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TENNECO POLYMERS, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW--PASADENA PLANT
1985
TEN 2445
TENNECO OIL P&M FACILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
TENNECO POLYMERS - PASADENA PLANT POLYVINYL CHLORIDE FACILITIES
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20/84
TEN 2446
TENNECO OIL PAM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
March 5-7, 1985
Nam and address of facility:
Tenn co Polymers Pasadena Plant 4403 La Porte Road P. O. Box 849 Pasadena, TX 77501-0849
Affiliated withi Tenneco Oil PAM
Operations Manager;
Frank Koslosky.
(Name) il^Q^nviron mental Representative:
Director - Operations
TfitlSS
"
Tim Kachtick (Name)
Mgr.-Environmental Sciences (Title)
Type of operation and/or principal products:
Polyvinyl Chloride
Review Team:
Name
**
Title
Bob Pruessner Roger Towe
Charles Beresford
Emil LeRouge
Lloyd Stewart
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1/2/85
Mgr.Environmental Affairs-TOC Sr.Environmental Eng.-TOC Attorney - TOC Environmental Supervisor-TOC Mgr.Environmental Audits-TEN
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(713)479-3411 (Phone)
(713)479-3411 (Phone)
Phone (713) 757-3306 (713) 757-7685 (713) 757-8764 (504) 579-2274 (713) 757-4100
TEN 2447
TENNECO OIL P&M ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
TENNECO POLYMERS ENVIRONMENTAL STAFFING
(I)
Please show the reporting relationship between individuals directly responsible for environmental compliance and the senior manager associated with this facility. (Add blocks as necessary.)
Name Russell Bowers__________ Title Vice President--Chemicals
Name Title
Frank Koslosky Director - Operations
i ; Name Harold Fife______________
i
Title____ Administrative Manager
Name Jim Kachtick Title Manager - Environmental Sciences
Name Title
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TEN 2448
TENNECO OIL P&M ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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ENVIRONMENTAL STAFFING
(2)
Please list name and title of persons dedicating a significant portion of their time to environmental compliance. This should include those persons responsible for operating environmental control equipment, conducting laboratory environmental analyses, etc.
Jim Kachtick
Manager - Environmental Sciences
NAME ;
TITLE
~~~
Approximate percentage (%) of work time dedicated to environmental! 95% 'o,
Brief description of environmental responsibility! Manage environmental affairs at
Pasadena plant to insure compliance with pertinent laws and regulations.
File permit applications, reports, and correspondence with regulatory agencies. Review and advise on aii projects irom the environmental aspect.
Nelson Turner
L f TT |3 t/ T i '*' C*
Manager of Quality Assurance
Name
TITLE
Approximate percentage (%) of work time dedicated to environmental: 20*
Brief description of environmental responsibility! Supervise NPDES, NESrlAP and RCRA
analytical testing to insure proper methods and techniques are used. Provide technical assistance in troubleshooting operational problems with waste treatment systems.
/
George Harvey
^`!
Quality Assurance Supervisor
NAME
TITLE
[
Approximate percentage (%) of work time dedicated to environmental!
__________
Brief description of environmental responsibility! Oversees sample collection, provides
liaison with operations in troubleshooting probie'ms as tney arise."
Jadie Pryor
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Chemist
NAME
TITLE
Approximate percentage (%) of work time dedicated to environmental!
Brief description of environmental responsibility! Perform analytical testing for
NPDES permit.
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TEN 2449
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ENVIRONMENTAL STAFFING (2)
Please list name and title of persons dedicating a significant portion of their time to environmental compliance. This should include those persons responsible for operating environmental control equipment, conducting laboratory environmental analyses, etc.
0*t/i MCepsMu,
Joe Frank Robins
Offsites Superintendent
NAME
TITLE
Approximate percentage (%) of work time dedicated to environmentaii
,, _________
Brief description of environmental responsibility; Manage operations of waste
treatment system, waste fuels boiler system, loading facilities, water treating system and VCM pipelines. Provides liaison on environmental/operational concerns with TENN-USS and Oxy.
*. ** AC.
Sandy Levine______________________________
Offsites Production Engineer
Name
TITLE
Approximate percentage (%) of work time dedicated to environmental: 50%
Brief description of environmental responsibility; Provide technical service for
operation of the offsite facilities. This includes troubleshooting as well as long-range studies and tests in this area.
7"o C
Ed Dromgoole
Offsites Operations Supervisor
NAME
TITLE
Approximate percentage (%) of work time dedicated to environmental^ 50%
Brief description of environmental responsibility; Supervise operations -of waste
treatment system, waste fuels boiler, and water treating system.
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Milton Hackfeld
Loading Supervisor
NAME
TITLE
Approximate percentage (%) of work time dedicated to environmental:
__________
Brief description of environmental responsibility: Supervise operations of the
product ana raw materials loading facilities, including dock, and pipelines.
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TEN 2450
NPDES Permit No.:
TX0006335
tenneco oil p&m ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
TENNECO POLYMERS
WATER (1)
Date Issued:
Oct. 15, 1984*
Other Water Discharge Permits: Date Issued:
Texas Permit No. 00002
Feb. 22, 1983
Date Expires:
Oct. 15, 1989
Date Expires:
Feb. 22, 1988
* Effective date * Jan. 4, 1985 Discharge permit requirements: (Date EPA denied request for Evidentiary Hearing)
Outfall Number im(Add additional sheets as necessary.)
Permitted Avg Max
Typical Actual Avg Max
No. of Self-Reporting ** Violations-Last 12 Mos.
Flow
N/A N/A 1.46
2.42
0
BOD
500
1,000
257
2098
3
Oil <5c Grease 210 315 11.2
119.4
0
COD
5,200
10,400
603
3840
0
TSS
VCM
420 840 175
- 0.83
1150 < 0.10
2 0
Toluene
_
3.75
<0.10
Type of Waste Water Treatment Systeim:
Primary Treatment (oil/water separation; equa lization;
Activated Sludge
Multi-media Filtration
Method by which sanitary waste water is treated:
Package Unit/Effluent goes to activated sludge system
_ 0^ neutralization)
Who is treating sanitary waste?
Tenneco Polymers, Inc,
Sanitary Waste Water Permit No. N/A
Issuing Agency:N/AExpiration Date:
N/A
** See Attachment 2
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TEN 2451
NPDES Permit No.:
TENNECO OIL PAM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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WATER (1)
Date Issued:
Date Expires:
Other Water Discharge Permits: Date Issued:
Date Expires:
Discharge permit requirements: Outfall Number 001(Add additional sheets as necessary.)
Permitted Avg Max
Typical Actual Avg Max
No. of Self-Reporting ** Violations-Last 12 Mos.
Flow
Temperature
3.0 mgl 5.4 mgl 105F
1.99
6.0 - 9.0
6.0
Chromium
10.4
17.7
2.2
Ammonia
Floating Solids
100 200 Trace
28
Biomonitoring
N/A
Type of Waste Water Treatment System:
None -
3.63 91F 11.4 30.5 499
0 0 1 1 2 0
H-
Method by which sanitary waste water is treated:
Who is treating sanitary waste?
Sanitary Waste Water Permit No. Issuing Agency:Expiration Date:
** See Attachment 2
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WATER (2)
Date and significant findings of last regulatory inspection: Please attach copy of regulatory inspection report.
____
May 3, 1984
(See Attachment 3)
Do any discharge permits contain a compliance schedule? Is the facility meeting the compliance schedule?
YES NO N/A
X
____ _________X
FLOW AND pH In matters relating to flow, do procedures used conform to the "water measurement manual" (U.S. Dept, of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation) or other procedures approved by the E.P.A?
Primary flow measuring device properly installed?
Primary flow measuring device properly operated and maintained?
Is primary flow measuring device calibrated? How often? Monthly (Last ca]jbration date: 3/'A/'85)
Secondary instruments (totalizers, recorders, etc.) properly operated and maintained?
Are continuous pH recording instrument^ calibrated with pH buffer solutions? Frequency: Daily on request______
Are the date, time, and the name of the person who calibrated the continuous pH recording instrument recorded? In a book? X Oh the chart?___
Are calibration and maintenance records kept for 3 years on pH and flow measurement equipment?
Are pH and flow measurement data kept for the required threeyear period?
X X X X
X X
X
SAMPLE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION Permittee sampling meets requirements and intent of permit?
Details: Flow proportional; refrigerated ______
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WATER
(3)
Permittee is using method of sample collection required by permit? If not, explain method used and the frequency of sampling: _______________________________________________
YES NO N/A
X
Sampling locations adequate for representative samples?
Parameters and sampling frequency agree with permit?
Flow proportioned samples obtained where required by permit?
Are composite samples refrigerated at 4C during collection?
Are grab samples refrigerated as soon as possible after collection?
Are samples labeled as to location, composite or grab, date and time of collection, and sampler?
Are samples collected in the authorized containers for each parameter?
Are approved preservatives used for each parameter, when needed?
When samples must be preserved, are they preserved at the time of collection?
Are samples analyzed within required holding times?
Is the laboratory refrigerator for sample storage kept at 4C?
When samples are not to be analyzed immediately in the lab, are they refrigerated at 4C?
Are approved cleaning procedures followed in the laboratory for sample. containers that are to be reused?
LABORATORY METHODS
Are EPA approved analytical testing procedures used?(40CFR 136.3)
If a different procedure is used, has written approval been received from the necessary regulatory agencies to use this alternate procedure?
If part of an approved procedure is changed by you, has written approval been received from the necessary regulatory agencies for this change?
Are monitoring and analyses being performed more frequently than required by permit? If YES, are results reported in permittee's self-monitoring report?
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TEN 2454
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WATER (4)
Are parameters other than those required by the permit analyzed? Are the methods used stated on the laboratory report sheet?
YES
LABORATORY QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
Who is responsible for Laboratory Quality Assurance Program?
Nelson Turner
Are duplicate (precision) samples analyzed with each set of
analyses?
Frequency: 1%
Are spiked (accuracy) samples analyzed with each set of analyses?
Frequency:
________ __
Are precision control charts prepared and used?
Are accuracy control charts prepared and used?
Are intralaboratory quality control standards used for each permit
parameter? Frequency:
100%
Is satisfactory calibration and maintenance of laboratory in strument and equipment performed?
Are laboratory equipment calibrations and maintenance records kept for the required three-year period?
On analyses which require standards to be used in preparing calibration curves, are the curves prepared by using a blank and at least seven standards?
On analyses which require calibration curves or internal in strument calibration with standards, are blanks and standards analyzed with each set of samples in order to verify the calibration curve?
Are temperatures recorded on ovens(TSS) and incubators (BODs)? Frequency: once/month
Are laboratory analytical balances checked using NBS weights?
Are glucose-glutamic acid standards analyzed with each set of samples analyzed for BODs?
Is Class A volumetric glassware used for permit-required analyses?
X _x_ X
X X
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WATER (5)
LABORATORY DATA REPORTING AND STORAGE Are the following recorded on the laboratory report sheet:
Sample location? Composite or grab? Date and time of collection? Sampler? Date and time analysis started? Analyst? Are sample results kept for the required three-year period? Are quality assurance and quality control records kept for the required three-year period? Commercial laboratory used? * 'ommercial laboratory state certified?
Weeds cut and vegetation growth in ponds removed? Banks and dikes maintained? (Erosion, etc.) Any reports of groundwater contamination from pond(s)?
If YES, give details:
_X _X ________ X
Seepage reported? Adequate freeboard (2 feet) to prevent overflow? Effluent release is:
X Continuous _____ Intermittent _____ Seasonal
* Will be used for biooonitoring in future.
^
_____ _X X __
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TEN 2456
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WATER (6)
What is the receiving stream?
Houston Ship Channel
YES NO N/A
Is there a formal Spill Control Plan (5PCC)? Has the 5PCC been approved by management? Is the SPCC certified by a registered engineer? Has the SPCC been reviewed and updated within the last 3 years? Have there been any reported spills the prior 12 months?
How many? Total amount of spill:
x x x x _____
_____
If more than 2 reported spills within the last 12 months, has the SPCC been revised and certified by a registered engineer?
Is a training program existing to instruct personnel in operation and maintenance of spill control equipment?
Are briefings scheduled to insure adequate understanding of the SPCC plan by company personnel?
_____ ____ ____ ____
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WATER (7)
How is storm water treated?
Part of storm water collected in a retention pond,
which Is normally pumped to waste treatment unit.
Other storm water is discharged untreated to the
Houston Ship Channel.
____
YES NO N/A
What is the design basis for storm water treatment?
The first 450,000 gallons of rainfall are collected in the storm water retention pond.
Do existing discharge permits have storm water requirements? *X What are the requirements?
N/A
* Application of storm water discharge permits as required by new NPDES regulations will be submitted by the deadline of/March 26, 1985.J
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TEN 2458
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DOCK OPERATIONS
(1)
Does this facility operate a ship or barge dock?
What materials were transferred across the dock the last 12 months?
Methanol
________________Ortho-xylene C TE/H-
Ammonia
( 0 y y j'
2 Ethyl Hexanol ( Tg j,) .
s>
)
YES NO N/A _______
Additional materials that may be transferred in the future.
Propylene__________ _______________________________________________
Iso-butyraldehyde ^
Does the spill control plan include the dock facilities?
What is the volume of the spill containment for the transfer facility?
Two'20-gallon drip pans
What emergency spill containment equipment (booms, absorbent, etc.) are owned and available at the facility?
Vacuum truck
Backhoe with front-end loader
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TEN 2459
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DOCK OPERATIONS
(2)
Have arrangements with other organizations been made for emergency spill cleanup support?
YES NO N/A
X
Who? All-Waste Service, Inc.; Browning-Ferris Industries;
Malone Marine Services; Petterson Marine
Do any of the materials transferred or anticipated to be transferred
meet the Coast Guard definition of "oil," i.e., oil of any kind or in any form, including but not limited to petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil"?K
If the transferred materials fall within the Coast Guard definition of "oil," an operations manual meeting the requirements of Coast Guard Regulation (CFR 33 Part 15<f--Oil Pollution Regulations for Marine Oil Transfer Facilities) is required. Has an operations manual been prepared meeting these requirements? (Please provide a copy of the manual.)
_________
(1) If an operations manual has been prepared, has it been sub mitted to the Coast Guard "Captain of the Port" (required no later than March 3, 1983)?
(2) Has the Captain of the Port issued a "letter of adequacy"?
(3) Have amendments to the dock operations manual been made since the issuance of the Coast Guard "letter of adequacy"?
X X
X
(4) ATe copies of the dock operations manual available to dock operations personnel?
(5) Has this facility designated "persons in charge of facility oil transfer operations" and advised the Captain of the Port of this designation in writing?
X X
(6) Are current (annual) hose pressure tests and inspection records available at this facility?
X
If the transferred materials do not fall within the Coast Guard definition of "oil" but do fall within the requirements of 33CFR126
--Handling of Explosives or Other Dangerous Cargoes Within or Contiguous to Waterfront Facilities--has a dock operations manual been prepared for this facility?
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TEN 2460
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(3)
!l) If an operations manual has been prepared, are copies available to dock operations personnel?
2) Does the operations manual contain the following: A. Documentation that the dock operator is a qualified operator? B. Dates and results of the most recent cargo hose and piping hydrostatic tests? C. Cargo information cards listing the following: a. Cargo identification characteristics (appearance, odor, etc.)? b. Emergency procedures? c. Fire fighting procedures?
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TENNECO OIL P&M ENVIRONM ENTAL R EVIEW
TENNECO POLYMERS
AIR NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (NESHAPS)
(1)
What type(s) of PVC resin is produced:
Dispersion resin
Suspension resin
Bulk resin Does this plant have a fixed vinyl chloride monitoring
system in place to continuously monitor VCM emissions?
Do exhaust gasses meet the less than lOppm VCM limit?
What sort of control devices are used to reduce VCM exhaust
gases to lOppm or less? Incinerator System
How many relief valve discharges were reported in the last 12 months? ^ (See Attachment 4)
Where did relief valve discharges go? X Flare X Atmosphere ___ Other
Were they reported within the required time (10 days)?
_______ _ __
FUGITIVE EMISSIONS FROM EQUIPMENT IN VCM SERVICE Are loading and unloading lines in VCM service degassed thru a control system before opening?
X ____ __
Are slip gauges used in the VCM loading/unloading operation?
_____ X __
Are slip gauge emissions reduced via a control system?_X
If controlled--what is the control mechanism?
N/A
Are all pumps either sealless, have double seals or equivalent? a. Positive pressure maintained between seals? b. Double seal interspace vented to a control system?
--X _X _X
Are all compressors equipped with double seals or equivalent? a. Positive pressure maintained between seals?
b. Double seal interspace vented to a control system?
X X ____
X ____
Are all agitators equipped with double seals or equivalent?
x ____ __
a. Positive pressure maintained between seals?
______ ____
b. Double seal interspace vented to a control system?X
c. Other
______________________________________ ___________________X
Three discharges to atmosphere; one discharge to flare.
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AIR NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (NESHAPS)
(2) , j - i**to-h 4yS+"*
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Are relief valves connected tj/a process line, recovery system, or equivalent? gssfttalix_all discharge to If not, are they equipped with rupture discs? 7flare^system.
___ X
When sampling, are sample containers purged into a closed process system? Are unused portions of samples (10% or more VCM by weight) returned to the process? No unusedm portions remain.
Is the VCM content of equipment reduced as required before opening to atmosphere?
X X
X
Does this plant have a formal leak detection and elimination program?
a. Has the program been approved by the EPA Administrator? b. What is the plant definition of a "leak"?
Two consecutive 25 ppm analyses.
X X
Is the VCM content of "in process wastewater" reduced as required?
_X
Does this plant have Standard Operating Procedures incorporating the VCM fugitive emission requirements?
__X
Are emissions data reported in Semiannual Report as required?
** How many reported exceedances were there the last 12 months for:
X
a. Residual VCM content of stripped PVC slurry? 0 What percent is this of total reported values? 0% ______
b. Reactor opening emissions?18 What percent is this of total reported values? 8.9%
c. Incinerator VCM emissions greater than lOppm? 6 What percent of incinerator operating hours? '"0.14%
Is record keeping performed as required?
a. Are records kept two years? b. Are they destroyed after two years?
__X
_______ ________ X
When was last NESHAPS inspection? April 9. 1984 (See Attachment 5)
(Please provide copy of report.) * TACB approved program in June, 1984. --t * . > i to A -
i
** Last two semi-annual reports (covering September 1, 1983 through August 31, 1984).
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AIR (1)
List air construction permits or permit exemptions obtained in the last 12 months;
Description of Permitting Permit Unit Agency
Control Allowed Device Emissions
Date Issued
1. None
2. ---
3. 4.
5. 6.
7.
List air operating permits presently in force:
Description of Date Expiration Allowed Monitoring
Permit Unit Issued Date
Emission Requirements
Reporting Requirements
1. R-4545
10/19/77 -
440 ppm SO2 None
None
(F-8 Waste Fuels Boiler/
0.10 lb particulate/STU <20% opacity
2. R-944B
6/7/82
(PVC Plant)
852.8 T/Y VOC None 14.2 T/Y particulate
None
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TEN 2464
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AIR (2)
When was the last air regulatory inspection? April 9, 1984 (Se.e Attachment 5) Please provide a copy of last inspection reportl (Date)
Describe any noted deficiencies and the corrective action taken:
DEFICIENCY
1. Incomplete tagging
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Cylinder was properly tagged
2. of VCM calibtation gas________________________________________
3. cylinder_________________ ^
________
4. _________
5. ____
6.
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AIR (3) When was the last air emissions inventory?
List reported emissions rates: 1. Hydrocarbons 2. Sulfur Dioxide 3. Nitrogen Oxides 4. Carbon Monoxide 5. Particulate 6. Vinyl Chloride 7. 8.
1980 DATE
Tons/Year 795.2 4/
0
2,022 l
1,114
l
3.6 7.1
What procedure is followed to report emission excursions to regulatory agencies? Please attach a copy of existing written procedure.
Telephone notification of emission to regulatory agencies by operations
shift supervisor. Written notification by Manager - Environmental
Jlciences within required time period.
Is this facility monitoring ambient air quality? *
Is a quality assurance program used? (Please provide quality assurance records.)
X ___ YES NO X ___ YES NO
____ N/A
N/A
* Per participation in Houston Regional Monitoring System.
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AIR (ft)
What parameters are monitored?
SO?, TSP, Ozone, CO, N0,,_______________________________
Meteorological Data_____________________________________
Has air monitoring data shown exceedances of air standards? X ___ YES NO ~N7A
Is this facility in compliance with or on a schedule of compliance with all applicable emission limitations and standards under the Clean Air Act?
Discussion if required:
X
YES NO ~N7A
Does this facility have procedures to insure leaded gasoline is not used in
company vehicles designed for unleaded gasoline?
X
YES NO ~N7A
If this facility dispenses more than 200,000 gallons of gasoline per year, "does it
have Stage 1 vapor control system installed?
x
YES NO N7A
Who is responsible for gasoline health effects warnings?
Leon Cox
Is gasoline health effects information posted in vehicle refueling areas?
X YES NO N/A
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SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL (1)
Is this facility registered under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?
Generator Storer Treater Disposer Transporter What is the registration number? TXP 043749092
YES NO N/A
X
__X ___ ___ ___ ___
List any hazardous waste and the amount being generated and show if it is disposed of on or off-site.
See Attachment 6
ON OFF Y
List any solid waste and the amount being generated and show if it is disposed of on or off-site.
Plant trash - 10,000 yd^/yr g )
X
Is any hazardous waste disposed of in a landfill as free liquid?
If so, have arrangements been made for another type disposal of this waste after May 1985, since this practice will then be prohibited? ;Crreri<''1 y iindarTntr^iLt:gj^.-rAg:~---
NO N/A X
_________ X
Does this facility produce, distribute, or burn any fuel derived
from hazardous waste? Discuss: _____
Liquid hazardous wastes burned in F8
`-
X
If this facility is a treater, storer, or disposer (TSD facility), does it have a final RCRA permit?
______________
Has this facility received its RCRA Part B application?
_______________x
If yes, when is Part B application due?
Is Part B application being completed as per 40 CFR 264 dc 270?x
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SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL (2)
If this is a TSD facility which does not yet have a final RCRA permit, is it in compliance with the interim standards? Are the following prepared:
Written Waste Analysis Plan? Is the site secure to prevent unknowing entry or are "Danger-Unauthorized Personnel Keep Out" signs installed?
Written inspection schedule on: (a) Monitoring equipment? (b) Security devices? (c) Operating and structural devices?
Personnel training?
"No Smoking" signs for ignitable or reactive waste? Preparedness and prevention?
Contingency Plan? Arrangements with local authorities?
Are uniform manifests used with each off-site load of hazardous waste?
Are all hazardous waste manifests accounted for?
Starting 9/1/85, generators must certify on their manifests that they have a program in place to reduce the volume and/or quantity and toxicity of their hazardous waste. Does this facility have such a program?
Is manifest record system properly maintained?
Is an annual hazardous waste summary provided to the State? (Provide a copy.)
Is hazardous waste held over 90 days?
Has any drummed waste been held over 90 days?
What is the present inventory of drummed waste?_ 68 Number of drums
Is each drum dated when hazardous wastes are placed in the drum?
What is the present inventory of empty drums?
66
See Attachment 7
Number of drums
YES NO N/A
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Solid Waste Disposal (3)
How are empty drums disposed of?
Empty drums are crushed and shipped to CWM's Class I
site for disposal. * ***
*Y*E*S NO Are any empty drums given (sold) to employees or neighbors?X
Ar drums emptied of purchased materials returned to the vendor
as part of the agreement to purchase the material?
__X
What types of hazardous waste treatment are accomplished on site?
Solar Evaporation
Processing for Detoxification
Incineration
Neutralization
Landfarming
Fixation prior to burial
Recycling
Biological
Other
________________________________
x lx
N/A
X X X X X X X
Has TOC provided closure costs of on-site treatment and storage facilities?
___________ X
What is estimated cost? N/A
who estimated cost? N/A
Are ponds used in hazardous waste treatment?
________ X__ ___
Are ponds in natural clay?
_____ ____ __X
Are ponds lined with clay?
_____ ~X
How thick? __ N/A
What freeboard is maintained in ponds? N/A
What is expected 24-hour rainfall in a five-year period? 10'*
Does this facility have an ongoing groundwater monitoring program?X
If facility has a final RCRA permit, what phase of GW monitoring
exists at present? Detection___ Compliance___ Corrective Action___ N/A
If facility is still in interim status, is GW monitoring program in compliance with the interim status requirements?
_____
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Solid Waste Disposal (4)
How many monitoring wells are used?
N/A
How many wells are upgradient?
n/a
How many wells are downgradient?
N/A
How deep are the monitoring wells?
N/A
What are the wells monitored for? (40 CFR 265.92) N/A
1. Set 1 Parameters:_____________________________________ __
2. Set 2 Parameters: ____________________________________ ___________
3. Set 3 Parameters:
4. Other: _________ _________________________________________________ _________
Have initial background concentrations been established for all of the parameters analyzed?
YES NO N/A _____ _____ X
Does this background information indicate any groundwater contamination?
X
If so, has a groundwater quality assessment program been established
as per the interim status regulations?
_____ _________ 51
What has been the total cost of the groundwater monitoring program?--________N__/A__________________________________________
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What were the costs for the last 12 months? Are monitoring-well results reported to state?
___________
________________V
What is the depth of the shallowest aquifer currently used? ^00
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Solid Waste Disposal (5)
Does this facility operate water wells?
What depth? 800 ft
How many? 2 ** , >
List private drinking water wells near this facility.
Owner
j. None within one mile
2. _
Depth
3. ________
4. _____________________________________
List industrial/commercial water wells near this facility.
Owner
Depth
Water Use
1. Shell
2.
890 ft. Potable/Industrial
3.
4. ______
List municipal or public water wells near this facility.
Owner
Depth
Water Use
1. None within one mile
2. _____
3. __________________________________
4.
Has this facility been inspected by a regulatory agency in the last 12 months regarding solid waste disposal?
What discrepancies did they note?
N/A
YES NO N/A
X
4 l I5
X
Have these discrepancies been corrected? (Provide a copy of last regulatory inspection.) See Attachment 8
* Four other wells are permitted, but not normally in use.
X
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Solid Waste Disposal (6)
OFF-SITE DISPOSAL
hazardous waste disposal is used:
e name of the facility?
Name
Permit Number
il Waste Management-Fort Arthur TXD000761262
il Waste Management-Lake Charles LADQ007772Q1
Environmental Services-Baton Rouge LAD01039515 *''
Environmental Servicer-Deer Park TXD055141378
YES NO N/A
e a copy of their current RCRA permit?
X
e a copy of their current state permit(s)?
X
isited this facility in the last 12 months?
X
luation confirm this site is satisfactory for disposal
ility's hazardous waste? *
X
i efMuation report was made, please attach.)
ae^W> proved containers and labeling used for off-site
hazardous waste?
/X
nnual cost of off-site disposal? $150,000
-site facility been inspected by a regulatory agency ? months regarding solid waste disposal?
jancies did they note? ^ee Attachment 9________
iscrepancies been corrected? See Attachment 9
*
CWM-Port Arthur or Rollins Environmental Services-Deer Park are y accepting wastes that we generate.
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UNDERGROUND STORAGE
(1)
lis facility have underground storage tanks?
X YES NO *n7a
tabulate information on underground storage including fuel tanks.
Tank entification
nleaded asoline eaded asoline _
Tank Volume
1000 gal 3000 eal
Material of Construction
carbon steel carbon steel
Tank Age
_23_yrs _23_yrs
Material Stored
unleaded gasoline leaded gasoline
:n is stored product inventory reconciled?
Weekly______________________
gram is followed to insure early detection of potential leaks? inks are being replaced with above ground tanks. This should be
ad by March, 1985.
__ __
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POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB) (1) YES NO N/A
As of July 2, 1978, did this facility contain in service, stor d for future use, or stored for disposal:
A. 50 or more large high or low voltage PCB capacitors?X
B. One (1) or more PCB transformers?
X
C. 45kgs (99.4 lbs) or more PCB chemical substances or PCB mixtures?
X
Does the facility contain other PCBs, PCB equipment (e.g., electromagnets, electric motors, hydraulic systems, heat transfer systems, compressors), or containers of PCBs or PCB mixtures?
X^
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HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID PIPELINE (I)
Name of pipeline: Tenneco VCM Pipeline from Shell____________ _________
When was pipeline constructed?4/14/73 What is pipe diameter?________ 4" Length of pipeline? _________5,400 ft._____
What products are transported? VCM
Normal operating rate and pressure:
Maximum operating rate and pressure:_____________ Date of latest hydrostatic test: 4/14/73 at 2225 psig
Do current DOT regulations require additional pressure testing?_______ JL-____ YES NO N/A
How often are pipeline rights-of-way inspected? Annually
Who conducts these inspections? Tenneco Personnel (per annual cathodic protection (Provi.d.e a copy of.a.t.yp.ic.a.l inspectiionns.p! ection)
How often are navigable waterway crossings inspected?N/A Are all line markers provided as required?______________________________________
Do the markers contain the proper wording as required as well as
emergency phone numbers?_______
How many pump stations are on this pipeline?One
What is tha source of power?
Electric YesJL No___
Gas Yes___ No___
N/A___ N/A___
Diesel
Yes___ No___
N/A___
What provisions are made to shut down pumps in event of pipeline leak? Notification by "hot line" between Shell and TPI. Local shutoffs at pumps. Remote air-operated valves on storage spheres.
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HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID PIPELINE (2)
Are herbicides used to control right-of-way vegetation growth?X YES NO
If herbicides are used--what kind is used?^
N/A
How applied?
Aerial_____
Ground
Are licensed applicators used to apply herbicide?
Have adjacent land owners complained about herbicide problems?
If so, give brief description.
____________ ^ YES NO N/A ____ ___ x YES NO N/A
Is cathodic protection provided for the pipeline?
_____________
What type?
Magnesium Anode Beds
YES NO N/A
How often is cathodic protection current measured? Annually
How often is cathodic protection pipeline to ground potential measured?Annually________________________________________________
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(Please provide representative records of cathodic protection maintenance.)
How is the "Public Education" provision of 195AU0 administered?
- H/A
( -->i n______ uj h ! * -t______ v y
)
What material, if any, is discharged from the pipeline during testing or cleaning?_____ Water ___________________________ How often? Initial startup of pipeline only
Where?
TCI plant
___________________________
What is final disposition of material? Waste Treatment Unit
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HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID PIPELINE 0)
Name of pipeline: Tenneco VCM Pipeline from B. F. Goodrich
When was pipeline constructed? 12" ~ 4/14/73; 6" - 11/13/80; 4" - 11/13/80
What is pipe diameter? 12"; 6", 4".__ L ngth of Pipeline? 12" - 13,800*; 6" - 770'; 4" - 1,200' (total 15,770')
What products are transported?__________ ___________________________________ _ Normal operating rate and pressure: 280 gpm at 200 psig
Maximum operating rate and pressure: 350 SP at 300 Psl8 Date of latest hydrostatic test: 12" - 11/13/80 at 2225 psig; 4" and 6" - 11/13/80 at 750ps
Do current DOT regulations require additional pressure testing?______ X________
YES NO N/A
How often are pipeline rights-of-way inspected? Annually____________ '
Who conducts these inspections? Tenneco personnel - per annual cathodic protection
. inspection
(Provide a copy of a typical inspection.)
"
How often are navigable waterway crossings inspected?______ N^A Are all line markers provided as required?Yes
Do the markers contain the proper wording as required as well as emergency phone numbers? Yes
How many pump stations are on this pipeline? One
What is the source of power?
Electric Yes X
No___
N/A___
Gas Diesel
Yes___ Yes___
No___ No___
N/A___ N/A___
What provisions are made to shut down pumps in event of pipeline leak?
Notification by "hot line" between Goodrich and TPI. Local shutoff at pumps.
Remote air-operated shutoff valves on storage spheres.
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HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID PIPELINE (2)
Are herbicides used to control right-of-way vegetation growth? If herbicides are used--what kind is used?
X YES NO N/A
How applied?
Aerial_____
Ground
Are licensed applicators used to apply herbicide?
_____________
YES NO N/A
Have adjacent land owners complained about herbicide problems?
YES NO N/A
' If so, give brief description.
Is cathodic protection provided for the pipeline?
_____________
What type?
Magnesium Anode Beds__________
YES NO N/A
How often is cathodic protection current measured? Annually
How often is cathodic protection pipeline to ground potential
measured?Annually _______________________________________________________
_
(Please provide representative records of cathodic protection maintenance.) See Attachment 10
How is the "Public^Education" provision of 195.440 administered?
What material, if any, is discharged from the pipeline during testing or cleaning?______ Water ____________________________ How often? Initial startup of pipeline only
Where?______ TCI plant
_________________________
What is final disposition of material? Waste Treatment Unit
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS/EMERGENCY PLANS (I)
ly complaints were received from neighbors or :erested parties the last 12 months?
decrease compared to the previous 12 months?
None Yes
briefly how complaints are handled and name individual(s)
>Ie for handling complaints. If written procedures exist,
:tach a copy.
^/
nplaints are routed to Director - Operations. He assigns from plant to follow up, depending on nature of complaint:
:he senior line manager responsible for local is informed of citizen complaints?
sponsible for reporting complaint information to r line manager?
ank Koslosky
facility have an Emergency Contingency Plan? ase make a copy available.) See Attachment 11
mergency Contingency Plan been updated in the last s?
facility have a system set up to make timely notificas occurrence of emergencies to TOC P&M (Houston)?
ridual is responsible to make timely reports of the e of emergencies to TOC P&M Environmental Affairs nt (Houston)?
im Kachtlck
YES NO N/A
X
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS/EMERGENCY PLANS
(2)
With what local agencies has this facility discussed emergency procedures? (e.g. Sheriffs Department, Fire Department, etc.)
Channel Industries Mutual Aid Organization
Which of these agencies have been given Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) or hazardous substance information sheets to make them more knowledgeable about the facility's principal products? __
None
List the principal products for which MSDSs or hazardous substance information sheets have been provided to local agencies:
None
Does this facility have a "neighbor warning" plan established, such as coordination with local
sheriff or police, telephone calling system, etc?
X
YES NO 'N7A"
Briefly describe activities this facility has participated in the last 12 months to enhance community relations. Typical activities are providing speakers for civic clubs and other local organizations, participating in county (parish) fairs, supporting youth groups such as Little League, Scouting, etc., providing information to newspapers, radio or television.
Individuals from the Pasadena plant participate in various Tenneccu-sponsored
activities, such as Volunteers In Action, Houston Chamber of Commerce, etc.
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SUMMARY (1)
The following items represent commendable performance or innovative solutions to environmental regulatory requirements that may have applications in other TOC Facilities.
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SrSUMMARY
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE LOCAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ATTENTION:
DOES
ITEM II DESCRIPTION
LOCAL INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE MGMT FOR COMPLETION OF
DATE FOR COMPLETION
* t0o0
TEN 2483
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Unresolved questions raised as a result of the Environmental Review. Question //
Responsible party: Date for answer: Answer:
Date answered:
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SUMMARY w
COMM E N T S
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