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1 -I, agenda HEALTH. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Marriott Castle Harbor Bermuda Salon D Wednesday September 26, 1990 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. I. OPENING OP MEETING II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING III. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON GROUNDWATER ISSUES F. Borrelli /Group IV. TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES A. Waste Minimization Task Force B. Brocka B. Transportation - VCM Emergency Response Network - Survey - Legal Issues - Next Step - East Coast Response Effort M. Scheck R. Luss F. Borrelli F. Borrelli C. Workshop on MSDS^ & Labels - Discussion on follow-up activities F. Borrelli V. OLD BUSINESS A. Vinyl Chloride Standard B. Angiosarcoma Registry C. Cercla - Definition of Federally-Permitted Releases D. SARA 313 Date - 1989 E. "Third Third" FO 24 Waste VI. NEW BUSINESS Group VII. ENFORCEMENT UPDATE/REGULATORY AND LEGAL Group ^/fa/^uftlfaTE ON OTHER VI ACTIVITIES M. Sch ck IX. NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT ^015927 The Vinyl Institute, A Division of Th Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. Wayne Interchange Plaza II, 155 Route 46 West, Wayne, New Jersey 074 70, (201) 890-9299 Antitrust Reminder Group activities of competitors are inherently suspect under the antitrust laws. Many agreements among competitors, however are both legal and beneficial to the industry. The best vehicle for enjoying the benefits of permitted agreements amorg competitors while avoiding the pitfalls of illegal agreements is by belonging to a trade association like SPI which takes its obligations in this regard very seriously. All SPI staff members are well versed in antitrust matters and the association relies heavily on their judgment to see that-topics which may give an appearance of an agreement that would violate the antitrust laws are not discussed at SPI meetings. The fact that an SPI staff member is present at a meeting, however, should not invite probing to determine how far a discussion can proceed before it becomes apparent that it is improper and is cut off It is the responsibility of each member in the first instance to avoid raising improper subjects tor discussion. This reminder has been prepared to assure that participants in SPI meetings are aware of this obligation. The Dos and Don ts presented below highlight only the most basic antitrust principles. Each participant in an SPI meeting should be thoroughly familiar with tne SPI Bulletin. "The Antitrust Laws and You--A Guide and Introduction to an Understanding of the Federal Antitrust Laws," and should consult counsel in all cases invo'ving speaf'C situations, interpretations, or advice. PONT 1. Do not. m fact or appearance, discuss or exchange mrornnation regarding- (a) Individual company prices price changes, price differentials, mark-ups. discounts, allow ances, credit terms etc., or Gata that near or. price e.g.. costs, production, capacity, inventories, sales, etc. (b) Industry pricing policies, price levels, price changes, differentials, etc. (c) Changes in industry production, capacity or inventories. (d) Bids on contracts for particular products: procedures for responding to bid invitations. (e) Plans of individual companies concerning the design, production, distribution or marketing of particular products, including proposed terntones or customers. (f) Matters relating to actual or potential maivioual suppliers that might have the effect of excluding them from any market or of influencing the business conduct of f.nns toward such suppliers or customers 2. Do not discuss or exchange information regarding the above matters during social gatherings incidental to SPI-sponsored meetings, even m jest. 3. Do not meet without SPI start or counsel present DO 1. Adhere to precared agendas for all SPI meetings and object any time meeting minutes do not accurately reflect the matters wmch transpired 2. Understand the purposes and authority oI each SPI group in which you participate. 3. Consult with the SPI General Counsel and your company counsel on all antitrust questions relating to SPI meetings. 4. Protest against any discussions or meeting activities which appear to violate the antitrust laws; disassociate yourself from anv such discussions or activities and leave any meeting in which they continue. CTL015918 minutes JOINT MEETING LEGAL COMMITTEE AND HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE South Seas Plantation Captiva Island, Florida Thursday May 10, 1990 1:30 pm ATTENDEES: See Attached List I OPENING OF MEETING AND SELF INTRODUCTIONS Frank Borrelli, Chairman of the Health, Safety & Environment Committee convened the meeting at 1:30 pm and asked for self introductions. He noted that Mr. Luss, as chairman of the Legal Committee would be co-chairing the meeting. II TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC LEACHING PROCEDURE Mr. Ledvina gave a detailed presentation and responded to questions on the TCLP as promulgated on March 29, 1990. He reviewed its impact on the industry. Copies of Mr. Ledvina's overheads were agreed to be attached to the minutes of the meeting. Discussion focused on the Land Disposal Restrictions program. Ill TRANSPORTATION - EAST COAST RAIL SAFETY Mr. Borrelli summarized the activity of several companies that have been meeting to review transportation issues, including a February 15, 1990 meeting with Conrail and their contractor. He reported on recent activities in the mutual aid response area and noted that a survey had been disseminated by VI staff at his request to determine interest in formalizing a mutual aid response network. Mrs. Scheck reported on the results of the survey. Mr. Schiffer noted that the VI may be the proper place for a discussion on the issue in general, but that engineering related issues may effect the viability of such a program and that the Chemical Manufacturers' Association may be the appropriate focus for that discussion. Mr. Borrelli suggested a follow up meeting to discuss the issue and noted that he would work with VI staff to set up such a session and that it would include an appropriate CMA staff person. IV CTL015919 OSHA/EDC Seminar: Mr. Graybill reviewed the results of a Committee survey done at his request to explore the interest in holding a special meeting to share member company experience in methods used to achieve lowered expsoure levels as they relate to EDC. He noted positive feedback in holding such a meeting and reviewed possible potential sites/dates. Following a br-iof diooucsi^fH--Mr.. Graybill no-tad that he wnnld work-,,nut-___ The Vinyl Institute, A Division of The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. Wayne Interchange Plaza II, 155 Route 46 West, Wayne. New Jersey 07470, (201) 890-9299 the details for such a meeting, but that he would not be the person within PPG who would assist in putting the meeting together, as his job responsibilities are scheduled to change in the near term. OSHA/EDC Litigation Update: Mr. de la Cruz noted that he had distributed May 3 a copy of the final brief filed April 30 in the SPI (VI) appeal of the ethylene dichloride provisions of the air contaminants rule issued by OSHA. Mr. de la Cruz reviewed the extended briefing schedule established by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. de la Cruz also noted that should the Court schedule oral arguments, that that process would not begin until early 1991. LITIGATION UPDATE A. California Proposition 65: Mr. de la Cruz updated the group on the status of the implementation of Prop 65 and noted that the exclusion for FDA governed products stands at this time. B. Fire Litigation: Mr. Luss noted that the trial in the Dupont Plaze Hotel fire in Puerto Rico is ongoing and reviewed the fire investigations undertaken by the industry. Mr. Luss also reviewed the HappyLand Social Club fire in New York City. He commented that a fire investigation team had been sent to New York immediately after the fire due to New York State's marketshare liability statutes and, therefore, the potential involvement of the vinyl industry is likely to be seen in the litigation. C. Other: Mr. Luss noted an increased amount of activity in the environmental area as it related to criminal charges developing over the next several years. He suggested that companies review their own policies and procedures in the regulatory compliance and reporting areas. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Mrs. Scheck updated the group on the status of the reauthorization of the Clean Air Act. She asked members to notify her of any potential provisions that could have a unique impact on the vinyl industry, should VI/SPI legislative involvement be needed. OLD BUSINESS Vinyl Chloride Rule: Mr. de la Cruz noted that it is his understanding that New Jersey Labeling: Mr. Ledvina updated the group on the labeling requirements in effect in New Jersey. Mr. Goodman commented that he had done a recent presentation internal at OxhChem that he would be glad to make available to those who are interested. CTL015920 Ontario Level I Study: As follow up to a special HSE meeting with companies working on the Level One studies in Canada, Mr. Holbrook stated that the contractor's report has not yet been submitted to the Ministry of the Environment by either Radian (retained by BFGoodrich) or by O'Connor Associationes (retained by ESSO). He summarized the proposed emission levels contained in the Radian report as they relate to process emissions (10 ppm/3 hour average); reactor openings (15 lbs/1 million pounds produced); RVCM levels in suspension and dispersion process; equipment leaks. He noted that the leaks proposed would not be considered maximum allowable control technology (MACT) in the U.S. Mrs. Russotto commented that ECVM has been working on a model plant and that she would keep the VI apprised on this activity. FO 24 Wastestream Survey: Mrs. Scheck noted that following a Jaunary 23 meeting a survey had been conducted on wastestream classification procedures and practices. Mr. de la Cruz noted that comments had been filed January 8 with EPA on the Agency's Proposed Rule for Third Third scheduled wastes incorporating information on FO 24. Mr. Ledvina noted that the 900 page rule was released May 8 and that it should be in the Federal Register within the next several weeks. Catalytic Oxychlorination Process of Aliphatic Hydrocarbon as New Sources of Dioxins: Following a discussion of this item at the previous meeting, Mrs. Scheck noted that she had provided committee members a copy of the more detailed report. - Wastewater Effluent - Mssrs. Holbrook and Graybill noted that their companies have both reviewed this issue since the report, from Europe and noted no conforming findings. Mrs. Russotto updated the committee on pertinent studies underway within the European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers addressing the degradation of vinyl chloride in water as well as a European Commission study on volatile organic compounds. She offered to share both reports with VI members when completed. - SARA 313: Mrs. Scheck noted that Medline now has available for computer access all data collected under SARA for 1988 and that 1989 data will be inputted as forwarded to the Government. She inquired whether as a result of the computer availability of the data there was any further need for the VI to collect this information. It was agreed that at least for 1989 data, collection should take place if Medline access is not up to data. Material Safety Data Sheets: Mr. Luss suggested that during the summer months a meeting be held in the Atlanta area to review current company practices related to labeling and MSDS use and related issues. There being general agreement that there was interest in proceeding, Mr. Luss and Mrs. Scheck will work together on the details for such a meeting. CTL015921 VIII NEW BUSINESS A. Waste Minimization Mr. Ledvina reviewed previous Committee discussions on the issue of waste minimization and noted the reasons that the issue recycling of catalyst containers had been specifically discussed. Following a discussion on U.S. Department of Transportation regulations governing container reuse and current limitations on bulk shipments, Mr. Stromberg suggested that while an obvious solution is not apparent, it would be useful to identify the packaging experts within member companies and convene a meeting to further explore the issue. Mr. Gellner offered to chair a task force to pursue the issue. Companies who expressed an interest in participation on the Task Force included VISTA, BFGooddrich, OxyChem, Georgia Gulf, CertainTeed, Akzo and Atochem. B. Groundwater Individual member company representatives were to discuss activity related to this issue. It was agreed that this would be discussed at the next regularly scheduled meeting. C. Company Practices - Reporting: Following a discussion on current company practices regarding the reporting of spills and releases, it was agreed that this was an area in which more information may be needed to talk realistically about how practices compare. Mr. Kachtick agreed to develop a questionnaire at the appropriate time and to gather additional information. XI ENFORCEMENT UPDATE Mr. Luss updated the group on Occidental's NESHAP settlement at its Pennsylvania facility as noted in the April 25 Federal Register. He noted that all companies should carefully review existing NESHAPS requirements and their required use by pilot plants. X NEXT MEETING There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held from 8 am - 2 pm on September 26, immediately preceding the Vinyl Chloride Safety Assocaition meeting at the Marriott in Bermuda. CTL015922 MEETING ATTENDEES: Doug Niewoehner, Air Products & Chemicals Nancy Russotto, European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers R.T. Kelly, CertainTeed Corp. C.A. Gellner, CertainTeed Corp. E.S. Schiffer, Georgia Gulf Doug Sherly, Air Products & Chemicals Frank Borrelli, Georgia Gulf Meredith Scheck, Vinyl Institute W.C. Holbrook, BFGoodrich Cris Lunn, Borden Chemicals and Plastics Erv Schroeder, Shintech Don Goodman, OxyChem Sanford Stromberg, Atochem Jim Kachtick, OxyChem Larry Burmeier, Dow Sherry Carr, CertainTeed John Krokosky, Dow Chemical Don Pearson, PPG Industries Clark Graybill, PPG Industries Tom Goeke, Klockner Pentaplast Bob Leeks, Akzo Chemicals Peter de la Cruz, Keller & Heckman Joe Ledvina, Vista CTL015923 TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC PROMULGATED MARCH 29, 1990 REPLACES EP TOX AS A CHARACTERISTIC OF HAZARDOUS WASTE USES DILUTE ACIDIC SOLUTION TO EXTRACT A SOLID WASTE (TCLP) WASTEWATERS ARE ANALYZED DIRECTLY WITHOUT EXTRACTION CTL015924 TC CHEMICALS FINAL RULE INCLUDES 25 NEW ORGANICS PLUS THE 14 EP MATERIALS VCM REGULATORY LEVEL 200 PPB; EDC 500 PPB THE TCLP BECOMES THE NEW TEST TC WASTES BECOME HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES UNDER SECTION 101(14) OF CERCLA (RQ ADDED AT 40 CFR 302) CTLO15925 EFFECTIVE DATE ALL GENERATORS OF MORE THAN 100 AND LESS THAN lr000 KG/MONTH MUST COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH SUBTITLE FOR MANAGEMENT OF THEIR TC WASTES WITHIN ONE YEAR OF PUBLICATION. (3/29/91) ALL GENERATORS OF 1,000 KG/MONTH OR MORE MUST COMPLY WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE DAY OF PUBLICATION. (9/25/90) CTL015926 LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS (LDR) TC WASTES NOT IMMEDIATELY SUBJECT TO THE LDR PROGRAM NEWLY IDENTIFIED WASTE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A SIX MONTH DEADLINE FOR LDR DETERMINATION WITH NO HAMMER TO TAKE EFFECT. OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A NEWLY-REGULATED SURFACE IMPOUNDMENT MUST RETROFIT 4 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PROMULGATION OF THE ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTIC. WASTEWATER SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS COULD BE REQUIRED TO RETROFIT SOONER ONCE THE LDR IS PROMULGATED. CTL015927 TABLE 1 - EP TOXICITY REGULATORY LEVELS EPA HW Number CONTAMINANT REGULATORY Leve1 { mg/1) D004 D005 D006 D007 DO 16 DO 12 Dooa DOl 3 D009 D014 DOIO DOl 1 DOl 5 DOl 7 Arsenic Barium Cadmium Chromium 2,4-D Endrin Lead Lindane Mercury Methoxychlor Selenium Si1ver Toxaphene 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) 5.0 100.0 1.0 5.0 10.0 0.02 5.0 0.4 0.2 10.0 1.0 5.0 0.5 1.0 CTL015928 TABLE 2 - TC REGULATORY LEVELS EPA HW Number CONTAMINANT REGULATORY Level (mg/1) D004 D005 D018 D006 DO 19 D020 D021 D022 D007 D023 D024 D025 D026 D016 D027 D028 D029 D030 DO 12 D031 ' D032 D033 D034 DOOS D013 D009 D014 D035 D036 D037 D038 DOIO DOll D039 DO IS D040 D041 D042 DOl 7 D043 Arsenic(*) Barium!*) Benzene Cadmium(*) Carbon Tetrachloride Chlordane Chlorobenzene Chioroform Chromium(*) o-Cresol m-Cresol p-Cresol Cresol 2,4-D(*) 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 1,2-Dichloroethane 1,1-Dichloroethylene 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Endrin(*) Heptachlor Hexachlorobenzene Hexac h1orobu tadiene Hexachloroethane Lead(* ) Lindane(*) Mercury(*) Methoxychlor(* ) Methyl ethyl ketone Nitrobenzene Pentachlorophenol Pyridine Selenium!t) Silver(*) Tetrachloroethy1ene Toxaphene(*) Trichloroethylene 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol 2,4,6-Trichiorophenol 2,4,5-TP (Silvex)!*) Vinyl chloride 5.0 100.0 0.5 1.0 0.5 0.03 100.0 6.0 5.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 10.0 7.5 0.5 0.7 0.13 0.02 0.008 0.13 0.5 3.0 5.0 0.4 0.2 10.0 200.0 2.0 100.0 5.0 1.0 5.0 0.7 0.5 0.5 400.0 2.0 1.0 0.2 (*) On the EP Toxicity constituent list CTL015929