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J: DIVISION OF SOLID AND H/^ARDOUS WASTE
Michael O. Leavitt t 288 North 1460 West
Governor Jj p Q; BOX 144880
Dianne R. Nielson, Ph.D. ; Salt Lake City, Ulah 84114-4880
Executive Director [phone]
Dennis R. Downs ^ [phone] Fax
Director ^ [phone] T.D.D.
.; www.deq.state.ut.us Web
November 6, 1998
Mr. Joe D. Thompson, Director
Envirormiental, Fire and Security
Thiokol Corporation
P.O. Box 707
Brigham City, UT 84302-0707
RE: Compliance Evaluation Inspection - September 22 & 23,1998
Dear Mr. Thompson:
On September 22 and 23, 1998, Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste (the Division) staff
members conducted a compliance evaluation inspection ofthe Thiokol facility at Promontory. This
was a required inspection to evaluate Thiokol's compliance with the State ofUtah Hazardous Waste
Management Rules (R315 ofthe Utah Administrative Code). Based on observations made during
the inspection, and from reviewing of dociunents in the Division office, the following two issues of
concem were identified:
1. The generation of the following hazardous wastes at the facility was not reported in the
1997 Biennial Report as required:
• 664,502 gallons of hazardous sump waters
• 1,164,329 pounds of solid propellant and ingredients
This missing information was submitted to the Division on October 8, 1998.
2. It appears that Thiokol's Contingency Plan has not been amended to include the buildings
where waste Sprint rocket motors are stored and disassembled. Thiokol has requested a
permit modification to add these buildings to the Hazardous Waste Storage Permit.
Currently, treatment and storage activities are being conducted under Temporary
Authorization while the permit modification procedures are completed. The Division
expects Thiokol to amend the facility Contingency Plan to include the appropriate buildings
as part ofthe pennit modification process.
Mr. Joe D. Thompson
November 6, 1998
Page 2
The Biennial Report has already been corrected, and the Contingency Plan issue will be addressed
prior to approval ofthe permit modification. Otherwise, it appears that Thiokol is in compliance
with the terms of its permits and all applicable regulations. Ifyou have any questions regarding this
letter, please contact JeffVandel at 538-9413.
Sincerely,
Jennis R. Downs, Exectitive Secretary
Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board
DRD\JCV\ts
c: Linda Jacobsen, EPA Region Vlll
John C. Bailey, M.D.,M.S.P.H., Hlth Officer/Dept.Director,Bear River District Hlth Dept.
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1998.20061
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION REPORT
Dates of Inspection:
Facility:
Facility Contacts:
Notification:
Applicable Regulations:
Type of Inspection:
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Time of Arrival:
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Report Prepared by:
September 22 & 23, 1998
Thiokol Corporation
Promontory Facility
P.O. Box 707
Brigham City, UT 84302-0707
[phone]
J.D. Thompson, Environmental Director
Gene Curtis, Engineer, Hazardous Waste Disposal
UTD009081357 Generator, TSD
RCRA Permit, UAC R3I5, 40 CFR
CompUance Evaluation Inspection
JeffVandel (TL), DSHW
Bill Wallner, DSHW
Gene Curtis, Thiokol
Paul Hancock, Thiokol
Generally .sunny, approximately 70° F
22 SEP 98: 9:30 AM
23 SEP 98: 9:30 AM
22 SEP 98: 4:15 PM
23 SEP 98: 4:15 PM
Jeff Vandel
Facility Description
In 1998, Cordant Technologies became the parent company of Thiokol Corporation. Thiokol's
Promontory facility is located in Box Elder County, approximately thirty miles northwest of
Brigham City, Utah. The faciiity is situated on approximately 20,000 acres, and is divided into
four major areas. These areas are designated as: Defense and Launch Vehicle (DLV),
Administrative and Manufacturing Area (or Space), Test Area, and High Performance Propellant
Development Area (or Plant III). There are approximately 675 buildings at the Promontory
Since operations began in 1956, Thiokol has been engaged in a wide variety of programs
involving the production and testing of rocket motor propellant. These programs have included
Space Shuttle solid rocket motors. Peacekeeper, Trident, SRAM, HARM, Genie, Minuteman,
Poseidon and a variety of ground and air launched flares. Thiokol also produces pyrotechnics for
military and commercial use and removes and treats propellant from unused rocket motor casings.
Thiokol has recently been pursuing more "demilitarization" contracts. These contracts generally
involve the removal, or wash-out, of solid propellant (class 1.3 explosive) from waste rocket
motors. Class 1.3 solid propellant is usually an ammonium perchlorate (AP) based formulation.
The washed-out propellant is generally processed to recover the AP, or perchlorate salts, which is
primarily bought from Thiokol by several companies to make perchloric acid. Projects of this
type that Thiokol is currently working on include Titan, Minuteman and approximately 30 Space
Shuttle rocket motors.
The Titan motors that Thiokol processes are not shipped as hazardous waste. The class 1.3 solid
propellant is washed out ofthe motor casings at building M-115. The propellant and wash water
are then processed at the AP reclamation facility at building M-705.
The Minuteman Motors are being washed out and then reloaded with propellant. The washed out
propellant is processed at building M-705, and the AP is recovered. These motors are also not
considered hazardous waste. A new facility is currently under construction at area T-24 which
win be used to washout Space Shuttle motor propellant, and then process it to recover the AP.
The Space Shuttle casings will then be reloaded.
One other demilitarization program that Thiokol began work on in September of 1998 is the
destruction of Sprint rocket motors. These motors are being shipped from Sandia Laboratories in
New Mexico and Anniston Army Depot in Alabama as hazardous waste. Most of the solid
propellant in these motors is rated as a class 1.1 explosive. Nitroglycerin is a major ingredient of
this propellant. The Sprint rocket motors may be stored as hazardous waste, under Temporary
Authorization, in buildings M-47, M-107, M-340, M-603 and S-616. The rocket motors are
disassembled at building M-603, and the reactive components are open-burned at the M-136
OB/OD faciUty. Due to the extremely sensitive nature of class 1.1 propeUant, Thiokol burns it in
the casing rather than attempting to wash it out.
The waste Sprint rocket motors are currently being stored under Temporary Authorization.
The disassembly process is considered treatment of hazardous waste by the Division of SoUd and
Hazardous Waste, and is also being conducted by Thiokol under Temporary Authorization.
Thiokol has requested a Class 3 Permit Modification for the activities being conducted under
Temporary Authorization. Open burning is conducted under interim status.
Waste Streams and Management Activities
According to their 1997 Biennial Report, Thiokol generated a total of approximately 3,030,000
pounds of hazardous waste in 1997. The types and quantities ofthese wastes are summarized in
Table 1. Roughly 1,164,000 pounds ofthis waste were generated from the production of rocket
motor and gun propeUant. Thiokol treats their waste propeUant by open burning at two separate
burning grounds.
Wastewater generated at Thiokol is treated on-site, and the treated water is discharged to a creek
bed (Blue Creek) in accordance with their UPDES permit. Thiokol continues to treat smaU
quantities of waste hydrazine, an extremely reactive compound, by dUution with water. This
treatment is necessary in order to safely transport the material off-site.
In addition to waste Sprint Rocket motors, Thiokol currently receives hazardous waste from the
foUowing off-site facilities: Thiokol Clearfield, AlUant Techsystems, AutoUv ASP at Promontory,
Brigham City, and Ogden. The hazardous wastes that are received from Thiokol's Clearfield
faciUty is stored at Thiokol (Promontory) untU it is shipped off-site for disposal. Thiokol receives
soUd propeUant from AlUant Techsystems and the three AutoUv faciUties and treats it by open
burning at their open burning grounds. Thiokol began accepting waste propeUant for open
burning from AlUant in March of 1998. A summary ofthe hazardous wastes that were received
from off-site by Thiokol during 1997 is presented in Table 2. AU ofthe hazardous wastes that
Thiokol treated on-site in 1997 are Usted in Table 3.
Regulatory Status
Thiokol currently operates two Open Burning Grounds, M-136 and M-225, under interim status.
A Subpart X Permit AppUcation for the units was submitted to the Division of SoUd and
Hazardous Waste (the Division) in November of 1991. The Division responded to the appUcation
with a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) in November of 1993.
Thiokol also maintains the foUowing four storage areas in accordance with the Part B Hazardous
Waste Storage Perinit: E-501, M-705, M-186, and T-29B. The Permit was issued to Thiokol on
September 15, 1992. A Post-Closure Perinit was also issued to Thiokol in Septeinber of 1992 for
the post-closure monitoring and corrective action of the Liquid Thermal Treatment Area (LTTA).
Liquid hazardous wastes were burned in trenches at the LTTA which is located near the current
burn grounds at M-136.
In addition, Thiokol was issued a Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Permit in
June of 1994. The RD&D permit was obtained by Thiokol in order to conduct research on a
propeUant removal system and for the storage of rocket motors containing propeUant. This
permit was renewed in 1995, 1996 and for the final time in 1997. The RD&D permit expired on
June 22, 1998. Closure ofthe RD&D facUity has begun and shaU be conducted as indicated in the
RD&D permit. Hydrazine DUution is conducted at buUding T-29B in accordance with
Attachment 13 ofthe Hazardous Waste Storage Permit.
Inspection
Credentials, Purpose and Scope
The inspection began by presenting our credentials to the Thiokol personnel present and
explaining that the inspection was being conducted to evaluate Thiokol's compUance with the
Hazardous Waste Management Rules (the Rules). Prior to the inspection, it was decided to focus
the inspection on the Rules associated with Thiokol's new demihtarization and commercial
treatment contracts. This focus was discussed with the Thiokol personnel. In addition, the areas
ofthe facility and records that we wanted to see during the inspection were addressed, and an
approximate schedule was arranged.
Building S-616
This buUding is one of the new hazardous waste storage buUdings that wiU be added to the
storage permit. It is currently being used to store waste Sprint rocket motors before they are
disassembled. One Sprint rocket motor was stored in the buUding at the time of the inspection. It
was stored m its metal shipping container, and appropriately labeled. In addition, the rocket
propeUant is a soUd material so the possibUity of a release from the motor appears remote. The
buUding has concrete floors and a cUmate control system. A sign is posted on the buUding reading
"Hazardous Waste PropeUant/Motor" and the doors are kept locked. Inspections of the buUding
are conducted weekly, and every time a motor is moved in or out.
Building M-603
Disassembly of waste Sprint rocket motors is conducted in buUding M-603. Thiokol's proposed
Storage Permit modification would add buUding M-603 as a storage and treatment facUity smce
the disassembly process is considered treatment of hazardous waste by the Division. The
hazardous components of a Sprmt rocket are Usted below:
first stage motor containing 3,870 lbs. of class 1.1 soUd propeUant (D003)
second stage motor contaming 1,002 lbs. of class l.l soUd propeUant (D003)
2 gas generators containing approximately 11 Ibs. of soUd explosive each (D003)
8 mitiators/squibs containing approximately 1 lb. of soUd explosive each (D003)
1 Unear shaped charge containing approximately 1/2 lb. of soUd explosive (D003)
Disassembly ofthe Spruit rocket motors consists of a number of steps including: separation ofthe
first and second stages, removal of reactive components such as gas generators, mitiators, and
other charges, removal ofthe nozzle and exit cone, drainage of freon and hydrauUc fluid from
reservoirs, and removal of asbestos rope and zinc chromate putty.
Thiokol has determined that the freon and zinc chromate putty are not hazardous wastes, and
therefore, the reactive components ofthe motors (Usted above) are the only hazardous waste
parts. After they are removed, the initiators, gas generators, and other reactive items are placed
in grounded conductive containers and labeled. The containers are then transported to the M-136
Burn Grounds for open burning. TypicaUy, Uttle ash is generated from the burning of solid
propeUant. Thiokol has determined, through generator knowledge, that the ash that is generated
no longer exhibits the characteristic of reactivity. Ash is removed from the burning pans and
placed in Thiokol's on-site landfill.
When the disassembly process is complete, the first and second stage motors are attached to
speciaUy designed holding apparatuses, transferred to M-136, and then burned on a concrete pad.
After burning is complete, the rocket motor cases are put into Thiokol's landfill.
CompUance with the waste analysis requirements is based on waste profile data. The contents of
the soUd propeUants are known, and are taken into account when they are burned. Analysis of
soUd propeUant with a known composition is not required by Thiokol's Storage Permit. Waste
profile data for Sprint rocket reactive components, and propeUants received from AUiant
Techsystems were examined during the inspection.
BuUding M-603 is within Thiokol's secured grounds. Appropriate signs are posted on the
buUding, which is steel construction with a concrete floor. The buUding is equipped with a
telephone.
Due to the nature of class 1.3 and l.l propeUants, Thiokol personnel involved in the disassembly
ofthe rockets have received training on how to handle these materials safely. In addition, the
faciUty is designed, constructed and operated in a manner to minimize the possibiUty of fire or
explosion. It is Thiokol's poUcy to not fight fires in areas where propeUant is located. It appears
that the potential for adver.se effects on human health or the environment due to a release of waste
from M-603 is smaU.
M-136 Burn Grounds
The M-136 Burn Grounds is where the majority of reactive hazardous wastes are treated by open
burnuig at Thiokol. The Burn Grounds are located within Thiokol's secured area, and entry mto
the Burn Grounds is further controUed by a gate at the access road. The Burn Grounds are
equipped with video cameras, an alarm system, and a bunker from which burn events are
monitored and controUed.
Open burning is conducted in a variety of steel pans set on dirt and gravel pads. A nuinber of pan
covers exist, although several uncovered pans were observed during the inspection. Materials
that burn hotter than others are burned in pans that have been filled with dkt and gravel.
The first and second stages ofthe Sprint rocket motors are burned on a dedicated concrete pad at
the eastern extent ofthe burn grounds. The pad is bordered by a large berm on the west and hUls
to the south and east. The rocket motor stages are attached to a stand when they are transferred
to the burn grounds and the stand and motor segment are positioned in the center ofthe pad, with
the aft end pomted up. In this position, the force is directed down into the pad during burning.
The motor segments are attached to steel cables to help keep the motor in position. The burning
ofthe first stage (about 4,000 lbs. of propeUant) takes less than five seconds. Thiokol
successfuUy burned a first stage motor during the time of the inspection.
Thiokol has developed a data base that tracks the status of hazardous wastes that are burned at
M-136. For wastes received from off-site, including Spruit motors, the mformation recorded
includes the date the waste was received, the manifest number, generator name, transporter and
other information. Some ofthe information recorded regarding waste treatment includes the
propeUant name, quantity, date burned, burn station, and tray condition. A few examples of the
information that is kept in this "Windows-type" data base are presented in Appendix 1.
Building M-115
The wash-out process of class 1.3 propeUant from unused rocket motors is conducted at BuUding
M-115. The propeUant is washed out of motor casings using a lance and pressurized water. This
is an automated process that is controUed from a nearby buUding. The wash water and soUd
propeUant is coUected and transferred to M-705 where it is processed to reclaun ammonium
perchlorate salt. Thiokol is currently processing Minuteman and Titan motors at Building M-115.
Neither of these motors are characterized as hazardous waste.
A new facUity which wUl be used to process Space Shuttle motors is currently being buUt at area
T-24. Ammonium perchlorate wUl be reclabned from the wash water and propeUant generated
from the wash-out process, and the empty motor casings wUl be reloaded with propeUant for
future use. PropeUant processed to recover ammonium perchlorate has been considered a
commercial chemical product by the Division. Therefore, the unused Space Shuttle motors that
wilJ be processed are not considered hazardous waste.
M-705 Wastewater Treatment
The propeUant and wash water generated by the wash out of unused rocket motors is treated at
M-705. Thiokol has increased the capacity of propeUant and washwater that can be processed,
and has constructed a new buUding with process equipinent at M-705. The treatment process
generates an ammonium perchlorate salt (the marketable product described above), a soUd waste
or sludge, and waste water. Thiokol has determined that the sludge contains approximately 8%
perchlorate sah, or less, and is non-reactive. This waste was disposed ofat Thiokol's on-site
landfiU untU about one year ago. Thiokol discontinued landfilling the sludge on-site presumably
to help prevent groundwater from bemg impacted by perchlorate. This waste is now disposed of
off-site at Safety-Kleen's Grassy Mountain Industrial LandfiU or ECDC. The waste water is
discharged to Blue Creek in accordance with Thiokol's UPDES permit. Thiokol has reported
that the discharged waste water generaUy contains an average AP concentration of approxunately
500 ppb.
Building M-11 ID
BuUding M-11 ID is a 90-Day Hazardous Waste Storage Area. Flammable soUds are stored
inside plastic Uners in "paUetainers." One ofthe paUetainers was labeled as flammable soUds, but
with waste codes D005, D006, D007, D008. These waste codes are for barium, cadniium,
chromium and lead. The missmg waste codes for the flammable soUds (FOOl, F002, F003, F005)
were pointed out during the mspection and corrected.
Liquid hazardous wastes are kept mside a locked buUding. AU of the contaUiers observed were
labeled correctly, in good condition, within time Umits, and closed. The foUowing hazardous
wastes were also stored in this buUding:
• aerosol can puncture station (and drained fluid)
• waste batteries
• waste Ught bulbs
• flammable Uquids
• sateUite accumulation wastes
Review of Records
Operating record documents associated with Sprint rocket motors and AlUant generated soUd
propeUant were examined during the mspection. The records examined included: waste profile
data sheets, burning ground treatment records, manifests, and land disposal restriction
notifications. No problems were observed with the records reviewed.
The 1997 Biennial Report was observed in the DSHW office after the inspection. Thiokol faUed
to report the quantity of hazardous waste sump waters and rocket and gun propeUant that was
generated at the facUity in 1997. Thiokol submitted this information after it was discovered that it
wasn't included in the origmal report.
Fust-Inspection Conference
We concluded the inspection by holding a brief post-inspection conference. The missing waste
codes on the paUetamer at BuUding M-11 ID were discussed. Waste codes are not required on
contamers whUe they are kept in 90-day storage areas, so this doesn't appear to be a compUance
issue. In general, the conference consisted of a summary of the inspection, since no other
problems had been identified.
Compliance Status
R3I5-...
3-1 Plan Approval Required - Thiokol is stUl operating its burn grounds under interim status; a
Part B Permit AppUcation for this treatinent activity is needed.
3-2 Submission of Part A and Part B - as above
3-3 Application Submittal Required - OK
3-4 Information Requirements for Part A - OK
3-30 Operation During Interim Status - OK
3-31 Changes During Interim Status - OK
4-2 The Manifest - OK
4-3 Transporter Manifest Procedures - OK
4-4 Off-Site Hazardous Waste Storage, Treatment or Disposal Facilities Manifest
Procedures - OK
5-2 Determination of Whether a Waste is a Hazardous Waste - OK
5-3 Identification Numbers - OK
5-4 Manifest - OK
5-5 Record keeping - OK
5-6 Biennial Reporting - Thiokol did not include the quantity of hazardous waste sump waters
and rocket and gun propeUant that was generated at the facUity in the 1997 Biennial Report. This
information was submitted to the Division on October 8, 1998 after it was discovered that it
wasn't mduded m the original report.
5-7 Exception Reporting - NA
5-8 Additional Reporting - NA
5-9 Packaging, Labeling, Marking, and Placarding - OK
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5-10 Accumulation Time - OK
5-11 Farmers - NA
5-12 Special Requirements for Generators of Between 100 and IOOO kg/month - NA
5-13 Exports of Hazardous Waste - NA
5-14 Imports ofHazardous Waste - NA
7-9 General Facility Standards
9.1 Applicability - The regulations in this section apply to Thiokol
9.2 Identification Number - OK
9.3 Required Notices - NA
9.4 General Waste Analysis - OK
9.5 Security - OK
9.6 General Inspection Requirements - OK
9.7 Personnel Training - OK
9.8 General Requirements for Ignitable, Reactive, or Incompatible Wastes - OK
9.9 Location Standards - OK
9.10 Construction Quality Assurance Program - NA
7-10 Preparedness and Prevention
10.1 Applicability - Thiokol is subject to the Preparedness and Prevention requirements.
10.2 Maintenance and Operation of Facility - OK
10.3 Required Equipment - OK
10.4 Testing and Maintenance of Equipment - OK
10.5 Access to Communications or Alarm System - OK
10.6 Required Aisle Space - OK
10.7 Arrangements With Local Authorities - OK
7-11 Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures
ILI Applicability - The regulations in this section apply to Thiokol.
11.2 Purpose and Implementation of Contingency Plan - OK
11.3 Content of Contingency Plan - See 11.5 below
11.4 Copies of Contingency Plan - See 11.5 below
11.5 Amendment of Contingency Plan - Thiokol is currently modifying their Storage
Pennit to add the buUdings described in the FaciUty Description section above, however, it
appears that Thiokol has not amended their Contingency Plan to include the new storage and
treatment buUdings. Thiokol's proposed Class 3 Modification is currently under review by the
Divison. Any deficiencies identified in the Contingency Plan wUl be noted, and wUl have to be
corrected before the modification is approved.
11.6 Emergency Coordinator - OK
11.7 Emergency Procedures - OK
7-12 Manifest System, Record keeping, and Reporting
12.1 Applicability - The regulations in this section apply to Thiokol.
12.2 Use of Manifest System -OK
12.3 Manifest Discrepancies - OK
12.4 Operating Record - OK
12.5 Availability, Retention, and Disposition of Records - OK
12.6 Biennial Report - See comment under section R315-5-6 above.
12.7 Unmanifested Waste Report - NA
12.8 Additional Reports - OK
7-14 Closure and Post-Closure - OK
7-15 Financial Requirements - wiU be reviewed separately
7-16 Use and Management of Containers - OK
7-23.6 Open Burning; Waste Explosives - OK
13-1 Land Disposal Restrictions - OK
16-1 Standards for Universal Waste Management - OK
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TABLES
Table 1, Thiokol Hazardous Waste Generation - 1997
Haz. Waste Description
Toxic ignitable hydrazine from rocket motor
test firing
Xylene conttmiinated soil and asphalt (spill
clean up)
Non-flammable solvents - toluene, methylene
chloride, etc. (degreasing and production)
Spent carbon solid from paint booth (containing
low levels of MEK, acetone, etc.)
Mixed flammable and non-flammable solvent
(contains toluene, xylene, MEK)
Flammable sludges from explosives production
(contains xylene)
Acetone (expired shelf life)
Toluene (expired shelf life)
Methyl Elhyl Ketone (expired shelf life)
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Spent halogenated toxic solvents (used in de-
greasing and production)
Spent acid (cleaning and surface preparation)
Sodium hydroxide solution (used for water
trealment)
Bum tray residue (may contain detectable levels
of solvent)
Filter cake from waste waler treatment
(contains calcium hydroxide)
Spent carbon from waste water treatment
(coniains various low level solvents)
Spent photographic solution for silver
reclamation
Parts cleaning solvent (contains heavy metals
and toxic solvents)
Hazardous sump waters (containing low level
solvents)
Lab packs (various small quanlily chemicals)
Rammable, toxic and corrosive rags and
solid debris
Codefs^
U133
U239
F001,F002,F003,
FOOS, D035
D035, F002, F003
FOOS
DOOl, FOOl, F002,
F003, FOOS...
DOOl, FOOS
D001.U002
D001,U220
D001,D035, U1S9
U226
F00I,F002,D040
D002, D0()7
D002
F001,F002, F003,
FOOS
FCH)1,F()02, F()03,
FOOS
F001,F002, F003,
FOOS
D006, DOll
D001,D006, D039,
D040, DOOS...
F001,F002,F003,
FOOS
D001,D002, D003,
D006, D007...
DOOS. D006, D007,
DOOS, D009...
OuantitY(lbs.)
200
6,000
3,950
1,950
35,893
900
700
100
5,400
4,000
32,800
ISO
1,050
39,000
22,260
70,540
417,025
3,481
427,257
24,631
88,169
Shipped to
Laidlaw/
Aragonite
Laidlaw/
Aragonite
Laidlaw/
Aragonite
Laidlaw/
Aragonite
Clean Harbors
Services
Clean Harbors
Services
Clean Harbors
Services
Clean Harbors
Services
Clean Harbors
Services
Clean Harbors
of Braintree
Clean Harbors
of Braintree
Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors
Laidlaw/G rassy
Mountain
Laidlaw/Grassy
Mountain
Enviroirol
Erickson
Trucking hic.
Safety-Kleen
Treated on-site
Laidlaw/
Aragonite
Laidlaw/
Aragonite
Table 1, (Continued) Thiokol Hazardous Waste Generation - 1997
Haz. Wasle Description
Crushed fluorescent light tubes
(contain mercury)
Batteries (containing mercury, cadmium, or
lead)
Liquid mercury (from manometers,
thermometers, elc.)
Hazardous waste water (containing low level
solvents)
Waste rocket and gun propellant and
ingredients
Code(s),
D009
D002, DOOS, D009,
D006
D009
F001,F002,F003,
F004, FOOS
D003, F002, F003,
FOOS
Ouantilydbs.)
8,687
6,613
260
664,S02(gal.)
1,164,329
Shipped to
Clean Harbors
Services
Laidlaw/
Aragonite
Bethlehem
Apparatus
Treated on-site
Treated on-site
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Table 2. Hazardous Waste Received From Off-Site - 1997
Haz. Waste Description
Rags and debris (containing various
solvents and heavy metals)
Small quanlily lab packs (containing
various solvents and heavy metals)
Flammable solvent mixture (from
degreasing and production)
1,1,1 -Trichloroethane (from degreaser
and preservative formulation)
Liquid Alodine and rinse water
contammg chrome
Propellant solids and explosives (from
molor vehicle air bag produciion)
Propellant solids and explosives (from
molor vehicle air bag production)
Propellant solids and explosives (from
motor vehicle air bag produciion)
Code(s)
DOOS, DOOT,
D01l,D0l9.
D001,D002,
D006, D007.
DOOl, DOOS,
DOOS, DOll
F001,F002
D007
D003
D003
D003
DOOS,
DOOS,
D007,
Ouantitv dbs,)
8,566
1,392
SOO
4,800
950
7,796
101,196
15,256
Generator
Thiokol
Clearfield, UT
Thiokol
Clearfield, UT
Thiokol
Clearfield, UT
Thiokol
Clearfield, UT
Thiokol
Clearfield, UT
Autoliv ASP
Ogden, UT
Autoliv ASP,
Promontory, UT
Autoliv ASP
Brigham Cily
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Table 3. On-Site Hazardous Waste Treatment - 1997
Haz. Waste Descripfion
Hydrazine from rocket
motor test firing
Propellant solids from motor
vehicle air bag produciion
Wasle water from various
sumps (plant-wide)
Waste rocket and gun
propellant and ingredients
Code(s)
U133
D003
F001,F002,
F004, FOOS
D003,F002,
FOOS
F003,
F003,
Ouantitv
200 lbs.
124,248 lbs.
1,091,759 gal.
1,164,329 lbs.
Treatmeni Process
Dilulion (to render less
hazardous for transport)
Open Buming
M-705 waste water
ireatment plant
Open Buming
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