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The following is an itemized list of hazardous waste violations that have not been addressed for BY QUEST LLC as of October07, 2019. Open violations from April 18, 2019 inspection Violation #102 - Failed to determine if a waste is a hazardous waste. Tools used in the paint process are washed using water and the rinsate is collected into a 5 gallon bucket. After a period of time, the rinsate is put into a series of 4 connected 55 gallon drums. The last two drums are heated to evaporate the water. No hazardous waste determination has been made on the Ferro waste paint rinsate before it reaches the third 55 gallon drum to start evaporation. Any person who generates a waste shall determine if the waste is a hazardous waste. Immediately make a complete hazardous waste determination for the waste before it goes to the first heated 55 gallon drum and manage the waste according to Title 22 hazardous waste regulations. Submit a statement and supporting documentation explaining how this waste was managed. Currently, BKT25LB and different shades of blue are being used to spray paint. If paint content changes with a new color, a new hazardous waste determination would need to be made. A bucket containing oily water was observed near a compressor that was being worked on. Any person who generates a waste shall determine if the waste is a hazardous waste. Immediately make a hazardous waste determination for the compressor waste, and manage it according the Title 22 hazardous waste regulations. Submit a statement and supporting documentation explaining how this waste was managed. ❑ This violation was corrected ❑ This violation will be corrected by (date): ❑ Supporting documents included Describe actions taken or will be taken to correct violation: Violation #104-No modified contingency plan. An emergency coordinator and modified contingency plan information is lacking. There must be at least one emergency coordinator on site or on call to coordinate emergency response measures, and the following information must be posted by a phone: the name and phone number of the emergency coordinator; location of fire extinguishers, spill control equipment, and if present, fire alarm; and the phone number of the fire department, unless the facility has a direct alarm. Immediately appoint an emergency coordinator and post the required information by a phone. ❑ This violation was corrected ❑ This violation will be corrected by (date): ❑ Supporting documents included Describe actions taken or will be taken to correct violation: Violation #106 - Failed to train employees on waste handling and emergency procedures. At the time of inspection, it could not be demonstrated that employees who handle hazardous waste were properly trained. The General Manager, Joel McDonald, informed me that the environmental manager was currently setting up a training program for employees. The generator must ensure that all employees who handle hazardous waste are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures. Provide proof of training to the EHD for employees whose responsibilities include hazardous waste. Page 1 of 5