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FILE NAME Powhatan PHN DATE 1978 DOC PHNO30 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Govt Inspection Reports a7 i POWHATAN MINING COMPANY Dust Collection Equipment April 6 1978 In order to control emissions to the outside atmosphere the company utilizes 4 separate baghouses two Kelco one Dixie and one Wheelabrator One of the Kelco baghouses is located inside the plant the remaining 3 units are located outside the plant Dixie Baghouse The Dixie Baghouse is located outside on the east side of the building It controls the 30 process line for the gray asbestos ore There is one pick point for the closed system which is in the return air duct between the fan and the mill The exhaust air is discharged horizontally to the atmosphere Fines collected are recycled to the bagging operation Wheelabrator Baghouse The Wheelabrator Baghouse is located outside the building on the west side It controls the bagging hoppers and baggers for both the 20 and 30 process lines Fines collected are waste material They are periodically emptied from the waste hopper into drums and hand carried to the waste holding building The exhaust duct from the baghouse is enclosed by part of the building structure Several years ago the company had problems with noise from this unit A structure was erected around the exhaust to act as a muffler Air exhausted into this structure reaches the atmosphere through louvres located in the walls Kelco Baghouse One Kelco Baghouse is located on the roof of the plant It controls the primary jaw crusher elevators and bins for the 2 mills The exhaust air flow is directed vertically downward to the roof Fines from this baghouse are recycled Sgummmmlip, to the open bed dryer Kelco Baghouse One Kelco Baghouse is located inside the building and controls the 20 process line One pick is located in the return air duct between the fan and the mill The baghouse consists of 4 sections three of which are always on line while one is going through a cleaning cycle Air is exhausted to the atmosphere through a common horizontal duct which is located on the west side of the plant Fines collected are recycled to the bagging operation SchematicFines BAG Dwe Baghou LIN=RPeoc]esF-3o se ko WOVSE Ogecakion Schemakic BagingFkineos BacwrovuseKELco LANGPaoc]Eese-20 Ogexakion Oxe. Eines Osyer BAGCWKOUSEKELCO Worinc ELYATORS CRUusneaJaw ko Bins E-20 Operation ko OperationWRAELBTOR ANd Waste WasteWaste F-30 April 11 1978 MEMORANDUM - TO File - Powhattan Mining Company Baltimore County FROM Ronald E. Lipinski Bureau of Air Quality Control SUBJECT Meeting with Dr. Malcolm Ross U.S. Geological Survey on April 6 1978 Conclusions I was referred to Dr. Ross by Dr. Crowley of the Maryland Geological Survey Dr. Ross is a mineralogist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Reston Virginia whose expertise in the past several years has been in asbestos minerals I discussed the asbestos problem briefly with Dr. Ross and showed him samples of the ore and material processed by the Powhattan Mining Company Dr. Ross examined the specimens under an optical microscope and identified the blue fibrous asbestos from Africa as crocidolite which is an asbestiform variety of reibeckite a member of the amphibole group The other samples were identified as a talcanthophyllite ore definitely containing anthophyllite asbestos which is also in the amphibole group Dr. Ross stated that crocidolite is the only amphibole asbestiform that contains sodium and can therefore be differentiated from the other forms Dr. Ross feels that the feels that all crocidolite is most dangerous of any of the asbestos minerals is crocidolite and other asbestos minerals are much less dangerous He stated that now mined in only one place in the world South Africa Dr. Ross was very familiar with the Powhattan Mining Company through newspaper articles that appeared in The Sun on Thursday September 15 1977. Dr. Ross was highly opinionated regarding the medical data on health effects of asbestos He stated that he had studied the health effects data carefully and feels that there is a problem only in certain areas using certain minerals As an example he referred to the Quebec Canada mining industry where he stated there are readings of chrysotile asbestos in the air and in the water at levels many times higher than in U.S. areas There are years of medical data available and the area has been studied at length He said that the conclusions indicated that there is no unusual health problems at all in the area Dr. Ross discussed data which indicated that mesothelioma is mostly very high only among shipyard workers This data came from a publication in Preventive Medicine Magazine in 1977 by McDonald and McDonald entitled Epidemiology of Mesothelioma from Estimated Incidence REL bw cc Vaitime Steve Aust altimore County Health Department TO RE Page Dr. Donald J. Roop Powhatan Mining Company Two August 24 1978 3 The State of Maryland does not currently have the authority to enforce the Federal NESHAPS However this authority has recently been delegated Maryland and will become effective on September 10 1978 These reasons from a legal standpoint may be valid ones We feel however that the plant as presently operating constitutes a significant hazard to public health We therefore refer this matter to you for whatever action you consider to be appropriate I respectfully request that we may meet with you to discuss the matter in greater detail WLP mgt William L. Phillips Chief Division of Air Pollution Bureau of Environmental Services April 11 1978 TO FROM File - Powhattan Mining Company Baltimore County | Ronald E. Lipinski Bureau of Air Quality Control | on SUBJECT Unannounced Plant and Area Inspection on March 23 1978 PERSONS IN ATTENDANCE ; Mr. Mr. Mr. Ronald Lipinski Ralph Hall Dave Filbert rege . ey PERSONS CONTACTED Ms. Frances Mett , . _) | Mr. Roland Schisler sot =: oe aa Conclusions An unannounced plant inspection was made Ms. Matt was contacted before going into the plant Mr. Schisler the plant manager conducted the tour through the facility and provided a general explanation of the Company's operations A description of the equipment and operations at the plant are provided in a separate memorandum During the inspection it was observed that parts of the building inside were covered with dusty material and that numerous doors and windows were kept open Visible emissions of approximately % opacity were observed being discharged from the Keleo baghouse vent with some other emissions being barely observed coming from the few holes in the building wall and also through some open windows Mr. Schisler immediately shut down the process in an attempt to determine the reason for the visible emissions Subsequently he contacted the Kaleo Corporation for bag replacement and repair Outside the plant a large pile of waste material was observed in a large three storage bin with some material lying outside of the bin The material inside the bin was mostly covered with a tarp and was very damp Fibrous material was easily visible in the waste material A small pile of the same waste material was also observed near an ash pile at the rear of the plant adjacent to some homes A very small pile was also observed under the Dixie baghouse All the pilas were very wet The roadways and the grounds around the plant were laced with ore and some waste material all containing it would appear to be fibrous asbestos During the visit the ground was very wet and the winds were very light so no emissions from these sources were observed During the inspection only the 20 mill was in operation running brown ore together with the blum asbestos from Africa Pick of particulate matter into _ the baghousewass judged to be very good during this visit We revisited the plant area around 1 p.m. and observed several puffs of emissions of dense opacity being discharged from the horizontal vent of the Kelco baghouse The Company was apparently in the process of repairing the leaks in the system No visible emissions were observed after that Se a ero4 During the inspection severalsamples of material around the plant were obtained Sample A-Brownasbestos ore brought into the plant anthophyllita Sample B.- B.- Gray asbestos are brought into the plant anthophyllite Sample C Blue asbestos material brought in bags from Africa crocidolite Sample D Waste material fines - plant made An area survey around the visit the sampling sites .. was } \ for familiarisation purposes andand toto . bw ~ ae . wae -- --" Baltimore County Health Department A . rs - 4 a 2 : , ~ ates . ae ewe eee A ie weet Le "RTS vo ward 4 et) . Be . my * Sod he woe Ob . me Le o ord oy . ra wen > xs . x . wr~ . at ~, en - aa vt 4 adiaal . - ay oe 2 ow > 4 ~ 4 ~ & - ae * - > . a ~ 7 ~ oe >. t. a6 eu geet a -_'* ca a Bi re . 5 ~ va. ? o fs . vr: 4 ys - aay ar . ~*~ wi we . ~, = - i iad ba - ad - . ~, od aa . + . , \ 7k 7 _? < - wl : ' \ . : ae - an { Powhatan Mining Co. - File David Filbert August 25 1978 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants On August 16 1978 a meeting was held to discuss the Federal NESHAPS in general and their application to Powhatan Mining specifically Mr. Abraham Ferdas from EPA Region III was present to answer specific questions and to present EPA's enforcement policies Others present are listed on the attached roster Parker Dean opened the meeting by reporting that the delegation of authority for enforcement of NESHAPS by Maryland Air Quality Programs will become effective on September 10 1978. There is still a question however about the extent of the authority delegation for future adoptions visions etc. The Maryland asbestos control regulations have not yet been acted upon re- Mr. Ferdas then addressed the enforcement policy for asbestos The regulation forbids any visible emission from an asbestos mill In evaluating an asbestos mill it is not necessary to use EPA Method 9 for ~~ visible emission observation and opacity evaluation Any emission visible yee to the human observer is a violation This is not anly from the processing equipment but includes fugitive emissions from windows doors etc. Thus in order to come into compliance the company would have to completely close up the building and exhaust ventilation air through approved filter devices In regard to the spray application of asbestos the regulations were revised in June 1978. Use of materials containing more than % asbestos by weight is prohibited The EPA enforcement branch in Washington D.C. has a master list of all products with greater than % asbestos In regard to demolition Section 113 of the 1977 Clean Air Act gives EPA the authority to promulgate work practice standards In enforcement actions in demolition violations a sample of the asbestos containing material must be obtained to demonstrate that it is friable DHF Enclosure CC W. L. Phillips DE David H. Filbert Program Technical Services Division of Air Pollution Supervisor Control BALTIMORE COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE TORowbatan Mining Co. - File _ Date August 25 1978 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants On August 16 1978 a meeting was held to discuss the Federal NESHAPS in general and their application to Powhatan Mining specifically Mr. Abraham Ferdas from EPA Region III was present to answer specific questions and to present EPA's enforcement policies Others present are listed on the attached roster Parker Dean opened the meeting by reporting that the delegation of authority for enforcement of NESHAPS by Maryland Air Quality Programs will become effective on September 10 1978. There is still a question however about the extent of the authority delegation for future adoptions visions etc. The Maryland asbestos control regulations have not yet been acted upon re- The Mr. Ferdas then addressed the enforcement regulation forbids any visible emission from an policy for asbestos asbestos mill In evaluating an asbestos mill it is not necessary to use EPA Method 9 for visible emission observation and opacity evaluation Any emission visible to the human observer is a violation This is not only from the processing equipment but includes fugitive emissions from windows doors etc. Thus in order to come into compliance the company would have to completely close up the building and exhaust ventilation air through approved filter devices In regard to the spray application of asbestos the regulations were revised in June 1978. Use of materials containing more than % asbestos D.C. has by weight is prohibited The a master list of all products EPA enforcement branch in Washington with greater than % asbestos In regard to demolition Section 113 of the 1977 Clean Air Act gives EPA the authority to promulgate work practice standards standards In enforcement actions in demolition violations a sample of the asbestos containing material must be obtained to demonstrate that it is friable DHF Enclosure Cc W. L. Phillips David Filberk David H. Filbert Program Supervisor Technical Services Division of Air Pollution Control NESHAPS August 16 1978 A. Parker Dean Michael D. Kurman David E. Filbert D. Thomas Rees Ralph H. Hall Jim Leizear Jim Lewis Abraham Ferdas John E. McQuade Al Ogrinz Ron Nelson Air Quality Programs Air Quality Programs Baltimore County Air Pollution Control Air Quality Programs Air Quality Programs Division of Solid Wastes EH Div of Industrial and Environmental Disease Control EPA Region III 215 597-9893 Toxic Substances EHA Toxic Substances EHA Community Health Programs 4 BALTIMORE COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE Based on an evaluation of the Company's operations it is concluded that some emissions of asbestos fibers do occur from the plant and that substantial building modifications and additional controls are necessary to provide for maximum assurance that these emissions do not escape into the outside atmosphere Potential sources asbestos emissions include baghouse malfunctions poor housekeeping materials handling procedures waste disposal practices / fugitive emissions from all plant operations Plant modifications necessary to insure the maximum degree of confidence in emission control are recommended as follows 1 A major renovation of the existing buildings would have to be made or an entirely new building would have to be constructed All openings must be sealed with all windows and doors kept shut This would require adequate building ventilation to provide for worker comfort and discharge of all ventilation air through baghouses for emission control The permanent installation of air curtains may be necessary over loading and unloading doors to prevent emission discharges 2 Additional storage capacity for waste material would have to be built with enclosed inside conveying systems for waste material removal Closed hoppers or containers inside of the plant would be necessary for the waste material No asbestos ore or waste material should be stored outside the building 3 The Company should provide for enclosed unloading of trucks bringing in asbestos ore for processing 4 All particulate matter from the plant baghouses should be kept enclosed and conveyed into the building 5 All plant roadways should be paved The outside plant grounds should be cleaned up and all asbestos fibrous material removed Occasional spillage must be cleaned up immediately 6 Existing baghouses should be upgraded together with the installation of additional baghouses for building ventilation TO Powhatan Mining Company - File 2 September 25 1978 Pressure gauges should be installed on existing baghouses and sensitive particle sensing devices with alarms to detect bag leakage A possible alternative would be the use of double baghouses on all systems with a regular maintenance contract for equipment evaluation by a qualified consultant 7 The use of crocidolite should be banned at this plant or at a minimum be permitted only under extremely well controlled conditions It is generally agreed that crocidolite is the most dangerous of the asbestos materials 8 The present drying bed should be enclosed 9 If the Gooch fiber process is to be put back into operation that building which houses the process should be totally enclosed The acid curing process should be controlled with scrubbers It is recognized that these modifications are quite extensive and will therefore require a significant amount of time to complete In order to provide some degree of emission control immediately however the following actions should be taken a Application of oil or other suitable dust suppressant on the plant roadways b A thorough clean of the grounds c Sealing of all building openings windows etc. Replacement of broken d Use of enclosed containers such as tote bins or dumpsters for waste storage e Elimination of the excessive handling and transport of waste material f Installation of water sprays on the conveyor from the screens to the waste storage building behind the plant g Wetting of raw ore before transferring it from the delivery truck to the plant DF mrg CC Dr. Mr. D. J. Roop Ron Lipinski David Filbert Program Supervisor Technical Services Section Division of Air Pollution Bureau of Environmental Services asin lek Dr. Donald J. Roop David Filbert Powhatan Mining Company September 25 1978 Attached for your information are the following 1 Recommended plant modifications for emission control 2 EPA analysis of original asbestos samples The EPA found mass concentrations of amphibole asbestos on the filters to be considerably lower than the levels found by the State Lab We still have no written report from the Bureau of Mines on their analysis however they have reported by phone that they are finding little or no amphibole asbestos on the filters DF mrg Attachments 24 David Filbert Program Supervisor Technical Services Section Division of Air Pollution Bureau of Environmental Services BALTIMORE COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE Powhatan Company Date _ September 29 1978- Meeti withn Dr. g - September 27 1978 A meeting was held with office of Dr. Roop to discuss Those present were Ms. the Frances Mett President of Powhatan emission of asbestos fibers from the in the company Dr. Roop - Balto County Health Officer Ms. Mett - President Powhatan Mining Mr. Phillips - Balto Co. Air Pollution Filbert - Balto Co. Air Pollution John Hobner - Balto Co. Solid and Hazardous Ralph Hall - State Air Quality Programs Jim Leizear - State Solid Waste Wastes Dr. Roop opened the meeting by explaining to Ms. Mett the current situation at her company Inspections and air monitoring studies have made it evident that there are emissions of asbestos fibers escaping from the plant into the atmosphere Considering the nature of asbestos and the health effects related to it this situation represents an imminent health hazard It is - therefore imperative that major modifications be made to the plant itself and to the current operating procedures so that the company can operate in a safe manner The purpose of the meeting was to inform Ms. Mett of this dangerous situation and to find out her feelings on the matter Ms. Mett asked where quantities and where they the are asbestos emissions coming from have been found in what Dr. Roop replied that the general condition of the building and the overall material handling practices permit the emission of asbestos throughout the entire area surrounding the company property any Ms. Mett said she realized the building was very apologies for the problem She then asked exactly old and could not offer what had to be done Dr. Roop and Mr. Phillips then went through the list of recommended to control the emissions Each item was explained modifications necessary in detail so that Ms. Mett understood exactly what had to be done It out that while most of the modifications were major and would was pointed that could be implemented require considerable time there were interim measures immediately which would minimize emissions TO Powhatan Mining - File 2 September 29 1978 Jim Leizear then discussed the solid waste handling procedures The State Environmental Health Administration will issue an Order to the company requiring that they be permitted as a generator of a Class II hazardous substance The Order will call for submittal of plans for the upgrading of the present disposal methods It also forbids the disposal of any more waste material until the company receives its permit Jim added that the proposals outlined by the County for improved waste handling practices would be satisfactory with his office Dr. Roop closed the meeting by expressing his desire that this matter be resolved through a cooperative effort by all parties concerned He has no desire to close the company at this time but must insist on prompt implementation of all possible improvements If the company fails to cooperate it will then be necessary to take legal action and he will not hesitate to do so Ms. Mett did not make a committment one way or the other to understand the seriousness of the situation and accepted all recommendations without argument She did not however commit to any of them She appeared the the company DF mrg David Filbert Day David Program Supervisor Pechnical Services Section Division of Air Pollution Bureau of Environmental Services ona Mail Stop 3404 CB October 2 1978 Ma Frances E. Matt President Powhatan lining Company ; 6721 Windsor Hill Road ; Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Ms. Mett moe I am writing to confirm the discussion held in my office oa September 27 1978 concerning the operation of the Powhatan Mining Company Inspection and evaluation of the Company's operations have made it evident that emissions of asbestos fibers from the plant to the atmosphere do occur Considering the hazardous natura of asbestos and the docwasnted health effects related to it this situation represents an imminent health hazard in Baltimore County It is therefore imperative that major modifications to the plant and the operations be made in order to eliminate the escape of asbestos into the atmosphera Sources of asbestos emissiona | include baghouse malfunctions poor housekeeping materials handling procedures waste disposal practices and fugitive emissions from all plant operations Plant modifications necessary to insure the maximum degree of confidence in emission control are as follows 1 2 3 A major renovation of the existing building must be made or an entirely new building constructed All openings must be sealed with all windows and doors kept abut This would require adequate building ventilation to provide for worker comfort and discharge of all ventilation air through bag- houses for emission control The permanent instal- lation of air curtains over loading and unloading doors may be necessary to prevent emission discharges Additional storage capacity for waste material must be built with enclosed inside conveying systems for waste material removal Closed hoppers or containers inside of the plant would be necessary for the waste material No asbestos ore or waste material may be stored outside the building The Company must provide for enclosed unloading of the trucks bringing in asbestos ore for processing 7. Frances F. F. Mett President| Powhatan Mining Company 2 October , 1978 4 All particulate matter from the plant baghouses must be transported in enclosed conveyors directly into the plant 5 All plant roadways must be paved 6 Existing baghouses must be upgraded together with the installation of additional baghouses for building ventila- tion Pressure gauges must be installed on existing bag- houses and sensitive particle sensing devices with alarms to datect bag leakage A possible alternative would be the use of double baghouses on all systems with a regular contract . for equipment evaluation by a qualified consultant 7 The use of crocidolite must be banned at this plant or at a minimum permitted only under extremely well controlled conditions Experts agree that crocidolite is the most dangerous of all asbestos matarials 8 The building which houses the Cooch fiber process must ba totally enclosed and sealed with ventilation air exhausted through baghouses The acid curing process must be con- trolled with scrubbers It is recognized that these modifications are quite therefore require a significant amount of time to complete a reasonable degree of emission control immediately however actions must be taken as soon as possible extensive and will In order to provide the following 9 13 11 12 13 14 15 Application of oil or suitable dust suppressant on the plant roadwayroasdways A thorough clean of the grounds Sealing of all building openings windows cracked doors etc. Replacement of broken Use of enclosed containers such as tote bins or dumpsters for waste material Elimination of excessive handling and transport of waste material Installation of water sprays screens to the waste storage on the conveyor building behind from the the plant Watting of ora before transferring it from the delivery truck to the plant or unloading the ore inside the plant It is my firm desire that the matter of this health hazard may be resolved through a cooperative effort by all pertias concerned We are prepared to offer you any assistance that you may need The seriousness of this problem however vould compel we to take appropriate legal actions against your company if it becomes necessary necessary . Ms. Frances K. Mett President Powhatan Mining Company 3 October 2 1978 Please submit to me by October 13 1978 a letter of confirmation stating your intent to give immediate attention to items 9 through 15 above while range plans for the major modifications can be made By November 13 1978 please submit a notice of your intention regarding items 1 through 8 Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for sharing my concern for the health and welfare of the people of Baltimore County If you have any questions or desire any assistance at all please foal free to contact this office We are more than willing to help in any way we can Very truly yours m:r DF mg rg CC Thomas Devlin Envir Services George Furreri AQP Jim Laizear State Solid Waste 7 4 Donald J. Roop M.D. M.P.H. M.P.H. - Deputy State and County Health Officer ' 944-4746 } TELEPHONE { | Powminco Asbestos Fiber A.V. CABLE ADDRESS POWMINCO POWHATAN MINING COMPANY ACID PROOF * Powminco Asbestos DIELECTRIC 6721 WINDSOR MILL ROAD , : October 12 1978 BALTIMORE MARYLAND 21207 S. A. RECEIVED RECEIVED RECEIVED RECEIVED RECEIVED Dr. Donald J. Roop _ Deputy State and County Health Officer Baltimore County Department of Health 1 Towson Maryland 21204 t Dear Sir HEALTH OFFICER Your letter of October 2 1978 We have given considerable thought to this and have taken your directives under advisement We find the following Items 9 10 11 these 13 14 and 15 we are we are willing willing to do to do but we Items 12 must ascertain what it is going to cost before we can do these For example item 12 the supplier needs to know what kind of discharge outlets would be necessary on these dumpsters where will we be permitted to dump them what kind of ~ conditions exist at need more space for for the containers the dumping site We are going to the waste materials and more space which as you can appreciate involves a new and larger building structure It takes time for the suppliers would require to come up with the answers designing and engineering Item 14 1 As we to soon as we get some of the answers as to cost then would be in a position to know if we want to go out the bank to get a loan Thank you ; Yours very truly POWHATAN MINING COMPANY Mext Fron Frances Frances E. Mett President . FEM , CC RECEIVED RECEIVED RECEIVED RECEIVED RECEIVED OCT 13 1978 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MINCO . GOOCH | - FILTER j FIBRE CHNICALLY CHNICALLY CHNICALLY CHNICALLY ain coetetetee i eee 22 . ( . CERTIFIED MAIL OCT 26 1973 | Miss Frances Mett , Powhatan Mining Company 6721 Windsor Mill Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Towhatan Compliance RECEIVED RECEIVED OCT 27 1978 RP RP = . | TH ^ RFICZER > vee Dear Miss Mett of the Environmental Health Administration's Representatives following an investigation have Community Health Programs that a health hazard prejudicial to the probable cause to believe due to continued uncontrolled disposal public interest may result wastes at the and storage of industrial and manufacturing Powhatan Mining Company Enclosed you will find an Order pursuant to Article 43 Section 397 of the Annotated Code of Maryland requiring 1 Submission of engineering plans and specifications stipulating methods of disposal to be employed 2 Immediate cessation of uncaonndtrionldluesdtridailspowsaasltesandon site storage of manufacturing 3 Storage of all wastes in an acceptable manner If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to communicate with this office rely yours rely Donald H. Noren Director Environmental Health Administration attachment 00 Dr. % Dr. Mr. Mr. Benjamin D. White Donald J. Roop Ronald Nelson Arthur N. Caple IN THE MATTER OF POWHATAN MINING COMPANY SERVE ON Miss Frances Mett President * * * * * * * fi * * * * * SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 201 WEST PRESTON STREET BALTIMORE MARYLAND 21201 * * * * * * * * ORDER POWHATAN MINING COMPANY WHEREAS the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene pursuant to the powers duties and responsibilities vested in and imposed upon the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene by the provisions of Article 43 Annotated Code of Maryland as delegated to the Director Environmental Health Administration has conducted an investigation and has probable cause to believe that a health hazard prejudicial to the public interest will result due to the following existing conditions at the Powhatan Mining Company 1 Industrial and manufacturing wastes are being disposed in an uncontrolled manner 2 No engineering plans or specifications exist which would serve to describe how the above deficiency is to be corrected It is this 29th day of September 1978 therefore ORDERED by the Director Environmental Health Administration that ) Within 45 days of receipt of this Order Powhatan Mining Company shall submit to the Environmental Health Administration such engineering plans and specifications as are necessary to determine if the proposed methods employed by Powhatan Mining Company can be permitted under Article 43 Section 397 of the Annotated Code of Maryland The Powhatan Mining Company is directed to make alterations in the methods of disposal upon approval by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and od -. POWHATAN MINING COMPANY - ORDER 2 Powhatan Mining Company shall immediately discontinue disposing of manufacturing and industrial wastes and shall store such wastes in an acceptable manner until a permit is issued by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in accordance with the provisions of Article 43 Section 397 of the Annotated Code of Maryland September September 1978 Am 22 Donald H. Noren Director Enviromental Health Administration . r Approved as to form and legal sufficiency 7 this 22nd day of September 1978 nae seiuel heat Standish McCleary III ann Assistant Attorney General te at oad a TELEPHONE 944-4746 I Powminco Asbestos Fiber CABLE Stullaps Ar ADDRESS POWMINCO Compliance POWHATAN MINING COMPANY ACID PROOF * Powminco Asbestos DIELECTRIC 6721 WINDSOR MILL ROAD LALTIMORE MARYLAND 21207 U. A. RECEIVED November 10 1978 NOV 13 1978 Donald J. M.P.H Deputy State and County Health Officer . Baltimore County Department of Health Towson Maryland 21204 HEALTH OFFICER Dear Sir As requested in your letter of October 2 we are replying by November 13 items 1 thru 8 We have submitted your requests for plant modifications to the Kelco Corporation but drafting of such extensive modifications will require considerable time This Company is unable at present to give plans as to what changes can be made to comply with your letter If you will refer to my letter of October 12 which was in answer to your letter of October 2. To date I have not received a reply You indicated prepared to offer this company assistance from you would be appreciated you were A reply Yours very truly POWHATAN MINING COMPANY Cancer So. Miss Frances Mest E. Mett President FEM POWMINCO POWMINCO GOOCH POWMINCO FIBRE ; TECHNICALLY TECHNICALLY TECHNICALLY TECHNICALY TECHNICALLY TECHNICALY wens BALTIMORE COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE Powhatan Mining Co. - nn en eee een en File eee ee December 5 1978 Date_ --~----------- FROM Filbert ae SUBJECT_ Visit -Decemb4er 1978 Ms. Mr. Mett - Powhatan Schlisler - Powhatan Mr. Mr. Lipinski - AQP Leizear - State D. Filbert - Balto Solid Waste County The purpose of the visit was to evaluate the company's progress in complying with the modifications outlined in the letter from Dr. Roop dated October 2 1978 and with the Order issued by the Environmental Health Administration dated September 29 1978 Ms. Mett stated that the company is not operating at the present time First priority has been given to plant and grounds clean equipment maintenance and building modification She does not know when they will begin operation again To date the company has completed the following 1 patched and replaced broken and missing windows in the main plant 2 cleaned up the grounds of asbestos spillage 3 cleaned up the inside of the plant 4 arranged to have the driveway area paved 5 contacted Kelco Corporation to perform major equipment and building modifications Ms. Mett said that bad weather has prevented the paving of the driveway It will be completed as soon as weather permits Mr. Douglas Sauter a friend of Ms. Mett is the same gentleman who has has agreed previously to do the work for her This hauled waste material for Ms. Mett Ms. In regards to the major building and equipment modifications Mett said that Mr. Kelly Sr. of Kelco would like to meet with representatives of the Health Department to discuss exactly what will be required A meeting will be scheduled Mr. Leizear told Ms. Mett that she should go ahead and make arrangements for the disposal of the accumulated waste presently in storage in the waste bins Ms. Mett said that additional time would be required to comply with the provisions of the EHA Order Mr. Leizear responded that a written request for additional time should be submitted to Mr. Noren EHA Director