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Ammonia Week in Review | February 7, 2014

February 7th, 2014

Leaks and fines fill this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Homes Evacuated After Ammonia Leaks At Poultry Plant – An ammonia leak at George’s Chicken, 19992 Senedo Road, near Edinburg forced the evacuation of the plant and 12 nearby homes early Friday afternoon.  Emergency crews reported at about 2:45 p.m. that the leak had been […]

Ammonia Week in Review | August 16, 2013

August 16th, 2013

Some big fines and significant leaks made the headlines this week… Ammonia Fertilizer Company Agrees to $90,000 Settlement With the USEPA Over RMP Violations – Abilene Products Co., Inc., has agreed to pay a $15,290 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) at its fertilizer facility in Abilene, Kan. As part […]

Q&A | Normative vs. Informative

July 11th, 2013

Question: Is  ANSI/IIAR 2-2008 Equipment, Design, and Installation of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems normative or informative? Answer: Normative. All sections within IIAR 2 should be considered normative unless it is specifically stated that the section is informative. The second paragraph on the first page of the document reads as follows: This standard includes both Normative (required) and Informative […]

2013 Central Valley Chemical Safety Day

March 7th, 2013

The 2013 Central Valley Chemical Safety Day (CVCSD) was another big success. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello.  Excellent trainers. Awesome people. Great food. Fantastic event!

Featured Resources | March 2013

March 5th, 2013

Interested in what technique the USEPA Region 10 would like to see your facility use in your next PHA? The March/April Newsletter of the USEPA Region 10 has detailed information and tips on PHA techniques that can help your facility in your next PHA.   Also noted in the newsletter: Free EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) […]