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04017AL SAFETY/MEDINA li[6,No . 213-659-5504 16 , 92 13 : 05 No . 011 P . 03 <br /> Current n ironm tal testing is r°for d by the generator, <br /> Cogeneration ational corp. , and is in order with The California <br /> Code of Regulations; Title 22 ; Division 4 . Environmental Health. <br /> Chapter 30 Minimum Standards for Manaqement of Hazardous and <br /> Extremely Hazardous Wantes, Article l i Criteria for Identification <br /> of Hazardous and Extremely Hazardous Wastes Section 66708. The test <br /> for c rvit ( H) EPA Method 9045, which is an approved EEA <br /> method, a nowle 3 interferences that may exist when measuring <br /> the pH of line or calcareous materials and is part of the monthly <br /> testing ro rata All pH test results obtained x rzm the beginning <br /> f plant operation are less tbah 12 . 5 and do not indicate the <br /> material to be hazardous. <br /> The ash generated at Cogeneration National Corporation i a mixture <br /> of Calci im, .de/ Hydroxide, Calcium Sulfate, Aluminum 'ricer and <br /> Silicon x id.e. Th tat r.�i.a_I that contri but,',eto the hi.gb pal <br /> le ".'L is Calatum. Oxide/Hydroxide. tandat d. Material Satety Data <br /> Sheets distributed by the major cherical manufacturers and <br /> distributors such as CHEMSTAR Inc. and. Mallinckrodt indicate the <br /> H of pure Calcium oxide at Standard Temperature ais r ur° (25 <br /> deg. C) is 12 .44. Calcium Oxide and Calcium Hydroxide handled by <br /> CHrMSTAR Inc. and Mallinckrodt or any other nano actur r are not <br /> treated or handled as a hazardous material . The lime anh generated <br /> at Cogeneration National Corporation, is approximately 5 Caj iu <br /> C Ids, Therefore, en if the lime/ash were K! calcium hydroxide <br /> it would of be shle to achieve hazardous criteria. <br /> I awreciate all the time and patience in raviewing this matter and <br /> n will continue to comply with your request to cease and desist <br /> ' he ash application t land in Hat? Joaquin County until. your <br /> wpartn nt is ssur° d of the Safety of this material , by <br /> California's Toxicology Board, as was our understanding at the last <br /> meeting. <br /> Feel free to call e 800-422-7651 wz th any qvestions your may have <br /> n this matter. <br /> rs `tru <br /> t <br /> pe <br /> r°in <br /> c: Fr d Kaufman, Program Manager <br /> . 4 d ®E. F. - Sithe Energies, lnc. <br /> Ralph a & Sons, Inc. <br /> Graydon Nichols, Victoria Island Farts <br /> Zuckerman Mandeville, Inc.. <br /> Pierre H.Perret, MainstonQ Corporation <br /> Vernon L.Scott, Correla Farms <br />►t, <br />