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PROPULSION GROUP
P.O. BOX 707
BRIGHAM CITY, UT 84302-0707
801-863-35H
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September 11, 1997
8740-FY98:L023
Dennis R. Downs
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste
P.O.Box 144880
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4880
Attn: Jeff Vandel . , _
Subject: Emergency Permit to Store Reactive Waste
Dear Mr. Downs:
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Thiokol's Longhom Texas plant is in the process of closing down. Explosive wastes
were shipped to Thiokol's Promontory Facility for thermal treatment. These wastes were
suppose to arrive late next week. However, after the tmck had left, our personnel
discovered that the tmck was coming straight to Thiokol and would arrive several days
early. This tmck is scheduled to arrive on Friday September 12 and will contain 30 boxes
and 20 dmms of class 1 .ID explosive waste and contaminated debris.
Thiokol's safety procedures require a handling evaluation and procedures in place prior to
treatment of the explosives. The early arrival does not give us time to make preparations
to safely handle this material. Therefore, Thiokol requests an Emergency Storage Permit
to hold this waste until Tuesday the 16"' when we should be prepared to safely handle the
waste.
This waste would be stored.at_our Ml 36 OBOD Facility under my,direction. The boxes
would be placed in a bum tray and covered. The drums would be stacked on pallets near
the trays. All labeling and other RCRA requirements would be followed.
Please let me know if the DEQ is willing to give Thiokol this Emergency Storage Permit
to help us maintain a safe work practice. I can be reached at [phone] or (801)
863-4037 (fax). Thank you for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Gene Curtis