INITIAL & ANNUAL CHEMICAL REPORTING
WHAT ARE MY REQUIREMENTS AND WHEN?
Question: Why is Initial and Annual Reporting of Chemicals Required?
Answer: Reporting includes the Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) which is typically the local Fire Department who are the First Responders if there is an on-site incident. Reporting is required so that the LEPC is aware of the type of dangers present at the site.
Question: As an Auto Recycler what types of Chemicals May Require Reporting?
Answer: Typical Chemicals associated with Auto Recyclers’ which Require Reporting include:
- Oil (stored in excess of 10,000 lbs, approx. 1,320 gallons)
- Antifreeze (stored in excess of 10,000 lbs, approx. 1,100 gallons)
- Gasoline (stored in excess of 10,000 lbs, approx. 1,600 gallons)
- Diesel Fuel (stored in excess of 10,000 lbs, approx. 1,400 gallons)
- Sulfuric Acid (stored in excess of 500 lbs, approx. 100 batteries)
- Lead (stored in excess of 10,000 lbs, approx. 500 batteries)
Note: Reporting is based on the maximum quantity of the particular chemical stored on-site at any time during the calendar year. Hence typically a good guideline to utilize is the “Potential” on-site storage capacity for that particular chemical.
Question & Answer: When is Chemical Reporting Required?
- Initial Reporting: Whenever Maximum Quantity of a Particular Chemical is Stored on-site
- Annual Reporting: By March 1st of the particular Calendar Year
Question: What are the Potential Penalties for Not performing Labeling & Reporting?
Answer: There is the potential of monetary fines from Regulatory Agencies if discovered during an Inspection. However the most significant concern is Civil and/or Criminal Liability associated with an on-site Incident!
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