Profile of The
Rubber And Plastics Industry,
2nd Edition
EPA Office of Compliance
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EPA/310-R-05-003
EPA Office of Compliance Sector Notebook Project
Profile of the Rubber and Plastics Industry
2nd Edition
February 2005
Office of Compliance
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW (MC 2221-A)
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This report is one in a series of volumes published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to provide information of general interest regarding environmental issues associated with
specific industrial sectors. The documents were developed under contract by Eastern Research
Group, Inc. (ERG) (Lexington, MA), Abt Associates (Cambridge, MA), GeoLogics Corporation
(Alexandria, VA), Science Applications International Corporation (McLean, VA), and Booz-
Allen & Hamilton, Inc. (McLean, VA). A list of available Sector Notebooks is included on the
following page.
Obtaining copies:
Electronic versions of all Sector Notebooks are available on the EPA's web site at
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/sectornotebooks.html.
A limited number of complimentary volumes are available to certain groups or subscribers,
including public and academic libraries; federal, state, tribal, and local governments; and the
media. You can order from EPA's National Service Center for Environmental Publications at
(800) 490-9198 or www.epa.gov/ncepihom. When ordering, use the applicable EPA publication
number from those listed on the following page.
The Sector Notebooks were developed by the EPA's Office of Compliance. Direct general
questions about the Sector Notebook Project to:
Coordinator, Sector Notebook Project
U.S. EPA Office of Compliance
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (2224-A)
Washington, D.C. 20460
(202)564-2310
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AVAILABLE SECTOR NOTEBOOKS
Direct questions and comments regarding the individual documents to the Compliance Assistance and
Sector Programs Division at (202) 564-2310 unless otherwise noted below. See the Notebook web page
at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/sectornotebooks.html for the most recent titles and links to
refreshed data.
EPA Publication
Number
EPA/310-R-95-001.
EPA/310-R-95-002.
EPA/310-R-95-003.
EPA/310-R-95-004.
EPA/310-R-95-005.
EPA/310-R-95-006.
EPA/310-R-95-007.
EPA/310-R-95-008.
EPA/310-R-95-009.
EPA/310-R-95-010.
EPA/310-R-95-011.
EPA/310-R-95-013.
EPA/310-R-95-014.
EPA/310-R-95-017.
EPA/310-R-95-018.
EPA/310-R-97-001.
EPA/310-R-97-002.
EPA/310-R-97-003.
EPA/310-R-97-004.
EPA/310-R-97-005.
EPA/310-R-97-006.
EPA/310-R-97-007.
EPA/310-R-97-008.
EPA/310-R-97-009.
EPA/310-R-98-001.
EPA/310-R-99-006.
EPA/310-R-OO-OOl.
EPA/310-R-00-002.
EPA/310-R-00-003.
EPA/310-R-02-001.
EPA/310-R-02-002.
EPA/310-R-05-002.
EPA/310-R-05-003.
EPA/310-R-99-001.
EPA/300-B-96-003.
EPA/310-R-05-001.
Industry
Profile of the Dry Cleaning Industry
Profile of the Electronics and Computer Industry*
Profile of the Wood Furniture and Fixtures Industry
Profile of the Inorganic Chemical Industry*
Profile of the Iron and Steel Industry
Profile of the Lumber and Wood Products Industry
Profile of the Metal Fabrication Industry*
Profile of the Metal Mining Industry
Profile of the Motor Vehicle Assembly Industry
Profile of the Nonferrous Metals Industry
Profile of the Non-Fuel, Non-Metal Mining Industry
Profile of the Petroleum Refining Industry
Profile of the Printing Industry
Profile of the Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Industry
Profile of the Transportation Equipment Cleaning Industry
Profile of the Air Transportation Industry
Profile of the Ground Transportation Industry
Profile of the Water Transportation Industry
Profile of the Metal Casting Industry
Profile of the Pharmaceuticals Industry
Profile of the Plastic Resins and Man-made Fibers Industry
Profile of the Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Industry
Profile of the Shipbuilding and Repair Industry
Profile of the Textiles Industry
Profile of the Aerospace Industry
Profile of the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry
Profile of the Agricultural Crop Production Industry
Contact: Ag Center, (888) 663-2155
Profile of the Agricultural Livestock Production Industry
Contact: Ag Center, (888) 663-2155
Profile of the Agricultural Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Industry Contact: Agriculture Division, (202) 564-2320
Profile of the Organic Chemical Industry, 2nd Edition*
Profile of the Pulp and Paper Industry, 2nd Edition
Profile of the Healthcare Industry
Profile of the Rubber and Plastics Industry, 2nd Edition
Government Series
Profile of Local Government Operations
Profile of Federal Facilities
Profile of Tribal Government Operations
* Spanish translations of 1st Editions available in electronic format only.
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DISCLAIMER
This Sector Notebook was created for employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the general public for informational purposes only. This document has been
extensively reviewed by experts from both inside and outside EPA, but its contents do not
necessarily reflect the views or policies of EPA or any other organization mentioned within.
Mention of trade names or commercial products or events does not constitute endorsement or
recommendation for use. In addition, these documents are not intended and cannot be relied
upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable by any party in litigation with
the United States.
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(SIC Code 30)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
LIST OF ACRONYMS viii
I. INTRODUCTION TO THE SECTOR NOTEBOOK PROJECT 1
LA. Summary of the Sector Notebook Project 1
IB. Additional Information 2
II. INTRODUCTION TO THE RUBBER AND MISCELLANEOUS PLASTICS
PRODUCTS INDUSTRY 3
II. A. Introduction, Background, and Scope of the Notebook 3
II.B. Characterization of the RMPP Industry 4
II.B.l. Product Characterization 4
II.B.2 Industry Size and Geographic Distribution 7
II.B.3. Economic Trends 12
III. INDUSTRIAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION 15
III. A. Industrial Processes in the RMPP Industry 15
III. A.I.Plastic 15
III.A.2.Rubber 23
III.A.3.Tires 28
III.B. Raw Material Inputs and Pollution Outputs in the Production Line .... 31
III.B.l. Plastic 31
III.B.2. Rubber 35
III.C. Management of Chemicals in Waste Stream 41
IV. CHEMICAL RELEASE AND OTHER WASTE MANAGEMENT
PROFILE 43
IV. A. EPA TRI for the RMPP Industry 46
IV.B. Summary of the Selected Chemicals Released 68
IV.C. Other Data Sources 72
IV.D. Comparison of TRI Between Selected Industries 73
V. POLLUTION PREVENTION OPPORTUNITIES 76
V.A. Identification of Pollution Prevention Activities in Use 76
V.A.I. Plastic 76
V.A.2. Rubber 78
V.A.3. Tires 80
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Page
VI. SUMMARY OF FEDERAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS 83
VIA. General Description of Major Statutes 83
VLB. Industry-Specific Requirements 104
VI.C. Pending and Proposed Regulatory Requirements 109
VII. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT PROFILE Ill
VILA. The RMPP Industry Compliance History (1999 to 2004) 114
VII.B. Comparison of Enforcement Activity Between Selected Industries
(1999 to 2004) 115
VII.C. Review of Major Legal Actions 125
VII.C.l. Review of Major Cases 125
VII.C.2. Supplementary Environmental Projects 125
VIII. COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES 127
VIII. A. Sector-Related Environmental Programs and Activities 127
VIII.B.EPA Voluntary Programs 127
VIII.C. Trade Association-TIndustry-Sponsored Activities 134
VIII.C.I. Environmental Programs 134
VIII.C.2. Summary of Trade Associations 136
IX. CONTACTS/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS/RESOURCE MATERIALS/
BIBLIOGRAPHY 140
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LIST OF FIGURES
Page
1 Diversity of the Miscellaneous Plastics Products Industry (SIC Code 308) 6
2 Diversity of the Rubber Products Industry 7
3 Geographic Distribution of the Miscellaneous Plastics Products Industry
(Number of Facilities) 8
4 Geographic Distribution of the Rubber Products Industry (Number
of Facilities) 10
5 Geographic Distribution of the Tire Industry 11
6 North American Tire Sales 12
7 Plastics Products Manufacturing Process 16
8 Injection Molding 18
9 Extrusion 19
10 Thermoforming 20
11 Transfer Molding 21
12 Encapsulation 22
13 Rubber Manufacturing Process 24
14 Processes Used to Manufacture Various Rubber Products 27
15 Tire Manufacturing Process 29
16 Tire Formation 31
17 Plastics Products Manufacturing Process Pollution Outputs 33
18 Rubber Products Manufacturing Process Pollution Outputs 36
19 Tire Manufacturing Process Pollution Outputs 40
20 Summary of 2002 TRI Data: Releases and Transfers by Industry
(SIC Code) 74
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LIST OF TABLES
Page
1 SIC and NAICS Codes 4
2 Facility Size Distribution of the Miscellaneous Plastics Products Industry 8
3 Facility Size Distribution of the Rubber Products Industry 9
4 Facility Size Distribution of the Tire Industry 11
5 Quantity of Production-Related Waste Managed by the RMPP Industry 42
6 Top 10 TRI Releasing RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30 Only Facilities) 47
7 Top 10 TRI Releasing RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30 and Other
SIC Code Facilities) 47
8 TRI Reporting RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) by State 48
9 Releases for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of
Facilities (releases reported in pounds/year) 49
10 Transfers for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of
Facilities (transfers reported in pounds/year) 55
11 Releases by Subsector for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI 62
12 Pollutant Releases (Short Tons/Years) 72
13 Toxic Release Inventory Data for Selected Industries 75
14 Scrap Tire Usage 81
15 Summary of Potentially Applicable EPA Regulations 84
16 Five-Year Enforcement and Compliance Summary for the Rubber and
Plastics Industry (1999 - 2004) 116
17 Five-Year Enforcement and Compliance Summary for Selected
Industries (1999 - 2004) 117
18 Two-Year Enforcement and Compliance Summary for Selected
Industries (2002 - 2004) 119
19 Five-Year Inspection and Enforcement Summary by Statute for Selected
Industries (1999 - 2004) 121
20 Two-Year Inspection and Enforcement Summary by Statute for Selected
Industries (2002 - 2004) 123
21 Supplemental Environmental Projects in RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) .... 126
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
AFS AIRS Facility Subsystem (CAA database)
AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
AIRS Aerometric Information Retrieval System (CAA database)
BACT Best Available Control Technology
BEHP Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
BIF Boilers and Industrial Furnaces (RCRA)
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CAA Clean Air Act
CAAA Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CESQG Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
CERCLIS CERCLA Information System
CFC Chlorofluorocarbons
CO Carbon Monoxide
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
CTG Control Techniques Guidelines
CWA Clean Water Act
CZARA Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments
CZMA Coastal Zone Management Act
DfE Design for the Environment Program
ELP Environmental Leadership Program
EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
FFDCA Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
FQPA Food Quality Protection Act
FRP Facility Response Plans
FRS Facility Registry Systems
GSN Green Suppliers Network
HAP Hazardous Air Pollutants (CAA)
HSDB Hazardous Substances Data Bank
HSWA Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments
IDEA Integrated Data for Enforcement Analysis
IRIS Integrated Risk Information System
LDR Land Disposal Restrictions (RCRA)
LEPC Local Emergency Planning Committees
LQG Large Quantity Generator
MACT Maximum Achievable Control Technology (CAA)
MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goals
MCL Maximum Contaminant Levels
MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone
MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAA)
NAICS North American Industrial Classification
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NCDB
NCP
NEIC
NESHAP
NIST
NOA
NOAA
NO2
NOV
NOX
OCS
NPDES
NPL
NRC
NSPS
NSR
OAR
OECA
OMB
OPA
OSHA
OSWER
PCB
PCS
POTW
PSD
RCRA
RMA
RMP
RMPP
SARA
SDWA
SEP
SERC
SIC
SIDS
SIP
SPI
SO2
SPCC
SQG
SWAP
SWPPP
TCLP
TOC
TRI
TRIS
TSCA
National Compliance Database (for TSCA, FIFRA, EPCRA)
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
National Enforcement Investigations Center
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Notice of Arrival
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency
Nitrogen Dioxide
Notice of Violation
Nitrogen Oxide
Operation Clean Sweep
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (CWA)
National Priorities List
National Response Center
New Source Performance Standards (CAA)
New Source Review
Office of Air and Radiation
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
Office of Management and Budget
Oil Pollution Act
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Polychlorinated Biphenyl
Permit Compliance System (CWA Database)
Publicly Owned Treatments Works
Prevention of Significant Deterioration
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Rubber Manufacturers Association
Risk Management Plan
Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Supplemental Environmental Projects
State Emergency Response Commissions
Standard Industrial Classification
Screening Information Data Set
State Implementation Plan
The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.
Sulfur Dioxide
Spill, Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
Small Quantity Generator
Source Water Assessment Programs
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Toxicity Characterization Leaching Procedure
Total Organic Carbon
Toxic Release Inventory
Toxic Release Inventory System
Toxic Substances Control Act
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TSS Total Suspended Solids
UIC Underground Injection Control (SOWA)
UST Underground Storage Tanks (RCRA)
VCCEP Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
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I. INTRODUCTION TO THE SECTOR NOTEBOOK PROJECT
LA. Summary of the Sector Notebook Project
Environmental policies based upon comprehensive analysis of air, water, and land
pollution (such as economic sector and community-based approaches) are becoming an
important supplement to traditional single-media approaches to environmental protection.
Environmental regulatory agencies are beginning to embrace comprehensive, multistatute
solutions to facility permitting, compliance assurance, education/outreach, research, and
regulatory development issues. The central concepts driving the new policy direction are that
pollutant releases to each environmental medium (air, water and land) affect each other, and that
environmental strategies must actively identify and address these interrelationships by designing
policies for the "whole" facility. One way to achieve a whole facility focus is to design
environmental policies for similar industrial facilities. By doing so, environmental concerns that
are common to the manufacturing of similar products can be addressed in a comprehensive
manner. Recognition of the need to develop the industrial "sector-based" approach within
EPA's Office of Compliance led to the creation of this document.
The Office of Compliance within the Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance (OECA) initiated the Sector Notebook Project to provide its staff and managers with
summary information for 18 specific industrial sectors. As other EPA offices, states, the
regulated community, environmental groups, and the public became interested in this project, the
scope of the original project was expanded. The ability to design comprehensive, common-sense
environmental protection measures for specific industries is dependent on knowledge of several
interrelated topics. The key elements chosen for inclusion in this project are: general industry
information (economic and geographic); a description of industrial processes; pollution outputs;
pollution prevention opportunities; federal statutory and regulatory framework; compliance
history; and a description of partnerships that have been formed between regulatory agencies, the
regulated community, and the public.
For any given industry, each topic listed above could alone be the subject of a
lengthy volume. However, to produce a manageable document, this project focuses on providing
summary information for each topic. This format provides the reader with a synopsis of each
issue, and references where more in-depth information is available. EPA used a variety of
sources to compile each profile and usually condensed the information from more detailed
sources pertaining to specific topics. This approach allows for a wide coverage of activities that
can be further explored using the references listed at the end of this profile. As a check on the
information included, each Notebook went through an external document review process. The
Office of Compliance appreciates the efforts of all those that participated in this process and
enabled us to develop more complete, accurate and up-to-date summaries. Many of those who
reviewed this Notebook are listed as contacts in Section IX and may be sources of additional
information. The individuals and groups on this list do not necessarily concur with all
statements within this notebook.
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I.B. Additional Information
Providing Comments
OECA's Office of Compliance plans to periodically review and update the
notebooks and will make these updates available both in hard copy and electronically. If you
have any comments on any of the existing notebooks, or if you would like to provide additional
information, please send a hard copy and computer disk to: EPA Office of Compliance, Sector
Notebook Project (2224-A), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Comments
can also be sent via the Sector Notebooks web page at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/
sectornotebooks.html. If you are interested in assisting in the development of new Notebooks, or
if you have recommendations on which sectors should have a Notebook, please contact the
Office of Compliance at (202) 564-2310.
Adapting Notebooks to Particular Needs
The scope of the industry sector described in this Notebook approximates the
national occurrence of facility types within the sector. In many instances, industries within
specific geographic regions or states may have unique characteristics that are not fully captured
in these profiles. The Office of Compliance encourages state and local environmental agencies
and other groups to supplement or repackage the information included in this Notebook to
include more specific industrial and regulatory information that may be available. Additionally,
interested states may want to supplement the "Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and
Regulations" section with state and local requirements. Compliance or technical assistance
providers may also want to develop the "Pollution Prevention" section in more detail.
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II. INTRODUCTION TO THE RUBBER AND MISCELLANEOUS
PLASTICS PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
This section provides background information on the size, geographic
distribution, employment, production, sales, and economic condition of the Rubber and
Miscellaneous Plastics Products industry. The type of facilities described within the document
are also described in terms of their Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes. Additionally,
this section contains a list of the largest companies in terms of sales.
II.A. Introduction, Background, and Scope of the Notebook
The Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products (RMPP) industry, as defined by
the SIC code 30, includes establishments that manufacture products from plastic resins, natural
and synthetic rubber, reclaimed rubber, gutta percha, balata, and gutta siak. The production of
the rubber mixture is commonly performed in facilities manufacturing rubber products and is
covered under SIC code 30; however, the production of plastic resins is at plastic resin (polymer
and resin) manufacturing facilities (SIC code 28). The majority of plastics products facilities
purchase plastic resins to manufacture products.
Although this SIC code covers most rubber and plastics products, some important
rubber and plastics products are classified elsewhere. These products include boats, which are
classified under SIC code 37 (Transportation Equipment), and buttons, toys, and buckles, which
are classified under SIC code 39 (Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries). Buttons, toys, and
buckles are grouped according to the final product rather than by process because not all of these
products are made out of rubber or plastic. The RMPP industry does include tire manufacture;
however, tread manufacturing and associated recapping and retreading are classified under SIC
code 7534. EPA recognizes the recapping and retreading process for passenger and truck tires as
similar to original equipment tire operation, specifically, tire production. An in-depth discussion
of the recapping and retreading industry is not included here. The operations and materials used
in retreading tires are similar to the original equipment tire rubber compounding for treads, tire
building, grinding for carcass preparation, vulcanizing, and finishing as described in the new tire
manufacturing process herein.
Although SIC code 30 groups rubber and plastics products together under some of
the three-digit industry codes (e.g., rubber and plastic footwear under SIC code 302), the
majority of economic and process information separates plastic from rubber products. In
addition, because tire manufacturing accounts for such a large portion (almost 50 percent) of all
rubber product manufacturing, tire process and economic information is often discussed
separately from that of other rubber products. Therefore, this industry profile often discusses
plastics products, rubber products, and rubber tires separately.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) established SIC codes to track the
flow of goods and services within the economy. OMB has changed the SIC code system to a
system based on similar production processes called the North American Industrial
Classification System (NAICS). Because most of the EPA data systems still compile data based
on SIC codes, this Notebook continues to use the SIC system to define this sector. Table 1
presents the SIC codes for the RMPP industry and the corresponding NAICS codes.
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Table 1: SIC and NAICS Codes
1987
SIC
3011
3021
3052
3053
3061
3069
3081
3082
3083
3084
3085
3086
3087
3088
3089
SIC Description
Tires & inner tubes
Rubber & plastics footwear
Rubber & plastics hose & belting
Gaskets, packing, & sealing devices
Mechanical rubber goods
Fabricated rubber products, n.e.c.
Unsupported plastics film & sheet
Unsupported plastics profile shapes
Laminated plastics plate & sheet
Plastics pipe
Plastics bottles
Plastics foam products
Custom compound purchased resins
Plastics plumbing fixtures
Plastics products, n.e.c.
1997
NAICS
326211
316211
326220
339991
326291
313320
326192
326299
326113
326121
326130
326122
326160
326140
326150
325991
326191
326122
326199
335121
NAICS Description
Tire mfg (except retreading)
Rubber & plastics footwear mfg
Rubber & plastics hose & belting mfg
Gaskets, packing & sealing devices mfg
Rubber product mfg for mechanical use
Fabric coating mills (pt)
Resilient floor covering mfg (pt)
All other rubber product mfg
Unsupported plastics film & sheet (except
packaging) mfg
Unsupported plastics profile shape mfg
Laminated plastics plate, sheet, & shape mfg
Plastics pipe & pipe fitting mfg
Plastics bottle mfg
Polystyrene foam product mfg
Urethane & other foam product (except
polystyrene) mfg
Custom compounding of purchased resin
Plastics plumbing fixture mfg
Plastics pipe & pipe fitting mfg
All other plastics product mfg
Residential electric lighting fixture mfg
II.B.
Characterization of the RMPP Industry
The following subsections describes the types of products produced by rubber and
miscellaneous plastics products facilities, the size and distribution of these types of facilities, and
the current and projected economic trends for the RMPP industry.
II.B.1.
Product Characterization
The Bureau of the Census divides SIC code 30 into industry groups according to
the type of product manufactured. The following is a list of all the three-digit industry groups
under SIC code 30:
SIC Code 301-
SIC Code 302-
SIC Code 305 -
Tires and Inner Tubes;
Rubber and Plastics Footwear;
Hose and Belting and Gaskets and Packing;
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• SIC Code 306- Fabricated Rubber Products, Not Elsewhere
Classified; and
• SIC Code 308 - Miscellaneous Plastics Products, Not Elsewhere
Classified.
Several of these three-digit classifications group rubber and plastics products
together. However, the four-digit classifications clearly segregate the two industries. The
following are four-digit SIC code breakdowns of the rubber and plastics products industries as
shown in Figure 1 for SIC code 308:
Plastics Products, Not Elsewhere Classified (N.E.C.) (SIC code 3089)
account for approximately 55 percent of all plastic product production in
the United States;
• Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (SIC code 3081) account for
approximately 12 percent;
• Plastics Foam Products (SIC code 3086) account for approximately 10
percent;
• Custom Compound Purchased Resins (SIC code 3087) account for
approximately 6 percent;
• Plastics Bottles (SIC code 3085) account for approximately 5 percent;
• Unsupported Plastics Profile Shapes (SIC code 3082) account for
approximately 4 percent;
Plastics Pipe (SIC code 3084) and Laminated Plastics Plate & Sheet (SIC
code 3083) account for approximately 3 percent each; and
• Plastics Plumbing Fixtures (SIC code 3088) for approximately 2 percent.
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Figure 1: Diversity of the Miscellaneous Plastics Products Industry (SIC Code 308)
Unsupported plastics
pro file shapes —,
Laminated plas plate &
sheet
3%
Plastics plumbing fixtures
2%
Plastics bottles
5%
Custom compound
purchased resins
6%
Plastics foam products
10%
Unsupported plastics film
& sheet
12%
Plastics products, n.e.c.
55%
Source: 1997 Bureau of the Census Data.
As shown in Figure 2, in the rubber industry:
• Tire & Inner Tubes (SIC code 3011) manufacturing accounts for
approximately 36 percent of all rubber product production in the United
States;
• Fabricated Rubber Products, Not Elsewhere Classified (SIC code 3069)
account for approximately 22 percent;
• Mechanical Rubber Goods (SIC code 3061) account for approximately 16
percent;
• Gaskets, Packing, & Sealing Devices (SIC code 3053) account for
approximately 13 percent;
Rubber & Plastics Hose & Belting (SIC code 3052) account for
approximately 10 percent; and
• Rubber & Plastics Footwear (SIC code 3021) account for 3 percent.
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Figure 2: Diversity of the Rubber Products Industry
Rubber & plastics
hose & belting
10%
Rubber & plastics
footw ear
3%
Gaskets, packing &
sealing devices —
13%
Mechanical rubber
goods
16%
Tires & inner tubes
36%
Fabricated rubber
products, n.e.c.
22%
Source: 1997 Bureau of the Census data.
II.B.2
Industry Size and Geographic Distribution
Variation in facility counts occur across data sources due to many factors,
including reporting and definitional differences. This document does not attempt to reconcile
these differences, but rather reports the data as they are maintained by each source.
The Bureau of the Census estimates that in 1997, 789,200 people were employed
by the miscellaneous plastics products industry and 247,800 were employed by the rubber
products industry, of which the tire industry employed 64,400. The value of shipments (revenue
associated with product sales) totaled $120.3 billion in 1997 for the miscellaneous plastics
products industry and $40.4 billion for the rubber products industry, of which the tire industry
contributed $14.7 billion.
Plastic
Because of the wide range of products produced, plastics products are
manufactured in all parts of the country. As shown in Table 2, approximately 47 percent of
miscellaneous plastics products establishments have fewer than 20 employees. This indicates
that there are a large number of small businesses in this industry. Approximately 37 percent of
the industry have between 20 and 100 employees, and only 1 percent have more than 500
employees.
Although miscellaneous plastics products facilities are not concentrated in any
particular region, a few states account for a large percentage of the facilities, as shown in
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Figure 3. These states include California, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and
New Jersey.
Table 2: Facility Size Distribution of the Miscellaneous Plastics Products Industry
Employees per
Facility
Ito4
5 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 49
50 to 99
100 to 249
250 to 499
500 to 999
1,000 to 2,499
2,500 or more
Total
Number of Facilities
2649
1719
2182
3107
2058
1685
485
117
20
1
14,023
Percentage of
Facilities
19
12
16
22
15
12
3
0 (0.8)
0(0.1)
0 (0.007)
100
Source: 1997 Bureau of the Census data.
Figure 3: Geographic Distribution of the Miscellaneous Plastics Products Industry
(Number of Facilities)
400
Source: 1997 Bureau of the Census data.
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Rubber
Like the miscellaneous plastics products industry, the rubber products industry
produces a wide range of products. Rubber products manufacturing establishments are located
all across the country. As shown in Table 3, approximately 57 percent of rubber products
establishments, not including tire manufacturers, have fewer than 20 employees. This indicates
that there are a large number of small businesses in this industry. Approximately 26 percent of
the industry have between 20 and 100 employees and only 3 percent have more than 500
employees.
Although these facilities are not concentrated in any particular region, a few states
account for a large percentage of the facilities, as shown in Figure 4. These states include
California, Ohio, Texas, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, and Georgia.
Table 3: Facility Size Distribution of the Rubber Products Industry
Employees per
Facility
Ito4
5 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 49
50 to 99
100 to 249
250 to 499
500 to 999
1,000 to 2,499
2,500 or more
Total
Number of Facilities
770
401
460
520
237
246
103
44
31
2
2,814
Percentage of
Facilities
27
14
16
18
8
9
4
2
1
0 (0.07)
100
Source: 1997 Bureau of the Census data.
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Figure 4: Geographic Distribution of the Rubber Products Industry (Number of Facilities)
Source: 1997 Bureau of the Census data.
Tires
According to the 1997 Census of Manufacturers, there are 160 tire-manufacturing
plants (SIC code 3011) in the United States. During the 2002 National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) development for tire manufacturing, EPA identified 112
major facilities along with 19 reporting retreading operations. As shown in Table 4, 46 percent
of the identified 160 facilities have less than 20 employees. Labor costs currently represent
about 26 percent of the cost of tire and tube production for U.S. manufacturers. States that
account for a large percentage of facilities include Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Alabama.
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Table 4: Facility Size Distribution of the Tire Industry
Employees per Facility
Ito4
5 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 49
50 to 99
100 to 249
250 to 499
500 to 999
1,000 to 2,499
2,500 or more
Total
Number of Facilities
30
21
23
16
8
15
10
9
26
2
160
Percentage of
Facilities
19
13
14
10
5
9
6
6
16
1
100
Source: 1997 Bureau of the Census data.
Figure 5: Geographic Distribution of the Tire Industry
Source: 1997 Bureau of the Census data.
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The two largest producers of tires, Goodyear and Michelin, accounted for
approximately 54 percent of tire production in 2001. As shown in Figure 6, the five largest
producers, Goodyear, Michelin, Bridgestone/Firestone, Continental, and Cooper, accounted for
87 percent of production.
Figure 6: North American Tire Sales
Cooper
7%
Goodyear/Dunlop
30%
Bridgestone/Firestone
20%
Michelin/Uniroyal
Goodrich
23%
II.B.3.
Source: Tire Business 2001 Annual Report
Economic Trends
Plastic
Consumption of miscellaneous plastics products is highest in the electronics,
health care, construction, transportation, automotive, and food packaging industries. According
to Plastics Data Source, shipments in the U.S. plastics industry decreased 6.6 percent from 2000
to 2002. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 1995 to 2000 was 2.2 percent and the
CAGR from 2000 to 2002 was -5.4 percent, signifying a downturn in the domestic plastics
industry. Categories accounting for the largest increases in growth included Polystyrene Foam
Products (16.2 percent) and Plastics Bottles (14.5 percent). Categories accounting for the largest
decreases included Resilient Floor Covering (15.5 percent) and Urethane and Other Foam
Products (13.9 percent). Long-term, the aging population in the United States will make plastics
in healthcare a growth industry but pressures to cut costs will squeeze margins. Plastics in the
construction industry will continue to be strong as maintenance, repair, and remodeling
expenditures grow, even as new housing construction might slow. Packaging demand growth
has slowed during the economic downturn but plastics have continued to gain on other materials
based on performance, price, and convenience.
The three largest export markets for the U.S. plastics industry are Canada,
Mexico, and Japan. In 2000, the U.S. had a trade surplus in plastics products of $894 million.
That surplus turned into a deficit of $132 million in 2001 and a deficit of $1.38 billion in 2002
with the deficit expected to continue to increase. In 2002, the trade deficit in plastics products
with China was $3.72 billion. Plastics products from China had been mostly consumer goods
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like cups, plates, curtains, and kitchenware. Now, products like doors, windows, shutters, and
builders' ware are hitting the U.S. market. In 2002, Canada accounted for 28.9 percent of U.S.
plastics products imports while China accounted for 27 percent. U.S. plastics products exports
no longer compete favorably against lower cost producers in many third-country markets.
Rubber
The sales of industrial rubber products are expected to rise 5.7 percent per year to
more than 18 billion in 2006, outpacing growth in the general economy. This market is closely
linked to durable goods shipments. Sales for mechanical rubber goods, hose, and belting will be
aided by the auto industry. The trend to create quieter and more comfortable cars is promoting
sales of weather stripping and vibration control materials. Slower growth is expected in the
construction industry through 2006, resulting in lower demands for industrial rubber products
such as roofing, flooring, and weatherstripping. The U.S. industrial rubber products industry has
been undergoing a major restructuring process for over a decade.
Trading patterns reflect the U.S. rubber industry's position as a moderately
competitive producer; the United States is both a major exporter to industrialized nations and an
importer of lower-cost products from developing countries. Imports continue to make inroads in
the domestic market and stand at a nearly 2:1 ratio to exports.
Tires
The tire industry shows signs of stabilizing after undergoing a period
characterized by massive restructuring, the effects of recession in the domestic market, and
consistently high levels of imports. With tire durability pushed to what many consider the
practical limit, industry strategy has shifted to servicing the fast-growing emerging markets for
high-performance, light truck, and recreational vehicle tires.
Replacement tires for passenger cars dropped 4 percent in 2001 while
replacement tires for commercial truck tires dropped 10 percent. These declines were offset by
10.6 percent growth in high-performance tires and 10.2 percent growth in light truck tires. The
tire industry saw a 2.6 percent growth (anticipated negligible growth) in 2002 and a slight
increase of 0.6 percent over 2002 and 2003 (but anticipated growth of over 4 percent in 2003).
Industry shipments reached record levels in 2000, with higher than average growth expected for
the high-performance, truck, and light truck tires and little or no growth projected for passenger
tires installed on new cars.
Key growth figures for segments in the tire industry include the following:
• Original Equipment Passenger Tires - Little or no growth is anticipated
from 2004 through 2009 (growth through 2007 expected to be less than
0.3 percent annualized), partially due to greater light vehicle production
outside the United States.
• Original Equipment Light Truck Tires - Growth through 2009 expected to
be 2.7 percent annualized.
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• Original Equipment Medium/Wide-Base Truck Tires - Growth through
2006 expected to be 50 percent from 2003 level, topping out in 2006 due
to EPA restrictions on emission standards for these trucks.
• Replacement Passenger Tires - Growth through 2009 expected to be
slightly over 2 percent annualized.
• Replacement Light Truck Tires - Growth through 2009 expected to be just
under 3 percent annualized.
• Replacement Medium/Wide-Base Truck Tires - The market grew at a 5.5
percent rate in 2003. This growth rate is expected to continue through
2006 and then remain at this level through 2009.
• Tread rubber for retread tires rebounded in the second half of 2003.
Shipments through 2005 are expected to increase with an annual growth
rate of 2.7 percent through 2005.
During the 1980s, corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions resulted in
the globalization of the tire industry. More than half of domestic production capacity is now
owned by foreign-based tire manufacturers, mainly European and Japanese. Among the
advantages realized by the surviving companies are increased resources for research and
development, and economies of scale across procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and
service.
All four of the major tire producers in the United States are involved in the
production of the synthetic rubber used in tire production, and two of these producers own and
operate natural rubber plantations. More than 80 percent of the sales revenue of the four major
producers (both foreign and domestic) is derived from tires and related transportation products
such as rubber belts and hoses.
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III. INDUSTRIAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION
This section describes the major industrial processes within the RMPP industry,
including the materials, equipment, and processes used. The section is designed for those
interested in gaining a general understanding of the industry, and for those interested in the
interrelationship between the industrial process and the topics described in subsequent sections
of this profile - pollutant outputs, pollution prevention opportunities, and federal regulations.
This section does not attempt to replicate published engineering information that is available for
this industry. Refer to Section IX for a list of reference documents that are available.
This section describes commonly used production processes, associated raw
materials, the by-products produced or released, and the materials either recycled or transferred
off site. Coupled with schematic drawings of the identified processes, this section concisely
describes where wastes may be produced in the process and also describes the potential fate (air,
water, land) of these waste products.
IILA. Industrial Processes in the RMPP Industry
The processes used to manufacture plastic and rubber are very diverse; therefore,
this section presents them individually.
III.A.1. Plastic
The production of plastics products, both solid and foam, is a relatively diverse
industry. Simpler processes consist of: (1) imparting the appropriate characteristics to the plastic
resin with chemical additives; (2) converting plastic materials in the form of pellets, granules,
powders, sheets, fluids, or preforms into either intermediate or final formed plastic shapes or
parts via molding operations; and (3) finishing the product, as shown in Figure 7.
There are also several methods of reacting plastic resin and catalyst materials to
form a thermoset plastic material into its final shape, as shown in Figure 8.
Additives are often mixed with the plastic materials to give the final product
certain characteristics (some of these additives can also be applied to the shaped product during
the finishing process). These plastic additives and their functions, in terms of their effect on the
final product, are listed below.
• Additive Lubricants assist in easing the flow of the plastic in the molding
and extruding processes by lubricating the metal surfaces that come into
contact with the plastic.
• Antioxidants inhibit the oxidation of plastic materials that are exposed to
oxygen or air at normal or high temperatures.
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Figure 7: Plastics Products Manufacturing Process
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Source: Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313 Reporting Guidance
for Rubber and Plastics Manufacturing, May 2000.
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• Antistats impart a minimal to moderate degree of electrical conductivity
to the plastic compound, preventing electrostatic charge accumulation on
the finished product.
• Blowing Agents (foaming agents) produce a cellular structure within the
plastic mass and can include compressed gases that expand upon pressure
release, soluble solids that leach out and leave pores, or liquids that
change to gases and, in the process, develop cells.
• Colorants impart color to the plastic resin.
• Flame Retardants reduce the tendency of the plastic product to burn.
• Heat Stabilizers assist in maintaining the chemical and physical
properties of the plastic by protecting it from the effects of heat such as
color changes, undesirable surface changes, and decreases in electrical and
mechanical properties.
• Impact Modifiers prevent brittleness and increase the resistance of the
plastic to cracking.
• Organic Peroxides initiate or control the rate of polymerization in
thermosets and many thermoplastics.
• Plasticizers increase the plastic product's flexibility and workability.
• Ultraviolet Stabilizers (UV light absorbers) absorb or screen out ultra-
violet radiation, thereby preventing the premature degradation of the
plastic product.
After adding the necessary additives to the plastic pellets, granules, powders, etc.,
the plastic mixture is formed into intermediate or final plastics products. To form solid plastics
products, a variety of molding processes are used, including injection molding, reaction injection
molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, rotational molding, compression molding,
transfer molding, casting, encapsulation, and calendering. Slightly different processes are used
to make foamed plastics products. The choice of which plastic forming process to use is
influenced by economic considerations, the number and size of finished parts, the adaptability of
particular plastic to a process (various plastic will mold, process, etc., differently), and the
complexity of the post-forming operations. Below are brief descriptions of the most common
molding and forming processes for creating solid plastics products.
Injection Molding: In the injection molding process, plastic granules or pellets
are heated and homogenized in a cylinder until they are fluid enough to be injected (by pressure)
into a relatively cold mold where the plastic takes the shape of the mold as it solidifies.
Advantages of this process include speed of production, minimal post-molding requirements,
and simultaneous multipart molding. The reciprocating screw injection machine is the dominant
technology used in injection molding. The screw acts as both a material plasticizer and an
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injection ram. The buildup of viscous plastic at the nozzle end of a cylinder forces the screw
backwards as it rotates. When an appropriate charge accumulates, rotation stops and the screw
moves forward, thereby becoming an injection ram, forcing the melt (liquefied plastic) into the
mold. The screw remains forward until the melt solidifies and then returns to repeat the cycle, as
shown in Figure 8. Products made in this way include CDs, DVDs, kitchen utensils, automotive
components, garbage cans, and countless others.
Figure 8: Injection Molding
hopper slide
adapter
zone
front
zone
hopper housing
(water cooled)
nozzle
25%
25%
50%
Source: McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
Reaction Injection Molding: In the reaction injection molding process, two
liquid plastic components, polyols and isocyanates, are mixed at relatively low temperatures (75
- 140 degrees F) in a chamber and then injected into a closed mold to form polyurethane
products. The parts molded using this process can be foams or solids, and they can range from
being flexible to extremely rigid. Products include large polyurethane foams for noise
abatement and large panels for any indoor or outdoor application. Polyurethane is also used to
encapsulate items and protect them from the environment.
Reaction injection molding requires far less energy than other injection molding
systems because an exothermic reaction occurs when the two liquids are mixed. Reaction
injection molding is a relatively new processing method that is quickly becoming common in the
industry. Reinforced reaction injection molding involves placing long fibers or fiber mats in the
mold before injection.
Extrusion: In the extrusion process, plastic pellets or granules are fluidized,
homogenized, and formed continuously as the extrusion machine feeds them through a die, as
shown in Figure 9. The result is a very long plastic shape such as a tube, pipe, sheet, or coated
wire. Extruding is often combined with post-extruding processes such as blowing,
thermoforming, or punching. Extrusion molding has an extremely high rate of output (e.g., pipe
can be formed at a rate of 2,000 Ib/hr (900 kg/hi)).
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Figure 9: Extrusion
adapter
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motor drive
: McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
Blow Molding: Blow molding describes any forming process in which air is
used to stretch and form plastic materials. In one method of blow molding, a tube is formed
(usually by extrusion molding) and then made into a free-blown hollow object by injecting air or
gas into the tube. Blow molding can also consist of putting a thermoplastic material in the rough
shape of the desired finished product into a mold and then blowing air into the plastic until it
takes the shape of the mold, similar to blowing up a balloon. Examples of products include a
wide variety of beverage and food containers.
Thermoforming: In the thermoforming process, heat and pressure are applied to
plastic sheets, which are then placed over molds and formed into various shapes. The pressure
can be in the form of air, compression, or a vacuum, as shown in Figure 10. This process is
popular because compression is relatively inexpensive. Products include clam shells and blister
packaging for the shipping industry as well as thin plastic components for retail packaging.
Rotational Molding: In the rotational molding process, finely ground plastic
powders are heated in a rotating mold to the point of either melting and/or fusion. The inner
surface of the rotating mold is then evenly coated by the melted resin. The final product is
hollow and produced scrap-free. Products include fuel tanks, side paneling for vehicles, and
carrier cases.
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Figure 10: Thermoforming
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Source: McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
Compression and Transfer Molding: In the compression molding process,
plastic powder or a preformed plastic part is plugged into a mold cavity and compressed with
pressure and heat until it takes the shape of the cavity. Transfer molding is similar, except that
the plastic is liquefied in one chamber and then injected into a closed mold cavity by a
hydraulically operated plunger, as shown in Figure 11. Transfer molding was developed to
facilitate the molding of intricate plastics products that contain small deep holes or metal inserts
because compression molding often ruins the position of the pins that form the holes and the
metal inserts.
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Figure 11: Transfer Molding
Source: McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
Casting and Encapsulation: In the casting process, liquid plastic is poured into
a mold until it hardens and takes the shape of the mold. In the encapsulation or potting process,
an object is encased in plastic and then hardened by fusion or a chemical reaction, as shown in
Figure 12.
Calendering: In the calendering process, plastic parts are squeezed between two
rolls to form a thin, continuous film.
Foamed Plastic: Manufacturing foamed plastics products involves slightly
different forming processes than those described above. The three types of foam plastic are
blown, syntactic, and structural. Blown foam is an expanded matrix, similar to a natural sponge;
syntactic foam is the encapsulation of hollow organic or inorganic micro spheres in the plastic
matrix; and structural foam is a foamed core surrounded by a solid outer skin. All three types of
foam plastic can be produced using processes such as injection, extrusion, and compression
molding to create foam products in many of the same shapes as solid plastics products. The
difference is that creating foam products requires processes such as chemical blowing agent
addition, different mixing processes that add air to the plastic matrix, or a unique injection
molding process used to make structural plastic.
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Figure 12: Encapsulation
casting material
casting material
potting
housing
or case
encapsulation
mold
sealant
Source: McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
The following are some basic processes that occur in conjunction with the
standard molding and forming operations to produce blown foam plastic and syntactic foam
plastic:
• A chemical blowing agent that generates gas through thermal
decomposition is incorporated into the polymer melt;
• Gas that is under pressure is injected into the melt and then expands
during pressure relief;
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• A low-boiling liquid hydrocarbon is incorporated into the plastic
compound and volatilized through the exothermic heat of reaction;
• Nonchemical gas-liberating agents (adsorbed gas on finely divided
carbon) are added to the resin mix and released during heating;
• Air is dispersed by mechanical means within the polymer (similar to
whipping cream); or
• The external application of heat causes small beads of thermoplastic resin
containing a blowing agent to expend.
Structural foam plastic is made by injection molding liquid resins that contain
chemical blowing agents. Less mixture is injected into the mold than is needed to mold a solid
plastic part. At first the injection pressure is very high, causing the blowing agent mixture to
solidify against the mold without undergoing expansion. As the outer skin is formed, the
pressure is reduced and the remaining resin expands to fill the remainder of the mold. Structural
foam plastic parts have a high strength-to-weight ratio and often have three to four times greater
rigidity than solid plastic molded parts of equal weight that are made of the same material.
After the solid or foam plastic shape is created, post-forming operations such as
welding, adhesive bonding, machining, applying of additives, and surface decorating (painting
and metalizing) are used to finish the product.
Thermoset Resin: To produce a thermoset plastic material, liquid resins are
combined with a catalyst. Resins used for thermoset plastic products include urethane resins,
epoxy resins, polyester resins, and acrylic resins. Fillers are often added to the resin-catalyst
mixture prior to molding to increase product strength and performance and to reduce cost. Most
thermoset plastic products contain large amounts of fillers (up to 70 percent by weight).
Commonly used fillers include mineral fibers, clay, glass fibers, wood fibers, and carbon black.
After the thermoset material is created, a final or intermediate product can be molded.
Various molding options can be used to create the intermediate or final thermoset
product. These processes include vacuum molding, press molding, rotational molding, hand
lamination, casting and encapsulation, spray-up lamination, resin transfer molding, filament
winding, injection molding, reaction injection molding, and pultrusion.
III.A.2. Rubber
Rubber product manufacturing is as diverse as the number of rubber products
produced. Even with this diversity, there are several basic, common processes. This profile
focuses on the basic processes of mixing, milling, extruding, calendering, building, vulcanizing,
and finishing, as shown in Figure 13.
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Figure 13: Rubber Manufacturing Process
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Source: Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313 Reporting Guidance
for Rubber and Plastics Manufacturing, May 2000.
Mixing: The rubber product manufacturing process begins with the production
of a rubber mix from polymers (i.e., raw and/or synthetic rubber), carbon black (the primary
filler used in making a rubber mixture), oils, and miscellaneous chemicals. The miscellaneous
chemicals include processing aids, vulcanizing agents, activators, accelerators, age resistors,
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fillers, softeners, and specialty materials. The following is a list of these miscellaneous
chemicals and the functions they perform:
• Processing Aids modify the rubber during the mixing or processing steps,
or aid in a specific manner during the extrusion, calendering, or molding
operations.
• Vulcanizing Agents create cross links between polymer chains.
• Activators, in combination with vulcanizing agents, reduce the curing
time by increasing the rate of vulcanization.
• Accelerators form chemical complexes with activators and thus aid in
maximizing the benefits from the acceleration system by increasing
vulcanization rates and improving the final product's properties.
• Age Resistors slow down the deterioration of the rubber products that
occurs through reactions with materials that may cause rubber failure
(e.g., oxygen, ozone, light, heat, radiation).
• Fillers reinforce or modify the physical properties of the rubber, impart
certain processing properties, and reduce costs by decreasing the quantity
of more expensive materials needed for the rubber matrix.
• Softeners either aid in mixing, promote greater elasticity, produce tack, or
extend (replace) a portion of the rubber hydrocarbon (without a loss in
physical properties).
• Specialty Materials include retarders, colorants, blowing agents, dusting
agents, odorants, etc. Specialty materials are used for specific purposes,
and are not required in the majority of rubber compounds.
Rubber mixes differ depending upon the desired characteristics of the product
being manufactured. The process of rubber mixing includes the following steps - mixing,
milling (or other means of sheeting), antitack coating, and cooling. The appropriate ingredients
are weighed and loaded into an internal mixer known as a "Banbury" mixer, which then
combines these ingredients. The area where the chemicals are weighed and added to the
Banbury is called the compounding area. The polymers and miscellaneous chemicals are
manually introduced into the mixer hopper, while carbon black and oils are often injected
directly into the mixing chamber from bulk storage systems. The mixer creates a homogeneous
mass of rubber using two rotors that shear materials against the walls of the machine's body.
The rubber is then cooled as this mechanical action also adds considerable heat to the rubber.
Milling: The mixed rubber mass is discharged to a mill or other piece of
equipment that forms it into a long strip or sheet. The hot, tacky rubber then passes through a
water-based "antitack" solution that prevents the rubber sheets from sticking together as they
cool to ambient temperature. The rubber sheets are placed directly onto a long conveyor belt
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that, through the application of cool air or cool water, lowers the temperature of the rubber
sheets.
After cooling, the sheets of rubber are sent through another mill. These mills
"warm up" the rubber for further processing on extruders and calenders. Some extruders can be
"cold fed" rubber sheets, making this milling step unnecessary.
Extruding: Extruders transform the rubber into various shapes or profiles by
forcing it through dies via a rotating screw. Extruding heats the rubber, which remains hot until
it enters a water bath or spray conveyor where it cools.
Calendering: Calenders receive hot strips of rubber from mills and squeeze them
into reinforcing fibers or cloth-like fiber matrices, thus forming thin sheets of rubber-coated
materials. Calenders are also used to produce nonreinforced, thickness-controlled sheets of
rubber.
Building: Extruded and calendered rubber components are combined (layered,
built-up) with wire, polyester, aramid, and other reinforcing materials to produce various rubber
products. Adhesives, called cements, are sometimes used to enhance the bonding of the various
product layers. This assembling, reinforcing, precuring, and bonding process is called building.
Vulcanizing: All rubber products undergo vulcanization (curing). This process
occurs in heated compression molds, steam-heated pressure vessels (autoclaves), hot air and
microwave ovens, or various molten and fluidized bed units. During the curing process, the
polymer chains in the rubber matrix cross-link to form a final product of durable, elastic,
thermoset rubber. Increasing the number of cross-links in the rubber matrix gives rubber its
elastic quality. One way to visualize this is to think of a bundle of wiggling snakes in constant
motion. If the bundle is pulled at both ends and the snakes are not entangled, then the bundle
comes apart. The more entangled the snakes are (like the rubber matrix after vulcanization), the
greater the tendency for the bundle to bounce back to its original shape.
Finishing: Finishing operations are used to prepare the products for delivery to
the end user. Finishing operations might include balancing, grinding, printing, washing, wiping,
and buffing.
Due to the diversity of products and facilities, not all of the processes shown in
Figure 13 are necessary for every product. For example, many plants do not mix rubber but
purchase uncured rubber from other facilities.
Figure 14 illustrates the processes used to manufacture the following rubber
products:
• Belts - A typical belt plant does not have an extruder but uses many layers
of calendered material assembled on a lathe type builder to produce a
rubber cylinder from which individual belts can be cut.
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• Hoses - A hose plant uses an extruder to produce a tube that is reinforced
with cord or wire and covered with a layer of rubber applied by an
extruder. The same extruder may be used to produce the initial tube and
then to extrude the final "cover" layer onto the reinforced tube.
• Molded Products - A molded products plant uses extruded material to
feed compression molds, or may cut strips directly from the mixing
process to feed the molds.
• Roofing - Roofing manufacturers processes rubber through mills and
calenders to produce the necessary sheeting.
• Sealing - Sealing products manufacturing plants uses extrusion and
continuous vulcanization in hot air ovens.
III.A.3. Tires
The tire manufacturing process is similar to that of manufacturing other rubber
products. The main difference between the two processes is that the building process for
manufacturing tires is generally more complex because there are many rubber components.
As shown in Figure 15, the tire production process in its most basic form consists
of the following sequential steps:
• Compounding and mixing elastomers, carbon blacks, pigments, and
other chemicals such as vulcanizing agents, accelerators, plasticizers, and
initiators. The process begins with mixing basic rubbers with process oils,
carbon black, pigments, antioxidants, accelerators and other additives,
each of which contributes certain properties to the compound. These
ingredients are mixed in Banbury mixers operating under tremendous heat
and pressure. They blend the many ingredients into a hot, black gummy
compound that will be milled again and again.
• Milling. The cooled rubber takes several forms. Most often it is processed
into carefully identified slabs that will be transported to breakdown mills.
These mills feed the rubber between massive pairs of rollers, over and
over, feeding, mixing, and blending to prepare the different compounds
for the feed mills, where they are slit into strips and carried by conveyor
belts to become sidewalls, treads or other parts of the tire.
• Extruding operations use warming mills and either a hot or cold extruder.
The equipment forces the rubber compound through dies that create
individual or a continuous sidewall and tire tread components for future
tire building.
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• Tire cord manufacturing and calendering. Processing fabrics and
coating them with rubber is a calendering operation. A specific rubber
coats the fabric that is used to make up the tire's body. The fabrics come in
huge rolls, and they are as specialized and critical as the rubber blends.
Many kinds of fabrics are used, including polyester, rayon, and nylon.
• Bead wire processing. It has high-tensile steel wire forming its
backbone, which will fit against the vehicle's wheel rim. The strands are
aligned into a ribbon coated with rubber for adhesion, then wound into
loops that are then wrapped together to secure them until they are
assembled with the rest of the tire.
• Tire building. Tires are manually built on one or two tire machines. The
tire starts with a double layer of synthetic gum rubber called an inner liner
that will seal in air and make the tire tubeless. The operator uses the tire
building machine to preshape tires into a form very close to their final
dimension to make sure the many components are in proper position
before the tire goes into the mold. The resulting tire is called a "green"
tire, which is uncured.
• Lubricating. The lubrication or spraying system provides a coating,
primarily silicon, on the green tire to afford mold release after curing.
• Vulcanizing and molding. The curing press is where tires get their final
shape and tread pattern. Hot molds like giant waffle irons shape and
vulcanize the tire. The molds are engraved with the tread pattern, the
sidewall markings of the manufacturer, and those required by law.
• Finishing and quality assurance. The operation includes balancing,
grinding, and painting and marking the tire.
The main piece of equipment used in tire-building is the drum, which is a
collapsible cylinder shaped like a wide drum that the tire builder can turn and control. The
building process begins when carcass plies, also known as rubberized fabric, are placed on a
drum one at a time, after which the cemented beads (rubber coated wires) are added and the plies
are turned up around them. Narrow strips of fabric are then cemented on for additional strength.
At this stage, the belts, tread, and sidewall rubber are wrapped around the drum over the fabric.
The drum is then collapsed and the uncured (green) tire is coated with a lubricant (green tire
spray) and loaded into an automatic tire press to be molded and cured. Prior to curing, the tire
looks like a barrel that is open at both ends. The curing process converts the rubber, fabric, and
wires into a tough, highly elastic product while also bonding the various parts of the tire into one
single unit, as shown in Figure 16. After curing, the tire is cooled by mounting it on a rim and
deflating it to reduce internal stress. Finishing the tire involves trimming, buffing, balancing,
and quality control inspection.
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Figure 16: Tire Formation
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Source: "Tire Materials and Construction " in Automotive Enzineerinz, October 1992.
IILB. Raw Material Inputs and Pollution Outputs in the Production Line
IILB.l. Plastic
Most plastic products are grouped into one of three classifications:
• Thermoplastics. Thermoplastics are plastics that can be heated to become
soft and harden when cooled. This process can be done repeatedly and the
plastics do not normally undergo a chemical change during the forming
process. Thermoplastic products are usually manufactured from solid
pellets purchased from resin manufacturers. Includes: polyethylene -
(HOPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PET); polypropylene - (PP); polystyrene - (PS);
polyvinyl chloride - (PVC); and saturated polyester.
• Thermosets. Thermosets undergo a chemical reaction to make them
permanently solid from heating, pressurizing or reacting with a hardening
agent. They are usually available in liquid or powder form for reacting
into products. Unlike thermoplastics, thermosets are not easily remelted
or refabricated. Includes: epoxy, phenolic, polyurethanes, unsaturated
polyester, and urea-formaldehyde.
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• Foamed Plastics (formed using either thermoplastics or thermosets).
Includes: polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam, and polyethylene foam.
Four general types of pollution and resource material outputs can occur at one or
more stages of the plastics products manufacturing process. In addition, there are some plastics
products disposal concerns. Manufacturing outputs include spills, leaks, and fugitive emissions
of chemicals when additives are applied prior to molding or during finishing; wastewater
discharges during cooling and heating, cleaning, and finishing operations; plastic pellet releases
to the environment prior to molding; and fugitive emissions from molding and extruding
machines, as shown in Figure 17. Each of these is discussed below. Section 4.2 of the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313 Reporting
Guidance for Rubber and Plastics Manufacturing contains a good description of pollution
sources for this industry.
Chemicals
One concern during the plastics products manufacturing process is the potential
release of the additive chemicals prior to molding and during the finishing process. Releases
could be in the form of: spills during weighing, mixing, and general handling of the chemicals;
leaks from chemical containers and molding machines; or fugitive dust emissions from open
chemical containers. It should be noted that not all plastics products manufacturers use additives
because many purchased pellets already contain the necessary additives. The chemicals used in
the plastics products manufacturing process are usually added in such small amounts that most
manufacturers do not track them closely; however, some of the additives could be toxic and
therefore releases of even small quantities could present significant problems. According to a
National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC) inspector, the plastic industry is currently
looking into both the characteristics of plastic additives and their releases so they can better
understand and address any related environmental or worker safety issues. The following is a
list of some of the typical chemicals used as additives in the plastics products manufacturing
process:
• Lubricants - stearic acid, waxes, fatty acid esters, and fatty acid amines.
• Antioxidants - alkylated phenols, amines, organic phosphites and
phosphates, and esters.
• Antistats - quaternary ammonium compounds, anionics, and amines.
• Blowing/foaming agents - azodicarbonamide, modified azos, and
4,4'-Oxybis(benzenesulfonyl hydrazide). Auxiliary blowing agents are
used to modify foaming and insulation properties. In the past, they were
CFCs such as CFC-11, CFC-12, 113, and 114. CFCs are being replaced
by butane, pentane, HCFC-22, 134a, 142, and liquid CO2. A 1992 EPA
rule that implemented the CAA Section 604 gradually phased out methyl
chloroform and CFCs.
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Figure 17: Plastics Products Manufacturing Process Pollution Outputs
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• Colorants - titanium dioxide, iron oxides, anthraquinones, and carbon
black.
• Flame Retardants - antimony trioxide, chlorinated paraffins, and
bromophenols.
• Heat Stabilizers - lead, barium-cadmium, tin, and calcium-zinc.
• Organic Peroxides - methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) peroxide, benzoyl
peroxide, alkyl peroxide, and peresters.
• Plasticizers - adipates, azelates, trimellitates, and phthalates.
• Ultraviolet Stabilizers (UV light absorbers) - benzophenones,
benzotriazole, and salicylates.
Wastewater
Contaminated wastewater is another concern in the miscellaneous plastics
products industry. Water used in the plastic molding and forming processes falls into three main
categories: (1) water to cool or heat the plastics products; (2) water to clean the surface of both
the plastics products and the equipment used in production; (3) and water to finish the plastics
products.
Cooling and heating water usually comes into contact with raw materials or
plastics products during molding and forming operations for the purpose of heat transfer. The
only toxic pollutant that is found in a treatable concentration in some wastewater discharged by
contact cooling and heating processes is bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (BEHP). Since many
facilities do not process materials containing BEHP, this is not an issue for those manufacturers.
Cleaning water includes water that is used to clean the surface of the plastic
product or the molding equipment that is or has been in contact with the formed plastic product.
The types of pollution resulting from cleaning water in treatable concentrations are biochemical
oxygen demand (BOD5), oil and grease, total suspended solids (TSS), chemical oxygen demand
(COD), total organic carbon (TOC), total phenols, phenol, and zinc.
Finishing water consists of water used to carry away waste plastic material or to
lubricate the product during the finishing operation. TSS, BEHP, di-n-butyl phthalate, and
dimethyl phthalate are the pollutants identified in finishing water in treatable concentrations.
Of the pollutants found in all three types of process water, BOD5, oil and grease,
TSS, and pH are considered conventional pollutants, TOC and COD are considered non-
conventional pollutants, and BEHP, di-n-butyl phthalate, dimethyl phthalate, phenol, and zinc
are considered priority toxic pollutants.
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Pellet Release
The third concern in the miscellaneous plastics products industry is the release of
plastic pellets into the environment. Plastic pellets and granules used to mold intermediate and
final plastics products are often lost to floor sweepings during transport or while being loaded
into molding machines, and may end up in wastewater. Although they are inert, plastic pellets
are an environmental concern because of the harm they can cause if runoff carries them to
wetlands, estuaries, or oceans where they may be ingested by seabirds and other marine species.
EPA stormwater regulations classify plastic pellets as "significant materials," and therefore the
discovery of a single pellet in stormwater runoff is subject to federal regulatory action.
Fugitive Emissions
Fugitive emissions from the molding processes may be an environmental concern
because of the many additives, including cadmium and lead, that can be released during the
application of high heat and pressure. Officials from trade associations (e.g., American Plastic
Council and The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI)) are currently researching the
composition of these emissions and their possible effects on air quality.
Solid Waste Disposal
Plastics products also pose solid waste disposal concerns. Discarded plastics
products and packaging make up a growing portion of municipal and solid waste. Because only
a small percentage of plastic is recycled (less than one percent), virtually all discarded plastics
products are put into landfills or incinerated. Current estimates show that plastic constitutes 14
to 21 percent of the waste stream by volume and 7 percent of the waste stream by weight.
Because of its resistance to degradation, improper plastic disposal can have particularly serious
ecological risks and aesthetic effects in the marine environment.
In terms of landfill disposal, the slow degradation of plastic is not a significant
factor in landfill capacity; research has shown that other constituents (e.g., metals, paper, wood,
food wastes) also degrade very slowly. However, the additives contained in plastic, such as
colorants, stabilizers, and plasticizers, may include toxic constituents such as lead and cadmium,
which can leach out into the environment as the plastic degrades. Plastics contribute 28 percent
of all cadmium and approximately 2 percent of all lead found in municipal solid waste. Data are
too limited to determine whether these and other plastic additives contribute significantly to the
leachate produced in municipal solid waste landfills. Plastic that contains heavy metal-based
additives may also contribute to the metal content of incinerator ash.
III.B.2. Rubber
In the rubber products industry, the primary environmental concerns are fugitive
emissions, solid wastes, wastewater, and hazardous wastes, as shown in Figure 18. Each of these
is discussed below.
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Figure 18: Rubber Products Manufacturing Process Pollution Outputs
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Fugitive Paniculate Matter (PM) and Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
Emissions
The compounding area, where dry chemicals are weighed and put into containers
prior to mixing, can be a source of fugitive emissions and possibly spills and leaks. Because
additives must be preweighed, in some facilities the chemicals sit in big open bins on the scales
or while waiting to get on the scales, thus increasing the potential for significant fugitive dust
emissions. Most mixing facilities have eliminated this problem by purchasing their chemicals in
small, preweighed, sealed polyethylene bags. The sealed bag is put directly into the Banbury
mixer thus eliminating a formerly dusty operation. If chemicals are not in preweighed bags,
fugitive emissions are also produced as the chemicals are loaded into the mixer. Emissions from
the internal mixers are typically controlled by baghouses. Exhausts from the collection hoods
are ducted to the baghouses to control particulate and possibly particle-bound semivolatiles and
metals. The following is a list of the major chemicals used in the rubber compounding and
mixing processes that can constitute these fugitive emissions:
• Processing Aids - zinc compounds.
• Accelerators - zinc compounds, ethylene thiourea, and diethanolamine.
• Activators - nickel compounds, hydroquinone, phenol, alpha
naphthylamine, and p-phenylenediamine.
• Age Restorers - selenium compounds, zinc compounds, and lead
compounds.
• Initiator - benzoyl peroxide.
• Accelerator Activators - zinc compounds, lead compounds, and
ammonia.
• Plasticizers - dibutyl phthalate, dioctyl phthalate, and bis(2-ethylhexyl)
adipate.
• Miscellaneous Ingredients - titanium dioxide, cadmium compounds,
organic dyes, and antimony compounds.
VOC and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions are also an environmental
concern in the rubber product manufacturing processes. A 1994 Rubber Manufacturers
Association (RMA) Emissions Factors study analyzed data on VOC and HAP emissions
resulting from the mixing, milling, extruding, calendering, vulcanizing, and grinding processes.
The findings showed extremely low VOC and HAP emissions for each pound of rubber
processed. A facility must process 100,000 pounds of rubber to produce 10 pounds of VOCs
during the mixing process. These emissions may add up, however, at large tire facilities
producing 50,000 tires a day. The average weight of finished passenger and light truck tires is
23.5 pounds (approximately 21 pounds without steel and beads); thus, a 50,000 tire per day
production facility must process at least 1,050,000 pounds of rubber compound.
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The RMA VOC emissions factors have been sent to EPA for review and are
included in Chapter 4 of the AP-42, in draft. EPA used the emission factors, which include
individual HAP emission factors, in establishing the Maximum Achievable Control Technology
(MACT) standards subpart XXXX for rubber tire manufacturing.
Solvent, cement, and adhesive evaporation is another source of VOC and HAP
emissions. Solvents are used in various capacities during the rubber product manufacturing
process. For example, solvents are used to degrease equipment and tools and as a type of
adhesive or cement during building. Typically, releases of solvents occur either when the spent
solvent solutions are disposed of as hazardous wastes or when degreasing solvents are allowed to
volatilize. Solvent use is decreasing as water, silicon, and non-solvent-based release compounds
are now common.
Wastewater
Wastewater from cooling, heating, vulcanizing, and cleaning operations is an
environmental concern at many facilities. Contaminants can be added to wastewater in direct
contact cooling applications such as extruder cooling conveyors and from direct contact steam
used in vulcanizing operations. The residual in adhesive-dispensing containers and
contaminated adhesives can also be sources of contaminated wastewater.
Zinc is of particular concern as a constituent of stormwater for the facilities
involved in manufacturing and processing rubber products. A study by the RMA identified
several processes through which zinc might be introduced into stormwater. Inadequate
housekeeping is considered to be the primary source of zinc. Inefficient, overloaded, or
malfunctioning dust collectors and baghouses are another source of zinc.
Studies have shown that concern about the leaching potential of rubber products
in landfills is unfounded. The RMA assessed the levels of chemicals, if any, leached from waste
rubber products using EPA's June 13, 1986 proposed Toxicity Characterization Leaching
Procedure (TCLP). TCLP tests were performed on 16 types of rubber products to assess the
leaching potential of over 40 different chemicals, including volatile organics, semivolatile
organics, and metals. Results of the TCLP study indicate that none of the rubber products tested,
cured or uncured, exceeded proposed TCLP regulatory levels. Most compounds detected were
found at trace levels (near method detection limits) from 10 to 100 times less than proposed
TCLP regulatory limits. The TCLP regulatory levels adopted after June 13, 1986 were even less
stringent than the original proposal.
Solid Waste
Solid wastes are also an issue at rubber products manufacturing facilities. Surface
grinding activities that generate dust and rubber particles are typically controlled by a primary
cyclone and a secondary baghouse or electrostatic precipitator. This baghouse-captured PM
(e.g., chemicals, ground rubber) from compounding areas, Banburys, and grinders is a source of
solid waste. Used lubricating, hydraulic, and process oils are also prevalent at most
manufacturing facilities.
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Scorched rubber from mixing, milling, calendering, and extruding is a major solid
waste source within rubber products manufacturing facilities, as is waste rubber produced during
rubber molding operations. A rubber is scorched when chemical reactions begin to take place in
the rubber as it is being heated. A scorched rubber is no longer processable. Waste rubber can
be classified into three categories: (1) uncured rubber waste; (2) cured rubber waste; and (3) off-
specification products. Currently, much of the uncured rubber waste is recycled at the facility.
Cured rubber waste is either recycled at the facility or sold to other companies that use it to make
products such as mud flaps and playground mats. Off-specification products can be sold to other
companies that make products from shredded or scrap rubber or it can be disposed of. Much of
the off-spec, uncured rubber is sold, reprocessed, or recycled. These practices are discussed
further in Section V.
Tires
The resource material and pollution outputs from the tire manufacturing process
include all of the outputs discussed above in the rubber products manufacturing process. There
is, however, an emphasis on the VOC and HAP emissions that result from solvent use in
cementing and spraying operations, as shown in Figure 19, and on scrap tire disposal.
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions
VOC and HAP emissions from the rubber tire manufacturing process are caused
by solvent application, as a process aide, to the different tire components before, during, and
after the building process (these VOC and HAP emissions can also result from the manufacture
of other rubber products that require cementing or gluing). The principal VOC and HAP
emitting processes affected by New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and NESHAP
regulations are undertread cementing operations, sidewall cementing operations, tread end
cementing operations, bead cementing operations, green tire spraying operations, Michelin-B
operations, Michelin-C automatic operations, and processes that use solvents and cements in tire
production and puncture sealant operations.
All cementing operations refer to the system used to apply cement to any part of
the tire. The green tire spraying operation refers to the system used to apply a mold release
agent and lubricant to the inside and/or outside of green tires as a process aide during the curing
process and to prevent rubber from sticking to the curing press. VOCs and HAPs are also
emitted in very limited amounts from operations where rubber is heated, including mixing,
milling, extruding, calendering, vulcanizing, and grinding.
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Figure 19: Tire Manufacturing Process Pollution Outputs
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Scrap Tires
Probably the biggest environmental concern related to rubber tires is the disposal
of scrap tires. In 2001, it was estimated that the United States generated approximately 300
million scrap tires. Approximately 80 percent of these tires were recycled, reused, or recovered.
Scrap tires pose three environmental threats. One is that tire piles are a fire hazard and burn with
an intense heat that gives off dense black smoke. These fires are extremely difficult to
extinguish in part because tire casings form natural air pockets that supply the oxygen that feeds
the flames. The second threat is that the tires trap rain water, which serves as a nesting ground
for various insects such as mosquitoes; areas where there are scrap tire piles tend to have severe
insect problems. The third and most important environmental threat associated with scrap tires
is that discarded tires are bulky, virtually indestructible, and, when buried, tend to work their
way back to the surface as casings compressed by the dirt slowly spring back into shape and
"float" the tire upward. This problem has led to either extremely high tipping fees for scrap tires
in landfills - at least twice the fee for municipal solid waste - or total bans on whole tires in
landfills. As discussed above, the RMA has conducted testing to verify that tires are not
hazardous wastes based on TCLP analysis. The many efforts underway to address this problem
are discussed in Section V of this profile.
IILC. Management of Chemicals in Waste Stream
The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 requires facilities to report information
about the management of Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals in waste and efforts made to
eliminate or reduce those quantities. EPA has collected these data annually in Section 8 of the
TRI reporting Form R beginning with the 1991 reporting year. The data summarized below
cover the years 1998-2001 and is meant to provide a basic understanding of the quantities of
waste handled by the industry, the methods typically used to manage this waste, and recent
trends in these methods. TRI waste management data can be used to assess trends in source
reduction within individual industries and facilities and for specific TRI chemicals. This
information could then be used as a tool in identifying opportunities for pollution prevention
compliance assistance activities.
The quantities reported for 1998 to 2001 are estimates of quantities already
managed. EPA requires these projections to encourage facilities to consider future waste
generation and source reduction of those quantities as well as movement up the waste
management hierarchy.
Table 5 shows that the RMPP industry managed approximately 250,000,000
pounds of production-related waste (total quantity of TRI chemicals in the waste from routine
production operations) in 2001 (column B). Approximately 40 percent of the industry's TRI
wastes were managed on site through recycling, energy recovery, or treatment, as shown in
columns D, E, and F, respectively. The majority of waste that is released or transferred off site
can be divided into portions that are recycled off site, recovered for energy off site, or treated off
site as shown in columns G, H, and I, respectively. The remaining portion of the production-
related wastes (43.0 percent), shown in column J, is either released to the environment through
direct discharges to air, land, water, and underground injection, or it is disposed of off site.
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Table 5: Quantity of Production-Related Waste Managed by the RMPP Industry
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7.26%
5.77%
6.68%
11.38%
% Treated
17.14%
15.78%
15.16%
14.23%
G
H
I
Off Site
% Recycled
6.66%
7.54%
6.66%
6.48%
% Energy
Recovery
3.15%
3.23%
2.97%
3.66%
% Treated
3.68%
3.74%
4.12%
4.23%
J
Remaining
Releases
and
Disposal
42.57%
44.46%
45.63%
42.95%
Source: Reduction and Recycling Activity for SIC code 30.
The yearly data presented in Table 5 show that the portion of TRI wastes reported
as recycled on site has decreased slightly and the portions treated or managed through energy
recovery on site have increased slightly between 1998 and 2001.
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IV. CHEMICAL RELEASE AND OTHER WASTE MANAGEMENT
PROFILE
This section provides background information on the pollutant releases that are
reported by this industry in correlation with other industries. The best source of comparative
pollutant release and other waste management information is the TRI. Pursuant to the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), TRI includes self-reported
facility release and other waste management data for over 650 toxic chemicals and chemical
categories. Facilities within SIC codes 10 (except 1011, 1081, and 1094); 12 (except 1241); 20-
39; 4911, 4931, and 4939 (limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of
generating electricity for distribution in commerce); 4953 (limited to facilities regulated under
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C, 42 U.S.C. section 6921 et
seq.); 5169; 5171; and 7389 (limited to facilities primarily engaged in solvents recovery services
on a contract or fee basis) that have more than 10 employees, and that manufacture, process or
otherwise use listed chemicals in quantities greater than the established threshold in the course of
a calendar year are required to report to TRI release and other waste management quantities (on
and off site) annually. The information presented in this Sector Notebook is derived from the
most recently available (2002) TRI reporting year (which includes over 650 chemicals and
chemical categories), and focuses primarily on the on-site releases reported by each sector.
Because TRI requires consistent reporting regardless of sector, it is an excellent tool for drawing
comparisons across industries.
Although this Sector Notebook does not present historical information regarding
TRI chemical releases over time, note that, in general, toxic chemical releases have been
declining. According to the 2000 Toxic Release Inventory Public Data Release, reported on-site
and off-site releases of toxic chemicals to the environment from original TRI reporting industries
(SIC codes 20-39) decreased by more than 8 percent (644 million pounds) between 1999 and
2000 (not including chemicals added and removed from the TRI chemical list during this
period). Reported on-site releases dropped by almost 57 percent between 1988 and 2000.
Reported transfers of TRI chemicals to off-site locations for disposal increased by almost 7
percent (28 million pounds) between 1988 and 2000. More detailed information is available in
EPA's annual Toxics Release Inventory Public Data Release Report (which is available through
the EPCRA Call Center at (800) 424-9346) or from the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/tri.
Wherever possible, the sector notebooks present TRI data as the primary indicator
of chemical release within each industrial category. TRI data provide the type, amount, and
media receptor of each chemical released or otherwise managed as waste. When other sources
of pollutant release data have been obtained, EPA included the data to augment the TRI
information.
TRI Data Limitations
Certain limitations exist regarding TRI data. Within some sectors (e.g., printing
and transportation equipment cleaning), the majority of facilities are not subject to TRI reporting
either because they do not fall under covered SIC codes, or because they are below the TRI
reporting threshold amounts. However, EPA lowered threshold amounts for persistent
bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) chemicals starting in reporting year 2000. For these chemicals,
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EPA included release information from other sources. In addition, many facilities report to TRI
under more than one SIC code, reflecting the multiple operations carried out on site whether or
not the operations are the facilities' primary area of business as reported to the U.S. Census
Bureau. Reported chemicals are limited to the approximately 650 TRI chemicals and chemical
categories. A portion of the emissions from the RMPP industry, therefore, are not captured by
TRI. Also, reported releases and other waste management quantities may or may not all be
associated with the industrial operations described in this Sector Notebook.
Note that TRI "pounds released" data presented within the sector notebooks are
not equivalent to a "risk" ranking for each industry. Weighting each pound of release equally
does not factor in the relative toxicity of each chemical that is released. EPA has assigned
toxicological weightings and population exposure levels to chemicals so that one can
differentiate between pollutants with significant differences in toxicity. This project, the Risk
Screening Environmental Indicators Model, is discussed at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/rsei/.
As a preliminary indication of the environmental impact of the industry's most
commonly released chemicals, this Sector Notebook briefly summarizes the toxicological
properties of the top five chemicals (by weight) reported by this sector.
Definitions Associated With Section IVData Tables
General Definitions
SIC Code — A statistical classification standard used for all establishment-based
federal economic statistics. The SIC codes facilitate comparisons between facility and industry
data. (See Section II.)
TRI Facilities — Facilities that are within specified SIC codes that have 10 or
more full-time employees and are above established threshold amounts for manufacture or
process or otherwise use activities in the course of a calendar year. These facilities are in SIC
codes 10 (except 1011, 1081, and 1094), 12 (except 1241), 20-39, 4911 (limited to facilities that
combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating electricity for distribution in commerce),
4931 (limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating electricity
for distribution in commerce), 4939 (limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the
purpose of generating electricity for distribution in commerce), 4953 (limited to facilities
regulated under the RCRA Subtitle C, 42 U.S.C. section 6921 et seq.\ 5169, 5171, and 7389
(limited to facilities primarily engaged in solvents recovery services on a contract or fee basis),
and federal facilities. Facilities must submit release and other waste management estimates for
all chemicals that are on the EPA's defined list and are above manufacturing or processing or
otherwise use thresholds.
Data Table Column Heading Definitions
The following definitions are based upon standard definitions developed by
EPA's TRI Program. The categories below represent the possible pollutant destinations that can
be reported.
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On-Site Releases (Table 9) — An on-site discharge of a toxic chemical to the
environment. This includes emissions to the air, discharges to bodies of water, releases at the
facility to land, as well as contained disposal into underground injection wells.
Fugitive Air and Point Air Emissions — All air emissions from industry
activity. Point emissions occur through confined air streams as found in stacks, ducts, or pipes.
Fugitive emissions include losses from equipment leaks or evaporative losses from
impoundments, spills, or leaks.
Water (Surface Water) Discharges — Any releases going directly to streams,
rivers, lakes, oceans, or other bodies of water. Any estimates for stormwater runoff and
nonpoint losses must also be included.
Underground Injection — A contained release of a fluid into a subsurface well
for the purpose of waste disposal.
Land Disposal — Disposal of toxic chemicals in waste to on-site landfills, land
treatment or incorporation into soil, surface impoundments, spills, leaks, or waste piles. These
activities must occur within the facility's boundaries for inclusion in this category.
Transfers (Table 10) — A transfer of toxic chemicals in wastes to a facility that
is geographically or physically separate from the facility reporting under TRI. The quantities
reported represent a movement of the chemical away from the reporting facility. Except for off-
site transfers for disposal, these quantities do not necessarily represent entry of the chemical into
the environment.
POTW Discharges — Wastewaters transferred through pipes or sewers to a
publicly owned treatments works (POTW). Treatment and chemical removal depend on the
chemical's nature and treatment methods used. Chemicals not treated or destroyed by the POTW
are generally released to surface waters or land filled within the sludge. Metals and metal
compounds transferred to POTWs are considered as released to surface water.
Disposal — Wastes taken to another facility for disposal, generally as a release to
land or as an injection underground.
Recycling — Wastes sent off site for the purposes of regenerating or recovering
still valuable materials. Once these chemicals have been recycled, they may be returned to the
originating facility or sold commercially.
Treatment - Wastes moved off site for either neutralization, incineration,
biological destruction, or physical separation. In some cases, the chemicals are not destroyed but
prepared for further waste management.
Energy Recovery - Wastes combusted off site in industrial furnaces for energy
recovery. Treating a chemical by incineration is not considered to be energy recovery.
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IV.A. EPA TRI for the RMPP Industry
This subsection provides TRI data for those facilities categorized under SIC code
30, the RMPP industry. According to the TRI data, the manufacture of rubber and miscellaneous
plastics products results primarily in the release of solvents. Commonly released solvents
include methanol, toluene, MEK, xylene, and dichloromethane. According to the TRI Public
Data Release for 2002, the RMPP industry released over 71 million pounds of pollutants and
transferred over 59 million pounds of pollutants. Of pollutants released, approximately 77
percent were released as point source air emissions, approximately 22 percent were released as
fugitive air emissions, approximately 0.1 percent were released to water, and approximately 1
percent were disposed of on land.
The TRI database is a detailed compilation of self-reported, facility-specific
chemical releases. The top reporting facilities for this sector are listed below. Table 6 presents
data for facilities that have reported only the SIC codes covered under this Sector Notebook.
Table 7 presents data for additional facilities that have reported the SIC code covered in this
Sector Notebook, and one or more SIC codes that are not within the scope of this notebook.
Therefore, Table 7 includes data for facilities that conduct multiple operations — some that are
under the scope of this notebook, and some that are not. Currently, the facility-level data do not
allow pollutant releases to be broken apart by industrial process. Table 8 lists the number of
RMPP facilities by state.
The RMPP industry air releases can be traced primarily to the curing, mixing
component preparation, and building/assembly stages of the rubber products manufacturing
process and to the solvent cleaning and finishing stages of the plastics products manufacturing
process. Major pollutants released to air include styrene, toluene, dichloromethane, and carbon
disulfide. As discussed in Section III.B., releases of pollutants to water and transfers of
pollutants to POTWs occur primarily from machinery cleaning and cooling in both the rubber
and plastics products manufacturing processes and from rubber cooling and heating during the
rubber products manufacturing process. Major pollutants released to water include nitrate
compounds, zinc compounds, ethylene glycol, and ammonia. Major pollutants transferred to
POTWs include nitrate compounds, formaldehyde, N,N-dimethylformamide, and methanol.
Releases of pollutants to land occur from the use of various chemicals in the rubber and plastic
mixing processes. Major releases of pollutants to land include sodium nitrite, zinc compounds,
methyl acrylate, and acrylonitrile.
The RMPP industry releases and transfers a number of metals in large quantities
(i.e., transfers as high as millions of pounds and releases as high as hundreds of thousands of
pounds). These metals include zinc compounds, lead compounds, lead, and zinc. Both zinc and
lead are used in the rubber mixing process as vulcanizing agents, accelerators, activators, and
processing aids (zinc only). Lead and zinc are bound within the rubber matrix and are sent off
site for recycling or disposal. Tables 9, 10, and 11 present releases and transfers for SIC code 30
TRI reporting facilities.
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Table 6: Top 10 TRI Releasing RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30 Only Facilities)
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total TRI
Releases in
Pounds
3,113,500
3,106,018
2,291,539
1,755,043
1,443,305
1,113,389
1,109,555
1,092,955
1,004,422
768,075
Facility Name
Teepak LLC
Nevamar Co. LLC
Viskase Corp.
Aqua Glass Main Plant
Viskase Corp.
Texas Recreation Corp.
Pactiv Corp.
Daramic Inc.
Spontex Inc.
Owens Corning Tallmadge
Citv
Danville
Hampton
Loudon
Adamsville
Osceola
Wichita Falls
Winchester
Cory don
Columbia
Tallmadge
State
IL
SC
TN
TN
AR
TX
VA
IN
TN
OH
Source: U.S. EPA, Toxics Release Inventory Database, 2002.
Note: Being included on this list does not mean that the release is associated -with noncompliance with environmental laws.
Table 7: Top 10 TRI Releasing RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30 and Other SIC Code
Facilities)
SIC Codes
3089
3083
3089
3088
3086, 2821
3089
2822, 3087
3086
3086
3089
Total TRI
Releases in
Pounds
3,113,500
3,106,018
2,291,539
1,755,043
1,590,889
1,443,305
1,202,360
1,113,389
1,109,555
1,092,955
Facility Name
Teepak LLC
Nevamar Co. LLC
Viskase Corp.
Aqua Glass Main Plant
Dow Chemical Co. Riverside Site
Viskase Corp.
Kraton Polymers U.S. LLC
Texas Recreation Corp.
Pactiv Corp.
Daramic Inc.
City
Danville
Hampton
Loudon
Adamsville
Pevely
Osceola
Belpre
Wichita Falls
Winchester
Cory don
State
IL
SC
TN
TN
MO
AR
OH
TX
VA
IN
Source: U.S. EPA, Toxics Release Inventory Database, 2002.
Note: Being included on this list does not mean that the release is associated -with noncompliance with environmental laws.
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Table 8: TRI Reporting RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) by State
State
AL
AR
AZ
CA
CO
CT
DE
FL
GA
IA
ID
IL
IN
KS
KY
LA
MA
MD
ME
MI
MN
MO
MS
NC
Number of
Facilities
34
29
26
110
12
24
10
69
70
29
1
91
136
25
35
13
40
15
7
88
34
58
28
91
State
ND
NE
NH
NJ
NM
NV
NY
OH
OK
OR
PA
PR
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WA
WI
WV
WY
Number of
Facilities
4
14
17
35
4
8
37
195
23
19
92
5
12
51
4
81
133
6
36
4
21
60
15
Source: U.S. EPA, Toxics Release Inventory Database, 2002.
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Table 9: Releases for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities (releases reported in pounds/year)
Chemical Name
Styrene
Zinc Compounds
Lead Compounds
Diisocyanates
Toluene
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Antimony Compounds
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds
Lead
Chromium Compounds (Except
Chromite Ore Mined in the
Transvaal Region)
Toluene Diisocyanate (Mixed
Isomers)
Certain Glycol Ethers
1 , 1 -dichloro- 1 -fluoroethane
Barium Compounds
Methyl Methacrylate
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
Decabromodiphenyl Oxide
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Thiram
Methanol
Phenol
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
675
442
291
274
197
163
155
154
108
85
80
79
78
72
65
62
59
59
55
51
49
47
43
Fugitive Air
Emissions
5,461,024
36,549
8,274
10,676
2,288,190
1,538,639
88,637
37,554
490,844
58
709
973
5,589
67,105
793,732
900
169,660
41
2,762
194,762
1,435
284,936
68,348
Point
Source Air
Emissions
19,892,568
86,236
20,050
9,873
5,059,580
2,870,242
471,389
5,072
2,696,529
6,967
112
878
18,348
606,644
1,130,128
2,126
725,407
114
5,845
1,244,271
2,074
2,453,282
1,064,463
Water
Discharges
532
14,232
218
0
512
5
440
262
7
0
97
10
0
14
0
168
0
0
58
0
31
635
18
Under-
ground
Injection
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Land
Disposal
80,789
102,952
3,353
181,245
260
676
5,207
24,918
3,267
1,902
9,539
1
0
10,887
21,421
1,756
0
0
30,243
170
9,729
355
0
Total
Releases
25,434,913
239,969
31,895
201,794
7,348,542
4,409,562
565,673
67,806
3,190,646
8,927
10,457
1,862
23,936
684,650
1,945,281
4,950
895,067
155
38,908
1,439,203
13,269
2,739,208
1,132,829
Average
Release per
Facility
37,681
543
110
736
37,302
27,053
3,650
440
29,543
105
131
24
307
9,509
29,927
80
15,171
3
707
28,220
271
58,281
26,345
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Table 9: Releases for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(releases reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
Dichloromethane
Ethylbenzene
Cobalt Compounds
Chlorodifluoromethane
Ethylene Glycol
N-hexane
Manganese Compounds
Copper
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
Diethanolamine
Nitrate Compounds
Formaldehyde
Trichloroethylene
N-butyl Alcohol
Nickel Compounds
Chromium
Dimethylformamide
Ammonia
2-mercaptobenzothiazole
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene
Dibutyl Phthalate
4,4-methylene bis(2-chloroaniline)
Cadmium Compounds
Dimethyl Phthalate
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
43
42
38
37
35
35
30
29
28
26
26
24
21
20
19
18
18
18
18
16
16
15
15
14
Fugitive Air
Emissions
456,421
76,514
25
333,349
4,256
293,776
531
92,217
9,414
1,648
505
10,003
1,223,894
46,259
45
251
12,931
173,651
141
49,583
96,520
1
200
4,751
Point
Source Air
Emissions
1,585,297
375,431
5,648
344,881
55,581
166,683
277
566
218,983
1,111
8,043
106,164
126,851
168,677
540
10
142,731
810,755
647
159,940
3,168
6
356
58,569
Water
Discharges
5
17
287
0
0
0
0
o
3
0
0
68,084
0
1
0
0
0
1,902
14,040
5
0
0
0
5
0
Under-
ground
Injection
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Land
Disposal
0
616
13
0
0
0
0
2,718
38
0
0
0
0
900
0
0
0
0
0
1,794
5
0
0
86
Total
Releases
2,041,723
452,579
5,974
678,230
59,837
460,458
808
95,504
228,435
2,759
76,632
116,166
1,350,746
215,836
585
261
157,564
998,446
793
211,317
99,693
7
561
63,406
Average
Release per
Facility
47,482
10,776
157
18,331
1,710
13,156
27
3,293
8,158
106
2,947
4,840
64,321
10,792
31
15
8,754
55,469
44
13,207
6,231
0
37
4,529
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Table 9: Releases for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(releases reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
Sodium Nitrite
Nickel
Copper Compounds
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate
Nitric Acid
Zinc (Fume or Dust)
Tetrabromobisphenol A
Mercury Compounds
1 -chloro- 1 , 1 -difluoroethane
Antimony
Vinyl Acetate
Ethylene Thiourea
Hydrochloric Acid (1995 and after
"Acid Aerosols" Only)
Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate
Tetrachloroethylene
Chlorine
Aluminum (Fume or Dust)
Carbon Disulfide
Cumene Hydroperoxide
Phthalic Anhydride
Aluminum Oxide (Fibrous Forms)
Benzoyl Peroxide
Acrylonitrile
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
14
13
13
12
11
11
10
10
10
9
9
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
Fugitive Air
Emissions
250
250
48
1,806
716
481
11
0
625,482
500
13,167
10
49,651
385
36,735
3,017
186
505,604
7,616
753
250
5
102
Point
Source Air
Emissions
10,136
750
70
611
615
3,875
38
10
3,302,675
0
50,397
91
467,071
133
83,426
304
6
7,430,918
2,226
332
39
5
657
Water
Discharges
250
0
253
0
0
250
4
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
473
0
556
0
0
0
0
0
Under-
ground
Injection
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Land
Disposal
234,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
167
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,838
0
0
250
Total
Releases
244,636
1,000
371
2,417
1,331
4,606
53
10
3,928,157
667
63,564
106
516,722
518
120,161
3,794
192
7,937,078
9,842
2,922
289
10
1,009
Average
Release per
Facility
17,474
77
29
201
121
419
5
1
392,816
74
7,063
13
64,590
65
17,166
542
27
1,133,868
1,406
417
48
2
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Table 9: Releases for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(releases reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
Cumene
Sulfuric Acid (1994 and after "Acid
Aerosols" Only)
4,4'-methylene dianiline
Ozone
Manganese
Bisphenol A
Cyclohexane
Butyl Acrylate
1 , 3 -pheny lenediamine
Mercury
Maleic Anhydride
Ethylene Oxide
Cadmium
Butyraldehyde
Chloroprene
Barium
1,1,1 -trichloroethane
Dicyclopentadiene
Mixture
Dioxin and Dioxin-like Compounds
Ethyl Acrylate
Methyl Acrylate
Hexachlorobenzene
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Fugitive Air
Emissions
131
30,557
750
5
250
75
1,050
718
0
2
505
561
0
13,664
0
2
255
98
0
0
1,154
1,186
388
Point
Source Air
Emissions
1,076
137,049
256
142,068
0
6,339
21,977
341
0
0
5
1,987
0
23,147
0
1
5
25
955
210
2,057
1,784
0
Water
Discharges
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Under-
ground
Injection
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Land
Disposal
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
Releases
1,207
167,606
1,006
142,073
250
6,414
23,027
1,059
0
2
510
2,548
0
36,811
0
3
260
123
955
210
3,211
2,970
388
Average
Release per
Facility
201
27,934
201
28,415
50
1,283
5,757
265
0
1
128
637
0
12,270
0
1
87
41
318
70
1,070
990
129
to
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Table 9: Releases for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(releases reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
1,4-dioxane
N,N-dimethylaniline
Benzene
Silver
Acetaldehyde
Acetonitrile
Propylene Oxide
Acrylic Acid
2-methoxyethanol
1,3 -butadiene
Cresol (Mixed Isomers)
Formic Acid
Cobalt
Chloroethane
Diphenylamine
Arsenic Compounds
Vinyl Chloride
1,2-butylene Oxide
Vinylidene Chloride
Tert-butyl Alcohol
Trifluralin
4,4'-diaminodiphenyl Ether
Trichlorofluoromethane
1,2-dichloroethane
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Fugitive Air
Emissions
360
0
0
5
2,330
2,317
44
8
0
0
56
90
0
283,170
200
0
0
0
145
2,231
238
0
0
0
Point
Source Air
Emissions
254
0
0
250
40,000
0
31
11
293,562
250
55,826
0
0
188,240
105
0
0
0
880
9,196
0
0
0
0
Water
Discharges
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Under-
ground
Injection
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Land
Disposal
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
250
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
Releases
614
0
0
255
42,330
2,317
75
19
293,562
500
55,882
90
0
471,410
305
0
0
0
1,025
11,427
238
0
0
0
Average
Release per
Facility
307
0
0
128
21,165
1,159
38
10
146,781
250
27,941
45
0
235,705
153
0
0
0
1,025
11,427
238
0
0
0
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Table 9: Releases for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(releases reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
Triethylamine
Selenium Compounds
Tetramethrin
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
Dimethipin
Epichlorohydrin
Chloroform
Chlorobenzene
Freon 113
Methyl Isocyanate
Methyl Tert-butyl Ether
Arsenic
Naphthalene
Selenium
Diazinon
Asbestos (Friable)
Ethylene
O-toluidine
Fob/chlorinated Alkanes
Aniline
Quinone
M-xylene
Total
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1,952
Fugitive Air
Emissions
0
0
1,577
0
250
0
0
0
13,078
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
97
0
0
0
0
0
16,042,856
Point
Source Air
Emissions
2,927
0
11,023
0
0
0
0
16,007
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
55,025,345
Water
Discharges
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
97
0
0
0
0
0
103,476
Under-
ground
Injection
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Land
Disposal
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
731,344
Total
Releases
2,927
0
12,600
0
250
0
0
16,007
13,078
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
194
0
0
0
0
0
71,903,021
Average
Release per
Facility
2,927
0
12,600
0
250
0
0
16,007
13,078
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
194
0
0
0
0
0
36,836
Source: U.S. EPA, Toxics Release Inventory Database, 2002.
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Table 10: Transfers for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(transfers reported in pounds/year)
Chemical Name
Styrene
Zinc Compounds
Lead Compounds
Diisocyanates
Toluene
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Antimony Compounds
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds
Lead
Chromium Compounds(Except
Chromite Ore Mined in the
Transvaal Region)
Toluene Diisocyanate (Mixed
Isomers)
Certain Glycol Ethers
1 , 1 -dichloro- 1 -fluoroethane
Barium Compounds
Methyl Methacrylate
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
Decabromodiphenyl Oxide
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
675
442
291
274
197
163
155
154
108
85
80
79
78
72
65
62
59
59
55
51
POTW
Discharges
3,946
42,128
723
5
594
321
2,601
1,124
20
6,747
78
913
0
19,474
2,430
63
38,188
0
279
6,591
Disposal
859,569
5,631,888
183,920
235,018
58,387
8,806
605,431
292,392
4,462
161,942
5,747,333
246,967
24,874
81,917
106,287
43,997
9,824
174
367,722
4,182
Recycling
8,792
2,869,577
321,365
3,986
548,813
2,380,041
1,499,732
71,779
239,371
121,595
201,591
14,207
0
52,397
49,770
14,376
0
514
46,546
62,847
Treatment
290,121
0
0
100,619
435,972
1,420,252
39,571
0
1,475,502
1,239
8
0
82,982
258,880
6,382
5
23,535
52
3,834
57,896
Energy
Recovery
1,137,561
1,700
0
56,824
2,107,294
1,788,074
162,697
0
600,687
2,129
0
0
68,032
151,039
40,063
0
969,523
133
1,655
306,258
Total
Transfers
2,299,989
8,545,293
506,008
396,452
3,151,060
5,597,494
2,310,032
365,295
2,320,042
293,652
5,949,010
262,087
175,888
563,707
204,932
58,441
1,041,070
873
420,036
437,774
Average
Transfers
per Facility
3,407
19,333
1,739
1,447
15,995
34,340
14,903
2,372
21,482
3,455
74,363
3,318
2,255
7,829
3,153
943
17,645
15
7,637
8,584
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Table 10: Transfers for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(transfers reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
Thiram
Methanol
Phenol
Dichloromethane
Ethylbenzene
Cobalt Compounds
Chlorodifluoromethane
Ethylene Glycol
N-hexane
Manganese Compounds
Copper
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
Diethanolamine
Nitrate Compounds
Formaldehyde
Trichloroethylene
N-butyl Alcohol
Nickel Compounds
Chromium
N,N-dimethylformamide
Ammonia
2-mercaptobenzothiazole
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
49
47
43
43
42
38
37
35
35
30
29
28
26
26
24
21
20
19
18
18
18
18
POTW
Discharges
1,495
554,954
372
250
56
702
0
62,827
0
267
65
172,324
0
5,397,797
2,413,754
42
150,000
582
5
3,584,844
14,470
10
Disposal
61,124
2,130
104,825
250
133
47,854
6,887
3,557
205
12,657
106,504
755
0
343,938
15,096
521
0
225,073
902
0
20,698
31,919
Recycling
36,640
1,432,879
23,334
27,124
34,370
13,887
1,208
1,276,345
0
3,904
2,671,557
204,959
0
350
374
51,085
6,034
42,920
420,575
0
0
500
Treatment
9,481
68,837
20,939
24,498
137,642
0
0
226,706
28,057
0
0
43,123
270
1,359
15,944
25,906
142,462
0
0
2,229
0
0
Energy
Recovery
1,182
1,071,039
31,921
35,400
232,799
0
4,137
57,641
63,608
0
0
129,743
1,087
0
7,475
250
103,915
0
0
219,616
0
24
Total
Transfers
109,922
3,129,839
181,391
87,522
405,000
62,443
12,232
1,627,076
91,870
16,828
2,778,126
550,904
1,357
5,743,444
2,452,643
77,804
402,411
268,575
421,482
3,806,689
35,168
32,453
Average
Transfers
per Facility
2,243
66,592
4,218
2,035
9,643
1,643
331
46,488
2,625
561
95,797
19,675
52
220,902
102,193
3,705
20,121
14,136
23,416
211,483
1,954
1,803
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Table 10: Transfers for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(transfers reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene
Dibutyl Phthalate
4,4'-methylene bis(2-chloroaniline)
Cadmium Compounds
Dimethyl Phthalate
Sodium Nitrite
Nickel
Copper Compounds
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate
Nitric Acid
Zinc (Fume or Dust)
Tetrabromobisphenol a
Mercury Compounds
1 -chloro- 1 , 1 -difluoroethane
Antimony
Vinyl Acetate
Ethylene Thiourea
Hydrochloric Acid (1995 and after
"Acid Aerosols" Only)
Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate
Tetrachloroethylene
Chlorine
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
16
16
15
15
14
14
13
13
12
11
11
10
10
10
9
9
8
8
8
7
7
POTW
Discharges
0
41
0
41
160
335,137
256
887
0
5
0
9
0
0
0
20,525
1
0
0
0
750
Disposal
1
6,666
1,440
2,264
1,100
7,224
23,497
217,815
5,488
0
12,670
9,654
34
9,498
15,243
1,938
2,005
0
1,372
33
0
Recycling
19,095
1,904
0
0
0
5
143,149
60,114
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,865
0
2,005
0
0
746
0
Treatment
30,254
393
12,269
0
86
11,549
0
0
614
22,133
0
250
0
0
0
28,397
5,470
141
154
7,917
0
Energy
Recovery
29,577
853
1,547
0
35,551
1,110
0
0
0
0
0
98
0
0
0
7,517
14
0
0
4,850
0
Total
Transfers
78,927
9,857
15,256
2,305
36,897
355,025
166,902
278,816
6,102
22,138
12,670
10,011
34
9,498
19,108
58,377
9,495
141
1,526
13,546
750
Average
Transfers
per Facility
4,933
616
1,017
154
2,636
25,359
12,839
21,447
509
2,013
1,152
1,001
3
950
2,123
6,486
1,187
18
191
1,935
107
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Table 10: Transfers for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(transfers reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
Aluminum (Fume or Dust)
Carbon Bisulfide
Cumene Hydroperoxide
Phthalic Anhydride
Aluminum Oxide (Fibrous Forms)
Benzoyl Peroxide
Acrylonitrile
Cumene
Sulfuric Acid (1994 and after "Acid
Aerosols" Only)
4,4'-methylene dianiline
Ozone
Manganese
Bisphenol A
Cyclohexane
Butyl Acrylate
1 , 3 -pheny lenediamine
Mercury
Maleic Anhydride
Ethylene Oxide
Cadmium
Butyraldehyde
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
POTW
Discharges
5
123,100
0
0
5
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
250
0
401
54,502
0
0
0
0
310,490
Disposal
2,553
0
0
8,611
19,250
2,700
8,103
3,923
0
0
0
4,343
2,130
0
20
0
18
250
5,674
11
14
Recycling
0
0
0
1,732
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,600
70
0
0
0
0
0
7,800
0
0
Treatment
5,464
0
0
0
0
0
0
13,931
0
4,346
0
0
0
500
388
0
0
5,398
0
0
16,316
Energy
Recovery
0
0
571
0
0
0
68,027
13,218
0
0
0
0
250
250
8,864
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
Transfers
8,022
123,100
571
10,343
19,255
2,700
76,135
31,072
0
4,346
0
21,943
2,700
750
9,673
54,502
18
5,648
13,474
11
326,820
Average
Transfers
per Facility
1,146
17,586
82
1,478
3,209
450
12,689
5,179
0
869
0
4,389
540
188
2,418
13,626
5
1,412
3,369
o
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Table 10: Transfers for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(transfers reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
Chloroprene
Barium
1,1,1 -trichloroethane
Dicyclopentadiene
Mixture
Dioxin and Dioxin-like Compounds
Ethyl Aery late
Methyl Aery late
Hexachlorobenzene
1,4-dioxane
N,N-dimethylaniline
Benzene
Silver
Acetaldehyde
Acetonitrile
Propylene Oxide
Acrylic Acid
2-methoxyethanol
1,3 -butadiene
Cresol (Mixed Isomers)
Formic Acid
Cobalt
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
o
J
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
POTW
Discharges
0
0
0
0
0
4
1,322
365
0
88,954
0
0
15
2,610
0
0
67
28,836
5
0
300
0
Disposal
0
0
5
1,873
0
0
0
1
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
250
0
0
0
Recycling
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Treatment
0
0
0
17,100
0
0
1,110
1,001
0
20,708
0
0
0
5
45,303
0
403
0
0
3,848
61
0
Energy
Recovery
0
0
5,388
0
0
0
2,977
103,663
0
2,544
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7,216
0
67
0
0
Total
Transfers
0
0
5,398
18,973
0
4
5,409
105,030
21
112,206
0
0
15
2,615
45,303
0
470
36,052
255
3,915
361
0
Average
Transfers
per Facility
0
0
1,799
6,324
0
1
1,803
35,010
7
56,103
0
0
8
1,308
22,652
0
235
18,026
128
1,958
181
0
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Table 10: Transfers for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(transfers reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
Chloroethane
Diphenylamine
Arsenic Compounds
Vinyl Chloride
1,2-butylene Oxide
Vinylidene Chloride
Tert-butyl Alcohol
Trifluralin
4,4'-diaminodiphenyl Ether
Trichlorofluoromethane
1,2-dichloroethane
Triethylamine
Selenium Compounds
Tetramethrin
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
Dimethipin
Epichlorohydrin
Chloroform
Chlorobenzene
Freon 113
Methyl Isocyanate
Methyl Tert-butyl Ether
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
POTW
Discharges
0
637
0
0
0
0
5,513
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Disposal
3,799
1,111
0
0
0
0
0
345
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Recycling
0
1,368
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,548
0
0
0
0
0
0
Treatment
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,370
0
0
0
0
5,762
0
0
0
0
0
0
750
2,141
0
0
Energy
Recovery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
Transfers
3,799
3,116
0
0
0
0
9,883
345
0
0
0
5,762
0
0
0
2,548
0
0
750
2,141
0
0
Average
Transfers
per Facility
1,900
1,558
0
0
0
0
9,883
345
0
0
0
5,762
0
0
0
2,548
0
0
750
2,141
0
0
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Table 10: Transfers for RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30) in TRI, by Number of Facilities
(transfers reported in pounds/year) (Continued)
Chemical Name
Arsenic
Naphthalene
Selenium
Diazinon
Asbestos (Friable)
Ethylene
O-toluidine
Polychlorinated Alkanes
Aniline
Quinone
M-xylene
Total
# Facilities
Reporting
Chemical
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1,952
POTW
Discharges
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13,456,239
Disposal
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
85
0
0
0
16,043,153
Recycling
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15,017,350
Treatment
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5,212,835
Energy
Recovery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,374
0
0
0
9,649,032
Total
Transfers
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,459
0
0
0
59,378,609
Average
Transfers
per Facility
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,459
0
0
0
30,419
Source: U.S. EPA, Toxics Release Inventory Database, 2002.
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SIC Code 3011: Tires and Inner Tubes
Chemical Name
Zinc Compounds
N-hexane
Hydrochloric Acid (1995 and after "Acid
Aerosols" Only)
Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds
Sulfuric Acid (1994 and after "Acid
Aerosols" Only)
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Toluene
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Tetrachloroethylene
Cobalt Compounds
CAS No.
N982
110-54-3
7647-01-0
N590
7664-93-9
108-10-1
108-88-3
117-81-7
127-18-4
N096
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
—
—
—
2A or 2B
—
—
—
—
2B
2B
NTP2
—
—
—
P
—
—
—
P
P
—
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TRI
Release (Ibs)
3,038,118
372,293
341,531
180,743
137,049
106,339
105,590
66,233
65,424
50,530
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 4,463,850
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 4,624,503
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 96.5%
Total release of top carcinogens: 362,930
Total release of all carcinogens: 419,907
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: 86.4%
SIC Code 3052: Rubber and Plastics Hose and Belting
Chemical Name
Zinc Compounds
Toluene
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Carbon Bisulfide
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Dichloromethane
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Trichloroethylene
Certain Glycol Ethers
Tetrachloroethylene
CAS No.
N982
108-88-3
117-81-7
75-15-0
95-63-6
75-09-2
78-93-3
79-01-6
N230
127-18-4
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
—
—
—
—
—
2B
—
2A
—
2B
NTP2
—
—
P
—
—
P
—
P
—
P
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TRI
Release (Ibs)
774,149
699,290
197,362
158,920
114,954
78,611
77,858
49,990
46,827
26,785
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 2,224,746
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 2,311,986
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 96.2%
Total release of top carcinogens: 352,748
Total release of all carcinogens: 364,655
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: 96.7%
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SIC Code 3053: Gaskets, Packing, and Sealing Devices
Chemical Name
Toluene
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Zinc Compounds
Methanol
Copper
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
Trichloroethylene
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Ethylene Oxide
CAS No.
108-88-3
78-93-3
N982
67-56-1
7440-50-8
108-10-1
1330-20-7
79-01-6
117-81-7
75-21-8
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2A
—
1
NTP2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
P
P
K
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Z
TRI
Release (Ibs)
480,187
286,562
265,518
180,766
91,786
75,955
37,222
9,724
6,360
5,674
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 1,439,753
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 1,457,021
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 98.8%
Total release of top carcinogens: 21,758
Total release of all carcinogens: 29,552
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: 73.6%
SIC Code 3061: Mechanical Rubber Goods
Chemical Name
Toluene
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Zinc Compounds
1 , 1 -dichloro- 1 -fluoroethane
Ethylbenzene
1 -chloro- 1 , 1 -difluoroethane
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Chlorodifluoromethane
CAS No.
108-88-3
1330-20-7
108-10-1
N982
1717-00-6
100-41-4
75-68-3
78-93-3
117-81-7
75-45-6
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
—
—
—
—
—
2B
—
—
—
—
NTP2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
P
—
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TRI
Release (Ibs)
909,839
723,208
632,816
518,060
125,764
117,803
68,000
67,698
52,213
45,000
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 3,260,401
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 3,497,059
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 93.2%
Total release of top carcinogens: 170,016
Total release of all carcinogens: 247,761
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: 68.6%
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SIC Code 3069: Fabricated Rubber Products, Not Elsewhere Classified (N.E.C.)
Chemical Name
Toluene
Zinc Compounds
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
Ammonia
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Sodium Nitrite
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Nitrate Compounds
Dibutyl Phthalate
CAS No.
108-88-3
N982
1330-20-7
7664-41-7
78-93-3
7632-00-0
117-81-7
108-10-1
N511
84-74-2
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
NTP2
—
—
—
—
—
—
P
—
—
—
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TRI
Release (Ibs)
2,480,705
1,274,649
890,444
472,159
327,665
310,594
216,756
177,287
133,273
91,884
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 6,375,416
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 6,804,311
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 93.7%
Total release of top carcinogens: 216,756
Total release of all carcinogens: 457,039
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: 47.4%
SIC Code 3081: Unsupported Plastics Film and Sheet
Chemical Name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Toluene
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
Certain Glycol Ethers
Methyl Methacrylate
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Ammonia
Methanol
Ozone
Ethylbenzene
CAS No.
78-93-3
108-88-3
1330-20-7
N320
80-62-6
108-10-1
7664-41-7
67-56-1
10028-15-6
100-41-4
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2B
NTP2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TRI
Release (Ibs)
717,958
596,016
411,099
179,770
164,349
143,373
109,852
102,783
94,251
81,390
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 2,600,841
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 3,264,037
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 79.7%
Total release of top carcinogens: 81,390
Total release of all carcinogens: 311,221
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: 26.2%
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(SIC Code 30) in TRI (Continued)
SIC Code 3084: Plastics Pipe
Chemical Name
Styrene
Dichloromethane
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Trifluralin
Lead Compounds
Bisphenol A
Zinc (Fume or Dust)
4,4'-methylene dianiline
Zinc Compounds
Cobalt Compounds
CAS No.
100-42-5
75-09-2
117-81-7
1582-09-8
N420
80-05-7
7440-66-6
101-77-9
N982
N096
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
2B
2B
—
—
2B
—
—
2B
—
2B
NTP2
—
P
P
—
—
—
—
P
—
—
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
—
Z
—
—
Z
—
—
TRI
Release (Ibs)
193,741
36,660
6,353
583
448
164
50
1
0
0
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 238,000
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 238,000
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 100.0%
Total release of top carcinogens: 237,203
Total release of all carcinogens: 237,203
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: 100.0%
SIC Code 3085: Plastics Bottles
Chemical Name
1, 1-Dichloro-l-fluoroethane
Ethylene Glycol
Certain Glycol Ethers
CAS No.
1717-00-6
107-21-1
N230
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
—
—
—
NTP2
—
—
—
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
TRI
Release (Ibs)
12,499
11,000
27
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 23,526
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 23,526
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 100.0%
Total release of top carcinogens: NA
Total release of all carcinogens: NA
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: NA
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SIC Code 3086: Plastics Foam Products
Chemical Name
1 -Chloro- 1 , 1 -difluoroethane
Dichloromethane
1, 1-Dichloro-l-fluoroethane
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Toluene
Chlorodifluoromethane
Chloroethane
Diisocyanates
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
CAS No.
75-68-3
75-09-2
1717-00-6
78-93-3
108-88-3
75-45-6
75-00-3
N120
1330-20-7
117-81-7
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
—
2B
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
NTP2
—
P
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
P
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TRI
Release (Ibs)
3,869,313
1,726,324
1,599,017
686,688
662,689
579,762
475,229
276,876
247,903
113,906
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 10,237,708
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 10,761,266
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 95.1%
Total release of top carcinogens: 1,840,230
Total release of all carcinogens: 2,029,742
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: 90.7%
SIC Code 3089: Plastics Products, Not Elsewhere Classified (N.E.C.)
Chemical Name
Styrene
Carbon Bisulfide
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Trichloroethylene
Toluene
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
Nitrate Compounds
Methyl Methacrylate
Ammonia
Certain Glycol Ethers
CAS No.
100-42-5
75-15-0
78-93-3
79-01-6
108-88-3
1330-20-7
N511
80-62-6
7664-41-7
N230
Carcinogenicity (by source)
IARC1
2B
2B
—
2A
—
—
—
—
—
—
NTP2
—
—
—
P
—
—
—
—
—
—
OSHA-Z3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TRI
Release (Ibs)
12,594,826
7,762,922
1,391,619
1,099,186
1,072,741
893,011
540,805
480,135
428,283
401,291
Total release of top TRI chemicals: 26,664,820
Total release of all TRI chemicals: 29,435,198
Percentage contributed by top TRI chemicals: 90.6%
Total release of top carcinogens: 13,694,012
Total release of all carcinogens: 14,535,784
Percentage contributed by top carcinogens: 94.2%
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Footnotes
'IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer -from "Monographs. "
1 - The chemical is known to be carcinogenic to humans.
2A - The chemical is probably carcinogenic to humans.
2B - The chemical is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
2NTP: National Toxicology Program -from "Annual Report on Carcinogens. "
K - The chemical is known to be carcinogenic.
P - The chemical may reasonably be anticipated to be carcinogenic.
3OSHA-Z: 29 CFR 1910, SubpartZ, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
Z - The chemical appears at 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart Z.
NA - Not Applicable
Source of TRI data: US EPA, Toxic Release Inventory Database, Reporting Year 2002.
Source ofHPVdata: EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, HPV Challenge Program Chemical List.
Source of HAP data: EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Toxics Web Site.
Source of carcinogenicity data: Appendix C, "Basis ofOSHA Carcinogen Listing for Individual Chemicals, " 2001
TRI Public Data Release Report.
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IV.B. Summary of the Selected Chemicals Released
This subsection summarizes current scientific toxicity and fate information for the
top chemicals (by weight) that facilities within the RMPP sector self-reported as released to the
environment based upon 2002 TRI data. Because this subsection is based upon self-reported
release data, it does not provide information on management practices used by the sector to
reduce the release of these chemicals. Information regarding pollutant release reductions over
time might be available from EPA's TRI program or from the industrial trade associations that
are listed in Section IX of this document. Because these descriptions are cursory, consult the
sources referenced below for a more detailed description of both the chemicals described in this
section and the chemicals that appear on the full list of TRI chemicals appearing in Section
IV.A.
The brief descriptions provided below were taken from the 1993 Toxics Release
Inventory Public Data Release (EPA, 1994), the Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), and
the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), both accessed via TOXNET1. The information
contained below is based upon exposure assumptions that have been made using standard
scientific procedures. The effects listed below must be taken in context of these exposure
assumptions that are more fully explained within the full chemical profiles in HSDB.
The top 10 chemicals released by the RMPP industry in 2002 were:
1. 1,1-Dichloro-l-Fluoroethane;
2. l-Chloro-l,l-Difluoroethane;
3. Carbon Disulfide;
4. Dichloromethane;
5. Methanol;
6. Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK);
7. Styrene;
8. Toluene;
9. Xylene (Mixed Isomers); and
10. Zinc Compounds.
Some of the health and environmental impacts of several of these chemicals are
discussed below.
1 TOXNET is a computer system ran by the National Library of Medicine that includes a number of lexicological
databases managed by EPA, the National Cancer Institute, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health. For more information on TOXNET, contact the TOXNET help line at (800) 231-3766. Databases included
in TOXNET are: CCRIS (Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System), DART (Developmental and
Reproductive Toxicity Database), DBIR (Directory of Biotechnology Information Resources), EMICB ACK
(Environmental Mutagen Information Center Backfile), GENE-TOX (Genetic Toxicology), HSDB (Hazardous
Substances Data Bank), IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System), RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical
Substances), and TRI (Toxic Release Inventory). HSDB contains chemical-specific information on manufacturing
and use, chemical and physical properties, safety and handling, toxicity and biomedical effects, pharmacology,
environmental fate and exposure potential, exposure standards and regulations, monitoring and analysis methods,
and additional references.
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1,1- Dichloro-1-Fluoroethane
Toxicity. Exposure to 1,1-dichloro-l-fluoroethane can have an anesthetic effect
on the central nervous system, irritate the eyes, cause asphyxiation and defatting of skin.
Inhaling 1,1-dichloro-l-fluoroethane may cause dizziness, weakness, fatigue,
nausea, and headaches. Ingesting of the same may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea. Overexposure may result in impaired cardiovascular functions.
Carcinogenicity. There is currently no evidence to suggest that this chemical is
carcinogenic.
Environmental Fate. 1,1-dichloro-l-fluoroethane is expected to exist solely as
vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor phase 1,1-dichloro-l-fluoroethane will be degraded in
the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically produces hydroxyl radicals. It may be
partially removed from the atmosphere by rain.
If released to soil, 1,1-dichloro-l-fluoroethane has limited mobility and it may
volatilize from dry soil surfaces based on its vapor pressure. Its biodegradability in soil is low.
If released in water, it is expected to adsorb moderately to suspended solids and sediment. Its
potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organism is low.
Carbon Bisulfide
Toxicity. Short-term (acute) exposure of humans to carbon disulfide can cause
headache, dizziness, fatigue, and irritation of eye, nose, and throat. Exposure to high
concentrations may result in trouble breathing or respiratory failure. Contact with skin can cause
severe burns.
Long-term (chronic) exposure to high levels in excess of regulatory standards
may result in peripheral nerve damage (involving the nerves that control feet, legs, hands, and
arms) and cardiovascular effects. A few studies contend that chronic exposure may also result in
potential reproductive effects.
Carcinogenicity. There is currently no evidence to suggest that this chemical is
carcinogenic.
Environmental Fate. If released on land, carbon disulfide will be primarily lost
to volatilization and it may leach into the ground where it would be expected to biodegrade. The
chemical will also volatilize if released to water and does not adsorb to sediment. In air, carbon
disulfide reacts with atomic oxygen to produce hydroxyl radicals with half-lives of a few days.
Carbon disulfide gas is adsorbed and degraded by soil, which demonstrates that soil may be a
natural sink for this chemical. The general population may be exposed to carbon disulfide
primarily from ambient air as it is released not only from industrial sources, but also from a wide
variety of natural sources.
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Methanol
Toxicity. Methanol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and the
respiratory tract, and is toxic to humans in moderate to high doses. In the body, methanol is
converted into formaldehyde and formic acid. Methanol is excreted as formic acid. Observed
toxic effects at high-dose levels generally include central nervous system damage and blindness.
Long-term exposure to high levels of methanol via inhalation cause liver and blood damage in
animals.
Ecologically, methanol is expected to have low toxicity to aquatic organisms.
Concentrations lethal to half the organisms of a test population are expected to exceed 1 mg
methanol per liter water. Methanol is not likely to persist in water or to bioaccumulate in aquatic
organisms.
Carcinogenicity. There is currently no evidence to suggest that this chemical is
carcinogenic.
Environmental Fate. Liquid methanol is likely to evaporate when left exposed.
Methanol reacts in air to produce formaldehyde, which contributes to the formation of air
pollutants. In the atmosphere, it can react with other atmospheric chemicals or be washed out by
rain. Methanol is readily degraded by microorganisms in soils and surface waters.
Physical Properties. Methanol is highly flammable.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Toxicity. Breathing moderate amounts of MEK for short periods of time can
cause adverse effects on the nervous system ranging from headaches, dizziness, nausea, and
numbness in the fingers and toes to unconsciousness. Its vapors are irritating to the skin, eyes,
nose, and throat and can damage the eyes. Repeated exposure to moderate to high amounts may
cause liver and kidney effects.
Carcinogenicity. No agreement exists over the carcinogenicity of MEK. One
source believes MEK is a possible carcinogen in humans based on limited animal evidence.
Other sources believe that there is insufficient evidence to make any statements about possible
carcinogenicity.
Environmental Fate. Most of the MEK released to the environment will end up
in the atmosphere. MEK can contribute to the formation of air pollutants in the lower
atmosphere. It can be degraded by microorganisms living in water and soil.
Physical Properties. MEK is a flammable liquid.
Toluene
Toxicity. Inhalation or ingestion of toluene can cause headaches, confusion,
weakness, and memory loss. Toluene may also affect the way the kidneys and liver function.
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Reactions of toluene (see environmental fate) in the atmosphere contribute to the
formation of ozone in the lower atmosphere. Ozone can affect the respiratory system, especially
in sensitive individuals such as asthma or allergy sufferers.
Some studies have shown that unborn animals were harmed when high levels of
toluene were inhaled by their mothers, although the same effects were not seen when the
mothers were fed large quantities of toluene. Note that these results may reflect similar
difficulties in humans.
Carcinogenicity. There is currently no evidence to suggest that this chemical is
carcinogenic.
Environmental Fate. The majority of releases of toluene to land and water will
evaporate. Toluene may also be degraded by microorganisms. Once volatilized, toluene in the
lower atmosphere will react with other atmospheric components contributing to the formation of
ground-level ozone and other air pollutants.
Physical Properties. Toluene is a volatile organic chemical.
Xylene (Mixed homers)
Toxicity. Xylenes are rapidly absorbed into the body after inhalation, ingestion,
or skin contact. Short-term exposure of humans to high levels of xylenes can cause irritation of
the skin, eyes, nose, and throat, difficulty in breathing, impaired lung function, impaired
memory, and possible changes in the liver and kidneys. Both short- and long-term exposure to
high concentrations can cause effects such as headaches, dizziness, confusion, and lack of
muscle coordination. Reactions of xylenes (see environmental fate) in the atmosphere contribute
to the formation of ozone in the lower atmosphere. Ozone can affect the respiratory system,
especially in sensitive individuals such as asthma or allergy sufferers.
Carcinogenicity. There is currently no evidence to suggest that this chemical is
carcinogenic.
Environmental Fate. The majority of releases to land and water will quickly
evaporate, although some degradation by microorganisms will occur.
Xylenes are moderately mobile in soils and may leach into groundwater, where
they may persist for several years.
Xylenes are volatile organic chemicals. As such, xylenes in the lower atmosphere
will react with other atmospheric components, contributing to the formation of ground-level
ozone and other air pollutants.
Zinc Compounds
Toxicity. Zinc is a nutritional trace element; toxicity from ingestion is low.
Severe exposure to zinc might give rise to gastritis with vomiting due to swallowing of zinc
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dusts. Short-term exposure to very high levels of zinc is linked to lethargy, dizziness, nausea,
fever, diarrhea, and reversible pancreatic and neurological damage. Long-term zinc poisoning
causes irritability, muscular stiffness and pain, loss of appetite, and nausea. Zinc chloride fumes
cause injury to mucous membranes and to the skin. Ingestion of soluble zinc salts may cause
nausea, vomiting, and purging.
Carcinogenicity. There is currently no evidence to suggest that this chemical is
carcinogenic.
Environmental Fate. Significant zinc contamination of soil is only seen in the
vicinity of industrial point sources.
IV.C.
Zinc bioconcentrates in aquatic organisms.
Other Data Sources
The Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS) contains a wide range of
information related to stationary sources of air pollution, including the emissions of a number of
air pollutants that may be of concern within a particular industry. With the exception of VOCs,
there is little overlap with the TRI chemicals reported above. Table 12 summarizes annual
releases of carbon monoxide (CO), ammonia (NH3), nitrogen oxides (NOX), particulate matter of
10 microns or less (PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and VOCs from the RMPP industry.
Table 12: Pollutant Releases (Short Tons/Years)
Industry
U.S. Total
Metal Mining
Nonmetal Mining
Lumber and Wood Products
Wood Furniture and Fixtures
Pulp and Paper
Printing
Inorganic Chemicals
Organic Chemicals
Petroleum Refining
Rubber and Misc. Plastics
Products
Stone, Clay, Glass, and
Concrete
Iron and Steel
Nonferrous Metals
CO
4,200,454
7,402
32,729
160,262
5,158
499,750
1,346
127,815
136,885
187,404
4,240
199,381
783,961
544,482
NH3
87,445
1.4
2,629
218
4.3
2,339
25
5,430
949
15,815
170
103
4,754
176
NOX
8,664,338
58,450
16,383
62,420
3,461
301,487
4,030
58,982
185,159
243,757
9,485
373,658
108,721
30,973
PM10
1,662,730
26,701
33,540
78,592
7,673
115,084
2,310
19,573
24,540
42,107
9,938
118,838
84,416
28,968
S02
15,511,867
22,308
9,029
5,144
1,771
450,669
3,430
100,105
130,679
417,048
18,516
268,524
102,103
266,104
voc
1,681,011
1,714
6,793
106,331
70,669
118,828
57,119
13,446
92,594
144,252
88,585
28,859
42,304
10,008
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Table 12: Pollutant Releases (Short Tons/Year) (Continued)
Industry
Fabricated Metals
Electronics
Motor Vehicles, Bodies,
Parts, and Accessories
Dry Cleaning
CO
6,510
27533
11,514
72
NH3
83
91
1,302
4.4
NOX
10,584
5543
10,797
228
PM10
9,361
7432
6,299
62
S02
6,770
8184
8,556
125
voc
74,920
19873
81,151
2161
Source: U.S.EPA, National Emission Inventory Database, 1999.
IV.D.
Comparison of TRI Between Selected Industries
This subsection compares pollutant release and transfer data across industrial
categories. The information gives a general sense as to the relative scale of releases and
transfers within each sector profiled under this project. Note that Table 13 does not contain
releases and transfers for industrial categories that are not included in this project, and thus
cannot be used to draw conclusions regarding the total release and transfer amounts that are
reported to TRI. Similar information is available within the annual TRI Public Data Release
book.
Figure 20 summarizes the 2002 TRI data in graphical form for the RMPP industry
and the other sectors profiled in separate notebooks. The bar graph presents the total TRI
releases and total transfers on the left axis and the triangle points show the average releases per
facility on the right axis. The graph is based on the data in Table 13 and helps compare the
relative amounts of releases and transfers per facility both within and between these sectors.
Note, however, that differences in the proportion of facilities captured by TRI exist between
industry sectors. This can be a factor of poor SIC matching and relative differences in the
number of facilities reporting to TRI from the various sectors. The 2002 TRI data presented for
the RMPP industry covers 1,952 facilities. These facilities listed SIC code 30, the RMPP
industry, as a primary SIC code.
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Table 13: Toxic Release Inventory Data for Selected Industries
Industry Sector
Stone, Clay, and Concrete
Lumber and Wood
Products
Furniture and Fixtures
Printing
Electronics/Computers
Rubber and Misc. Plastics
Motor Vehicle, Bodies,
Parts and Accessories
Pulp and paper
Inorganic Chem. Mfg.
Petroleum Refining
Fabricated Metals
Iron and Steel
Nonferrous Metals
Organic Chem. Mfg.
Metal Mining
Nonmetal Mining
Dry Cleaning
SIC Range
32
24
25
2711-2789
36
30
371
2611-2631
2812-2819
2911
34
3312-3313
3321-3325
333, 334
2861-2869
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Facilities
1,124
1,040
284
200
1,747
1,952
863
326
518
167
3,098
534
240
610
Releases
Total
Releases
(106 pounds)
45.6
30.4
7.9
17.2
15.5
71.2
45.2
187.2
96.9
73.4
43.8
87.4
132.6
203.4
Avg. Releases
per Facility
(pounds)
40,546
29,202
27,830
85,779
8,892
36,836
52,322
574,531
187,129
439,439
14,143
163,666
552,362
333,511
Transfers
Total
Transfers (106
pounds)
21.4
8.2
8.4
15.3
336.7
59.4
135.5
42.5
83.5
21.6
412.8
582.8
159.9
439.8
Ayg. Transfers
per Facility
(pounds)
19,060
7,838
29,548
76,343
192,724
30,419
157,029
130,347
161,173
129,072
133,250
1,091,406
666,350
720,934
Total
Releases +
Transfers
(106 pounds)
67.0
38.5
16.3
32.4
352.2
131.3
180.7
229.7
180.4
94.9
456.6
670.2
292.5
643.2
Avg. Release+
Transfers per
Facility
(pounds)
59,606
37,040
57,379
162,121
201,616
67,255
209,361
704,698
348,301
568,511
147,393
1,255,072
1,218,713
1,054,445
Carcinogens
Total
Releases
(106
pounds)
7.2
7.0
0.5
0.05
3.2
32.0
7.8
12.3
14.3
4.9
9.3
24.0
35.9
34.5
Avg.
Releases per
Facility
(pounds)
6,432
6,770
1,668
240
1,823
16,406
9,033
37,615
27,604
29,341
3,001
44,918
149,389
56,529
Industry sector not subject to TRI reporting
Industry sector not subject to TRI reporting
Industry sector not subject to TRI reporting
Source: U.S. EPA, Toxics Release Inventory Database, 2002.
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V. POLLUTION PREVENTION OPPORTUNITIES
The best way to reduce pollution is to prevent it in the first place. Some
companies have creatively implemented pollution prevention techniques that improve efficiency
and increase profits while at the same time minimizing environmental impacts. This can be done
in many ways such as reducing material inputs, reengineering processes to reuse by-products,
improving management practices, and using substitutes for toxic chemicals. Some smaller
facilities are able to get below regulatory thresholds just by reducing pollutant releases through
aggressive pollution prevention policies.
To encourage these approaches, this section provides both general and company-
specific descriptions of pollution prevention advances that have been implemented within the
RMPP industry. While the list is not exhaustive, it does provide information that can be used as
the starting point for facilities interested in beginning their own pollution prevention projects.
When possible, this section provides information from real activities that can, or are being
implemented by this sector - including a discussion of associated costs, time frames, and
expected rates of return. This section summarizes information from activities that may be, or are
being implemented by this sector. When possible, information is provided that gives the context
in which the techniques can be effectively used. Note that the activities described in this section
do not necessarily apply to all facilities that fall within this sector. When evaluating pollution
prevention options, facilities must carefully consider facility-specific conditions and how each
option might affect air, land, and water pollution releases.
V.A. Identification of Pollution Prevention Activities in Use
V.A.1. Plastic
In the miscellaneous plastics products industry, there are substantial pollution
prevention options for most environmental concerns including chemical spills, process
wastewater (including solvents in wastewater), plastic pellet loss, and plastic product disposal.
According to one NEIC inspector, pollution prevention for leaks and spills of chemical additives
during compounding or finishing operations can be as simple as covering the chemical
containers as often as possible and training employees to properly handle and dispose of
chemicals.
Wastewater
The pollution prevention options for process wastewater from the miscellaneous
plastics products manufacturing industry are slightly more complex. As discussed in Section
III.B. 1, wastewater can be divided into three categories: contact cooling and heating water;
cleaning water; and finishing water. The technologies identified by EPA as appropriate for
contact cooling and heating water are good housekeeping practices and the activated carbon
process. The activated carbon process uses activated (powered or granulated) carbon to remove
soluble organics from air and water. The organics are removed as they became physically/
chemically attached to the carbon (i.e., adsorbed to the carbon surface). EPA analysis indicates
that only one pollutant of concern, BEHP, is present in contact cooling and heating water in
treatable concentrations, and the only technology identified to control BEHP is the activated
carbon process. To maintain low concentrations of other pollutants currently discharged in
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contact cooling and heating water, EPA advises applying good housekeeping practices. For
example, routine segregation of raw materials and lubricating oils from the cooling and heating
water will keep pollutants not actually generated during the plastic molding and forming
operation out of the cooling and heating water.
In cleaning water, the data indicate that there are three conventional pollutants
(BOD5, oil and grease, and TSS), three nonconventional (COD, TOC, and total phenols), and
two priority pollutants (phenol and zinc) present in treatable concentrations. For the cleaning
water category, EPA proposes pollution prevention technologies based on in-process controls.
One control is recycling process water through a sedimentation tank designed to remove the
suspended solids so the process water can be reused. The other control is end-of-pipe treatment
of the discharge from the recycle unit.
In finishing water, the data indicate that the only pollutants present in treatable
concentrations are TSS and three phthalates. The only pollution prevention technology EPA has
identified to remove TSS is a settling unit, and the only technology identified to remove
phthalates present in finishing water is an activated carbon process.
Pellet Release
The issue of plastic resin pellet loss to the environment during the manufacturing
process is being addressed by many manufacturers through participation in "Operation Clean
Sweep" (OCS). All participating facilities take measures to minimize spills, promptly and
thoroughly clean up spills, and properly dispose of pellets. Such measures include employee
education, extra conscientious sweeping efforts, enhanced pellet capture methods, and disposal
precautions. Currently, SPI and the American Plastics Council are working together on this
industry education project.
Solid Waste Disposal
Miscellaneous plastics products solid waste disposal, as discussed earlier, is a
concern because plastics make up a significant portion of the nation's waste stream. The most
common pollution prevention method currently used is recycling. Both single plastic resins and
mixtures of plastic resins can be recycled, but the end products from mixtures are often lower in
quality than those from just one type of resin. Therefore, the success of plastic recycling will
depend on the development of technologies to separate mixed plastic into single resins, and on
increasing the markets for products made of mixed plastic resins. Although recycling is the most
common method of plastic waste pollution prevention, at present, less than one percent of all
plastics products are recycled. Only a few plastic consumer items such as soft drink bottles and
milk jugs are being recycled on a wide scale in the United States, and food container and cup
recycling is just getting started. Enhancing the degradation of plastic has been offered as a
solution to both the waste stream and marine environmental problems; however, EPA believes
source reduction and recycling will most significantly reduce the impact of plastic in the
environment. EPA is conducting a study of substitutes for lead- and cadmium-based additives as
a possible pollution prevention action for metal leaching at landfills and metal releases from
incinerator ash.
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V.A.2. Rubber
As discussed in Section III.B.2, pollution outputs from the rubber products
industry occur at many stages of the manufacturing process. Most facilities are reducing these
outputs by using the many reasonable and effective pollution prevention options that exist.
Chemicals
The compounding and mixing area of a rubber products manufacturing facility,
where dry chemicals are weighed, put into small containers, and loaded into the rubber mixer, is
generally a minor source of particulate emissions. Some mixing facilities have practically
eliminated particulate emissions by purchasing their chemicals in small preweighed, sealed
polyethylene bags. The sealed bags are put directly into the Banbury mixer and the bag itself
becomes part of the rubber matrix, thus eliminating this formerly dusty operation. For facilities
not purchasing their chemicals in preweighed bags, a variety of other pollution prevention
options exist. The following pollution prevention methods have been used by various facilities:
• Careful Transportation Mechanisms - Receiving chemicals in closed
docks in sealed containers or in bulk rail or truck shipments with a
minimal history of spills. Storing chemical piles inside the facility to
ensure that any fugitive emissions can be contained within the facility.
• Sealed Containers - Providing sealed containers for all open materials.
Sealed containers should have air space between the chemical and the
container cover to minimize "puffing" losses when the container is
opened. Similarly, placing secondary containment mechanisms around all
storage containers provides further protection from spills and leaks.
• Automatic Dispensing - Utilizing automatic dispensing and weighing
equipment whenever possible. Automatic dispensing minimizes waste
due to spills from manual dispensing and provides quality control.
• Reduced Toxic Chemical Usage - Reducing the use of toxic chemicals
via reformulation. Rubber manufacturers continually research
opportunities for pollution prevention through product reformulation.
However, rubber manufacturers must adhere to stringent product
performance requirements. Therefore, pollution prevention opportunities
must be balanced with product specifications.
• Computer Inventories - Providing computer inventory control methods
to minimize the amount of stock purchased.
• Spills and Sweeping Protocols - Providing protocols for cleaning up
spills and sweeping to ensure the proper segregation of waste.
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Wastewater
Contaminated wastewater is another pollution concern at many rubber products
manufacturing facilities. All but the largest rubber products manufacturing facilities participate
in wastewater pretreatment programs with local POTWs. Many plants meet pretreatment
standards without treating their wastewater. Some facilities, however, require solids settling, pH
adjustment, or oil removal. To address the wastewater issue, many facilities have implemented
water reuse and recycling programs. Options for wastewater reuse and recycling include
installing a closed-loop water cooling or heating system. Another problem is that wastewater is
often contaminated by oil and grease. To prevent spilling and leaking waste oil and grease,
which contaminates wastewater, EPA suggests the following pollution prevention methods:
• Substituting lubricating grease for oil, especially for milling
equipment. Grease has been shown to reduce substantially the amount of
manifested waste.
• Performing preventive maintenance of processing, molding, and
curing equipment. Such practices can further reduce the volume of
manifested oil and grease waste by reducing waste from worn seals and
gaskets.
• Removing oil from oily wastewaters prior to disposal to reduce the
volume of wastewater disposal. For instance, oily wastewaters collected
from equipment engine pits could be routed through a centrally located
oil/water separator prior to discharge.
Spent Solvents
Spent solvents known to contribute to ozone depletion is not a problem in rubber
products manufacturing facilities. A major initiative by the rubber products industry to eliminate
ozone-depleting chemicals in 1994 and early 1995 resulted in many innovative spent solvent
pollution prevention activities. Among the accomplishments were replacing solvent cleaning
applications with high pressure water systems, using caustic cleaning solutions, and substituting
old solvents with cleaner, citrus-based solvents. Many mold release compounds, coatings, and
adhesives that formerly used ozone-depleting chemicals as carriers were reformulated to
eliminate the offending chemicals. In some cases, process changes directly eliminated the
chemicals of concern. Most rubber products are now free from having been manufactured with
ozone-depleting chemicals.
Disposal
A significant issue in the rubber products industry is the disposal of waste rubber.
To prevent the improper disposal of scrap rubber, facilities can segregate and recycle rubber
wastes. Properly segregating waste streams may be as simple as placing a screen over part of the
molding equipment so that waste rubber stock produced during preforming operations can be
segregated from the oily wastewaters and recycled back into the process. Other segregation
processes may include separating cured from uncured rubber, and recycling the uncured portion
back into the process.
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Reclaiming and recycling cured, off-specification rubber is also a waste
minimization option. Reprocessing rubber involves taking used rubber products and processing
them in a manner such that they can be incorporated into virgin rubber compounds.
Scrap rubber that cannot be recycled within the manufacturing process is being
used in the following manner:
• Adding it to coal and wood waste fuels for firing process boilers;
• Making it into sheets and various shapes to use as athletic area surfaces
and other floor coverings;
• Making it into sheet gasket material; and
• Making it into loading dock bumpers.
An important factor that limits recycling post-consumer and post-production
scrap into products is the increased performance requirements of the materials. Automobile
components are continuously being designed for greater endurance (e.g., automobiles capable of
150,000 miles without maintenance or a tune-up). Such performance standards require
manufacturers to use high-purity chemicals and quality, precision manufacturing processes.
These rubber products, whether they are tires, belts, hoses, motor mounts, gaskets, or seals, turn
out to be highly engineered entities with strict quality standards. Introducing used, off-
specification, or unknown quality ingredients into the dynamically stressed, high-performance
rubber product can be a problem. As a result, recycling of the post-consumer and post-
production waste applies to materials used in less demanding applications.
To better understand how much waste is being produced by their facility in
comparison to other facilities, many rubber product manufacturers are monitoring waste indices
(i.e., pounds of waste per 100 pounds of product) with the goal of continuously reducing the
index. Index criteria include the following:
• Total pounds of nonrecyclable waste shipped off site per 100 pounds of
product; and
• Total pounds of solid and hazardous water generated per 100 pounds of
product.
V.A.3. Tires
All of the pollution prevention options discussed in Section V.A.2 also apply to
tire production. In addition, the two pollution issues that apply specifically to the tire industry
are VOC and HAP emissions from the building and assembly process and scrap tire disposal.
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions
In terms of pollution prevention for VOC and HAP emissions from tire cementing
and spraying operations, the EPA NESHAP requires 99 percent reduction in the amount of HAP
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use in the solvents and cements used in the tire manufacturing industry. This requirement also
applies to retread and recapping industries. The primary recommendation is eliminating or
substituting the HAPs used in the solvents and cements. Many of the major manufacturers have
begun eliminating all solvents and cements from the tire building process as the compatibility of
the rubber compound components allows for adhesion without the solvent and cement aides.
Some capture and control technologies for undertread cementing operations, tread end-
cementing operations, bead cementing operations, and green tire spraying operations where
organic solvent-based sprays are used. Most of the major tire manufacturing plants in the United
States commonly use silicone and water-based sprays for green tire spraying operations (i.e., any
green tire spray that contains 12 percent or less, by weight, of VOC as sprayed) or organic
solvent-based sprays.
Scrap Tires
While not technically a "pollution" output from the tire manufacturing process,
scrap tire disposal has been a big waste disposal issue in the United States. Recently, legislation
and initiatives have been finding innovative ways to address this issue. The RMA is leading the
effort to find and expand markets for the environmentally and economically sound uses of scrap
tires. According to the RMA, in 2001, an estimated 78 percent of the 281 million tires scrapped
annually were utilized in a positive manner. This represents a 50-percent increase of scrap tire
use since 1994, and more than a seven-fold increase since 1990. The principal use of scrap tires
is as a fuel and fuel supplement in a variety of utility and industrial applications. Other major
uses include ground rubber as an additive to asphalt paving materials, whole and processed tire
uses in civil engineering, and utilization of cut, split, and ground tires in new products. In
addition, approximately 33 million passenger and light duty truck tires are recycled (i.e.,
recapped for resale each year). The tires not utilized are landfilled or stockpiled.
In 2001, 115 million tires were used in energy recovery. Civil engineering
utilized nearly 20 million tires and paving utilized 15 million tires. The equivalent of 8 million
tires were used to manufacture various new products. Table 14 shows the trends in the number
of scrap tires used in various capacities.
Table 14: Scrap Tire Usage
Scrap Tire Uses (Millions of Units)
Fuel
Ground Rubber
Paving
Civil Engineering
Products
Other
Total Usage
1990
24.5
0.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
24.5
1992
57
5.0
N/A
5
N/A
1
68
1994
101
1.5
3
9
8
16
138.5
1996
115
7.5
5
10
8
19
164.5
1998
114
7
8
20
8
20.5
177.5
2001
115
21
12
40
8
22
218
Source: KMA U.S. Scrap Tire Markets 2001.
N/A - Not available.
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The first line of defense against increasing scrap tire numbers is tire retreading.
The figures presented in Table 14 do not include retreaded tires because tire casings that are
capable of being retreaded are not, by definition, scrap tires. Only tires that can no longer be
used for their original intended purpose, even if retreaded, are considered scrap tires.
The Federal Government is working to identify and implement pollution
prevention strategies to decrease the number of scrap tires and the economic and environmental
problems that accompany scrap tire disposal. If the retread markets could be developed so that
all passenger and light truck tires suitable for retreading were actually retreaded, approximately
20 million fewer new replacement tires would be needed annually. This would reduce the
number of scrap tires generated per year by almost 10 percent.
As of January 1991, 36 states regulated scrap tires as a form of waste, up from
only one state in 1985. Twenty-four states have final regulations in place that address storage of
tires; typical provisions include requiring permits for tire piles over a certain size and requiring
fire lanes in large tire piles. Funds may also be used to provide grants or loans to entrepreneurs
who are recycling tires or incinerating them for energy recovery. At least four states (Oregon,
Wisconsin, Utah, and Oklahoma) have developed rebate systems for scrap tires in which users of
scrap tires are paid rebates of one cent per pound or more for recycling tires or burning them for
energy recovery.
Additional Initiatives to Improve Environmental Performance Within the RMPP
Industry
Many dry chemicals are purchased in sealed preweighed poly-logs that can be put
directly into the manufacturing process, thus eliminating fugitive emission. Fluorescent lamps
and pressurized spray cans are managed to minimize adverse impact on the environment. Also,
packaging materials are being reduced, returnable containers are being used, and waste oil
recycled. General production improvements include upgrading and adding plant ventilation
systems, which provides cleaner air in the workplace, improving solvent application efficiency
to decrease the amount of solvents needed, using more efficient coating equipment that speeds
the production process, and refining preventive maintenance programs that often virtually
eliminate unplanned shutdowns. Solvent use in the rubber industry has been reduced through the
development of water-based adhesives and coatings and astute raw material substitution.
Enhanced personnel training, product substitution, and process alternations have
reduced the amount of hazardous waste generated. The recycling of paper, wood, skids, plastic
shrink wrap, cardboard, cord, wire, fabric, and white office paper has increased. Some
manufacturing plants have reduced wastewater discharges by installing closed-loop water
cooling systems. Some manufacturing plants have removed their underground storage tanks
(USTs) and replaced them with aboveground tanks that are easier to monitor for leaks.
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VI. SUMMARY OF FEDERAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
This section discusses the federal regulations that may apply to the RMPP sector.
The purpose of this section is to highlight and briefly describe the applicable federal
requirements, and to provide citations for more detailed information. The three following
subsections are included:
• Section VIA contains a general overview of major statutes;
• Section VLB lists regulations specific to this industry; and
• Section VI.C lists pending and proposed regulatory requirements.
The descriptions in Section VI are intended solely for general information.
Depending upon the nature or scope of the activities at a particular facility, these summaries may
or may not necessarily describe all applicable environmental requirements. Moreover, they do
not constitute formal interpretations or clarifications of the statutes and regulations. For
example, some facilities in the RMPP industry are co-located with facilities that manufacture the
plastic resins used by the RMPP industry. The resin manufacturing facilities have additional
regulatory requirements. These requirements can be found in the Profile of the Plastic Resins
and Man-made Fibers Industry located at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/
publications/assistance/sectors/notebooks/ and on EPA's Air Toxics website for National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants located at: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/
mactfnlalph.html. For further information, consult the Code of Federal Regulations and other
state or local regulatory agencies. EPA Hotline contacts are also provided for each major statute.
To search the CFR, go to the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) at
http://www. gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/. The e-CFR consists of two linked databases: the "current
Code" and "amendment files." The Office of Federal Register updates the current Code database
according to the effective dates of amendments published in the Federal Register. The Federal
Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies
and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. The Federal
Register can be searched at http://www.gpoaccess. gov/fr/index.html.
VI.A. General Description of Major Statutes
The RMPP industry is affected by multiple federal environmental statutes. In
addition, the industry is subject to numerous laws and regulations from state, tribal, and local
governments designed to protect and improve the nation's health, safety, and environment.
Table 15 summarizes the major federal regulations affecting air, water, and waste outputs from
the RMPP industry.
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Table 15: Summary of Potentially Applicable EPA Regulations
Water Programs (CWA and SWDA)
40 CFR Part 112
40 CFR Part 122
40 CFR Part 141
40 CFR Part 142
40 CFR Part 143
40 CFR Part 144
40 CFR Part 145
40 CFR Part 146
40 CFR Part 147
40 CFR Part 148
40 CFR Part 403
Oil Pollution Prevention
EPA-administered Permit Programs: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Implementation
National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations
Underground Injection Control ("UIC") Program
State UIC Program Requirements
UIC Program: Criteria and Standards
State UIC Programs
Hazardous Waste Injection Restrictions
General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution
Solid and Hazardous Wastes (RCRA)
40 CFR Part 260
40 CFR Part 261
40 CFR Part 262
40 CFR Part 263
40 CFR Part 264
40 CFR Part 265
40 CFR Part 266
40 CFR Part 268
40 CFR Part 273
40 CFR Part 279
40 CFR Part 280
Hazardous Waste Management System
Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste
Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and
Disposal Facilities
Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment,
Storage, and Disposal Facilities
Standards for the Management of Specific Hazardous Wastes and Specific Types
Hazardous Waste Management Facilities
of
Land Disposal Restrictions
Standards for Universal Waste Management
Standards for the Management of Used Oil
Technical Standards and Corrective Requirements for Owners and Operators of
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Hazardous Substances and Chemicals, Environmental Response, Emergency Planning, and Community
Right-to-Know Programs (CERCLA and EPCRA)
40 CFR Part 302
40 CFR Part 355
40 CFR Part 370
40 CFR Part 372
Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification
Emergency Planning and Notification
Hazardous Chemical Reporting: Community Right-to-Know
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: Community Right-to-Know
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Table 16: Summary of Applicable EPA Regulations (Continued)
Air Programs (CAA)
40 CFR Section 52.21
40 CFR Part 60
40 CFR Part 61
40 CFR Part 63
40 CFR Part 68
40 CFR Part 70
40 CFR Part 82
Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality
Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Subpart M, National
Emission Standard for Asbestos
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories (all
applicable provisions)
Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions
State Operating Permit Programs
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone
All applicable provisions of State Implementation Plan Regulations (promulgated pursuant to Section 1 10 of the
Clean Air Act) including the New Source Review regulations
Toxic Substances (TSCA)
40 CFR Part 745
40 CFR Part 761
40 CFR Part 763
Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in
Commerce, and Use Prohibitions
Asbestos
Pesticide Programs (FIFRA)
40 CFR Part 160
40 CFR Part 162
40 CFR Part 170
40 CFR Part 171
40 CFR Part 172
Good Laboratory Practice Standards
State Registration of Pesticide Products
Worker Protection Standard
Certification of Pesticide Applicators
Experimental Use Permits
Note that, in the RMPP industry, compliance with environmental regulations may
be handled in many different ways. Though ideally all employees should help comply, official
responsibility could lie at the corporate level, it could lie within the RMPP facility as either a
centrally or non-centrally organized activity, or it could be part of a function for vendored-out
services. EPA observes that the organizations that successfully achieve compliance engage all
or many employees in the various facility operations.
Clean Water Act
The primary objective of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly
referred to as the Clean Water Act (CWA), is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and
biological integrity of the nation's surface waters. Pollutants regulated under the CWA are
classified as either "toxic" pollutants; "conventional" pollutants, such as BOD, TSS, fecal
coliform, oil and grease, and pH; or "nonconventional" pollutants, including any pollutant not
identified as either conventional or priority.
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The CWA regulates both direct and indirect dischargers (those who discharge to
POTWs). The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program
(CWA section 402) controls direct discharges into navigable waters. Direct discharges or "point
source" discharges are from sources such as pipes and sewers. NPDES permits, issued by either
EPA or an authorized state (EPA has authorized 43 states and one territory to administer the
NPDES program), contain industry-specific, technology-based and water-quality-based limits
and establish pollutant monitoring and reporting requirements. A facility that proposes to
discharge into the nation's waters must obtain a permit prior to initiating a discharge. A permit
applicant must provide quantitative analytical data identifying the types of pollutants present in
the facility's effluent. The permit will then set forth the conditions and effluent limitations under
which the facility may discharge.
Water-quality-based discharge limits are based on federal or state water quality
criteria or standards that were designed to protect designated uses of surface waters, such as
supporting aquatic life or recreation. These standards, unlike the technology-based standards,
generally do not take into account technological feasibility or costs. Water quality criteria and
standards vary from state to state and site to site, depending on the use classification of the
receiving body of water. Most states follow EPA effluent guidelines, which propose aquatic life
and human health criteria for many of the 126 priority pollutants.
As stated in Section I of this document, wastewater sources for RMPP facilities
include heating, cooling, cleaning, and finishing process waters as well as stormwater. The
RMPP industry is subject to various provisions of the CWA including:
• Wastewater Discharges: NPDES effluent limitations and guidelines for
direct dischargers and general pretreatment standards.
• Stormwater Permits: Municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4),
such as those from RMPP facilities, and construction activities are subject
to stormwater permitting requirements.
• Oil Pollution Prevention Requirements: RMPP facilities that have
aboveground oil storage capacity exceeding 660 gallons individually or
1,320 gallons total or an underground storage capacity exceeding 42,000
gallons are subject to spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC)
plan requirements.
Wastewater Discharges
As stated above, the water regulations establish different permitting programs for
direct and indirect wastewater discharges. Most facilities in the RMPP industry are indirect
dischargers.
• Indirect Dischargers: RMPP facilities that are indirect dischargers are
subject to regulations by the local sewer authority. At present,
approximately 1,500 of the nation's largest municipalities are required to
implement industrial pretreatment programs that include issuing industrial
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user permits to significant industrial users. Some municipalities have
determined RMPP facilities to be significant industrial users.
Federal pretreatment regulations prohibit discharges of fire or explosion
hazards; corrosive discharges (pH < 5.0); solid or viscous pollutants; heat
(in amounts that cause the treatment plant influent to exceed 104 degrees
F); pollutants that cause toxic gases, fumes, or vapors; and any other
pollutant (including oil and grease) that will interfere with or pass through
the treatment plant.
• Direct Dischargers: Facilities that directly discharge process and sewer
wastes must be permitted (i.e., obtain a permit) for any point source
discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States. These permits are
issued either by U.S. EPA or the state, where the state has been authorized
to implement the NPDES permit program. The federal regulations
establish the permit application and permit requirements. Specific
numeric limitations that apply to a RMPP facility depend on the receiving
stream of the discharge. EPA Regional pretreatment coordinators can
provide detailed information on numeric limitations. Contact information
can be found at the following web site: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes
contacts.cfm?program_id=3&type=REGION/.
Stormwater Discharges
EPA's NPDES web site http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes provides technical and
regulatory information about the NPDES) permit program. The Stormwater program is part of
the NPDES program and is designed to prevent the discharge of contaminated Stormwater into
navigable waters http://cfpub.epa. gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_id=6
EPA promulgated Phase I of the Stormwater program in 1990 and applied it to
medium and large municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), certain industrial facilities,
and any construction activity disturbing greater than 5 acres (large construction sites).
The Agency promulgated Phase II of the Stormwater program in 1999; Phase II
applies to small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) and construction activity greater
than 1 acre and less than 5 acres (small construction sites).
The term MS4 does not solely refer to municipally owned storm sewer systems,
but rather has a much broader application that can include, in addition to local jurisdictions, state
departments of transportation, universities, local sewer districts, hospitals, military bases, and
prisons. A MS4 also is not always just a system of underground pipes - it can include roads with
drainage systems, gutters, and ditches. RMPP facilities in urban areas should consult with their
state NPDES authority to evaluate whether a permit authorization is required.
The regulatory definition of an MS4 is provided in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(8). General
Stormwater information can be found at http://cfpub.epa. gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_id=6
and the Stormwater Phase II Compliance Assistance Guide, at
http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/comguide.pdf
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EPA 's Office of Water operates a Water Resource Center with a 24-hour voice
mail system for publication orders or reference questions at (202) 566-1729 (e-mail address:
center.water-resource(q),epa.gov). Long-distance callers in the United States may also use the
Wetlands Helpline ((800) 832-7828), operating weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EST,
excluding federal holidays. Visit the Office of Water web site (http://www. epa.gov/OW/
index.html) and the NPDESweb site (http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/) for additional material.
Wetlands
Wetlands, commonly called swamps, marshes, fens, bogs, vernal pools, playas,
and prairie potholes, are a subset of "waters of the United States," as defined in Section 404 of
the CWA. The placement of dredge and fill material into wetlands and other water bodies (i.e.,
waters of the United States) is regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) under 33
CFR Part 328. The Corps regulates wetlands by administering the CWA Section 404 permit
program for activities that impact wetlands. EPA's authority under Section 404 includes veto
power of Corps permits, authority to interpret statutory exemptions and jurisdiction, enforcement
actions, and delegating the Section 404 program to the states.
The EPA Wetlands Helpline ((800) 832-7828, or (202) 566-1730 for international
calls) provides information and referral services on wetland topics (e-mail address:
wetlands.helpline(q),epa.gov). The helpline operates weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EST,
excluding federal holidays. Visit the Office of Water Wetlands web site at
http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/ for additional material.
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation
Section 31 l(b) of the CWA prohibits the discharge of oil, in such quantities as
may be harmful, into the navigable waters of the United States and adjoining shorelines. The
EPA Discharge of Oil regulation, 40 CFR Part 110, provides information regarding these
discharges. The Oil Pollution Prevention regulation, 40 CFR Part 112, under the authority of
Section 31 l(j) of the CWA, requires regulated facilities to prepare and implement spill
prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plans. The intent of an SPCC plan is to prevent
the discharge of oil from onshore and offshore non-transportation-related facilities. In 1990,
Congress passed the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), which amended Section 31 l(j) of the CWA to
require facilities, that because of their location could reasonably be expected to cause
"substantial harm" to the environment by a discharge of oil, to develop and implement Facility
Response Plans (FRP). The intent of an FRP is to provide for planned responses to discharges of
oil.
A facility is SPCC-regulated if the facility, due to its location, could reasonably
be expected to discharge oil into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or adjoining
shorelines, and the facility meets one of the following criteria regarding oil storage: (1) the
capacity of any aboveground storage tank exceeds 660 gallons, or (2) the total aboveground
storage capacity exceeds 1,320 gallons, or (3) the underground storage capacity exceeds 42,000
gallons. When determining facility capacity, the following exemptions apply:
• Completely buried tanks subject to the Underground Storage Tank rules;
• Containers with less than 55-gallon capacity;
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• Wastewater treatment facilities; and
• Permanently closed tanks.
40 CFR Part 112.7 contains the format and content requirements for an SPCC
plan. In New Jersey, SPCC plans can be combined with discharge prevention, containment, and
countermeasures plans, required by the state, provided there is an appropriate cross-reference
index to the requirements of both regulations at the front of the plan.
According to the FRP regulation, a facility can cause "substantial harm" if it
meets one of the following criteria: (1) the facility has a total oil storage capacity greater than or
equal to 42,000 gallons and transfers oil over water to or from vessels; or (2) the facility has a
total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to one million gallons and meets any one of the
following conditions: (i) does not have adequate secondary containment, (ii) a discharge could
cause "injury" to fish and wildlife and sensitive environments, (iii) shut down a public drinking
water intake, or (iv) has had a reportable oil spill greater than or equal to 10,000 gallons in the
past five years. Appendix F of 40 CFR Part 112 contains the format and content requirements
for an FRP. FRPs that meet EPA's requirements can be combined with U.S. Coast Guard FRPs
or other contingency plans, provided there is an appropriate cross-reference index to the
requirements of all applicable regulations at the front of the plan.
For additional information regarding SPCC plans, contact EPA 's RCRA,
Super/and, andEPCRA Call Center, at (800) 424-9346 (or e-mail at epacallcenter(q),bah.com).
Additional documents and resources can be obtained from the call center's homepage at
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hotline. The call center operates weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., EST, excluding federal holidays. Visit EPA 's Oil Program web site
(http://www. epa. gov/oilspill/index. htm) for further material.
Safe Drinking Water Act
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) mandates that EPA establish regulations
to protect human health from contaminants in drinking water. The law authorizes EPA to
develop national drinking water standards and to create a joint federal-state system to ensure
compliance with these standards. The SDWA also directs EPA to protect underground sources
of drinking water by controlling underground injection of fluid wastes.
EPA has developed primary and secondary drinking water standards under its
SDWA authority. EPA and authorized states enforce the primary drinking water standards,
which are contaminant-specific concentration limits that apply to certain public drinking water
supplies. Primary drinking water standards consist of maximum contaminant level goals
(MCLGs), which are nonenforceable health-based goals, and maximum contaminant levels
(MCLs), which are enforceable limits set generally as close to MCLGs as possible, considering
cost and feasibility of attainment.
Part C of the SDWA mandates EPA to protect underground sources of drinking
water from inadequate injection practices. EPA has published regulations codified at 40 CFR
Parts 144 to 148 to comply with this mandate. The Underground Injection Control (UIC)
regulations break down injection wells into five different types, depending on the fluid injected
and the formation that receives it. The regulations also include construction, monitoring, testing,
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and operating requirements for injection well operators. All injection wells have to be
authorized by permit or by rule depending on their potential to threaten Underground Sources of
Drinking Water. RCRA also regulates hazardous waste injection wells, and a UIC permit is
considered to meet the requirements of a RCRA permit. EPA has authorized delegation of the
UIC for all well classes in 34 states, implements the program in 10 states and all Native
American lands, and shares responsibility with 6 states.
The SDWA also provides for a federally implemented Sole Source Aquifer
program, which prohibits federal funds from being expended on projects that may contaminate
the sole or principal source of drinking water for a given area, and for a state-implemented
Wellhead Protection program, designed to protect drinking water wells and drinking water
recharge areas.
The SDWA Amendments of 1996 require states to develop and implement source
water assessment programs (SWAP) to analyze existing and potential threats to the quality of the
public drinking water throughout the state. Every state is required to submit a program to EPA
and to complete all assessments within 3!/2 years of EPA approval of the program. SWAP
include: (1) delineating the source water protection area, (2) conducting a contaminant source
inventory, (3) determining the susceptibility of the public water supply to contamination from
the inventory's sources, and (4) releasing the results of the assessments to the public.
EPA 's Safe Drinking Water Hotline, at (800) 426-4791 (or (703) 412-3330 for
local and international calls), answers questions and distributes guidance pertaining to SDWA
standards (e-mail: hotline-sdwa(a),epa.gov). The Hotline operates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
EST, excluding federal holidays. Visit the web site at http://www.epa. gov/ogwdw for additional
material.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
The Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA), as amended by the RCRA of 1976,
addresses solid and hazardous waste management activities. The Act is commonly referred to as
RCRA. The Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984 strengthened RCRA's
waste management provisions and added Subtitle I, which governs USTs.
Although RCRA is a federal statute, many states administer the RCRA hazardous
waste program in lieu of the federal program. Currently, EPA has authorized 48 of the 50 states
and two U.S. territories to administer various provisions of RCRA Subtitle C. States must have
regulations consistent with and at least as stringent as the federal program; some states have
additional reporting requirements. RMPP facilities should contact their state or tribal authority
to determine which state or tribal requirements apply to their business. RCRA does not enable
EPA to authorize tribal hazardous waste programs in lieu of the federal program; therefore, EPA
directly implements RCRA hazardous waste programs in Indian country, but tribes may have
their own, independent hazardous waste programs.
RCRA assigns each hazardous waste reporting facility a generator status.
Reporting requirements are different for each generator type. Hazardous waste generators are
divided into three categories, according to how much they generate in a calendar month:
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• Large Quantity Generators (LQG) generate greater than or equal to
1,000 kg (approximately 2,200 Ibs) of hazardous waste per month, or
greater than 1 kg (approximately 2.2 Ibs) of acutely hazardous waste per
month. EPA considers acute hazardous wastes the P-listed wastes. If
facilities generate more than 1 kg (approximately 1 quart) of acutely
hazardous waste, then they are LQGs and must comply with all LQG
reporting requirements.
• Small Quantity Generators (SQG) generate greater than 100 kg
(approximately 220 Ibs) but less than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per
month and/or less than 1 kg (approximately 2.2 Ibs) of acutely hazardous
waste per month.
• Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) generate
less than or equal to 100 kg of hazardous waste per month, and less than
or equal to 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month. Not all states
recognize the CESQG class.
• Large Quantity Handler of Universal Waste store greater than 5,000 kg
of universal waste on site.
• Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste store less than 5,000 kg or
about 11,000 Ibs of universal waste (all types combined) on any given day
during the calendar year.
Regulations promulgated pursuant to Subtitle C of RCRA (40 CFR Parts 260-
299) establish a "cradle-to-grave" system governing hazardous waste from the point of
generation to disposal. RCRA defines hazardous waste as a subset of solid waste. Solid waste is
defined as garbage, refuse, sludge, or other discarded material (including solids, semisolids,
liquids, and contained gaseous materials). Once a waste is considered solid waste, facilities must
determine if it is hazardous waste. RCRA hazardous wastes include the specific materials listed
in the regulations (discarded commercial chemical products, designated with the code "P" or
"U"; hazardous wastes from specific industries/sources, designated with the code "K"; or
hazardous wastes from nonspecific sources, designated with the code "F") or materials that
exhibit a hazardous waste characteristic (ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity and
designated with the code "D").
Subtitle C permits are required for treatment, storage, or disposal facilities. These
permits contain general facility standards such as contingency plans, emergency procedures,
recordkeeping and reporting requirements, financial assurance mechanisms, and unit-specific
standards. RCRA also contains provisions (40 CFR Subparts I and S) for conducting corrective
actions that govern the cleanup of releases of hazardous waste or constituents from solid waste
management units at RCRA treatment, storage, or disposal facilities.
Entities that generate hazardous waste are subject to Federal standards applicable
to generators of hazardous waste (e.g., hazardous waste manifest, pre-transportation,
recordkeeping and reporting, etc). Storage of hazardous waste generally requires a permit under
RCRA hazardous waste regulations, but provisions under RCRA do allow generators to
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"accumulate" hazardous waste on site without a permit or interim status as long as they comply,
among other things, with the technical standards for the containment unit(s). The length of time
a generator is allowed to accumulate hazardous waste on site without a permit or interim status
depends on the generator's classification. For instance, Large Quantity Generators may
accumulate any quantity on-site for 90 days or less without a permit or interim status. Small
Quantity Generators may accumulate no more than 6,000 kg of hazardous waste without a
permit or interim status for 180 days or less (or for 270 days or less depending on transport
distance). CESQGs may accumulate 1,000 kg of waste, 1kg acute waste, or 100 kg residue or
contaminated soil from a cleanup of an acute hazardous waste spill. Generators also may treat
hazardous waste in accumulation tanks or containers (in accordance with the requirements of 40
CFR Part 262.34) without a permit or interim status. Facilities that treat, store, or dispose of
hazardous waste generally are required to obtain a RCRA permit.
Generator status is determined by calendar month; therefore, one month a facility
may be a CESQG, and the rest of the year it may be an SQG. In this case, it might be easier to
comply with SQG reporting requirements for consistency. On the other hand, if the facility is
usually an SQG, a store room or laboratory cleanout might push it into being an LQG. In
exceptional cases like this when it is a one time occurrence, some states have made exceptions so
that the cleanout does not trigger LQG status.
Generators "count" the amount of waste generated, by adding up the total weight
of all quantities of characteristic and listed waste generated at a particular facility. Certain
wastes, such as those that are reclaimed or recycled continuously on site, are not counted under
the federal regulations but might be counted under some state regulations.
Most RCRA requirements are not industry-specific but apply to any company that
generates, transports, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste. Below are some important
RCRA regulatory requirements:
• Criteria for Classification of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and
Practices (40 CFR Part 257) establish the criteria for determining which
solid waste disposal facilities and practices pose a reasonable probability
of adverse effects on health or the environment. The criteria were adopted
to ensure nonmunicipal, nonhazardous waste disposal units that receive
CESQG waste do not present risks to human health and environment.
Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (40 CFR Part 258)
establish minimum national criteria for all municipal solid waste landfill
units, including those that are used to dispose of sewage sludge.
Identification of Solid and Hazardous Wastes (40 CFR Part 261)
establishes the standard to determine whether the material in question is
considered a solid waste and, if so, whether it is a hazardous waste or is
exempted from regulation.
Standards for Generators of Hazardous Waste (40 CFR Part 262)
establishes the responsibilities of hazardous waste generators including
obtaining an EPA identification number, preparing a manifest, ensuring
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proper packaging and labeling, meeting standards for waste accumulation
units, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Generators can
accumulate hazardous waste on site for up to 90 days (or 180 days
depending on the amount of waste generated) without obtaining a permit.
Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) (40 CFR Part 268) prohibit the
disposal of hazardous waste on land without prior treatment. Under the
LDR program, materials must meet treatment standards prior to placement
in a RCRA land disposal unit (landfill, land treatment unit, waste pile, or
surface impoundment). Generators of waste subject to the LDRs must
provide notification of such to the designated TSD facility to ensure
proper treatment prior to disposal.
Used Oil Management Standards (40 CFR Part 279) impose
management requirements affecting the storage, transportation, burning,
processing, and re-refining of used oil. For parties that merely generate
used oil, regulations establish storage standards. A party considered a
used oil processor, re-refiner, burner, or marketer (one who generates and
sells off-specification used oil directly to a used oil burner) must meet
additional tracking and paperwork requirements.
RCRA contains unit-specific standards for all units used to store, treat, or
dispose of hazardous waste, including Tanks and Containers. Tanks and
containers used to store hazardous waste with a high volatile organic
concentration must meet emission standards under RCRA. Regulations
(40 CFR Part 264-265, Subpart CC) require generators to test the waste to
determine the concentration of the waste, to satisfy tank and container
emissions standards, and to inspect and monitor regulated units. These
regulations apply to all facilities that store such waste, including large
quantity generators accumulating waste prior to shipment off site.
• Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) containing petroleum and
hazardous substances are regulated under Subtitle I of RCRA. Subtitle I
regulations (40 CFR Part 280) contain tank design and release detection
requirements, as well as financial responsibility and corrective action
standards for USTs. The UST program also includes upgrade
requirements for existing tanks that were to be met by December 22, 1998.
• Boilers and Industrial Furnaces (BIFs) that use or burn fuel containing
hazardous waste must comply with design and operating standards. BIF
regulations (40 CFR Part 266, Subpart H) address unit design, provide
performance standards, require emissions monitoring, and, in some cases,
restrict the type of waste that may be burned.
Some wastes have special exclusions for practices that are not considered to be
hazardous, as determined by federal policy. Several exclusions and exemptions pertain
specifically to RMPP facilities. Keep in mind that some states do not recognize the federal
exclusions. Some federal exclusions that are relevant to RMPP facilities are listed below:
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• Domestic Sewage Exclusion. Mixtures of domestic sewage and other
wastes that discharge to a sewer system and then to a POTW for treatment
are excluded from the definition of solid waste. For example, an
employee may generate a hazardous waste by washing hands with a soap
containing listed hazardous waste. The mixture will be going through a
POTW; therefore, it is excluded from the facility's hazardous waste
"count." Generators need to contact their local POTW for prior approval.
Note that wastes must actually reach the POTW to be covered by this
exclusion. Waste that volatilizes in the drain or corrodes the pipes does
not reach the POTW.
• Point Source Exclusions. Point source discharges of industrial waste
waters that are subject to regulation under Section 402 of the CWA are
excluded from the definition of solid waste.
• Wastewater Treatment Unit. Any hazardous waste tank system used to
store or treat the wastewater that is managed at an on-site wastewater
treatment facility with an NPDES permit or that discharges to a POTW is
exempt from the RCRA regulations. Most RMPP facilities do not perform
this type of wastewater treatment but instead perform elementary
neutralization, discussed below.
• Elementary Neutralization Unit. Tanks used for neutralizing waste that
is hazardous solely because of its corrosive characteristic are excluded
from the permitting requirements.
• De Minimis Exclusion. Small quantities of some solvents and other
chemicals are exempt from the regulations when they are mixed with
wastewater in a wastewater treatment system discharging, according to the
Clean Water Act.
RCRA defines lead-based paint debris as hazardous waste, unless generated
during abatement, renovation, and remodeling of homes or other residences. Lead-based paint
debris may be generated at a facility during renovations. Regardless of the debris source,
facilities cannot dump or open-burn lead-based paint debris. See the Toxic Substances Control
Act (TSCA) for further lead rules. For more information on lead regulations, visit the web site
http://www.epa.gov/lead/regulation.htm.
EPA'sRCRA, Superfund, andEPCRA Call Center, at (800) 424-9346, responds
to questions and distributes guidance regarding all RCRA regulations. Additional documents
and resources can be obtained from the hotline's homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/
hotline. The RCRA Hotline operates weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST, excluding
federal holidays. Visit the web site (http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/laws-reg.htm) for
additional material.
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Universal Waste Rule
EPA created the Universal Waste Rule to encourage and streamline recycling
efforts. It allows facilities to count wastes as universal instead of hazardous, which does not
count toward generator status. Segregating universal wastes from the rest of the hazardous waste
streams can save RMPP facilities money on disposal costs, as well as on recordkeeping. Federal
universal wastes include certain batteries, mercury-containing thermostats, and fluorescent light
bulbs. Facilities should make sure that their state or territory has adopted these universal wastes.
Section VI.C also discusses this rule.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA), a 1980 law commonly known as Superfund, authorizes EPA to respond to releases,
or threatened releases, of hazardous substances that may endanger public health, welfare, or the
environment. CERCLA also enables EPA to force parties responsible for environmental
contamination to clean it up or to reimburse the Superfund for response or remediation costs
incurred by EPA. The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986
revised various sections of CERCLA, extended the taxing authority for the Superfund, and
created a free-standing law, SARA Title III, also known as EPCRA.
The CERCLA hazardous substance release reporting regulations (40 CFR Part
302) direct the person in charge of a facility to report to the National Response Center (NRC)
any environmental release of a hazardous substance that equals or exceeds a reportable quantity.
Reportable quantities are listed in 40 CFR Part 302.4. A release report may trigger a response by
EPA or by one or more federal or state emergency response authorities.
EPA implements hazardous substance responses according to procedures outlined
in the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) (40 CFR Part
300). The NCP includes provisions for cleanups. The National Priorities List (NPL) currently
includes 1,240 sites (as of January 2004). Both EPA and states can act at other sites; however,
EPA provides responsible parties the opportunity to conduct cleanups and encourages
community involvement throughout the Superfund response process.
EPA'sRCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Call Center, at (800) 424-9346, responds
to questions and distributes guidance pertaining to the Superfund program. Additional
documents and resources can be obtained from the hotline's homepage at http://www. epa. gov/
epaoswer/hotline. The Superfund Hotline operates weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST,
excluding federal holidays. Visit the Superfund web site (http://www.epa.gov/superfund
/index, htm) for additional material.
Emergency Planning And Community Right-To-Know Act
The SARA of 1986 created EPCRA (also known as SARA Title III), a statute
designed to improve community access to information about chemical hazards and to facilitate
the development of chemical emergency response plans by state and local governments. Under
EPCRA, states establish State Emergency Response Commissions (SERC), responsible for
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coordinating certain emergency response activities and for appointing Local Emergency
Planning Committees (LEPC).
EPCRA establishes the following types of reporting obligations for facilities that
store or manage specified chemicals:
EPCRA Section 302 requires facilities to notify the SERC and LEPC of
the presence of any extremely hazardous substance at the facility in an
amount in excess of the established threshold planning quantity. The list
of extremely hazardous substances and their threshold planning quantities
is found at 40 CFR Part 355, Appendices A and B.
• EPCRA Section 303 requires that each LEPC develop an emergency
plan. The plan must contain (but is not limited to) the identification of
facilities within the planning district, likely routes for transporting
extremely hazardous substances, a description of the methods and
procedures to be followed by facility owners and operators, and the
designation of community and facility emergency response coordinators.
EPCRA Section 304 requires the facility to notify the SERC and the
LEPC in the event of a release exceeding the reportable quantity of a
CERCLA hazardous substance (defined at 40 CFR Part 302) or an
EPCRA extremely hazardous substance.
• EPCRA Sections 311 and 312 require a facility at which a hazardous
chemical, as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, is present
in an amount exceeding a specified threshold to submit to the SERC,
LEPC, and local fire department material safety data sheets (MSDS) or
lists of MSDSs and hazardous chemical inventory forms (also known as
Tier I and II forms). This information helps the local government respond
in the event of a spill or release of the chemical.
• EPCRA Section 313 requires certain covered facilities to submit an
annual toxic chemical release report. This report, commonly known as
Form R, covers releases and transfers of toxic chemicals to various
facilities and environmental media. EPA maintains the data reported in
the TRI database. Covered facilities meet the following requirements: (1)
have 10 or more employees; (2) are included in one of the following SIC
codes:
— 10 (except 1011, 1081, and 1094),
— 12 (except 1241),
— 20 through 39,
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— 4911, 4931, or 4939 (limited to facilities that combust coal and/or
oil for the purpose of generating electricity for distribution in
commerce),
— 4953 (limited to facilities regulated under RCRA Subtitle C),
— 5169,
— 5171, and
— 7389 (limited to facilities primarily engaged in solvents recovery
services on a contract or fee basis); and
(3) manufacture, process, or use specified chemicals in amounts greater
than threshold quantities. Starting with reporting year 2000, EPA lowered
the threshold quantities on PBT chemicals. Visit the TRI web site
(http://www.epa.gov/tri/) for additional material.
All information submitted pursuant to EPCRA regulations is publicly accessible,
unless protected by a trade secret claim.
EPA'sRCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Call Center, at (800) 424-9346, responds
to questions and distributes guidance regarding the emergency planning and community right-
to-know regulations. Additional documents and resources can be obtained from the hotline's
homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hotline. The EPCRA Hotline operates weekdays
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST, excluding federal holidays.
Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act (CAA) and its amendments are designed to "protect and
enhance the nation's air resources so as to promote the public health and welfare and the
productive capacity of the population." The CAA consists of six sections, known as Titles,
which direct EPA to establish national standards for ambient air quality and for EPA and the
states to implement, maintain, and enforce these standards through a variety of mechanisms.
Under the CAA, many facilities are required to obtain operating permits that consolidate their air
emission requirements. State and local governments oversee, manage, and enforce many of the
requirements of the CAA. CAA regulations appear at 40 CFR Parts 50-99.
VOC and PM emissions are the main concern for this industry, which accounts
for approximately 5 percent of total emissions for these pollutants. VOC emissions result from
the mixing, milling, extruding, calendering, vulcanizing, and grinding processes as well as
solvent use. Although VOC emissions are low per mass of material processed, the facilities
processing large quantities of materials face the potential of significant VOC emissions. PM
emissions result from mixing, milling, cutting, and grinding processes; many of these processes
produce fugitive emissions that are difficult to quantify.
Pursuant to Title I of the CAA, EPA has established national ambient air quality
standards (NAAQSs) to limit levels of "criteria pollutants," including CO, lead, nitrogen dioxide
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(NO2), particulate matter, ozone, and SO2. Geographic areas that meet NAAQSs for a given
pollutant are designated as attainment areas; those that do not meet NAAQSs are designated as
nonattainment areas. Under Section 110 and other provisions of the CAA, each state must
develop a State Implementation Plan (SIP) to identify sources of air pollution and to determine
what reductions are required to meet federal air quality standards. Revised NAAQSs for
particulates and ozone became effective in 2004.
Title I also authorizes EPA to establish NSPS, which are nationally uniform
emission standards for new and modified stationary sources falling within particular industrial
categories. NSPSs are based on the pollution control technology available to that category of
industrial source (see 40 CFR Part 60).
Under Title I, EPA establishes and enforces NESHAPs, nationally uniform
standards oriented toward controlling specific HAPs. Section 112(c) of the CAA further directs
EPA to develop a list of source categories that emit any of 188 HAPs, and to develop regulations
for these categories of sources. To date, EPA has listed 185 source categories and developed a
schedule for establishing emission standards. The emission standards are being developed for
both new and existing sources based on MACT. The MACT is defined as the control
technology achieving the maximum degree of reduction in the emission of the HAPs, taking into
account cost and other factors.
Title II of the CAA pertains to mobile sources, such as cars, trucks, buses, and
planes. Reformulated gasoline, automobile pollution control devices, and vapor recovery
nozzles on gas pumps are a few of the mechanisms EPA uses to regulate mobile air emission
sources.
Title IV-A establishes a SO2 and NOX emissions program designed to reduce the
formation of acid rain. Sulfur dioxide releases will be reduced by granting to certain sources
limited emissions allowances that are set below previous levels of SO2 releases.
Title V of the CAA establishes an operating permit program for all "major
sources" (and certain other sources) regulated under the CAA. One purpose of the operating
permit is to include in a single document all air emissions requirements that apply to a given
facility. States have developed the permit programs in accordance with guidance and regulations
from EPA. Once a state program is approved by EPA, the state issues and monitors permits.
Title VI is intended to protect stratospheric ozone by phasing out the manufacture
of ozone-depleting chemicals and restricting their use and distribution. Production of Class I
substances, including 15 kinds of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), was phased out (except for
essential uses) in 1996.
EPA's Clean Air Technology Center, at (919) 541-0800 (in Spanish: (919) 541-
1800) or http://www. epa.gov/ttn/catc. provides general assistance and information on CAA
standards (e-mail: catcmail(q),epamail. epa.gov). The Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline,
at (800) 296-1996, or the Ozone Depletion web site (http://www.epa.gov/ozone). provides
general information about regulations promulgated under Title VI of the CAA. The RCRA,
Super fund, andEPCRA Call Center, at (800) 424-9346 or http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hotline.
responses to questions about accidental release prevention under CAA Section 112(r).
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Information on air toxics can be accessed through the Unified Air Toxics web site at
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/. In addition, the Clean Air Technology Center's web site includes
recent CAA rules, EPA guidance documents, and updates of EPA activities.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) was first passed
in 1947 and amended numerous times, most recently by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)
of 1996. FIFRA provides EPA with the authority to oversee, among other things, the
registration, distribution, sale and use of pesticides. The Act applies to all types of pesticides,
including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, and antimicrobials. FIFRA covers
both intrastate and interstate commerce.
Establishment Registration
Section 7 of FIFRA requires that establishments producing pesticides, or active
ingredients used in producing a pesticide subject to FIFRA, register with EPA. Registered
establishments must report the types and amounts of pesticides and active ingredients they
produce. FIFRA also provides EPA inspection authority and enables the Agency to take
enforcement actions against facilities that are not in compliance with FIFRA.
Product Registration
Under Section 3 of FIFRA, all pesticides (with few exceptions) sold or distributed
in the United States must be registered by EPA. Pesticide registration is very specific and
generally allows use of the product only as specified on the label. Each registration specifies the
use site (i.e., where the product may be used) and the amount that may be applied. The person
who seeks to register the pesticide must file an application for registration. The application
process often requires either the citation or submission of extensive environmental, health, and
safety data.
To register a pesticide, the EPA Administrator must make a number of findings,
one of which is that the pesticide, when used in accordance with widespread and commonly
recognized practice, will not generally cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.
FIFRA defines "unreasonable adverse effects on the environment" as "(1) any
unreasonable risk to man or the environment, taking into account the economic, social, and
environmental costs and benefits of the use of the pesticide, or (2) a human dietary risk from
residues that result from a use of a pesticide in or on any food inconsistent with the standard
under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) (21 U.S.C. 346a)."
Under FIFRA section 6(a)(2), after a pesticide is registered, the registrant must
also notify EPA of any additional facts and information concerning unreasonable adverse
environmental effects of the pesticide. Also, if EPA determines that additional data are needed
to support a registered pesticide, registrants may be requested to provide additional data. If EPA
determines that the registrant(s) did not comply with their request for more information, the
registration can be suspended under FIFRA section 3(c)(2)(B).
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Use Restrictions
As a part of the pesticide registration, EPA must classify the product for general
use, restricted use, or general for some uses and restricted for others. For pesticides that may
cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment, including injury to the applicator, EPA
may require that the pesticide be applied either by, or under the direct supervision of, a certified
applicator.
Reregi strati on
Due to concerns that much of the safety data underlying pesticide registrations
becomes outdated and inadequate, in addition to requiring that registrations be reviewed every
15 years, FIFRA requires EPA to reregister all pesticides that were registered prior to 1984
(section 4). After reviewing existing data, EPA may approve the reregi strati on, request
additional data to support the registration, cancel, or suspend the pesticide.
Tolerances and Exemptions
A tolerance is the maximum amount of pesticide residue that can be on a raw
product and still be considered safe. Before EPA can register a pesticide that is used on raw
agricultural products, it must grant a tolerance or exemption from a tolerance (40 CFR Parts
163.10through 163.12). Under the FFDC A, a raw agricultural product is deemed unsafe if it
contains a pesticide residue, unless the residue is within the limits of a tolerance established by
EPA or is exempt from the requirement.
Cancellation and Suspension
EPA can cancel a registration if it is determined that the pesticide or its labeling
does not comply with the requirements of FIFRA or causes unreasonable adverse effects on the
environment.
In cases where EPA believes that an "imminent hazard" would exist if a pesticide
were to continue to be used through the cancellation proceedings, EPA may suspend the
pesticide registration through an order, and thereby halt the sale, distribution, and usage of the
pesticide. An "imminent hazard" is defined as an unreasonable adverse effect on the
environment or an unreasonable hazard to the survival of a threatened or endangered species that
would be the likely result of allowing continued use of a pesticide during a cancellation process.
When EPA believes an emergency exists that does not permit a hearing to be held
prior to suspending, EPA can issue an emergency order that makes the suspension immediately
effective.
Imports and Exports
Under FIFRA section 17(a), pesticides not registered in the United States and
intended solely for export are not required to be registered, provided that the exporter obtains
and submits to EPA, prior to export, a statement from the foreign purchaser acknowledging that
the purchaser is aware that the product is not registered in the United States and cannot be sold
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for use there. EPA sends these statements to the government of the importing country. FIFRA
sets forth additional requirements that must be met by pesticides intended solely for export. The
enforcement policy for exports is codified at 40 CFR Parts 168.65, 168.75, and 168.85.
Under FIFRA section 17(c), imported pesticides and devices must comply with
U.S. pesticide law. Except where exempted by regulation or statute, imported pesticides must be
registered. FIFRA section 17(c) requires that EPA be notified of the arrival of imported
pesticides and devices. To do this, an importer must complete the Notice of Arrival (NOA)
(EPA Form 3540-1) prior to importation and submit it to the EPA Regional office applicable to
the intended port of entry. U.S. Customs regulations prohibit importing pesticides without a
completed NOA. The EPA-reviewed and signed form is returned to the importer to present to
U.S. Customs when the shipment arrives in the United States. NOA forms can be obtained from
contacts in the EPA Regional offices or http://www. epa.gov/oppfeadl/international/noalist.htm.
Additional information on FIFRA and the regulation of pesticides can be
obtained from a variety of sources, including EPA 's Pesticide Program at
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides. EPA 's Office of Compliance, Agriculture and Ecosystem Division
at http://www. epa. gov/compliance/assistance/sectors/agriculture.html, or The National
Agriculture Compliance Assistance Center, (888) 663-2155 or http://www. epa. gov/agriculture/
(e-mail: agcenter(a),epa. gov). Other sources include the National Pesticide Information Center,
(800) 858-7378 or http://npic.orst.edu/. and EPA 's Antimicrobial hotline, (703) 308-0127,
operating weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., EST, excluding federal holidays (e-mail:
info antimicrobial(a),epa.gov) or web site, http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/.
Toxic Substances Control Act
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) granted EPA authority to create a
regulatory framework to collect data on chemicals in order to evaluate, assess, mitigate, and
control risks that may be posed by their manufacture, processing, and use. TSCA provides a
variety of control methods to prevent chemicals from posing unreasonable risk. It is important
to note that pesticides as defined in FIFRA are not included in the definition of a "chemical
substance" when manufactured, processed, or distributed in commerce for use as a pesticide.
RMPP facilities may be subject to TSCA through:
• Lead hazard reduction regulations;
• Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) hazard reduction regulations; and
• Asbestos hazard reduction regulations.
TSCA Regulations for Lead
• National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (TSCA section
405(b)) establishes protocols, criteria, and minimum performance
standards for laboratory analysis of lead in paint, dust, and soil.
• Hazard Standards for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil (TSCA section
403) establishes standards for lead-based paint hazards and lead dust
cleanup levels in most pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.
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• Training & Certification Program for Lead-Based Paint Activities
(TSCA section 402/404) ensures that individuals conducting lead-based
paint abatement, risk assessment, or inspection are properly trained and
certified, that training programs are accredited, and that these activities are
conducted according to reliable, effective, and safe work practice
standards.
• Pre-Renovation Education Rule (TSCA section 406(b)) ensures that
owners and occupants of most pre-1978 housing are provided information
concerning potential hazards of lead-based paint exposure before
beginning certain renovations on that housing.
• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule (TSCA section 1018) requires
disclosure of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards by
persons selling or leasing housing constructed before the phase-out of
residential lead-based paint use in 1978.
TSCA Regulations for PCBs
The PCB regulations and requirements apply to both PCB waste materials and
PCBs still in use. Because of potential harmful effects on human health and the environment,
federal law banned U.S. production of PCBs as of July 2, 1979. However, PCB-containing
materials may be present at facilities and PCB-laden wastes may be generated during
renovations.
Items with a PCB concentration of 50 ppm or greater are regulated for disposal
under 40 CFR Part 761. Some potential sources of PCBs include:
• Mineral-oil filled electrical equipment such as motors or pumps
manufactured prior to July 2, 1979;
• Capacitors or transformers manufactured prior to July 2, 1979;
• Plastics, molded rubber parts, applied dried paints, coatings or sealants,
caulking, adhesives, paper, Galbestos, sound-deadening materials,
insulation, or felt or fabric products such as gaskets manufactured prior to
July 2, 1979;
• Fluorescent light ballasts manufactured prior to July 2, 1979;
• Waste or debris from the demolition of buildings and equipment
manufactured, serviced, or coated with PCBs; and
• Waste containing PCBs from spills, such as floors or walls contaminated
by a leaking transformer.
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The general requirements for handling PCB materials and equipment include
identifying and labeling the material, notifying EPA, properly storing the material, and properly
disposing of the material.
TSCA Regulations for Asbestos
EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have
promulgated rules regulating asbestos production, use, and disposal. OSHA regulates private
sector and some public sector employees' exposure to asbestos and specifies work practices and
engineering controls for removing and handling asbestos. Along with EPA and OSHA, some
states also have established asbestos requirements that extend the federal requirements.
Asbestos programs implemented under TSCA include the Asbestos Hazard Emergency
Response Act (AHERA), which regulates asbestos contained in schools and all public and
commercial buildings including RMPP facilities. It requires the development of management
plans; specifies work practices and engineering controls for removing and handling asbestos; and
sets emissions limitations in schools after an abatement activity is completed. EPA Region 6
lists suspected asbestos-containing materials at http://www.epa.gov/Region06/6pd/asbestos/
asbmatl.htm.
EPA 's TSCA Assistance Information Service, at (202) 554-1404 (e-mail: tsca-
hotline(q),epa. gov), responds to questions and distributes guidance pertaining to TSCA standards.
The Service operates from 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., EST, excluding federal holidays.
Coastal Zone Management Act
The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) encourages states/tribes to preserve,
protect, develop, and where possible, restore or enhance valuable natural coastal resources such
as wetlands, floodplains, estuaries, beaches, dunes, barrier islands, and coral reefs, as well as the
fish and wildlife using those habitats. It includes areas bordering the Atlantic, Pacific, and
Arctic Oceans, Gulf of Mexico, Long Island Sound, and Great Lakes. A unique feature of this
law is that participation by states/tribes is voluntary.
In the Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization Amendments (CZARA) of
1990, Congress identified nonpoint source pollution as a major factor in the continuing
degradation of coastal waters. Congress also recognized that effective solutions to nonpoint
source pollution could be implemented at the state/tribe and local levels. In CZARA, Congress
added section 6217 (16 U.S.C. section 1455b), which calls upon states/tribes with federally
approved coastal zone management programs to develop and implement coastal nonpoint
pollution control programs. The Section 6217 program is administered at the federal level
jointly by EPA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA).
Section 6217(g) of CZARA called for EPA, in consultation with other agencies,
to develop guidance on "management measures" for sources of nonpoint source pollution in
coastal waters. Under section 6217, EPA is responsible for developing technical guidance to
assist states/tribes design coastal nonpoint pollution control programs. On January 19, 1993,
EPA issued its Guidance Specifying Management Measures For Sources of Nonpoint Pollution
in Coastal Waters, which addresses five major source categories of nonpoint pollution: (1) urban
runoff, (2) agriculture runoff, (3) forestry runoff, (4) marinas and recreational boating, and (5)
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hydromodification. This document is available online at the following web site:
http ://www. epa. gov/owow/nps/MMGI/index.html.
Additional information on coastal zone management can be obtained from EPA 's
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, http ://www. epa. gov/owow. or from the Watershed
Information Network, http://www.epa. gov/win. The NOAA web site,
http://www.ocrm.nos.noaa.gov/czm/. also contains additional information on coastal zone
management.
VLB. Industry-Specific Requirements
Although the RMPP manufacturing industries are grouped together under SIC
code 30, current federal regulations separate the two industries. The environmental issues
directly addressed for rubber products manufacturing are recycling mandates, air emissions, and
hazardous waste disposal. Recycling requirements exist at the state and local level for plastics
products and will be expanded upon later. Based on their pollutant outputs, both plastics and
rubber products manufacturing processes have the potential to be regulated under the CAA, the
CWA, and RCRA. The specific requirements of each of these statutes on the RMPP sector are
discussed in this subsection.
Clean Air Act
Under Title I of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA) and under
previous legislation, EPA has provided guidance and other information to state and local
agencies on reducing VOC emissions from existing sources in ozone nonattainment areas. These
documents are referred to as Control Techniques Guidelines (CTG) and Alternative Control
Techniques (ACT). EPA issued a CTG for rubber tire manufacturing in 1978 (Control of
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires, EPA-
450/2-78/030). The Agency also issued an ACT for coating of plastic parts in 1994 (Alternative
Control Techniques Document: Surface Coating of Automotive/Transportation and Business
Machine Plastic Parts, EPA - 453/R-94/017).
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
At rubber and plastics products manufacturing facilities, air emissions from both
process and combustion units are regulated under the NAAQS and the State Implementation
Plans (SIP) that enforce the standards. States may implement controls to limit emissions of PM,
NOX, VOC, and SO2.
Although many limits are implemented at the state level, there are national
guidelines that serve as a basis for more specific limits. Sources that are considered "major"
under the CAA are subject to prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) or new source review
(NSR). Both PSD and NSR are permit programs for facilities that were constructed or modified
after a certain date.
Facilities in NAAQS attainment areas must follow PSD requirements by
demonstrating that the construction/modification project will not cause a violation of air quality
limits and by implementing the best available control technology (BACT).
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New or modified facilities in nonattainment areas must follow NSR requirements,
which require the source to meet the lowest achievable emission rate and to obtain emission
offsets to ensure that the nonattainment problem is not made worse by the new/modified source.
In addition to the PSD/NSR preconstruction obligations, there are process-
specific operational standards, NSPS. 40 CFR 60 lists these standards, which serve as minimum
requirements in states SIPs. Individual states may impose requirements that are more strict. The
following NSPSs are particularly relevant to the RMPP industry:
Subparts D, Db, DC Industrial Boilers
(Regulates PM, NOX, and SO2 from new boilers)
Subpart GG Gas-Fired Turbines
(Regulates PM, NOX, and SO2 from new gas-fired turbines)
Subpart Kb Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels
(Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels)
(Regulates VOCs from applicable storage tanks containing
volatile organic liquids)
Subpart BBB Rubber and Tire Manufacturing Industry
(Regulates VOC emissions from undertread cementing,
sidewall cementing, tread end cementing, bead cementing,
and green tire spraying operations)
Subpart TTT Industrial Surface Coating: Surface Coating of Plastic Parts
for Business Machines
(Regulates VOC emissions from prime coats, color coats,
texture coats, and touch-up coats)
Subpart VVV Polymeric Coating of Supporting Substrates
(Regulates VOC emissions from coating operations)
Hazardous Air Pollutants
Air toxics regulations apply to rubber and plastics products manufacturing
industries. EPA has developed NESHAPs expressly for several processes in these industries.
The NESHAPs establish process-based MACT for "major sources," which are defined as
facilities that emit or have the potential to emit 10 tons per year or more of any HAP or 25 tons
per year or more of any combination of HAPs. The following NESHAPs are particularly
relevant to the RMPP industry:
40 CFR 61 Subpart M Controlling asbestos emissions from
demolition or renovation activities.
40 CFR 63 Subpart H Controlling HAP emissions from equipment
leaks, "Leak Detection and Repair."
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40 CFR 63 Subpart Q
40 CFR 63 Subpart III
40 CFR 63 Subpart MMMM
40 CFR 63 Subpart PPPP
40 CFR 63 Subpart WWWW
40 CFR 63 Subpart XXXX
40 CFR 63 Subpart MMMMM
Controlling chromium emissions from
cooling towers.
Controlling HAP emissions from facilities
that make flexible polyurethane foam
products, targeting methylene chloride in
particular.
Controlling HAP emissions from facilities
that coat miscellaneous metal parts and
products.
Controlling HAP emissions from facilities
that coat plastic parts and products.
Controlling HAP emissions from facilities
that make reinforced plastic composites
products, targeting styrene in particular.
Controlling HAP emissions from all rubber
tire manufacturing industry facilities that
make rubber tire products.
Controlling HAP emissions from facilities
that cut, glue, and/or laminate pieces of
flexible polyurethane foam.
Some NESHAPS such as 40 CFR 63 Subpart J Polyvinyl Chloride and
Copolymers Production and 40 CFR 63 Subpart U Group 1 Polymers and Resins Production
apply to facilities that manufacture the plastic resins used by the RMPP industry. Since these
facilities are sometimes co-located with facilities in the RMPP industry, these regulations may
also apply. Additional information concerning potentially applicable NESHAPs can be found in
the Profile of the Plastic Resins and Man-made Fibers Industry located at:
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assistance/sectors/notebooks/
and on EPA's Air Toxics website for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
located at: http://www.epa. gov/ttn/atw/mactfnlalph.html. Unlike the industry-specific NESHAP
standards, chemical-specific NESHAPs may apply to all facilities regardless of their size.
Risk Management Program
RMPP manufacturing facilities are subject to section 112(r) of CAA, which states
that stationary sources using extremely hazardous substances have a "general duty" to initiate
specific activities to prevent and mitigate accidental releases. The general duty requirements
apply to stationary sources that produce, process, handle, or store these substances, regardless of
the quantity managed at the facility. Although there is no list of "extremely hazardous
substances," EPA's Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office provides some
guidance at its web site: http://yosemite.epa.gov/oswer/ceppoweb.nsf/content/index.html. The
general duty clause requires facilities to identify hazards that may result from accidental
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releases, to design and maintain a safe facility, and to minimize the consequences of releases
when they occur.
Many large RMPP manufacturing facilities are subject to additional, more explicit
risk management requirements. Facilities that have more than a threshold quantity of any of the
140 regulated substances in a single process are required to develop a risk management program
and to summarize their program in a risk management plan (RMP). Facilities subject to the
requirements were required to submit a registration and RMP in 1999 or whenever they first
exceed the threshold for a listed regulated substance after that date.
All facilities meeting the RMP threshold requirements must follow Program 1
requirements:
• Conduct off-site consequence analysis that evaluates specific potential
release scenarios, including worst-case and alternative scenarios;
• Maintain a five-year history of certain accidental releases of regulated
substances from covered processes; and
• Prepare an RMP, revised at least once every five years, that describes and
documents these activities for all covered processes.
In addition, many RMPP manufacturing facilities may be subject to the
requirements of Program 2 or 3. These additional requirements include:
• An integrated prevention program to manage risk. The prevention
program will include hazards identification, written operating procedures,
training, maintenance, and accident investigation.
• An emergency response program.
• An overall management system to put these program elements into effect.
The list of chemicals that trigger RMP requirements can be found in 40
CFR68.130; information to determine the required program level also can be found in 40 CFR
68.
Title V Permits
Title V requires that all "major sources" (and certain minor sources) obtain an
operating permit. Many RMPP facilities are required to have a Title V permit, and may be
required to submit information about emissions, control devices, and the general processes at the
facility in the permit application. Permits may limit pollutant emissions and impose monitoring,
recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
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Title VI Stratospheric Ozone Protection
Many RMPP facilities operate industrial process refrigeration units, such as
chillers for chlorine dioxide plants. For those units that utilize ozone-depleting chemicals, such
as CFCs, facilities are required under Title VI to follow leak repair requirements.
Clean Water Act
There are two industry-specific components of the CWA requirements: NPDES
permitting and pretreatment programs. Other general CWA requirements, such as those for
wetlands and stormwater, may also apply to rubber and plastics products manufacturing facilities
and are described in Section VIA.
In addition to applicable general CWA requirements, rubber product
manufacturers are subject to the specific requirements contained in 40 CFR Part 428, "EPA
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Rubber Manufacturing." These regulations contain pre-
treatment and performance standards and requirements for the application of best practicable
control technologies and/or best available technologies. The regulated pollutants include TSS,
oil and grease, pH, COD, BOD5, lead, and chromium. The standards are promulgated under the
authority of Sections 301, 304, 306, 307, 308, and 501 of the CWA and in response to the
settlement reached in Natural Resources Defense Council v. Train.
EPA promulgated regulations contained in the Federal Register, Vol. 55 No. 222,
"National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System Permit Application Regulations for Storm
Water Discharge: Final Rule" on November 16, 1990. These regulations require permit
applications for stormwater discharges from selected municipal and industrial point sources.
The rubber manufacturing industry is regulated because it is covered by SIC code 30. Only
areas where material handling equipment or activities, raw materials, intermediate products, final
products, waste materials, by-products, or industrial equipment are exposed to stormwater are
covered. The regulations require that a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) be
developed for each facility covered by this regulation. The regulations require that the SWPPP
be prepared in accordance with good engineering practices and in accordance with the factors
outlined in 40 CFR Section 125.3(d)(2) or (3) as appropriate.
Plastics products manufacturers are subject to applicable general CWA
requirements and to the specific requirements contained in 40 CFR Part 463, "Plastic Molding
and Forming Point Source Category Effluent Limitations Guidelines; Pretreatment Standards
and New Source Performance Standards." This regulation establishes effluent limitations
guidelines and standards that limit the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters by existing
and new sources engaged in plastic molding and forming. The regulated pollutants include
BOD5, TSS, oil and grease, and pH.
For facilities that discharge their wastewater to a POTW, pretreatment standards
may apply. In addition to general standards established by EPA that address all industries, there
are pretreatment standards for new sources and pretreatment standards for existing sources that
are specific to the RMPP industry. These standards regulate the biocides trichlorophenol and
pentachlorophenol, with limits that are specified for each subcategory of the industry.
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Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
Three of the components of EPCRA are directly relevant to the rubber and
plastics products manufacturing facilities:
• Emergency Planning (Section 302(a)) - Businesses that produce, use or
store "hazardous substances" must submit: 1) MSDSs or the equivalent,
and 2) Tier I/Tier II annual inventory report forms to the appropriate local
emergency planning commission. Those handling "extremely hazardous
substances" also are required to submit a one-time notice to the SERC.
• Emergency Notification of Extremely Hazardous Substance Release
(Section 304) - A business that unintentionally releases a reportable
quantity of an extremely hazardous substance must report that release to
the SERC and the LEPC.
• Release Reporting (Section 313) - Manufacturing businesses with 10 or
more employees that manufactured, processed, or otherwise used a listed
toxic chemical in excess of the "established threshold" must annually file
a Toxic Chemical Release form with EPA and the state. Documentation
supporting release estimates must be kept for three years.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Facilities engaged in rubber product or rubber tire manufacture use RCRA-
regulated commercial chemical products which, if spilled or sent for disposal, are considered
hazardous waste. These include ethylene thiourea, phenol, guanidines, and some lead, selenium,
and cadmium compounds. Because these are all compounding agents that are added to the
rubber mixture in their original form, spills are a reasonable possibility and RCRA requirements
are likely to apply. Some waste streams containing solvents such as toluene, MEK, 1,1,1-
trichloroethane, acetone, methanol, xylene, methyl isobutyl ketone, trichlorofluoromethane,
trichloroethylene, and n-butyl alcohol may be hazardous waste if they are D001 ignitable.
VI.C. Pending and Proposed Regulatory Requirements
The following pending and proposed regulations affect the RMPP industry:
Clean Water Act
Minimizing Adverse Environmental Impact from Cooling Water Intake
Structures at Existing Facilities Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act
Phase III
This rulemaking affects existing facilities that use cooling water intake structures,
and whose intake flow levels exceed a minimum threshold EPA will determine. The rule will
require that the location, design, construction, and capacity of cooling water intake structures
reflect the best technology available for minimizing adverse environmental impact. The final
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rule is anticipated before December 2004. (Deborah Nagle, Office of Water, (202) 566-1063 or
J.T. Morgan, Office of Water, (202) 564-7684)
Clean Air Act
NESHAP: Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters
This rule would affect any new or existing boiler or process heater at a major (for
HAPs) source facility. The final rule was signed in 2004. A copy of the final signed version and
the proposed version are at: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/boiler/boilerpg.html.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Universal Waste Regulations
In June 2002, EPA proposed to add mercury-containing equipment to the
universal waste list. The Universal Waste Rule allows facilities to streamline the waste
management of certain widely generated hazardous wastes. The waste management
requirements of universal wastes are less strict than those for other RCRA-listed hazardous
wastes. Visit the web site www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/univwast/regs.htm for more
information.
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VII. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT PROFILE
Background
Until recently, EPA has focused much of its attention on ensuring compliance
with specific environmental statutes. This approach allows the Agency to track compliance with
the CAA, the RCRA, the CWA, and other environmental statutes. Within the last several years,
the Agency has begun to supplement single-media compliance indicators with facility-specific,
multimedia indicators of compliance. In doing so, EPA is in a better position to track
compliance with all statutes at the facility level, and within specific industrial sectors.
A major step in building the capacity to compile multimedia data for industrial
sectors was EPA's creation of the Integrated Data for Enforcement Analysis (IDEA) system.
IDEA has the capacity to "read into" the Agency's single-media databases, extract compliance
records, and match the records to individual facilities. The IDEA system can match Air, Water,
Waste, Toxics/Pesticides/EPCRA, TRI, and Enforcement Docket records for a given facility, and
generate a list of historical permit, inspection, and enforcement activity. IDEA also has the
capability to analyze data by geographic area and corporate holder. As the capacity to generate
multimedia compliance data improves, EPA will make available more in-depth compliance and
enforcement information. Additionally, sector-specific measures of success for compliance
assistance efforts are under development.
Compliance and Enforcement Profile Description
This section uses inspection, violation, and enforcement data from the IDEA
system to present the historical compliance and enforcement activity of the RMPP sector.
Compliance and enforcement records from EPA's data systems are compiled to the facility level
using the Facility Registry System's (FRS) Master Source ID, which links records from virtually
any of EPA's data systems to a facility record. For each facility (i.e., Master Source ID), the
Industry Sector Notebooks analysis uses the facility-level SIC code that is designated by IDEA,
which can be described as follows:
1. If the facility reports to TRI, then the designated SIC code is the primary
SIC code reported in the most recent TRI reporting year.
2. If the facility does not report to TRI, the first SIC codes from all linked
AIRS Facility Subsystem (AFS), Permit Compliance System (PCS),
RCRAInfo, and BIS ID/permits are assembled. If more than one
permit/ID exists for a particular program, then only one record from that
data system is used. The SIC code that occurs most often, if there is one,
becomes the designated SIC code.
3. If the facility does not report to TRI and no SIC code occurs more often
than others, the designated SIC code is chosen from the linked programs
in the following order: AFS, PCS, BIS, RRR, National Compliance
Database (NCDB), DCK. If more than one permit/ID exists for a
particular program, then only one record from that data system is used.
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Note that EPA does not attempt to define the actual number of facilities that fall
within each sector. Instead, the information presented in this section reflects the records of a
subset of facilities within the sector that are well defined within EPA databases.
As a check on the relative size of the full sector universe, most notebooks contain
an estimated number of facilities within the sector according to the Bureau of Census (See
Section II). With sectors dominated by small businesses, such as metal finishers and printers,
the reporting universe within the EPA databases might be small compared to Census data.
However, the facilities selected for inclusion in this data analysis section should be consistent
with this sector's general make-up.
Following this introduction is a list defining each data column presented within
this section. These values represent a retrospective summary of inspections or enforcement
actions, and solely reflect EPA, state, and local compliance assurance activity that have been
entered into EPA databases. To identify any changes in trends, EPA ran two data queries, one
for the past five calendar years (February 1999 to February 2004) and the other for the most
recent 24-month period (February 2002 to February 2004). The five-year analysis gives an
average level of activity for that period for comparison to the more recent activity.
Because most inspections focus on single-media requirements, the data queries
presented in this section are taken from single media databases. These databases do not provide
data on whether inspections are state/local- or EPA-led. However, the table breaking down the
universe of violations does provide a general measure of the EPA's and states' efforts within each
media program. The presented data illustrate the variations across Regions for certain sectors.2
This variation may be attributable to state/local data entry variations, specific geographic
concentrations, proximity to population centers, sensitive ecosystems, highly toxic chemicals
used in production, or historical noncompliance. Therefore, these data do not rank regional
performance or necessarily reflect which regions may have the most compliance problems.
This section contains five tables which summarize enforcement and compliance
activities for the RMPP and selected industries. Table 16 looks exclusively at the RMPP
industry for the past 5 years. Tables 17 and 18 look at the RMPP and selected industries for the
past 5 and 2 year periods respectively. Tables 17 and 18 look at the RMPP and selected
industries for the past 5 and 2 year periods respectively based on statutes. Following this
introduction is a list defining each column in the tables presented in this section. The data in
these tables solely reflect EPA, state, and local compliance assurance activity data that have been
entered into EPA databases.
2 EPA Regions include the following states: I (CT, MA, ME, RI, NH, VT); II (NJ, NY, PR, VI); III (DC, DE, MD,
PA, VA, WV); IV (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN); V (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI); VI (AR, LA, MM, OK, TX);
VII (IA, KS, MO, ME); VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY); IX (AZ, CA, HI, NV, Pacific Trust Territories); X (AK,
ID, OR, WA).
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Compliance and Enforcement Data Definitions
General Definitions
Facility Registry System (FRS) — this system assigns a common Master Source
ID to EPA single-media permit records. The Master Source ID allows EPA to compile and
review all permit, compliance, enforcement, and pollutant release data for any given regulated
facility.
Integrated Data for Enforcement Analysis (IDEA) — is a data integration
system that can retrieve information from the major EPA program office databases. IDEA uses
the FRS-maintained Master Source ID identification number to "glue together" separate data
records from EPA's databases. This is done to create a "master list" of data records for any
given facility. Some of the data systems accessible through IDEA are: Air Facility Indexing and
Retrieval System, PCS, RCRAInfo (Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System,
Office of Solid Waste), NCDB, CERCLIS (Comprehensive Environmental and Liability
Information System, Superfund), and TRIS (Toxic Release Inventory System). IDEA also
contains information from outside sources such as Dun and Bradstreet and OSHA. Most data
queries displayed in notebook sections IV and VII were conducted using IDEA.
Data Table Column Heading Definitions
Facilities in Search — based on the number of the FRS-maintained Master
Source IDs that were designated to the listed SIC code range. The SIC code range selected for
each search is defined by each notebook's selected SIC code coverage described in Section II
(Tables 16-20).
Facilities Inspected — the number of EPA and state agency inspections for the
facilities in this data search. These values show what percentage of the facility universe is
inspected in a 24- or 60-month period (Table 16-20).
Number of Inspections — the total number of inspections conducted in this
sector. An inspection is counted each time it is entered into a single media database (Tables 16-
20.
Average Number of Months Between Inspections — an average length of time,
in months, between compliance inspections at a facility within the defined universe (Tables 16-
17).
Facilities with One or More Enforcement Actions — the number of facilities
that were subject to at least one enforcement action within the defined time period. This
category is broken down further into federal and state actions. Data are obtained for
administrative, civil/judicial, and criminal enforcement actions. Administrative actions include
Notices of Violation (NOVs). A facility with multiple enforcement actions is only counted once
in this column (facility with three enforcement actions counts as one). All percentages that
appear are referenced to the number of facilities inspected (Tables 16-18).
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Total Enforcement Actions — the total number of enforcement actions identified
for an industrial sector across all environmental statutes. A facility with multiple enforcement
actions is counted multiple times (e.g., a facility with three enforcement actions counts as three)
(Tables 16-18).
Percentage of State Led Actions ~ percentage of the total enforcement actions
taken by state and local environmental agencies. Varying levels state use of EPA data systems
may limit the volume of actions accorded state enforcement activity. Some states extensively
report enforcement activities to EPA data systems, while other states may use their own data
systems (Tables 16-18).
Percentage of Federal Led Actions — percentage of the total enforcement
actions taken by EPA, including referrals from state agencies. Many of these actions result from
coordinated or joint state/federal efforts (Table 16-18).
Enforcement-to-inspection Ratio — how often enforcement actions result from
inspections. This value is a ratio of enforcement actions to inspections, and is presented for
comparative purposes only. This measure simply indicates historically how many enforcement
actions can be attributed to inspection activity. Reported inspections and enforcement actions
under the CWA (PCS), CAA (AFS), and RCRA are included in this ratio. Inspections and
actions from the TSCA/FIFRA/EPCRA database are not factored into this ratio because most of
the actions taken under these programs are not the result of facility inspections. This ratio does
not account for enforcement actions arising from noninspection compliance monitoring activities
(e.g., self-reported water discharges) that can result in enforcement action within the CAA,
CWA and RCRA (Tables 16-18).
Facilities with One or More Violations Identified — the percentage of
inspected facilities having a violation identified in one of the following data categories: In
Violation or Significant Violation Status (CAA); Reportable Noncompliance, Current Year
Noncompliance, Significant Noncompliance (CWA); Noncompliance and Significant
Noncompliance (FIFRA, TSCA, and EPCRA); and Unresolved Violation and Unresolved High
Priority Violation (RCRA). The values presented in this column reflect the extent of
noncompliance within the measured time frame, but not the severity of the noncompliance.
Percentages within this column can exceed 100 percent because facilities can be in violation
status without being inspected. Violation status may be a precursor to an enforcement action,
but does not necessarily indicate that an enforcement action will occur (Table 18).
Media Breakdown of Enforcement Actions and Inspections — four columns
identify the proportion of total inspections and enforcement actions within EPA Air, Water,
Waste, and TSCA/FIFRA/EPCRA databases. Each column is a percentage of either the "Total
Inspections," or the "Total Actions" column (Tables 19-20).
VILA. The RMPP Industry Compliance History (1999 to 2004)
Table 16 provides a Regional breakdown of the five-year enforcement and
compliance activities for the RMPP industry. Regions IV and V conducted approximately 60
percent of the inspections of rubber and miscellaneous plastics products manufacturing facilities
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performed in the United States over the past five years. This large percentage is due to the
concentration of rubber and miscellaneous plastics products facilities in these areas.
VILB. Comparison of Enforcement Activity Between Selected Industries (1999 to
2004)
Tables 17 through 20 contain summaries of the two- and five-year enforcement
and compliance activities for the RMPP industry, as well as for other selected industries. As
indicated in Tables 17 and 18, the RMPP industry has an average enforcement-to-inspection
ratio (9 percent) when compared to other industries. Of the 9,231 inspections conducted at 3,821
RMPP manufacturing facilities over a five-year period, 787 (9 percent) resulted in enforcement
actions. Approximately 10 percent of inspections in the manufacturing sector as a whole
resulted in enforcement actions.
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Table 16: Five-Year Enforcement and Compliance Summary for the Rubber and Plastics Industry (1999 - 2004)
A
Rubber and
Plastic
(SIC Code 30)
Region I
Region II
Region III
Region IV
Region V
Region VI
Region VII
Region VIII
Region K
Region X
Total/Average
B
Faculties in
Search
214
278
379
979
1,000
309
261
64
219
118
3,821
C
Facilities
Inspected
121
140
271
622
570
182
158
46
101
81
2,292
D
Number of
Inspections
339
366
1533
3180
1688
667
609
180
371
298
9,231
E
Average Number of
Months Between
Inspections
38
46
15
18
36
28
26
21
35
24
287
F
Facilities with 1
or More
Enforcement
Action
31
46
38
120
106
57
27
3
43
10
481
G
Total
Enforcement
Actions
42
84
61
227
145
93
49
7
55
24
787
H
Percentage of
State-Led
Actions
76%
86%
92%
94%
91%
100%
82%
100%
69%
96%
90%
I
Percentage
of Federal-
Led Actions
24%
14%
8%
6%
9%
0%
18%
0%
31%
4%
10%
J
Enforcement-to-
inspection Ratio
0.12
0.23
0.04
0.07
0.09
0.14
0.08
0.04
0.15
0.08
0.09
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Table 17: Five-Year Enforcement and Compliance Summary for Selected Industries (1999 - 2004)
Sector
Rubber and Plastic
Aerospace
Ag Chem Pesticide & Fertilizer
Ag Crop Production
Ag Livestock Production
Air Transportation
Dry Cleaning
Electronics & Computer
Fossil Fuel Elec Power Gen
Ground Transportation
Healthcare
Inorganic Chemical
Iron and Steel
Lumber & Wood Products
Metal Casting
Metal Fabrication
Metal Mining
Motor Vehicle Assembly
Non-Fuel, Non-Metal Mining
Nonferrous Metals
Oil & Gas Extraction
Organic Chemical
Faculties In
Search
3,823
764
585
131
53
428
3,345
1,852
3,520
4,970
1,798
1,007
683
3,038
1,346
8,279
281
1,886
3,778
531
2,783
1,050
Facilities
Inspected
2,294
526
345
69
17
211
1,620
906
2,543
3,338
1,187
629
480
2,045
797
5,092
183
1,211
2,005
327
1,681
787
Number of
Inspections
9,239
2,704
2,123
165
58
619
2,944
2,486
18,758
13,612
3,953
5,291
6,060
10,728
3,549
16,568
980
5,531
9,291
2,968
6,371
8,483
Average
Number of
Months
Between
Inspections
25
17
17
48
55
41
68
45
11
22
27
11
7
17
23
30
17
20
24
11
26
7
Facilities with
1 or More
Enforcement
Actions
481
246
138
12
14
80
232
286
1,170
1,084
195
352
312
872
348
2,138
70
500
522
242
1,120
558
Total
Enforcement
Actions
787
238
107
7
28
62
178
196
1,582
880
343
414
536
814
340
1,716
71
448
524
395
949
846
Percentage
of State-Led
Actions
90%
65%
57%
86%
11%
71%
92%
75%
78%
96%
96%
79%
78%
85%
79%
76%
85%
77%
95%
88%
96%
73%
Percentage of
Federal-Led
Actions
10%
35%
43%
14%
89%
29%
8%
25%
22%
4%
4%
21%
22%
16%
21%
24%
16%
23%
6%
12%
4%
27%
Enforcement-
to-inspection
Ratio
0.09
0.09
0.05
0.04
0.48
0.1
0.06
0.08
0.08
0.06
0.09
0.08
0.09
0.08
0.1
0.1
0.07
0.08
0.06
0.13
0.15
0.1
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Table 17: Five-Year Enforcement and Compliance Summary for Selected Industries (1999 - 2004) (Continued)
Sector
Petroleum Refining
Pharmaceutical
Plastic Resins & Fibers
Printing
Pulp and Paper
Shipbuilding & Repair
Stone Clay Glass&Concrete
Textiles
Water Transportation
Wood Furniture & Fixtures
Facilities In
Search
438
572
709
2,384
566
235
3,388
1,226
269
1,652
Facilities
Inspected
297
414
502
1,460
467
168
2,013
814
158
1,047
Number of
Inspections
5,405
2,108
4,637
4,913
5,830
870
12,190
3,859
384
5,515
Average
Number of
Months
Between
Inspections
5
16
9
29
6
16
17
19
42
18
Facilities with
1 or More
Enforcement
Actions
352
174
344
476
336
96
876
304
40
440
Total
Enforcement
Actions
1,335
199
444
435
498
83
930
310
36
382
Percentage
of State-Led
Actions
69%
84%
85%
90%
90%
81%
89%
87%
89%
89%
Percentage of
Federal-Led
Actions
31%
16%
15%
10%
10%
19%
11%
13%
11%
12%
Enforcement-
to-inspection
Ratio
0.25
0.09
0.1
0.09
0.09
0.1
0.08
0.08
0.09
0.07
oo
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Table 18: Two-Year Enforcement and Compliance Summary for Selected Industries (2002 - 2004)
Sector
Rubber and
Plastic
Aerospace
Ag Chem Pesticide
& Fertilizer
Ag Crop Production
Ag Livestock
Production
Air Transportation
Dry Cleaning
Electronics &
Computer
Fossil Fuel Elec
Power Gen
Ground
Transportation
Healthcare
Inorganic Chemical
Iron and Steel
Lumber & Wood
Products
Metal Casting
Metal Fabrication
Metal Mining
Motor Vehicle
Assembly
Facilities
In Search
3,823
764
585
131
53
428
3,345
1,852
3,520
4,970
1,798
1,007
683
3,038
1,346
8,279
281
1,886
Facilities
Inspected
1,494
338
192
37
4
118
687
431
2,021
2,195
743
414
350
1,399
518
2,815
128
797
Number of
Inspections
3,499
974
626
64
5
226
1,038
806
7,011
4,879
1,561
1,651
1,505
3,647
1,149
5,884
320
2,026
Facilities with 1 or More
Violations
Number
618
167
68
12
5
52
269
279
492
452
266
189
209
557
274
1599
26
407
Percentage of
Inspected
Facilities1
41%
49%
35%
32%
125%
44%
39%
65%
24%
21%
36%
46%
60%
40%
53%
57%
20%
51%
Facilities with 1 or More
Enforcement Actions
Number
241
82
62
10
10
28
120
96
580
592
121
170
146
404
160
960
40
282
Percentage of
Inspected
Facilities1
16%
24%
32%
27%
250%
24%
17%
22%
29%
27%
16%
41%
42%
29%
31%
34%
31%
35%
Total
Enforcement
Actions
339
70
41
6
20
18
79
63
607
418
200
168
212
352
120
683
33
207
Enforcement-to-
inspection- Ratio
0.1
0.07
0.07
0.09
4
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.09
0.09
0.13
0.1
0.14
0.1
0.1
0.12
0.1
0.1
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Table 18: Two-Year Enforcement and Compliance Summary for Selected Industries (2002 - 2004) (Continued)
Sector
Non-Fuel, Non-
Metal Mining
Nonferrous Metals
Oil & Gas
Extraction
Organic Chemical
Petroleum Refining
Pharmaceutical
Plastic Resins &
Fibers
Printing
Pulp and Paper
Shipbuilding &
Repair
Stone Clay
Glass&Concrete
Textiles
Water
Transportation
Wood Furniture &
Fixtures
Facilities
In Search
3,778
531
2,783
1,050
438
572
709
2,384
566
235
3,388
1,226
269
1,652
Facilities
Inspected
1,113
215
1,048
537
224
276
358
865
379
106
1,390
545
76
693
Number of
Inspections
2,850
875
2,171
2,729
1,409
784
1,514
1,829
1,856
275
4,123
1,378
122
1,954
Facilities with 1 or More
Violations
Number
334
132
291
292
147
118
169
337
125
50
473
175
16
311
Percentage of
Inspected
Facilities1
30%
61%
28%
54%
66%
43%
47%
39%
33%
47%
34%
32%
21%
45%
Facilities with 1 or More
Enforcement Actions
Number
220
114
556
308
224
82
176
262
166
44
432
156
20
198
Percentage of
Inspected
Facilities1
20%
53%
53%
57%
100%
30%
49%
30%
44%
42%
31%
29%
26%
29%
Total
Enforcement
Actions
172
129
414
359
502
85
187
193
168
31
369
128
17
162
Enforcement-to-
inspection- Ratio
0.06
0.15
0.19
0.13
0.36
0.11
0.12
0.11
0.09
0.11
0.09
0.09
0.14
0.08
to
o
'Percentages are based on the number of facilities inspected. Percentages can exceed 100% because violations and enforcement actions can occur without a
facility inspection.
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Table 19: Five-Year Inspection and Enforcement Summary by Statute for Selected Industries (1999 - 2004)
Sector
Rubber and Plastic
Aerospace
Ag Chem Pesticide &
Fertilizer
Ag Crop Production
Ag Livestock Production
Air Transportation
Dry Cleaning
Electronics & Computer
Fossil Fuel Elec Power Gen
Ground Transportation
Healthcare
Inorganic Chemical
Iron and Steel
Lumber & Wood Products
Metal Casting
Metal Fabrication
Metal Mining
Motor Vehicle Assembly
Non-Fuel, Non-Metal Mining
Nonferrous Metals
Oil & Gas Extraction
Organic Chemical
Facilities In
Search
3,823
764
585
131
53
428
3,345
1,852
3,520
4,970
1,798
1,007
683
3,038
1,346
8,279
281
1,886
3,778
531
2,783
1,050
Facilities
Inspected
2,294
526
345
69
17
211
1,620
906
2,543
3,338
1,187
629
480
2,045
797
5,092
183
1,211
2,005
327
1,681
787
Number of
Total
Inspections
9,239
2,704
2,123
165
58
619
2,944
2,486
18,758
13,612
3,953
5,291
6,060
10,728
3,549
16,568
980
5,531
9,291
2,968
6,371
8,483
Total
Enforcement
Actions
787
238
107
7
28
62
178
196
1,582
880
343
414
536
814
340
1,716
71
448
524
395
949
846
Clean Air Act
% of Total
Inspections
71%
52%
55%
50%
53%
38%
26%
31%
75%
78%
78%
48%
61%
75%
60%
45%
56%
60%
97%
64%
97%
47%
% of Total
Enforcement
Actions
73%
43%
34%
71%
89%
23%
35%
14%
88%
76%
82%
54%
67%
76%
59%
46%
52%
56%
99%
70%
98%
55%
Clean Water Act
% of Total
Inspections
1%
3%
12%
0%
0%
1%
0%
4%
18%
0%
0%
13%
13%
1%
3%
2%
28%
1%
1%
9%
0%
12%
% of Total
Enforcement
Actions
0%
3%
8%
0%
7%
2%
0%
5%
8%
1%
2%
10%
10%
0%
2%
1%
39%
1%
0%
5%
1%
13%
RCRA
% of Total
Inspections
27%
44%
27%
46%
47%
61%
74%
64%
6%
21%
21%
37%
26%
24%
36%
52%
15%
38%
2%
27%
3 /o
39%
% of Total
Enforcement
Actions
23%
51%
31%
29%
0%
74%
65%
67%
3%
23%
16%
31%
20%
23%
33%
46%
7%
40%
1%
22%
2%
28%
FIFRA/TSCA/
EPCRA/Other
% of Total
Inspections
1%
0%
6%
4%
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
1%
1%
0%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2%
% of Total
Enforcement
Actions
5%
3%
27%
0%
4%
2%
0%
15%
1%
1%
1%
6%
3%
1%
6%
7%
1%
3%
0%
2%
0%
5%
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Table 19: Five-Year Inspection and Enforcement Summary by Statute for Selected Industries (1999 - 2004) (Continued)
Sector
Petroleum Refining
Pharmaceutical
Plastic Resins & Fibers
Printing
Pulp and Paper
Shipbuilding & Repair
Stone Clay Glass&Concrete
Textiles
Water Transportation
Wood Furniture & Fixtures
Facilities In
Search
438
572
709
2,384
566
235
3,388
1,226
269
1,652
Facilities
Inspected
297
414
502
1,460
467
168
2,013
814
158
1,047
Number of
Total
Inspections
5,405
2,108
4,637
4,913
5,830
870
12,190
3,859
384
5,515
Total
Enforcement
Actions
1,335
199
444
435
498
83
930
310
36
382
Clean Air Act
% of Total
Inspections
57%
40%
51%
65%
67%
59%
85%
76%
42%
76%
% of Total
Enforcement
Actions
83%
49%
59%
66%
75%
34%
87%
59%
50%
75%
Clean Water Act
% of Total
Inspections
15%
7%
19%
0%
26%
6%
1%
12%
1%
0%
% of Total
Enforcement
Actions
6%
8%
17%
0%
18%
8%
1%
23%
0%
1%
RCRA
% of Total
Inspections
27%
52%
29%
34%
7%
35%
13%
12%
56%
23%
% of Total
Enforcement
Actions
10%
37%
22%
33%
4%
57%
10%
14%
50%
23%
FIFRA/TSCA/
EPCRA/Other
% of Total
Inspections
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
% of Total
Enforcement
Actions
1%
6%
3%
1%
3%
1%
2%
3%
0%
2%
to
to
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Table 20: Two-Year Inspection and Enforcement Summary by Statute for Selected Industries (2002 - 2004)
Sector
Rubber and Plastic
Aerospace
Ag Chem Pesticide &
Fertilizer
Ag Crop Production
Ag Livestock Production
Air Transportation
Dry Cleaning
Electronics & Computer
Fossil Fuel Elec Power Gen
Ground Transportation
Healthcare
Inorganic Chemical
Iron and Steel
Lumber & Wood Products
Metal Casting
Metal Fabrication
Metal Mining
Motor Vehicle Assembly
Non-Fuel, Non-Metal Mining
Nonferrous Metals
Oil & Gas Extraction
Organic Chemical
Facilities In
Search
3,823
764
585
131
53
428
3,345
1,852
3,520
4,970
1,798
1,007
683
3,038
1,346
8,279
281
1,886
3,778
531
2,783
1,050
Facilities
Inspected
1,494
338
192
37
4
118
687
431
2,021
2,195
743
414
350
1,399
518
2,815
128
797
1,113
215
1,048
537
Number of
Total
Inspections
3,499
974
626
64
5
226
1,038
806
7,011
4,879
1,561
1,651
1,505
3,647
1,149
5,884
320
2,026
2,850
875
2,171
2,729
Total
Enforcement
Actions
339
70
41
6
20
18
79
63
607
418
200
168
212
352
120
683
33
207
172
129
414
359
Clean Air Act
% of Total
Inspections
73%
47%
51%
50%
80%
43%
23%
30%
75%
79%
80%
41%
48%
71%
52%
45%
52%
57%
96%
59%
97%
44%
%of
Total
Actions
78%
61%
42%
67%
95%
17%
60%
16%
93%
87%
87%
60%
73%
78%
62%
51%
67%
55%
99%
74%
99%
65%
Clean Water Act
% of Total
Inspections
1%
4%
14%
0%
0%
1%
0%
4%
18%
1%
0%
15%
16%
1%
3%
2%
30%
2%
2%
10%
0%
14%
%of
Total
Actions
0%
0%
5%
0%
5%
0%
0%
5%
4%
1%
1%
8%
9%
0%
1%
0%
24%
1%
0%
5%
1%
10%
RCRA
% of Total
Inspections
26%
49%
31%
45%
20%
57%
77%
66%
7%
21%
20%
44%
36%
28%
44%
52%
18%
41%
2%
31%
3 /o
42%
%of
Total
Actions
18%
39%
27%
33%
0%
78%
41%
71%
2%
12%
12%
30%
17%
22%
32%
45%
9%
43%
1%
19%
1%
22%
FIFRA/TSCA/
EPCRA/Other
% of Total
Inspections
0%
0%
4%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
%of
Total
Actions
4%
0%
27%
0%
0%
6%
0%
8%
1%
0%
1%
2%
1%
0%
4%
4%
0%
1%
0%
2%
0%
3%
to
oo
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Table 20: Two-Year Inspection and Enforcement Summary by Statute for Selected Industries (2002 - 2004) (Continued)
Sector
Petroleum Refining
Pharmaceutical
Plastic Resins & Fibers
Printing
Pulp and Paper
Rubber and Plastic
Shipbuilding & Repair
Stone Clay Glass&Concrete
Textiles
Water Transportation
Wood Furniture & Fixtures
Facilities In
Search
438
572
709
2,384
566
3,823
235
3,388
1,226
269
1,652
Facilities
Inspected
224
276
358
865
379
1,494
106
1,390
545
76
693
Number of
Total
Inspections
1,409
784
1,514
1,829
1,856
3,499
275
4,123
1,378
122
1,954
Total
Enforcement
Actions
502
85
187
193
168
339
31
369
128
17
162
Clean Air Act
% of Total
Inspections
40%
43%
48%
66%
62%
73%
56%
84%
76%
34%
78%
%of
Total
Actions
86%
55%
69%
0%
86%
78%
52%
89%
66%
65%
81%
Clean Water Act
% of Total
Inspections
23%
7%
21%
0%
31%
1%
6%
2%
11%
2%
0%
%of
Total
Actions
6%
8%
5%
0%
9%
0%
0%
2%
21%
0%
1%
RCRA
% of Total
Inspections
38%
49%
31%
34%
7%
26%
37%
14%
13%
64%
22%
%of
Total
Actions
8%
32%
23%
0%
3%
18%
45%
7%
12%
35%
16%
FIFRA/TSCA/
EPCRA/Other
% of Total
Inspections
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
%of
Total
Actions
1%
5%
3%
0%
2%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%
2%
to
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VILC. Review of Major Legal Actions
This section discusses major legal cases and pending litigation within the rubber
and plastics products industry as well as supplemental environmental projects (SEPs) involving
rubber and plastics products facilities. Detailed information regarding major cases or pending
litigation is available from the Office of Regulatory Enforcement.
VILC.l. Review of Major Cases
As indicated in EPA's ICIS EZ Search, several enforcement cases were resolved
between 1999 and 2004 for the RMPP manufacturing industry. Of these actions, 23 involved
violations of EPCRA; 7 involved violations of CERCLA; 4 involved violations of TSCA, CWA,
and FIFRA; 3 involved violations of CAA; and 1 involved violations of RCRA. A majority of
the cases were brought against plastics products manufacturers. The cases involving the rubber
products manufacturing industry included discharging water without an NPDES permit, failure
to file Form R, and failure to register a PCB transformer.
Five of the six enforcement actions resulted in the assessment of a penalty.
Penalties ranged from $100 to $89,050, and, in several cases, the defendant was ordered to spend
additional money to improve the processes or technologies and to increase future compliance.
For example, in the matter of Associated Plastics, Inc. (1999), the company paid a $10,367
penalty and spent approximately $162,000 on SEPs. The average penalty per case was
approximately $21,000 and SEPs were required in six of the cases. In another case, BP Amoco
Chemical Company (2001) was required to provide training for LEPC. Table 21 lists recent
SEPs for this industry.
The case of U.S. et al. v. Production Plated Plastic, Inc. et al. (1992) is considered
significant by EPA because the court held a corporate officer and the owner of the company
personally liable.
VII.C.2. Supplementary Environmental Projects
SEPs are compliance agreements that reduce a facility's stipulated penalty in
return for an environmental project that exceeds the value of the reduction. Often, these projects
fund pollution prevention activities that can significantly reduce the future pollutant loadings of
a facility.
The EPA's ICIS EZ Search provides information on the number and type of SEPs
for a sector. Table 21 contains a sample of the SEPs addressing the RMPP industry. The
information contained in Table 21 is not comprehensive and provides only a sample of the types
of SEPs developed for the RMPP industry.
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Table 21: Supplemental Environmental Projects in RMPP Facilities (SIC Code 30)
General Information
FY
2002
2000
1999
1999
1999
1998
1997
Docket #
06-2001-3318
09-1999-0103
09-1999-0024
05-1999-0208
06-1999-0747
06-1998-0663
06-1997-0702
Company Name
BP Amoco
Chemical
Company
Fiberglass
Representatives
Inc.
Associated
Plastics Inc.
FOAMEX LP
BP Amoco
Chemical
Company
Interplastics
Corporation
Dynagen Inc.
State/
Region
TX
CA
CA
IN
AK
OK
TX
Violation Information
Type
CERCLA 103
EPCRA313
EPCRA313
CERCLA 103
CERCLA 103
EPCRA312
CERCLA 103
Assessed
Penalty
$2,000
$100
$10,367
$3,867
$2,000
$1,300
$4,000
SEP Cost
to
Company
$32,000
$400
$162,150
$14,800
$12,000
$6,000
$16,000
Supplemental Environmental Project Information
SEP Category
Emergency Planning
and Preparedness
Environmental
Compliance Promotion
Pollution Prevention/
Equipment-Technology
Modification
Emergency Planning
and Preparedness
Emergency Planning
and Preparedness
Emergency Planning
and Preparedness
SEP Description
Sponsorship of training for LEPC.
Conduct a sector-based compliance
outreach program.
Donation of equipment to LEPC
and donation to a conference
Donate equipment and assistance to
the LEPC and donation to a
conference.
Donation of equipment to LEPC
and donation to a conference. Must
provide training and purchase
alarms.
to
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VIII. COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES
This section highlights the activities undertaken by the RMPP sector and public
agencies to voluntarily improve the sector's environmental performance. These activities include
those independently initiated by industrial trade associations. This section lists and describes
national and regional trade associations.
VIII.A. Sector-Related Environmental Programs and Activities
Bridgestone/Firestone Wildlife Habitat Projects
Bridgestone/Firestone donated a 10,000-acre natural treasure to the state of
Tennessee, officially designated the Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness. This area
includes over 12 miles of the Caney Fork River Gorge in White and Van Buren Counties.
Other projects include partnering with the Wildlife Habitat Council to establish
wildlife habitat projects at Bridgestone/Firestone manufacturing plants. These land conservation
and grounds management initiatives are currently promoting environmental awareness at the
Oklahoma City, OK and Warren County, TN facilities as well as their surrounding communities.
Gillette Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Project
The objective of the Gillette ELP is to develop and implement a third-party
compliance and management systems audit and verification process. The project will involve
developing environmental compliance and environmental management systems audit protocol
criteria that can be adopted and easily implemented by other facilities to assess compliance with
relevant regulations. The three Gillette facilities that are participating are: South Boston
Manufacturing Center, blade and razor manufacturing; North Chicago Manufacturing Center,
batch chemical manufacturing; and Santa Monica, CA, stationary products manufacturing.
(Contact: Scott Throwe, (202) 564-7013.)
VIII.B. EPA Voluntary Programs
Compliance Assistance Clearinghouse
The National Environmental Compliance Assistance Clearinghouse is a web-
based clearinghouse designed to provide quick access to compliance assistance tools, contacts,
and planned activities across EPA and other compliance assistance providers. The
Clearinghouse also serves as a forum to collaborate and exchange information. The
Clearinghouse provides links to compliance assistance activities, tools, or technical assistance
that: (1) assist the regulated community in understanding and complying with environmental
regulations; or (2) assist compliance assistance providers in helping the regulated community to
comply with environmental regulations. The Clearinghouse web site is
http://www.epa.gov/clearinghouse/.
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High Production Volume Challenge
As part of EPA's Chemical Right-to-Know Initiative, chemical producers and
importers have been invited to provide basic toxicity information voluntarily on their high
production volume (HPV) chemicals. HPV chemicals are those chemicals that are produced in
or imported to the United States in amounts over 1 million pounds per year. The information
generated through the Voluntary Challenge Program is available to the public through the EPA
web site, which is provided below.
Chemical companies that participate in the voluntary program make commitments
identifying the chemicals they will adopt and test, and the schedule of which chemicals they will
begin to test in each year of the program. Following the guidance established by EPA,
participating companies will assess the adequacy of existing data; design and submit test plans;
provide test results as they are generated; and prepare summaries of the data characterizing each
chemical.
The voluntary program uses the same tests, testing protocols, and basic
information summary formats used by the Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) program.
SIDS is a cooperative, international effort to secure basic toxicity information on HPV chemicals
worldwide. Information prepared for this U.S. domestic program will be acceptable in the
international effort as well. As of 2002, the program has been very successful; 403 companies
have committed to providing health and environmental data on 2,011 chemicals. For more
information, see the web site at http://www.epa. gov/opptintr/chemrtk/.
Chem Right to Know - Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program
(VCCEP)
The VCCEP makes information available that helps the public better understand
the potential health risks to children associated with certain chemical exposures. VCCEP's goal
is to ensure that adequate data are publicly available to assess the special impact that industrial
chemicals may have on children.
EPA has identified industrial/commercial chemicals to which children have a
high likelihood of exposure based on biomonitoring data, and has designed VCCEP to develop
the information needed to assess the impact on children. The hazard, exposure, and risk
assessments for four chemicals were submitted to EPA and underwent peer consultations in
fiscal year 2003. The outcomes of the peer consultations are expected to conclude whether data
are sufficient to adequately characterize the risks to children or whether additional data are
necessary. For more information, see the web site at http://www.epa.gov/chemrtk/vccep/.
Green Suppliers Network (GSN)
GSN is partnered with the Department of Commerce and the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to provide direct
technical assistance to suppliers. GSN offers a NIST technical assistance package of 'Lean
Manufacturing' and 'Pollution Prevention' practices directly to manufacturer's suppliers through
on-site engagements with supplier facilities.
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GSN has actively engaged other EPA, state and other federal agencies' voluntary
programs to provide training for NIST MEP centers and additional implementation resources for
suppliers.
GSN looks at identified opportunities such as lowering scrap and rework,
changing to a more environmentally benign die lubricant, and reduction in disposal of waste to
provide significant environmental impact reductions. Suppliers agree to report back to EPA and
their manufacturer on the progress of implementing the opportunities identified through the GSN
review. For more information, see the web site at http://www.epa.gov/p2/programs/gsn.htm.
Design for the Environment (DfE) Program
EPA's DfE Program works directly with industry sectors to compare human
health and environmental risks, taking into consideration traditional business factors of cost and
performance. The DfE Program works as a catalyst for lasting change, providing a better
understanding of the relative risks of chemicals that allows businesses to move to cleaner
technologies and safer chemical alternatives - protecting workers, consumers, and the
environment. Rather than rely on end-of-pipe controls, DfE encourages pollution prevention, or
front-end innovations, through the redesign of formulations, technologies, and management
processes. Current and fiscal year 2005 activities are listed below:
Automotive Refinishing: EPA is conducting best practices site visits and
train-the-trainer workshops to reduce toxic paint emissions in 60,000 auto body shops and
neighboring communities. Partner shops reduced emissions by as much as 30 percent, while
saving roughly $4,000 per shop.
Electronics: The industry is moving to using lead-free solder, wire, and cable in
printed wiring boards (PWBs). Partnership has had substantial impacts on the industry's move
toward cleaner technologies for manufacturing PWBs, with significant increase in the use of
lead-free surface finishes.
Formulator: Formulators are using safer surfactants, solvents, bleaches, and
fragrances in detergents, cleaning, floor care, and other products. One partnership eliminated
over 340,000 gallons of toxic chemicals, while saving over 100 million gallons of water along
with the energy to heat it.
Industrial Design: DfE is collaborating with the 15,000 industrial designers to
drive choices of materials, finishes, colors, and assemblage of products.
Integrated Environmental Management Systems: EPA is developing a
template/manual for greening industry.
Flame Retardants: Working with furniture and foam manufacturers, DfE is
helping to facilitate the transition to safer alternatives.
Polyurethane Foam: Building on DfE best practices and safer substitutes, EPA
is developing an approach to reduce emissions of diisocyanates, the leading cause of
occupational asthma.
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See http://www.epa.gov/dfe for more information and other DfE projects.
Green Chemistry Program
Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that are safer to
human health and the environment. The environmentally conscious design of chemical products
and processes is the central focus of EPA's Green Chemistry Program, a voluntary partnership
program with the chemical industry and scientific community. Key program activities include
the following:
Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge: This program recognizes
outstanding accomplishments in green chemistry through an annual awards program in order to
demonstrate their scientific, economic, and environmental benefits.
Green Chemistry Research: The Green Chemistry Program supports the
research, development, and implementation of innovative green chemistry technologies in order
to provide industry with scientifically sound and cost-effective alternatives.
Green Chemistry Curriculum Development: The Green Chemistry Program
supports a variety of educational activities including the development of materials and courses to
assist in the training of professional chemists in industry and education of students in academia.
Scientific Outreach: The Green Chemistry Program supports a number of
outreach projects including organizing and participating in prominent scientific meetings and
workshops, publishing in scientific journals and books, and developing and disseminating
computational tools and databases.
International Activities: While the United States is recognized as the world
leader in green chemistry, other countries are becoming increasingly interested and active in the
area. The United States continues to coordinate with other countries to promote green chemistry
on a global scale.
National Environmental Performance Track
EPA's National Environmental Performance Track Program is designed to
motivate and reward top environmental performance. By encouraging a systematic approach to
managing environmental responsibilities, taking extra steps to reduce and prevent pollution, and
being good corporate neighbors, the program is rewarding companies that strive for
environmental excellence. At the same time, many participating companies are finding that they
are saving money and improving productivity. (Contact: Performance Track hotline at
(888) 339-PTRK or the web site at http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack/.)
The rubber industry has 'Charter Members' in Performance Track. Since its
inception in June 2000 to the end of December 2003, Performance Track members went beyond
legal requirements to reduce:
• Energy use by 3.1 million mmBtus;
• Water use by 775 million gallons;
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• Hazardous materials use by 17,996 tons;
• Solid waste by 176,126 tons;
• Hazardous waste by 6,558 tons;
• Emissions of greenhouse gases by 40,193 tons;
• Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) by 2,152 tons;
• Emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) by 13,621 tons; and
• Toxic discharges to water by 6,834 tons.
Members also increased their use of reused and recycled materials by 13,760 tons and preserved
or restored 4,485 acres of habitat.
Reference: http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack/members/PTtemplate/fastfacts.htm.
WasteWi$e Program
The WasteWi$e Program was started in 1994 by EPA's Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response (OSWER). The program is aimed at reducing municipal solid wastes
by promoting waste minimization, recycling collection, and the manufacturing and purchase of
recycled products. As of 2001, the program had about 1,175 companies as members, including a
number of major corporations. Members agree to identify and implement actions to reduce their
solid wastes and must provide EPA with their waste reduction goals along with yearly progress
reports. EPA in turn provides technical assistance to member companies and allows the use of
the WasteWi$e logo for promotional purposes. Over 30 chemical companies currently are
members of WasteWi$e. (Contact: Jeff Tumarkin at EPA's OSWER at (703) 308-8686 or
Tumarkin.Jeff@epa.gov, or the WasteWi$e Hotline at (800) EPA-WISE ((800) 372-9473) or
http://www.epa.gov/wastewise.)
Project XL
Project XL, which stands for "excellence and Leadership," is a national pilot
program that allows state and local governments, businesses and federal facilities to develop
with EPA innovative strategies to test better or more cost-effective ways of achieving
environmental and public health protection. In exchange, EPA will issue regulatory, program,
policy, or procedural flexibilities to conduct the experiment. Under Project XL, private
businesses, federal facilities, business sectors, and state and local governments are conducting
experiments that address the following eight Project XL selection criteria:
• Produce superior environmental results beyond those that would have
been achieved under current and reasonably anticipated future regulations
or policies;
• Produce benefits such as cost savings, paperwork reduction, regulatory
flexibility, or other types of flexibility that serve as an incentive to both
project sponsors and regulators;
• Provide support by stakeholders;
• Achieve innovation/pollution prevention;
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• Produce lessons or data that are transferable to other facilities;
• Demonstrate feasibility;
• Establish accountability through agreed-upon methods of monitoring,
reporting, and evaluations; and
• Avoid shifting the risk burden (i.e., do not create worker safety or
environmental justice problems as a result of the experiment).
By 2001, three chemical companies (Crompton, Eastman Kodak, and PPG) had
undertaken projects under Project XL. (For more information, contact Chris Knopes in the
Office of Reinvention Programs at (202) 260-9298 or Knopes.Christopher@epa.gov, or the web
site at http://www.epa. gov/proi ectxl.)
Energy Star®
In 1991, EPA introduced Green Lights®, a program designed for businesses and
organizations to proactively combat pollution by installing energy efficient lighting technologies
in their commercial and industrial buildings. In April 1995, Green Lights® expanded into
Energy Star® Buildings—a strategy that optimizes whole-building energy-efficiency
opportunities. The energy needed to run commercial and industrial buildings in the United
States produces 19 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, 12 percent of NOX, and 25 percent
of SO2, at a cost of $110 billion a year. If implemented in every U.S. commercial and industrial
building, the Energy Star® Buildings upgrade approach could prevent up to 35 percent of the
emissions associated with these buildings and cut the nation's energy bill by up to $25 billion
annually.
The more than 7,000 participants include corporations, small businesses,
universities, health care facilities, nonprofit organizations, school districts, and federal and local
governments. Energy Star® has successfully delivered energy and cost savings across the
country, saving businesses, organizations, and consumers more than $5 billion a year. Over the
past decade, Energy Star® has been a driving force behind the more widespread use of such
technological innovations as LED traffic lights, efficient fluorescent lighting, power
management systems for office equipment, and low standby energy use.
Manufacturers can become partners in Energy Star® by pledging to undertake the
following steps:
• Measure, track, and benchmark their organization's energy performance
by using tools such as those offered by Energy Star®;
• Develop and implement a plan to improve energy performance in their
facilities and operations by adopting the strategy provided by Energy
Star®; and
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• Educate their staff and the public about their partnership with Energy
Star®, and highlight their achievements with the Energy Star label, where
available.
(Contact: Energy Star Hotline, (888) STAR-YES ((888) 782-7937) or visit the
web site at http://www.energystar.gov.)
National Industrial Competitiveness through Energy, Environment, and
Economics (NICE3)
The U.S. Department of Energy administers a grant program called NICE3. By
providing grants of up to 50 percent of the total project cost, the program encourages industry to
reduce industrial waste at its source and become more energy-efficient and cost-competitive
through waste minimization efforts. Industry uses the grants to design, test, demonstrate, and
assess the feasibility of new processes and/or equipment with the potential to reduce pollution
and increase energy efficiency. The program is open to all industries; however, priority is given
to proposals from participants in the chemicals, agriculture, aluminum, pulp and paper, glass,
metal casting, mining, petroleum, and steel industries. (Contact: DOE's Golden Field Office at
(303) 275-4728, or see the web site at http://www.oit.doe.gov/nice3.)
EPA Audit Policy
EPA encourages companies with multiple facilities to take advantage of the
Agency's Audit Policy (Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and
Prevention of Violations, 65 FR 19618 (April 11, 2000) ) to conduct audits and develop
environmental compliance systems. The Audit Policy eliminates gravity-based penalties for
companies that voluntarily discover, promptly disclose, and expeditiously correct violations of
federal environmental law. More information on EPA's Audit Policy can be obtained from the
web site at: http://www.epa.gov/Compliance/resources/policies/incentives/auditing/
index-old.html.
Small Business Compliance Policy
The Small Business Compliance Policy promotes environmental compliance
among small businesses (those with 100 or fewer employees) by providing incentives to discover
and correct environmental problems. EPA will eliminate or significantly reduce penalties for
small businesses that voluntarily discover violations of environmental law and promptly disclose
and correct them. A wide range of resources is available to help small businesses learn about
environmental compliance and take advantage of the Small Business Compliance Policy. These
resources include training, checklists, compliance guides, mentoring programs, and other
activities.
Businesses can find more information through links on the web site at:
http://www.epa.gov/smallbusiness/.
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VIII.C. Trade Association-/Industry-Sponsored Activities
To determine the activities the sector is to improve undertaking its environmental
performance, EPA contacted major trade associations and corporations. There are a significant
number of activities occurring in the RMPP. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has
projects completed or underway that are looking at issues such as stormwater, emissions factors,
scrap tires, and leaching potentials of rubber products. The SPI has started an incentive program
called OCS to help plastics products manufacturers comply with the EPA-regulated problem of
plastic resin pellet loss.
VIII.C.l. Environmental Programs
Stormwater
EPA has identified stormwater runoff as one of the leading causes of the
deterioration of water quality in rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands, and estuaries. As a result, EPA
promulgated regulations on November 16, 1990 that required permit applications for stormwater
discharges from selected municipal and industrial point sources. In 1990, the RMA sponsored a
group stormwater application project that involved over 275 individual facilities. Stormwater
sampling indicated that the rubber products manufacturing facilities have minimal stormwater
pollution concerns. The draft NPDES permits published in the Federal Register on November
19, 1993 for the rubber industry reflected this "minimal concern" by proposing the following
provisions:
• No specific numerical effluent limitations are needed;
• Best management practices (BMP) are effective at reducing pollutants;
and
• Quarterly visual observation of stormwater discharges will help minimize
pollution.
Many states are not waiting for EPA to finalize the permitting requirements and
have requested that plants obtain local permits with reporting and chemical analysis provisions.
Within the miscellaneous plastics products industry, SPI started the incentive
program OCS to promote efforts to reduce plastic resin pellet loss. SPI implements the program
informally, by requiring all participating facilities to encourage spill minimization, prompt and
thorough cleanup of spills, and proper pellet disposal. The participating manufacturers sign a
pledge that says they will try to prevent pellet loss.
Air Emissions
In 1994 and 1995, RMA conducted an extensive air emission sampling project on
the various manufacturing processes in the rubber industry. The purpose of this project was to
develop accurate air emission factors for the rubber products manufacturing industry. Today,
up-to-date emission factors are available for this industry. Six processes common to both tire
and general rubber products plants (mixing, milling, extruding, calendering, vulcanizing, and
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grinding) were the subjects of this project. Twenty-six rubber compounds/mixtures were studied
in this project. For each manufacturing process and compound, emission rates were developed
as pounds of pollutant emitted per pound of rubber (or product) processed, except for grinding,
which is expressed in terms of pounds of pollutant per pound of rubber ground off.
The RMA initiative resulted in draft emission factors for several rubber
processing operations included in the 5th Edition, Volume 1 of the AP-42. Section 4.12 is
dedicated to emission factors for the manufacture of rubber products. Many of the processes
include:
• Calendering;
• Extrusion;
• Grinding;
• Internal mixing;
• Mixing;
• Autoclave curing;
• Hot air curing; and
• Platen press curing.
Emissions factors are included for this project. This is breaking new ground as
this type of testing has never been done on such a scale for the tire and rubber industry. This is
the first time that EPA's air program in Research Triangle Park has utilized data from an outside
organization like the RMA to compile emissions factor for an industry.
Scrap Tire Disposal
Scrap tire disposal is another issue being addressed by the RMA. The RMA is
working to find uses for scrap tires that are both economically and environmentally sound. The
three main themes held by the RMA are reuse, recycle, or recovery. To date, improvements in
finding uses for scrap tires have been strong. In 2001, approximately 78 percent of the 281
million scrap tires introduced that year were used in some way. This represents a 50-percent
increase in the use of scrap tires used in 1994 and a seven-fold increase in scrap tire usage since
1990.
Using scrap tires as a fuel source is the leading method of utilizing of scrap tires.
As of 1999, approximately 40 percent of scrap tires were used in this manner. An average tire
releases 12,00 to 15,000 Btu/lb of energy. One 20-pound tire is equivalent to about 25 pounds of
coal; shredded tire chips are added to coal as a fuel supplement. Whole tires are used at times as
fuel in cement kilns.
Approximately 9 percent of scrap tires are used in civil engineering projects
while 7 percent are recycled as other rubber products. Recycled ground rubber is incorporated
into new tires, although the recycled content is limited so that tire performance is not
compromised. In 2003, approximately 9 percent of the 290 million scrap tires were sent to
landfills for disposal. Most landfills will not accept whole tires so scrap tires are usually chipped
before being deposited in a landfill.
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RMA has concluded that leachate issues from scrap rubber do not pose a concern.
In 1989, the RMA conducted an assessment using EPA's proposed TCLP, to determine what
levels of chemicals, if any, are leached from representative RMA products. The results of the
TCLP analysis showed that none of the products tested, cured or uncured, exceeded proposed
TCLP regulatory levels. The RMA also compared the effect of a modification to the TCLP
proposed by EPA in 1989 that would eliminate grinding prior to leaching, in effect making
TCLP tests of rubber products more representative of disposal practices. The results from tests
of ground and unground samples were comparable.
VIILC.2. Summary of Trade Associations
Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
1400 K Street, N.W. Members: Approximately 100
Washington, D.C. 20005 Staff: 25
Phone: (202)682-4800 Budget:
Fax: (202) 682-4854 Contact: Tracey J. Norberg
RMA is the national trade association representing the tire and rubber
manufacturing industry. Its members include all 7 major tire manufacturers and approximately
100 companies that manufacture other rubber products, including hoses, belts, seals, gaskets,
anti-vibration equipment, and other molded rubber products for industrial and automotive
applications. RMA represents its members on policy and technical issues, develops industry
standards, compiles industry statistics, and provides educational opportunities for its members.
RMA members are active in a variety of committees, which address environmental, safety and
health, government affairs, communications, technical and standards, and statistical issues. The
web site is located at: http://www.rma.org/.
Tire Industry Association (TIA)
1532 Pointer Ridge Place Members: 4,500
Suite E Staff: 18
Bowie, MD 20716-1883 Budget:
Phone: (800) 876-8372 Contact: Colleen Wood
Fax:(301)430-7283
TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry,
including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service, or use new or retreaded tires, and
also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry.
TIA was formed by the July 2002 merger of the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA)
and the Tire Association of North America (TANA).
The TIA produces two publications, Today's Tire Industry and CTS Today.
These are published six times annually. The web site is located at:
http://www.tireindustry.org/about.asp.
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Tire and Rim Association (TRA)
175 Montrose Avenue, West Members: 40
Copley, OH 44321 Staff: 3
Phone: (216)666-8121 Budget:
Fax: (216)666-8340 Contact: J.F. Pacuit
Founded in 1903, TRA includes manufacturers of tires, rims, wheels, and related
parts. TRA establishes standards (primarily dimensional) for the interchanging of tires, rim
contours, tubes, valves, and flaps for passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, airplanes, and
for earth-moving, road-building, agricultural, and industrial vehicles. TRA includes a Standards
and Technical Advisory Committee. Subcommittees include Agricultural Tire and Rim, Aircraft
Tire and Rim, Cycle Tire and Rim, Industrial Tire and Rim, Off-the-Road Tire and Rim,
Passenger Car Tire and Rim, Truck-Bus Tire and Rim, and Tube and Valve. TRA also publishes
Engineering Design Information for Aircraft Tires and Rims (periodic), Engineering Design
Information for Ground Vehicles Tires and Rims (quarterly), Tire and Rim Association-Aircraft
Year Book., and Tire and Rim Association Year Book. The web site is located at:
http://www.us-tra.org/traMain.htm.
National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association (NTDRA)
6333 Long Street, Suite 340 Members: 5,000
Shawnee, KS 66216 Staff: 30
Phone: (913)268-6273 Budget:
Fax: (913)268-6388 Contact: Don Wilson
Founded in 1920, NTDRA represents independent tire dealers and retreaders. It
includes 25 state and 80 local groups. NTDRA publishes Master Retreader (bimonthly),
National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association-Hotline (bimonthly), National Tire Dealers
and Retreaders Association-Who's Who Membership Directory (annual), NTDRA Dealer News
(monthly), and NTDRA Membergram (monthly). The web site is located at:
The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI)
1801 K Street, N.W., Suite 600K Members: 1,000
Washington, D.C. 20006 Staff: 57
Phone: (202)974-5200 Budget:
Fax: (202) 296-7005 Contact: Bonnie Limbach
Founded in 1937, SPI represents manufacturers and processors of molded,
extruded, fabricated, laminated, calendered, and reinforced plastic; manufacturers of raw
materials, machinery, tools, dies, and molds; and testing laboratories. SPI supports research,
proposes standards for plastics products, compiles statistics, organizes competitions, and bestows
awards. SPI also publishes Financial and Operating Ratios (annual); SPI Link (weekly); The
Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. - Labor Survey (annual); and an Annual Report to members.
The web site is located at: http://www.plasticsindustry.org.
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Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
14 Fairfield Drive Members: 37,000
P.O. Box 403 Staff: 31
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403 Budget: $5,000,000
Phone: (203) 775-0471 Contact: Gail Bristol
Fax: (203)775-8490
Founded in 1942, SPE is a professional society of scientists, engineers, educators,
students, and others interested in the design, development, production, and utilization of plastic
materials, products, and equipment. The SPE awards graduate and undergraduate scholarships
ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. SPE awards a plaque, gold medal, and $5,000 in recognition of
fundamental contributions to the technology of polymer science and engineering, plus seven
other awards of $2,500 each for achievements in engineering and technology, education,
business management, research, production of unique plastics products for consumer and
industrial use, and contribution to mankind in the field of plastic. SPE also conducts seminars.
Committees within SPE include Award, Credentials, Education, Education Seminar,
International Relations, Management Involvement, New Technology, Plastic Education
Foundation, Public Interest, Technical Programs, and Technical Volumes. Divisions include
Advanced Polymer Composites, Automotive, Blow Molding, Color and Appearance,
Decorating, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering Properties and Structure, Extrusion,
Injection Molding, Marketing, Medical Plastic, Mold Making and Mold Design, Plastic
Analysis, Plastic Recycling, Polymodifers and Additives, Thermoforming, Thermoplastic
Materials and Foams, Thermosetting Molding, and Vinyl Plastic. SPE also publishes the
Journal of Vinyl Technology (quarterly), Plastic Engineering (monthly), Polymer Composites
(bimonthly), Polymer Engineering and Science (semimonthly), and Preprint Volumes and the
Plastic Engineering Series (books). The web site is located at: http://www.4spe.org/.
Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) International
2000 Spring Road, Members: 435
Suite 511 Staff: 3
Oak Brook, IL 60523 Budget: $500,000
Phone: (630)571-0611 Contact: Charles D. Fredrick
Fax:(630)571-0616
Founded in 1976, ARM represents plastic processors who use the rotational
molding process, their suppliers, and overseas molders. ARM's purposes are to increase
awareness of roto-molding, exchange technical information, provide education, and standardize
production guidelines. ARM conducts research seminars, educational video, and slide programs,
maintains a private library, sponsors a product contest, and bestows awards. ARM also offers a
membership database. ARM publishes the ARM Roster (annual) and the Roto-Molder Review
(4-6/year). The web site is located at: http://www.rotomolding.org/.
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International Association of Plastic Distributors (IAPD)
4707 College Blvd., Suite 105 Members: 450
Leawood, KS 66211 -1667 Staff: 6
Phone: (913)345-1005 Budget: $825,000
Fax: (913)345-1006 Contact: Carol K. Wagner
Founded in 1956, IAPD represents distributors of plastic materials, firms that
both manufacture and distribute these materials, and manufacturers who sell their products
through plastic distributors. The objective of IAPD is to promote proper and efficient distributor
involvement in the plastic industry. IAPD maintains liaison with associated organizations,
operates a library, bestows awards, and compiles statistics. Publications include the Membership
Directory (annual), the IAPD Magazine (monthly), and computerized data processing manuals,
charts, and other materials. The web site is located at: http://www.iapd.org/.
Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA)
Building C, Suite 20 Members: 73
800 Roosevelt Road Staff: 4
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Budget:
Phone: (708)858-6540 Contact: Richard W. Church
Fax: (630) 790-3095
Founded in 1978, PPFA represents raw material suppliers, processors, machinery
suppliers, consultants, and testing labs for plastic pipe and fittings. PPFA's objectives are to
provide a forum for exchange of information and ideas; to see that existing code approvals for
use of plastic pipe and fittings are retained; to obtain additional code approvals and develop new
markets for products; to provide leadership and continuity for the industry; and to seek liaison
and involvement with other organizations within the industry. The web site is located at:
http://www.ppfahome.org/.
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IX. CONTACTS/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS/RESOURCE MATERIALS/
BIBLIOGRAPHY
General Profile
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Commission, Washington, D.C., February 1994.
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Process Descriptions
The Chemical Process Industries, First ed., R. Norris Shreve, McGraw-Hill Book Company,
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EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313 Reporting
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Assessment of Industrial Hazardous Waste Practices - Rubber and Plastic Industry, Foster D.
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"Foam Processing," Modern Plastic, October 1991.
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The Identification of Effluents from Rubber Vulcanization, Stephen M. Rappaport, University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Presented at the Conference on Environmental Aspects of
Chemical Use in Rubber Processing, Akron, OH, 1975.
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill Book
Company, New York, NY, 1992.
"Tire Materials and Construction," Kevin lost, Automotive Engineering, October 1992.
Regulatory Profile
Federal Register: Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; Rubber Tire
Manufacturing Industry; Final Rule. 52 FR 34868, September 15, 1987.
Federal Register: Plastic Molding and Forming Point Source Category Effluent Limitations
Guidelines; Pretreatment Standards and New Source Performance Standards; Final
Regulation. 49 FR 49026, December 17, 1984.
Federal Register: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire
Manufacturing; Final Rule. 67 FR 45588, July 9, 2002.
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EPA's Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS).
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EPA's Air Toxics Web Site, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
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Pollution Prevention
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Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, February 1990.
Environmental Fact Sheet - Plastic: The Facts on Source Reduction, U.S. EPA, Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, February 1990.
Environmental Fact Sheet - The Facts on Degradable Plastic, U.S. EPA, Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response, February 1990.
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and Emergency Response, February 1990.
Operation Clean Sweep, Only You Can Stop Resin Pellet Loss!, The Society of the Plastics
Industry, Inc., Washington, D.C.
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Recent Experience in Encouraging the Use of Pollution Prevention in Enforcement Settlements.,
Monica M Becker and Nicholas A Ashford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Center for Technology, Policy, and Industrial Development, Cambridge, MA, May 1992.
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Akron, OH.
Scrap Tires for Fuel, an Energy Alternative, A.L. Eastman, Goodyear Tire and Rubber
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1990.
A Study of the Use of Recycled Paving Material, Report to Congress, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and U.S. EPA, June 1993. (FHWA-
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Summary of Markets for Scrap Tires, U.S. EPA, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, October 1991.
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Production and Compounding, U.S. EPA, Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances,
March 1992. (EPA 560/4-88/004q)
U.S. Scrap Tire Markets 2001, Rubber Manufacturers Association, December 2002.
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Waste Minimization Strategies for the Fabricated Rubber Products Industry, Christopher
Bozzini, Thomas O'Regan, Patrick Sheehan, and Catherine Walsh, Prepared for the U.S.
EPA, August 1992.
1999 National Emissions Inventory, U.S. EPA, December 2003.
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/net/index. html
2001 Toxic Release Inventory Data, U.S. EPA, June 2003. http://www.epa.gov/tri
Books, Reports, and Documents
Noyes Data Corporation, "Alternative Formulations and Packaging to Reduce Use of
Chlorofluorocarbons," 1990, ISBNO-8155-1257-0.
Research Triangle Institute, "Alternatives for Measuring Hazardous Waste Reduction," 1991,
PB91-208595.
Noyes Data Corporation, "Aqueous Cleaning as an Alternative to CFC and Chlorinated Solvent-
Based Cleaning," 1991, ISBNO-8155-1285-6.
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EPA, "Background Document on Clean Products Research and Implementation," 1990,
EPA/600/S2-90/048.
EPA, "Case Studies from the Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse: Solvent
Recovery," 1989, ISM-4 (PPIC).
Government Institutes, "Case Studies in Waste Minimization," 1991, ISBNO-86587-267-8.
United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), "Cleaner Production Newsletter," Industry
and Environmental Office, ICPIC-1 (PPIC).
EPA, "Degreaser System Pollution Prevention Evaluation," 1990, EPA/600/S2-90/052.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, "Guidelines for Waste Reduction and Recycling:
Solvents," 1989, ISM-13 (PPIC).
EPA, "Guides to Pollution Prevention: Research and Educational Institutions," 1990, ISM-19
(PPIC).
EPA, "Guides to Pollution Prevention: The Fiberglass-Reinforced and Composite Plastics
Industry," ISM-19 (PPIC).
McGraw-Hill, Inc., "Hazardous Waste Minimization," 1990, ISBNO-07-022043-3.
Lewis Publishers, "Hazardous Waste Minimization Handbook," 1989, ISBNO-87371-176-9.
ASTM, "Hazardous and Industrial Solid Waste Minimization Practices," 1989, ISBNO-8031-
1269-6.
EPA, "Industrial Pollution Prevention for the 1990s," 1991, EPA/600/S8-91/052.
EPA, "Pollution Prevention Benefits Manual: Volume 1 (Draft)," 1989, WAM-1 (PPIC).
EPA, "Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System (PIES) User Guide," Version 1.1,
1989, EPA/600/9-89/086, free.
CMA, "Pollution Prevention Resource Manual," 1991, $75.00 (non-members), $50.00
(members, Order no. 018031).
EPA, "Prevention Reference Manual: Control Technologies. Volume 2: Post-Release Mitigation
Measures for Controlling Accidental Releases of Air Toxics," 1987, EPA/600/S8-
87/039b.
EPA, "Prevention Reference Manual: Control Technologies. Volume 1: Prevention and
Protection Technologies for Controlling Accidental Releases of Air Toxics," 1987,
EPA/600/S8-87/039a.
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Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products Contacts/Bibliography
EPA, "Prevention Reference Manual: Overviews on Preventing and Controlling Accidental
Releases of Selected Toxic Chemicals," 1988, EPA/600/S8-88/074.
EPA, "Prevention Reference Manual: User's Guide, Overview for Controlling Accidental
Releases of Air Toxics," 1987, EPA/600/S8-87/028.
EPA, "Proceedings of the International Workshop on Research in Pesticide Treatment/Disposal/
Waste Minimization," 1991, EPA/600-S9-91/047.
Alaska Health Project, "Profiting from Waste Reduction in Your Small Business," 1988, free,
QAM-2 (PPIC).
National Academy Press, "Reducing Hazardous Waste Generation: An Evaluation and a Call for
Action," 1985, $9.95, ISBN 0-309-03498-1.
Noyes, Data Corporation, "Solvent Waste Reduction," 1990, $45, ISBN 0-8155-1254-6.
EPA, "Solvent Waste Reduction Alternatives," 1989, EPA/625/4-89/021.
EPA, "Source Characterization and Control Technology Assessment of Methylene Chloride
Emissions from Eastman Kodak Company," Rochester, NY, 1989, EPA/600-S2-043.
Government Institutes, "The Greening of American Business: Making Bottom-Line Sense of
Environmental Responsibility," 1992, $24.95, ISBN: 0-86587-295-3.
Van Nostrand Reinhold, "The Recycler's Manual for Business, Government, and the
Environmental Community," 1992, $64.95, ISBN 0-442-01190-3.
National Academy Press, "Tracking Toxic Substances at Industrial Facilities: Engineering Mass
Balance Versus Materials Accounting," 1990, ISBN 0-0309-04086-8.
EPA, "Waste Exchange Information Package," 1991, free, GEN-13 (PPIC).
EPA, "Waste Minimization: Environmental Quality with Economic Benefits," 1990, free,
EPA/530-SW-87-026 (also GEN-14 (PPIC)).
Government Institutes, "Waste Minimization Manual," 1987, $57.00, ISBN: 0-86587-731-9.
EPA, "Waste Minimization Opportunity Assessment Manual," 1988, EPA/625/7-88/003.
CMA, "Waste Minimization Workshop Handbook," 1987, $250.00 (non-members); $100.00
(members), Order no. 018016.
API, "Waste Minimization in the Petroleum Industry: A Compendium of Practices," 1991,
$35.00, Order no. 849-30200.
Lewis Publishers, "Waste Minimization: Implementing an Effective Program," due 1992,
$59.00, ISBN 0-87371-521-7.
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Contacts/Bibliography
Noyes Data Corporation, "Waste Oil: Reclaiming Technology, Utilization, and Disposal," 1989,
$39.00, ISBN 0-8155-1193-0.
California Department of Health Service, "Waste Reduction Fact Sheet: Pesticide Formulating
Industry," free, FCAD-7 (PPIC).
Executive Enterprises, "Waste Reduction: Policy and Practice," $39.95, ISBN 1-55840-272-1.
Contacts
Contacts
Becky MacDicken
Lynne Harris
Bob Larch
Hope Pillsbury
Roger M. Ferris
J.F. Pacuit
Tracey Norberg
Tony Wayne
Dave Salman
Organization
International Tire Association
The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.
Ohio EPA, Solid Waste
EPA, OSW, Solid Waste
Society of Plastics Engineers
Tire and Rim Association
Rubber Manufacturers Association
EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards
EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards
Telephone
(301) 430-7280
(202) 974-5200
(614) 644-2734
(703) 308-7258
(203) 775-0471
(330)666-8121
(202) 682-4800
(919) 541-5439
(919) 541-0859
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