Questions and Answers from National SBEAP Main and Technical Group E-Mail Lists 2016-Present (Last Updated: 8/31/20)
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Questions and Answers from National SBEAP Main and Technical Group E-mail Lists 2016-Present (Last Updated: 8/31/20) Document overview and instructions for use This document contains questions, answers, and announcements posted on National SBEAP Listservs from June 2016 through August 2020. These entries have been edited to serve as a resource for similar questions in the future and to provide general information. The first section contains questions listed in reverse chronological order, with each followed by answers and responses given. The second section contains announcements, such as federal register notices, training resources, and other general information. This document is mean to be searched, but both sections also have summaries of items listed under subtopics—for example, questions are divided categorized by media, or categorized as SBEAP when they pertain directly to running an SBEAP. Users can also use “control F” to search the document for a specific word or text. This document will be updated annually. Questions or comments can be directed to Nancy Larson. Air Low Vapor Pressure Solvents Likely to Meet RACT Permitting Portable Concrete/Recycled Asphalt Pavement Crushing Operations Hand Sanitizer Emission Factors Boat Maintenance & Repair Resources and 6H Applicability EPA Certified Paint Trainer Online Training Cannabis Air Permitting Gas Station Emissions Requirements Emission Factors for Plastics and Polymers* Cutting Plated Iron by Torch for Recycling* PTE Calculation for Small Boiler Firing Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel HAP Emissions from Evaporative Losses of Gasoline Calculating Particulate Matter for Lint at a Laundry Facility Permitting an Engine Testing Facility Permitting for Biocremation via Alkaline Hydrolysis Emissions Calculations for Producing PVC Piping Glue, Stored Chemicals Estimating Particulate Emissions from an Evaporator Estimating HAP Emissions for Metals Processing without Records of Quantities Processed Emission Factors for Processing Industrial Hemp, Kenaf and Flax Permitting a Vented Cabinet for Veterinary Chemo Drugs NESHAP Annual Compliance Requirements Spray Application of Zirconium Oxide and Applicability of 40 CFR 433 Ways to Address Metal Fabrication Permitting and Compliance Determining PTE of HAPs for an Electroless Chromate Conversion Tank* Request for 6W Tools Emissions calculations for tire pyrolysis* State reference lists for VOCs and HAPs Program for determining Title V applicability (?) Accepting excess baghouse dust/fines* Calculating PTE from woodworking operations* Chrome NESHAP Housekeeping Issue Charging fees for permits Regulating small craft breweries Emissions calculations for burn off ovens Method 9 Opacity testing for small business/municipality with air curtain incinerator permit Calculating emissions from storage piles and roadways for PM at aggregate facilities Chrome NESHAP Housekeeping applicability with cutting fluids Permit-By-Rule for emergency generators and 6H auto body shops* 6X Spray Booths Emissions for drying lumber with a forced air boiler vs. standard boiler and radiator Moratoriums on new perc dry cleaning machines* Calculating emissions using NCDENR woodworking tool Methanol vs. Ethanol-based window cleaners Presentation on air permitting for dry cleaners Calculating PTE for solvent recovery systems* Health effects of diesel emissions* SBEAP Compliance Tools and Resources for Local Government Outreach and Site Visits during COVID-19* State Environmental Awards* Pollutant Reduction Initiatives and Literature on Asbestos for Property Owners Tracking Behavior Change* Resources for Auto Polishing and Car Wash Small Businesses Questions on Underground Gold Mining Programs to Send Out Compliance Reminders Request for Information and Resources Related to Agricultural Small Business Assistance Language Regarding Available SBEAP/SBO Assistance to Insert in Violation Notices Ideas for Multimedia Outreach and Compliance Assistance Effects of Plastic Bag Deposits on Small Businesses Volkswagen Settlement Projects Consultants attending site visits Refused entry for an onsite assessment visit Regional monthly/bi-monthly calls Annual Report Data collection methods Meeting with Trade Association Reps SOP for NSC membership Dry Cleaning calendar cover photo Reading an SDS Promoting Regional Regulatory Roundtables Presentation on SBEAP history* Waste Disposal of Solar Panels for Homeowners Recycling Garnet Sandblast Material Lime vs. Caustic Soda to Neutralize Wash Down Water Disposal regulations for Green Earth dry cleaning solvent* Small printing shops with no hazardous waste Livestock Waste Management Florists and organic wastes* Waste determination for PPE used with dental amalgam Determination of perc dry cleaning machines and other dry cleaning related wastes States with food waste reduction initiatives* Water Chrome in Aerospace Quenching Tanks Harmful Algal Blooms Resources on Domestic Potable Water systems and Septic Systems/Lagoons* PFAS Fire-Fighting Foam Alternatives Using Brine from Oil & Gas Wells for Deicing Discharge of concrete truck barrel washout water* Changes to NPDES requirements Ready-mix concrete—seepage testing of facility lagoons* Soak Up the Rain Initiatives Cannabidiol as an additive for bottled water Wastewater from cleaning a roof Other Registration Requirements for Industrial Grade Alcohol for Distilleries Resources for Underground Storage Tanks Underground Storage Tank Compliance Assistance Reducing Styrene in Composite Plastic Products Q Sara Johnson NH Small Business Environmental Assistance Program 7/6/2020 I am working on a fact sheet on what small business/homeowners can do to recycle/dispose of their solar panels if they are broken. I am specifically looking for a factsheet or guidance document from a state assistance program rather than Earth 911 or Recycle Today, etc. Really what I am looking for is a little inspiration on the Monday after 4th of July weekend. Your guidance documents may have visuals or ideas that I can use in my fact sheet. A Donovan Grimwood TN Small Business Environmental Assistance Program 7/7/2020 I haven’t developed any factsheets or guidance on this as I have only been asked the question once. Here is the information I did find and sent to the client: I did some research and found a few articles related to the subject. There were multiple references to a UK/European program called PV Cycle that could be a good resource for you. Also, First Solar which is a multi-national company that may also be a good resource and a little closer to home as far as connecting with. PV Cycle in particular had a 94% or higher recovery of materials rate using a pyrolysis technique. As this has some similarities to some research occurring at Oak Ridge, you may want to contact the Institute for Advanced Composite Manufacturing Innovations as they may additional resources or technical expertise that could help develop a process for you. https://earth911.com/eco-tech/recycle-solar-panels/ http://www.firstsolar.com/en/Modules/Recycling (call at 877-850-3757 or 419-662-6899 or use contact form on website) https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2016/06/solar-pv-module-recycling-why-it-s- important.html https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/2017/10/the-opportunities-of-solar-panel-recycling http://www.pvcycle.org/usa/ (PV Cycle is an association and has a USA branch that can be connected through an online form on this website for more information) A Michael D Springman IL Illinois Sustainable Technology Center 7/7/2020 Researchers at ISTC have been looking into the problem of recycling solar panels. I reached out to them for comments on your questions. Their responses are included in this email. A Nancy Larson KS Small Business Environmental Assistance Program 7/7/2020 Did you try writing to EnergyStar.gov? Seems like this is a topic they would have expertise on. A Kenya Stump KY Departmental for Energy Development & Independence 7/7/2020 NCSL addresses it in their Solar Policy Toolkit https://www.ncsl.org/research/energy/solar- policy-toolbox.aspx Q Jennifer Feyerherm WI Small Business Environmental Assistance Program 6/8/2020 We are starting to look at developing some compliance tools and resources for local governments. In this initial stage, I am looking for examples. If your program has any compliance resources or pollution prevention tools that are specifically geared for local governments, might you point me to them? A Nancy Larson KS Small Business Environmental Assistance Program 6/8/2020 I recommend you check out the Compliance Assistance Center for local governments. In Kansas we have done very limited work with locals – we have helped municipalities with some engine rules like 4Z, but that was with special permission from our funding agency. A Jenifer Dixon MI Small Business Environmental Assistance Program 6/9/2020 We have a webpage with resources specific to this stakeholder group. We have also been holding a webinar series specifically dealing with the issues and regulatory situations locals deal with. Q Renee Bashel WI Small Business Environmental Coordinator 6/3/2020 Does anyone have a list prepared that shows solvents with low vapor pressure that are likely to meet RACT requirements in nonattainment areas? A Mark Stoddard IN Compliance & Technical Assistance Program 6/8/2020 I attempted to create a list of organic molecules along with their respective vapor pressure at 20 oC. I started by conducting a search and found that Minnesota TAP had a list. I attempted to add to it. However, I experienced some