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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGIONS
77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60604
AUG O7 2019
CLEAN AIR ACT INSPECTION REPORT Tyroler Scrap Metals, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
Marie St. Peter, Environmental Engineer AECAB (MN/OH)
Dakota Prentice, Acting Section Chief AECAB (MN/OH)
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BASIC INFORMATION
Facility Name: Tyroler Scrap Metals, Inc.
Facility Location: 5227 Sweeney Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Date of Inspection: June 11, 2019
EPA Inspector(s): 1. Marie St. Peter, Environmental Engineer 2. Eleanor Kane, Environmental Engineer
Other Attendees 1. Cookie Becker, Owner, Tyroler Scrap Metals, Inc. 2. Rich Cogler, Tryoler Scrap Metals Inc.
Contact Email Address: rich@tyrolerscrap.com
Purpose of Inspection: This inspection was part of an initiative to evaluate compliance with refrigerant handling regulations for disposal of small appliances and vehicles in the Cleveland area.
Facility Type: Scrap yard
Regulations Central to Inspection: 40 C.F.R. Part 82, Subpart F
Arrival Time: 3:55 PM Departure Time: 4:45 PM Inspection Type: t:ZI Unannounced Inspection D Announced inspection
OPENING CONFERENCE
t:ZI Credentials Presented D CBI warning to facility provided The following information was obtained verbally from Ms. Becker or Mr. Cogler unless otherwise noted. Tyroler is a ferrous scrap handler that accepts items from the general public. Accepted items include window A/C units, refrigerators (appliances). To be accepted, these appliances must have intact refrigerant lines. Tyroler also accepts vehicles from two separate towing companies. It was estimated that overall 2-3 vehicles and/or appliances are accepted on a weekly basis. Tyroler does the recovery of refrigerants from both the vehicles and the appliances; then it sends the refrigerants to Rapid Recovery on a yearly basis.
TOUR INFORMATION
EPA toured the facility: Yes Data Collected and Observations: EPA saw the refrigerant recovery equipment and Mr. Cogler's certification. Photos and/or Videos: were taken during the inspection.
SIGNATURES
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Facility Name: Tyroler Scrap Metals, Inc. Facility Location: 5227 Sweeney Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio Date of Inspection: June 11, 2019
APPENDICES AND ATTACHMENTS
APPENDIX A: DIGITAL IMAGE LOG
1. Photographer Name:
Eleanor Kane 3. Company/Facility Name:
Tvroler Scran Metals, Inc. 5. Number of Images:
2
Image Number 1
2
File Name
IMO~0764.JPO IMO 0765.JPO
2. Date of Inspection: June 11, 2019
4. Street Address, City, State: 5227 Sweenev Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
6. Archival Record Location: C:\Users\ekane\OneDrive - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\Cleveland Scran Initiative\Tyroler
Date and Time
2019:06:11 15:53:36 2019:06:11 16:11:17
Description of Ima!!e Sign
A/C service center
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