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The following source reduction measures have been considered for CWC # 181 Welding Flux. <br /> NOTE: There is no plan to change the component of the welding flux used in the welding <br /> process at Star Buildings. Therefore reduction measures considered are after the fact of <br /> generation and deal with the handling of the waste. <br /> 2) One possible alternative to the current recycling contractor is being explored. A complete, <br /> recycling and reuse program is available from an outside contractor located in Canada,that <br /> would make 80% of the total generated product reusable. • <br /> • Input Changes -N/A. The same raw material—Welding flux <br /> • Operational Improvements -N/A. Until there are improvements in technology, there <br /> are no projected operational improvements. <br /> • Production Process Change -N/A. There are no plans for changes in the production <br /> process. <br /> • Product Reformulations -N/A. There is no technology currently available to <br /> reformulate the contents of the waste generated by the process. <br /> • Administrative Steps -Employee training in waste minimization, hazardous material <br /> handling, and emergency spill response as well as careful monitoring of fluid <br /> containers to reduce the potential for spills and machine/equipment inspection to <br /> avoid excess leakage from equipment needing repair. <br /> Evaluation of the considered source reduction measure: <br /> • Change in Hazardous Waste -No change in the amount of hazardous waste generated <br /> is foreseen at this time, only the disposition of the waste. <br /> • Economic Evaluation- The use of a completely recycled product is overall more cost- <br /> effective than the cost of disposal of the used flux. <br /> • Effects on Product Quality -N/A. There are no projected effects on product quality. <br /> • Employee Health& Safety Implications -N/A. There are no projected impacts on <br /> employee health and safety. <br /> • State, Local, Federal Law Compliance -All procedures would continue compliance <br /> with all regulations. <br /> • Releases & Discharges - There would be a decrease in the amount of hazardous waste <br /> that must be disposed of by a waste management company. There would be further no <br /> transference of emissions and discharges to any other environmental media- air, <br /> water, or land - as a result of changing absorbents. <br /> This measure was thoroughly researched and evaluated as a more cost efficient method of <br /> collecting, and recycling the welding flux generated from the process. However, the measure <br /> is still being discussed with a contractor at this time. The waste is currently recyclable and is <br /> disposed of with Filter Recycling Services in Rialto, CA. Filter Recycling mixes the waste with <br /> other solids that are used in road base, and or fill. <br /> 18 <br />