SGP Worksheets Workshop Winston-Salem, NC December 12, 2000 George Cushnie NMFRC

Overview of Today’s Workshop Calculations of Seven Core Goals 2000 Worksheet 1999 Progress Reports 1999 Cost Analysis Benchmarking

SGP Core Environmental Goals 50% reduction in water use 25% reduction in energy use 50% reduction in land disposal of hazardous sludge and a reduction in sludge generation 50% reduction in metals emissions to air and water 98% metals utilization 90% reduction in organic emissions to air and water Reduction in human exposure to toxic chemicals

50% Water Use Reduction Current year is 50% less than baseline, adjusted for changes in production. Can be based on total water purchased, water used for metal finishing, or process wastewater discharged. Zero discharge for current year automatically achieves goal. Be consistent from year-to-year. Keep records/calculations.

25% Energy Reduction Current Year is 25% less than baseline, adjusted for changes in production. Based on all sources of energy purchased (electricity, natural gas, fuel oil). Energy sources converted to BTUs for calculation. Captive shops may limit goal to metal finishing.

50% Reduction in Land Disposal & Overall Reduction in Generation Two Parts: –Current year haz. to landfill is 50% less than baseline, adjusted for changes in production. –Current year overall < baseline, adjusted for changes in production. Can achieve Part 1 by: –Decreasing hazardous sludge quantity shipped to landfill. –Switch from landfill to off-site recycle. –Delisting sludge.

50% Reduction in Land Disposal & Overall Reduction in Generation Can achieve Part 2 only by overall reduction in sludge generation. Zero sludge generation for current year automatically achieves goal.

50% Reduction in Metals to Water and Air Current year is 50% less than baseline, adjusted for changes in production. Includes TRI metals plus cyanide. Based on sum of all parameters, do not have to achieve 50% reduction individually. Based on available data, additional monitoring not required.

98% Utilization Two methods for determining achievement/ progress: –Facility is recycling 100% of sludge. –Current year sludge reduction is 50% less than baseline, adjusted for changes in production.

98% Metals Utilization: 100% Recycle Method This is a new method of calculating progress. 100% of waste treatment sludge is recycled. Zero sludge generated for current year automatically achieves goal.

98% Metals Utilization: 50% Reduction Method Sludge quantity is determined on a dry weight basis. Companies with zero sludge generation for the current year automatically achieve this goal.

90% Reduction in Organic TRI Emissions Current year is 90% less than baseline, adjusted for changes in production. Painting-related emissions are not counted. Companies with zero emissions for current year automatically achieve this goal.

Reduction in Human Exposure This has been revised for Based on responses to four human exposure questions. Only considers current year information— not compared to baseline.

Significance of SGP Worksheets Maintain active status in SGP for participating companies. Provide data for measuring progress toward seven “core goals” and other SGP objectives. Aggregated data measure program impacts at national, state, and local levels.

Strategic Goals Program/Worksheets General Suggestions: Use most current Worksheet Refer to “Worksheet Instructions” Print clearly (or type) Fill out as completely as possible Attach explanations, (when necessary) Call or George Cushnie with questions –

Data Collection Primary Data Sources Water/sewer bills Energy bills Laboratory records Purchasing/inventory records Production logs Process solution logs Financial records MSDS/Suppliers Mandated reporting and recordkeeping –CWA –RCRA –CAA –EPCRA P2 and other plans Observations Interviews

Worksheet Due Dates Existing SGP Companies: –Mailed to existing SGP companies in early January –Due by March 1 for the proceeding year 1999 data were due on Feb 15, data are due March 1, 2001 New SGP Companies: –Current year due 60 days from sign-up

I. Background Information

II. Accounting for Changes in Production

II. Accounting for Changes in Production Selecting a Baseline Year Use any year from If missing any baseline data (e.g., electricity), use data from the next closest year for which data are available.

II. Accounting for Changes in Production Provide as many as are relevant. To use a current year factor, there must be a corresponding baseline factor. Sales and labor hours--only use metal finishing related values. Most companies don’t know surface square feet---however, if they do, this is an excellent normalizing factor.

II. Accounting for Changes in Production Other Normalizing Factors Rectifier amp hours (Cr plating) Layer surface square feet (PWB) Weight of parts processed (mass finishing, barrel plating) Pounds of anodes or chemicals used Energy use UsableNot Usable

III. Water and Wastewater

Check “Yes” if company discharges process wastewater from metal finishing to either a POTW or receiving stream. If there is a discharge, enter the volume of fresh water used in metal finishing and the volume discharged.

III. Water and Wastewater Use laboratory reports, discharge summary records, and/or compliance reports. Calculate and enter average concentration of each metal for reporting year. If any parameter is not measured at end-of- pipe, attach explanation.

III. Reasonable Values for Water Use

IV. Wastewater Treatment Sludge

Refers to wastewater treatment sludge only. Do not include other hazardous wastes, such as tank bottoms or ion exchange canisters. Row 1: Amount of all WWT sludge generated during reporting year. Row 2: Amount from row 1 that is sent off-site for land disposal as hazardous waste. Row 3: Amount from row 1 that is sent off-site for recovery/recycle. Row 4: Average water content of WWT sludge. Row 5: Indicate dewatering method(s).

IV. Reasonable Sludge Values

V. Inorganic Emissions to Air

Most companies do not have air emissions data, unless they are chromium platers or chromic acid anodizers. Some companies have estimates that were reported under EPCRA. If no data or estimates are available, leave Part V blank.

VI. Organic Chemical Emissions

Most organic chemicals used by metal finishers are used for cleaning. Examples are on worksheet. Check the company’s TRI From R for applicable organic chemicals. Most releases are to the air rather than water.

VII. Energy Use

All companies use electricity and most use natural gas. About 25% of companies use fuel oil (usually #2). A small percentage use other energy sources (e.g., propane).

VII. Reasonable Data for Energy Use

VIII. Compliance with Envirn. Stds.

IX. Reduction in Human Exposure

X. Resource Utilization and Compliance Costs

Data Availability In order to preserve your confidentiality, each worksheet sent to the NMFRC is stripped of its contact and company information. Your facility is given a unique ID number before data are publicly displayed. IF YOU STILL HAVE PROPRIETARY CONCERNS ABOUT THE ANONYMOUS DISPLAY OF YOUR FACILITY’S PROGRESS, MARK YOUR WORKSHEET “CONFIDENTIAL.” If marked "confidential," your data will only be use to compile aggregate industry results.

Additional Resources SGP Web Site –SGP info. –Worksheets –Progress Reports –Cost Reports –Worksheet Database –Benchmarking