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TEMNfCO,
TENNECO POLYMERS, INC.
(COMPANY)
INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATIOIS
TO: FOR: FROM: RE:
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DATE: 2/5/85
R. R. Neugold
COPY TO: R.S. Cole
F. W. Kanzler
JvWT Kachtick t-C.3. Kotrla
R.D. Towe
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
C.F. Wunder
January, 1985
File
I. EPA-NJDEP
A. WATER
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Performance
Data available for the first four weeks revealed compli ance for all three outfall waters.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant performed well during the shutdown and after production was resumed.
We experienced three exceedances for outfall 001 during 1984 (two BOD averages and one BOD maximum). For the outfalls 02D and 02W, the old TOC parameter revealed seven excursions. A 1984 performance summary for all parameters monitored is attached.
2. Bioassay
The first quarterly 96-hour flow through bioassay, re quired under the new NJPDES-NPDES Permit, was conducted during the week of January 28, 1985. Preliminary re ports from the laboratory indicate an LC__ value for 62% of treatment plant water. This is well above the Permit requirement for LC^q ,2150%.
3. Treatability Study (NH^-N, TPS)
The treatability study, conducted by R.F. Weston, was started during the last week in January. The aim of the study is to see if nitrification can be accomplished in our activated sludge system. Two variations of the pri mary treatment for the wastewater are set up in para llel. It is estimated that the study will last five to six weeks.
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The TDS levels In the treatment plant effluent waters ranged from 820 to 1330 mg/1 with an average 1030 mg/1 during January. The NH,-N levels ranged from 12-62 mg/1 with an average of 34 mg/1 during the same period. The NH -N levels toward the end and during the start-up period of the production shutdown were below 35 mg/1 (12-31 mg/1).
4. Waiver of Treatment Works Approval This waiver is in the process of preparation by R.F. Weston and is expected to be ready for submittal to NJDEP by the February 7, 1985 due date.
5. DRBC Water Diversion Project Approval The hearing on our water diversion docket by DRBC was held on January 30, 1985. The docket was approved by the Commissioners. I attended the hearing.
6. Groundwater Monitoring .. .. The groundwater monitoring wells were sampled on January
17 and 18, 1985 for the second quarter monitoring round.
B. AIR 1. NESHAP a. Suspension and Dispersion Slurry There were no excursions reported in the suspension slurries. Seven of the fifty-eight dispersion slurry samples revealed VCM levels greater than 2000 ppm. This resulted in an exceedance of the weekly average for the first production week in January. b. Reactor and Tower Openings No excursion reported. c. Water Stripper No excursions reported. d. Incinerators No excursions reported.
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2. Fluidized Air Connections on Silo Transfer Lines
The Central Field Office, NJDEP-DEQ inquired on January 21, 1985 about the status of the Permit amendments for our silo transfer lines.
As the result of the Administrative Order, applications to amend the existing nine Permits were sent to NJDEP-DEQ Permit Section on October 10, 1984. We re ceived the approved Permits on January 30, 1985.
C. SOLID
1. HW Shipment
The delayed pick-up of the eight drums of HW was accom plished on January 3, 1985. We received a letter from S&W Waste explaining the reason for the delayed pick-up. As previously reported, two of the eight drums had exceeded the 90-day holding period.
2. NUS Corporation Site Inspection and Sampling
The site inspection by NUS, under contract to EPA, was conducted January 7, 1985. On January 17, 1985 NUS sampled four of our groundwater monitoring wells. Sam ples were also taken from the supernatant water of the sludge lagoon in service and two soil samples from the landfill. Parallel samples were taken. J.W. Kachtick was present for the sampling.
3. Landfill Closure
a. NJDEP-DWM Meeting
J.W. Kachtick, Dana Boyadjian (Princeton Aqua Science) and I met with T. Disbrow, NJDEP on Jan uary 29, 1985. We requested this meeting as the result of the letter from W. Burshtin received January 15, 1985. The alleged deficiencies of the Closure Plan, the Closure and Post Closure Care Plan were discussed. We were told that we would receive a letter within one week of the meeting summarizing the requirements for closure from the Agency's point of view.
b. Off-Site Sludge Disposal
We are in the process to gain acceptance for the disposal of our dewatered sludge by the Grand Central Landfill near Allentown, Pennsylvania. Two
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other out-of-state landfills indicated no interest in our sludge.
At our request, NJDEP-DWM provided us with a list of in-state secure landfills which would be elig ible to take our sludge.
II. OSHA
A. VCM
1. Personal Monitoring
One of the thirty-four employees monitored for VCM expo sure showed an 8-hour TWA above the PEL. This employee was reactor cleaning and showed 180 minutes mask time.
B. Right-to-Know
1. NJDOH Questionaire As the result of the Court ruling on the NJ-RTK Regula tions, all activity to comply was cancelled.
III. MISCELLANEOUS A. Meetings I attended the CIC Executive Committe meeting on January 11 1985.
B. PIRG Provided information to Greenstone & Sokol as the result of the settlement request by PIRG.
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