LCCC VISTA A meeting was held on August 26 to review the impact of Vista's Vision project on the capacity to treat recovered groundwater and to review the status and cost-sharing issues of the permanent remediation system design work. The meeting was attended by Gary Wojnowski and Jay Christopher of Conoco. Veldon Messik, Tom Grumbles, and Randy King attended for Vista. Below is a summary of the discussion. Groundwater Treatment Capacity Restrictions This discussion was held to assure Conoco understood the scope and design parameters for Vision and how that impacted the treatment capacity. The design basis will only allow for 24 gpm of recovered groundwater. The reasons for this were discussed in detail. Although actual operation of the Vision project may result in additional capacity for the groundwater, it is understood that if the recovered groundwater volume increases, alternate or separate treatment methods or equipment may be needed. This could result in capital expenditures for both companies. Recovery System Design Conoco and Vista agreed that Conoco would do the process design and be reimbursed for their services (see attachment). Vista is proceeding to do the mechanical design. It was agreed that Vista would account for the time to do this design in a similar manner and we would wait until the design completion to determine the split on costs. If our time exceeds Conoco's, reimbursement will be made to Vista. Some specifics of the mechanical design were also reviewed. There is a specific question on the insulation specified by Conoco. Gary Wojnowski agreed to look into this and later confirmed that foam glass was the preferred insulation. Arrangements were made to provide Conoco with the design and bid packages . 4 -----------------T. G. Grumbles dlj .315 Distribution: R. Handy, D. Booth-LCVCM, M. G. Hayes-LCCP G. Wojnowski, J. Christopher-Conoco yW 00000021 (conoco) Rflrch and Engineering Process Engineering Division To: Graham Bacon, Vista VCM Plant Conoco Inc. PO. ao* 1267 Ponca City. OK 74603 (405) '*>' 7/b67/--J344b5b6 From: Gary Wojnowski, Conoco, PED Date: June 21, 1990 Subject: VISTA LCCC GROUNDWATER RECOVERY COLLECTION SYSTEM This letter documents the plan lor the process design of the remediation system up to and including the feed tank. Conoco, PED, will complete the process design for the gathering system for the groundwater recovery project at the Vista Lake Charles Chemical Complex, LCCC. Estimates for this work to be done by outside contractors were previously obtained by Bob Craft of Vista and ranged from $16,000 to $40,700. We feel there will be a savings In cost and an Increase in quality by having Conoco do this The major work items Include: 1. Evaluation and selection of the well pumps, 2. PFD and P&ID Drawings, 3. Design of the collection tank(s) and equipment, 4. Instrument Specifications, 5. Process Description, 6. Work list. The cost estimate is not part of this project and it is anticipated that both Conoco and Vista will estimate this project separately. Personnel The Conoco project team will consist of: 1. Gary Wojnowski 2. Joel Wilson 3. Kenny Morrison 4. Lew Cresswell. A Vista plant contact will also be assigned to this project. The project will require not more than 200 hours of PED's time at $56/hr or $11,200, and 30 hours of drafting at $3Q/hr or $900. Vista's total share would be $4,235. ff It takes more time to complete the design to Vista's requirements, Conoco will not charge for this time. Sincerely, Gary Wojnowski Senior Staff Engineer Environmental Group/Technology Section Process Engineering Division CC: DFM/LES:LWC.`JFW:HJN File EV-1100.10 VVV 000000274 TO: u Rick Smith TGG: XF: _______ '"" " Interoffice Communication FROM: DATE: SUBJ: T. G. Grumbles October 22, 1991 RESIN ROAD SHOW TOPICS VISTA Attached is a table of our VCM emissions reported to EPA and our estimated 1991 reductions based on process changes and projects. This could be put in bar graph form or another visual way to demonstrate the significant reductions in VCM emissions. Some are a result of better estimating but much of the reductions are a result of actual emission reductions. This can be used to demonstrate that we have aggressive environ mental programs to reduce the impact of our operations on the environment and maintain our capability to operate. Companion to the technical programs we are working with our surrounding communities to establish an understanding of our operations and develop a public acceptance of the plants. These efforts compliment the technical efforts to preserve our ability to operate. The environmental performance of our plant at Aberdeen is evidenced by the VI environmental award. (Attached) In recognition of the growing public concern over the use of heavymetals and the contribution of them to solid waste, Vista is pursuing and has successfully reformulated some products to reduce or eliminate the use of certain heavy metals. Hopefully this is what you're looking for. ----------- T. G. Grumbles cb Attachment f ^ 0000002''5 VCM ABERDEEN OKC VISTA CHEMICAL COMPANY VCM EMISSIONS 1987 TOTAL POUNDS EST. LBS 1988 1990 1991 113242 120000 15263 76819 20394 64295 15000 24000 69244 66240 65712 24000 TOTAL 302486 158322 150401 63000 % REDUCTION (SINCE 87) 47.65973 50.27836 79.17259 VVV 000000276