Phase I and II Investigation of Commercial/Industrial Parcel for Orbit Movers and ConMed Corp., Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to conduct a Phase I environmental site assessment of a 11.84-acre commercial and industrial property containing two buildings. The property was being purchased by the company that requested the investigation. ERAtech personnel conducted the assessment following the ASTM Standard. The Phase I assessment indicated the presence of several recognized environmental conditions (REC's) on the property.

As a result of the Phase I findings, the current owner of the property contracted ERAtech to perform a Phase II subsurface investigation of the property. The purpose of the investigations was to determine existing chemical concentrations in areas defined as REC's in the ERAtech site assessment. Soil and groundwater samples were collected in areas of existing dry wells and septic tanks, and the former drum and hazardous waste storage areas on the site. Additionally, samples were collected from an area that previously contained an unknown number of underground storage tanks. ERAtech personnel provided on-site professional supervision of field activities. In addition, ERAtech's geologist monitored soil samples for the presence of volatile organic vapors. After the samples were collected and analyzed, ERAtech prepared a written report summarizing field activities and laboratory findings.

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SWP3 for Two Facilities for Yoder Industries, Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to prepare Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans for two industrial facilities. These facilities do aluminum die casting, including machining and finishing of parts, for the automotive industry. The land surrounding both facilities is residential and commercial. The scope of work included a walk-through of both facilities by ERAtech personnel, and preparation of two individual SWP3 plans.

During the site visits, ERAtech personnel determined potential pollutant sources. These were determined by both visual inspection, and a review of facility documentation and site maps. Potential pollutant sources include all process chemicals or raw materials exposed to storm water on the site such as outdoor storage or processing activities, or on-site waste disposal areas. Once the potential sources had been identified, ERAtech worked with the facility contacts to develop a Best Management Practice Plan (BMP) to prevent pollution of the storm water leaving the site. In the final report, ERAtech summarized all the information pertinent to storm water pollution prevention, and also provided a summary of record keeping and reporting requirements, and a plan to fulfill these and keep the facility in compliance.

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SWP3 for the Paul H. Rohe Company, Inc., Sunman, Indiana

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to complete a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for the company's proposed Indian facility. The facility will be involved in asphalt production and paving. The site includes stockpiles, a production plant, and storage of recycled materials. The scope of work included preparation of the written SWP3, review and stamping of the plan by an Indiana professional engineer, and preparation of an outline of the SWP3 including the requirements in accordance with the storm water regulations.

ERAtech completed a site visit of the property collecting the information needed to complete the scope of work. Areas of potential storm water contamination and storm water outfalls from the property were identified. The final report included a description of these sources, and pollution prevention controls. In addition, the report detailed the reporting and inspection requirements for the facility required by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and included sample forms to be used in keeping the facility in compliance. Finally, ERAtech enlisted the aid of an Indiana Professional Engineer to review and certify the plan.

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Preparation of Two SPCC Plans for Butler Asphalt Facilities in Vandalia and Fairborn, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to prepare two Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans for the two asphalt production and distributed facilities. The purpose of the SPCC rules of the Clean Water Act is to prevent or contain the discharge of oil into "navigable waters or adjoining shorelines." Since the facilities use and store oil products that have the potential to reach navigable waters if accidentally released, SPCC plans were required for both facilities.

ERAtech personnel completed a walk-through of the two facilities to gather the information pertinent to SPCC. This information was analyzed and a final report was prepared summarizing history, spill potential analysis, containment, drainage, bulk storage tanks, facility transfer operations, facility tank truck unloading, inspection and records, security, and personnel training procedures. Finally, ERAtech's professional engineer reviewed and certified the plan.

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Review of Storm Water and SPCC Issues for General Motors-Powertrain, Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to review and provide recommendations for the facility's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, Best Management Practices environmental audit. The scope of work included a review of existing facility to discover and recommend areas of improvement for storm water handling, and a written report containing recommendations.

ERAtech personnel completed the review of documents and facility tour to familiarize themselves with the facility's storm water and SPCC issues. The final report provided recommendations in three categories arranged by the importance, effort, and cost associated with each. In response to the recommendation report, ERAtech was contracted to assist the facility in implementation of these proposed improvements. The scope of work included rewriting the SPCC and Contingency Plans to include the recommendations, reformatting of the plans in both computer and bound formats. ERAtech completed this scope of work, and had the final plans reviewed and certified by a professional engineer.

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SPCC Plans for Isaac Corporation Facilities Located in Brook Park, Defiance, Bryan, and Miamisburg, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to prepare Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans for the four facilities. The scope of work included a site visit to all four facilities focusing on petroleum-related systems and pathways to waters of the state, preparation of an SPCC for each site, and review and certification of the written SPCC plans by a registered professional engineer.

ERAtech completed site visits to each facility. After evaluations of the sites, ERAtech determine that the conditions at only two of the sites required the completion of an SPCC plan. At these two sites, ERAtech worked with the facility contact to address any issues of deficiencies at the facility in terms of spill control. After these deficiencies were sufficiently alleviated, ERAtech prepared the two final reports and had them certified by a professional engineer. Each report detailed operational and storage issues specific to that facility in relation to spill control and facility response to an accidental

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Environmental Compliance Audits Performed for Yoder Industries, Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to perform an initial environmental compliance audit, and quarterly audit updates for one year for the aluminum die-casting facility. The purpose of the environmental audit is to reduce the liability of regulatory inspections by addressing the facility's compliance program. The quarterly inspections review the compliance progress of the facility since the last inspection, and brief the facility's environmental contact on new regulatory compliance issues.

During the initial audit, ERAtech conducted a site visit that involved a tour of the facility, and a review of the facility's current permits and record. Using this information, ERAtech evaluated the facility's compliance in the following areas: air regulations, hazardous waste (RCRA), community right-to-know (RCRA), water (NPDES, SWP3), and spill prevention observations and recommendations to the company. For each subsequent quarterly review, ERAtech personnel again toured the facility and provided updated recommendations.

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OSHA Audit of Two Butler Asphalt Facilities in Vandalia and Fairborn, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to complete an Occupational Safety and Health Audit of the two facilities that manufacture and distribute asphalt to various customers. The scope of work included a walk-through of the two facilities in order to observe applicable conditions and workplaces. The scope also included four quarterly follow-up reviews conducted within one year to provide feedback as to the company's program implementation efforts.

During the facility visits, ERAtech interviewed key personnel to ascertain the effectiveness of current safety programs, reviewed OSHA programs against OSHA regulations and for effectiveness, and reviewed training and record keeping documentation. The final report discussed significant non-compliance items referenced by the applicable OSHA standard, and provided recommendations as to actions required to correct deficiencies.

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OSHA Compliance Monitoring for Lead at Budde Sheetmetal Works, Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to perform an OSHA employee exposure monitoring for lead in the welding and grinding of stainless steel racks at the facility. The purpose of the investigation was to provide documentation concerning the measurement of potential air concentrations of lead and to determine OSHA compliance. The scope of the project included the monitoring of one randomly chosen representative employee for an entire eight-hour work shift, collection of samples, and analysis of results.

ERAtech personnel collected industrial hygiene air samples during grinding and welding activities performed by the selected employee during a one day, eight-hour shift. ERAtech observed the ventilation system, operating procedures, and personal protective equipment supplied to the employee as part of the analysis. Three air samples were collected during the work shift and analyzed. Based on the observations and the laboratory analysis results, ERAtech determined that the facility was in compliance with the OSHA regulations for lead.

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Best Management Practices Plan for the IAMS Company, Lewisburg, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to review and prepare a BMP plan for the facility. The facility manufactures and distributes animal feed products. The scope of work included a site visit to the facility focusing on industrial activities that could lead to unauthorized pollutants that may be discharged from the facility outfall. In addition, the scope included preparation of a final written BMP plan in accordance with the facility's NPDES permit for the outfall.

In preparing the BMP, ERAtech personnel visited the facility to become familiar with operations and the potential pollutant discharges. In addition, the facility's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan was reviewed and incorporated into the BMP. The final written BMP addressed proper management of solid and hazardous wastes at the facility. ERAtech provided the company with the final BMP for review and submittal to the State.

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SARA 312 Report Applicability Determination for Dayton Bag and Burlap, Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to review Dayton Bag and Burlap's applicability for submitting SARA 312 reports. The scope of work included reviewing material usage at the facility to determine if the amounts stored are above threshold values, and completing any required paperwork.

ERAtech reviewed the facility's Annual Chemical Inventory Filing Fee Worksheet and Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory form for the previous year, and reviewed changes in material usage from information supplied by the company. From this review, ERAtech determined that the facility exceeded the storage threshold for one material, and was required to file a chemical inventory report for this material. To assist with their submittal, ERAtech provided the client a copy of their SARA 312 Report, a draft cover letter, and a filing fee worksheet.

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SARA 312 Reporting for MTM Molded Products Company, Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to evaluate the applicability of SARA 312 reporting requirements for the facility. The company makes various plastic products for camping and hunting. The scope of work included a tour of the facility, evaluation of the chemical inventory, and determination of the usage of affected chemicals.

ERAtech toured the facility in order to verify the assumptions that the facility's operations were steady-state in terms of use and storage of materials. In addition, ERAtech reviewed the company's current chemical inventory to determine SARA applicability. During the review, questions arose as to the reporting requirements for the storage and use of polymer pellets at the facility. ERAtech reviewed the issue and, with EPA guidance, satisfactory resolved the question. In the final report, ERAtech detailed the facility's SARA applicability, and provided reporting forms and guidance documents

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SARA Title III, Form R Reporting for Mutual Tool & Die, Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to assist Mutual Tool & Die in evaluating SARA Title III, Form R reporting requirements and supporting methodology. Form R is the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Form required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). A completed Form R must be submitted for each toxic chemical manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above applicable thresholds. The scope of work included evaluation of SARA Title III, Form R reporting requirements for the facility based upon 1998 material usage and MSDA information, and then preparation of either the 1997 Form R's for submittal, or substantiation of why the facility is not subject to Form R reporting.

ERAtech performed a mass balance evaluation of material usage at the facility in order to determine applicability. Using the current solvent and oil inventory and usage, and the various MSDS's, ERAtech calculated the usage of materials that contain chemicals on the SARA 313 list. Since these values all fell below threshold limits, ERAtech completed a report detailing its methodology and a summary of why the facility is not subject to Form R reporting based on its findings.

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DOT Safety Training for Whirlpool Corporations, Marion, Ohio

Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety Training for Handling and Transporting Hazardous Materials must be completed by employees involved with these tasks once every three years. ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to conduct DOT training at the client's facility for 26 employees. The client provided a list of DOT regulated materials at the facility to allow the training to be specifically directed to the operations of the facility.

Training was conducted in two individual sessions of four hours each. ERAtech's instructor provided the employees general awareness/familiarization and a brief overview of function specific training. In addition, handout materials were provided to each participant, including student manual, pocket-sized ATA Driver's Guide to Hazardous Materials, and DOT Emergency Response Guidebook. Upon successful completion of the training sessions, ERAtech issued individual training certificates as documents of participation.

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SWP3 and Hazwoper Training for Zircoa, Inc., Solon, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to provide Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) Training, and Hazwoper 8-Hour Refresher Training for Zircoa employees. SWP3 training is required for the facility to fulfill the requirements of their NPDES General Stormwater Permit. The scope of work included presentation by a qualified instructor with extensive SWP3 experience, emphasis on practical application skills and knowledge necessary to comply with permit requirements, and preparation of course materials appropriate for the facility. ERAtech's project manager reviewed the facility's SWP3 plan, and conducted a walk-through of the facility prior to the scheduled training to familiarize himself with current issues in the working environment of the facility. The training was presented three times within one 24-hour period to provide training to each of the three shifts.

The Hazwoper refresher is required by OSHA regulations annually for employees with specific tasks. The scope of work included eight hours of formal training using course materials appropriate for the facility's working environment. The company provided a list of the primary hazardous materials used at the facility and these hazards were emphasized during the training. After training was completed, certificates were issued to each participant for documentation purpose.

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Safety Training for Lord Corporation, Dayton, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to provide respiratory protection training and to perform qualitative air purifying respirator (APR) fit testing. ERAtech provided both refresher APR training for existing employees and APR training for new employees. The scope of work included a lecture on APR respiratory protection using written course materials developed specifically for the facility, qualitative respiratory fit testing on each employee's full-face, half-face, or powered APR's and associated filters and cartridges, and an assessment of each employee's capability to perform work activities using his or her APR assembly. If the company-provided APR did not fit a specific employee, ERAtech selected a different model/size APR for that employee, and conducted necessary additional fit testing.

The annual APR testing for existing employees reviewed basic concepts behind the use of APR's and a discussion of circumstances where APR use is inappropriate. Other course topics included principles of respiratory protection, and care and preventative maintenance procedures for APR's. In addition to these topics, the training for new employees also included donning and doffing procedures. After the training, ERAtech provided certificates to those employees who attended the lecture and successfully completed fit testing.

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Indoor Air Quality Investigation at the Dayton Power & Light Facility, Sidney, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to conduct and indoor air quality (IAQ) investigation in an attempt to identify the source of employee complaints at the facility to aid in the mitigation of the recognized IAQ problems. Several complaints had been received by employees working in one section of the building. All had complained of similar symptoms. The scope of work included visual inspection of the subject building, review of applicable documents, environmental monitoring and employee interviews.

ERAtech conducted an IAQ investigation in two separate areas of the DP&L facility. ERAtech performed a visual inspection of the building and its associated HVAC systems. Temperature, relative humidity, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide levels were recorded at various locations throughout the complaint areas. ERAtech also distributed written surveys to employees in the affected areas to collect information about the nature of their complaints. Based on the information and sampling results obtained during the course of the investigation, ERAtech provided DP&L its opinion of the most likely cause of the employee complaints, and recommended methods of addressing the problem.

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Personal Noise Exposure Monitoring for Dayton Power & Light, Dayton, Fairborn, and Greenville, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to conduct personal eight-hour noise exposure monitoring on selected Dayton Power & Light employees in seven job categories. The scope of work included monitoring one randomly selected individual from each job category for one entire work shift. All sampled employees were observed during the work shift to document the various tasks performed, and noise level readings were recorded throughout the duration of the work shift.

ERAtech conducted personal noise exposure monitoring of eight employees at the DP&L company facility. The individuals sampled were chosen to represent the greatest exposure levels for all employees working at each facility. Based on noise levels recorded during sampling, ERAtech computed eight-hour time-weighted average sound levels in order to compare them to allowable OSHA limits. A final report was prepared summarizing the findings of the monitoring; including tasks performed by each employee and their recorded noise levels.

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Personal Noise Exposure Monitoring for Monarch Marking, Miamisburg, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to perform eight-hour TWA noise exposure monitoring of 14 work areas. ERAtech had previously identified these areas as having the greatest potential for high noise levels during a typical work shift as part of a previous sound mapping survey of the facility. The scope of services included monitoring one employee in each work area over one shift, evaluation noise level readings recorded during the duration of the shift, and calculating time weighted average sound levels for each sampled worker.

ERAtech performed personal noise monitoring of 14 employees. Based on noise levels recorded during sampling, ERAtech computed eight-hour time-weighted average sound levels. For the TWA levels exceeding OSHA limits, ERAtech evaluated the effectiveness of the personal protective equipment used by Monarch Marking employees in meeting OSHA standards. The final report included the unprotected eight-hour TWA for each employee, and indicated how these values would be affected through the use of several different types of hearing protection.

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Hazardous Waste Management Facility Closure Plan for Seneca Environmental Products, Inc., Tiffin, Ohio

ERAtech Environmental, Inc. was contracted to provide consulting services required to implement a Closure Plan for a portion of the subject property used for the temporary storage of paint and paint-related wastes. The scope of work included soil and water sampling, supervision of any required excavation, and preparation of a final report summarizing closure activities. ERAtech personnel supervised soil sampling of the closure area in accordance with a prewritten Closure Plan that had already been approved by the Ohio EPA. ERAtech's geologist interpreted the laboratory results in order to define the vertical and horizontal extent of the contamination, and to determine the amount of contaminated soil to be removed.

Next, an excavator was contracted to remove the contaminated soil. Some of the soil removed from the area was disposed as hazardous waste, and some as non-hazardous material based on the sampling results. After excavation, ERAtech supervised additional soil sampling for the purpose of verifying that only clean soil remained. A few elevated levels of some metals remained, so ERAtech performed background soil sampling outside the closure unit area. The background samples indicated that the levels in the closure unit were not higher than naturally occurring levels. After al required sampling was completed, the area was backfilled with DOT-approved soil. Throughout the project, ERAtech provided liaison activities with the Ohio EPA Northwest District Office. In addition, ERAtech's professional engineer certified and stamped the closure certification. The project resulted in the official, approved closure of the hazardous waste facility.

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