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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION III
1650 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029
Report Title:
Inspection Date: Regulatory Program:
Clean Air Act Asbestos NESHAP Inspection - Allentown Metal Works June 29, 2023 Clean Air Act
Company Name: Facility Name: Facility Location:
Latitude: County/Parish:
Allentown Metal Works
Allentown Metal Works 606 S. 10th St.
Allentown, PA, 18103
40.594650
Longitude:
Lehigh
-75.478150
NAICS Code:
331491
SIC: 3356
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On-Site Representatives:
Point of Contact
Randy Cruz, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
X
Phone:
Email: bholsinger@dugganandmarcon.com
*** EPA Inspector (s):
Rich Ponak - Compliance & Enforcement Official / Inspector, EPA Region III Phone: 215-514-7151 Email: Ponak.Rich@epa.gov
State Inspector: NA
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EPA Lead Inspector Signature/Date
Rich Ponak Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division
(3ED23)
8/23/23 Date
Supervisor Signature/Date
Aquanetta Dickens Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division
(3ED23)
8/24/2023 Date
I. Introduction
On June 29, 2023, a Clean Air Act (CAA) Asbestos NESHAP Inspection was conducted at Allentown Metal Works, located at 606 S. 10th ST., Allentown, Pennsylvania.
a. Summary of Site / Facility
Allentown Metal Works is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Allentown Meatal Works is a former metal production facility. The site is being partially demolished, including asbestos roof panel removal.
b. Entry and opening conference
EPA, Region III Inspector Richard Ponak arrived at the facility at approximately 1:00 pm on June 29, 2023, for an unannounced inspection. Upon arrival, Inspector Ponak presented credentials to Randy Cruz of Alvin H. Butz, Inc., the General Contractor for the project. Inspector Ponak explained to Mr. Cruz that it was a CAA Asbestos NESHAP inspection. Inspector Ponak informed Mr. Cruz that it was a follow up inspection to the June 8, 2023, inspection. Mr. Cruz informed Inspector Ponak that T. Lomax, the asbestos contractor was no longer on site. Inspector Ponak informed Mr. Cruz that he would like to inspect the west side of plant number two. Inspector Ponak informed Mr. Cruz that he observed asbestos debris on the ground in plant number two during the June 8, 2023, inspection. Inspector Ponak and Mr. Cruz proceeded to the west side of plant number two.
II. Site / Facility Walkthrough
Inspector Ponak and Mr. Cruz walked through the work area where Lomax was working on June 8, 2023. Inspector Ponak inspected the work area. Inspector Ponak observed that the large amount of transite debris on the ground in the plant number two area during the June 8, 2023, inspection was cleaned up. Inspector Ponak observed a few minor pieces of debris on the exterior of plant number two. Inspector Ponak also observed a few large pieces of transite debris in the vegetation on the west side of the building.
III. Records Review
No records to review
IV. Closing Conference
At the conclusion of the inspection, Inspector Ponak met with Mr. Cruz. Inspector Ponak showed Mr. Cruz the minor debris. Mr. Cruz stated he would contact T. Lomax and have them return to clean up the remaining few pieces of transite debris. Mr. Cruz stated all waste from the project has left the site. Inspector asked Mr. Cruz to contact him once the final few pieces were cleaned up. Inspector Ponak asked Mr. Cruz if there were any questions, Mr. Cruz said no. Inspector Ponak left the site.
V. Additional Correspondence-NA
VI. List of Attachments- NA