CHEMICAL USAGE & REPORTING
WHAT ARE MY REQUIREMENTS & HOW DO I COMPLY?
As an Auto Recycler a variety of chemicals and petroleum products are stored and utilized on site. Per the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) there are various regulatory requirements. These requirements are not unique to Auto Recyclers as they are applicable to any business utilizing chemicals ranging from an office using cleaning supplies to a large manufacturer.
There are Four Typical Requirements which need to be Satisfied which are:
- Container Labeling with Material Names and OSHA Information
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) need to be available for All On-site Materials
- Initial Reporting of particular Chemicals stored on-site
- Annual Reporting of particular chemicals stored on-site
How Do I Satisfy These Requirements?
Container Labeling: Various Methods Available Including:
- Containers Labeled by Vendor Selling the Chemical
- Generic Labels with Required OSHA Information are available Free to CAR members
- Obtain Labeling Information from MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets: Various Sources Including:
- Available from Vendors who Supply the Chemical
- Generic MSDS’s available from various Chemical Publications or various Websites
- MSDS’s provided in the “Connecticut Auto Recycling Industry” “Management & Compliance” Program Guidebook (prepared by Korth Engineering, LLC) for Particular Materials for Waste Characterization purposes are also acceptable for satisfying OSHA Requirements
Initial Reporting:Completion of Notification Forms and Submittal To Regulatory Agencies
Annual Reporting:Completion of Tier II “EMERGENCY AND HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL INVENTORY” Form and Submittal To Regulatory Agencies
For Further Information Contact Korth Engineering, LLC at:
- Phone: (860) 295-9458 or (860) 989-2800
- Email: enveng@kortheng.com
- Website: www.kortheng.com
Filed Under: Environmental Tips • Featured
About the Author: The author of “Environmental Tips” Bradley Korth is a Registered Professional Engineer the owner of Korth Engineering, LLC. Education includes a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, and a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and a master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Environmental Management. Brad has also taught as an adjunct professor in the Environmental Sciences Program at Post University.
Environmental Engineering assignments include regulatory compliance, permitting, auditing, release prevention & response planning (SPCC, stormwater, OPA90, etc.), property evaluations, implementation of environmental management systems including ISO 14001, pollution prevention & recycling programs, remediation projects, hazardous materials transportation, certified tank inspections, training, and spill response actions. Related experience includes compliance with various OSHA requirements and regulations.
Contact Information:
Email: enveng@kortheng.com
Phone: (860) 989-2800
Website: www.kortheng.com