A multi-media Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) was conducted at Shintech, Inc, the weeks July 12 � July 15, 2004 and August 24 � August 26, 2004
- US subsidiary of Japanese diversified chemicals giant Shin-Etsu Chemical Co.
- Produces polyvinylchloride (PVC) through suspension polymerization.
- Shintech has 160 employees and approximately 90 contractors who work on site.
Major Concerns
- CAA: Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) violations.
- RCRA: Permit exemption violations
- RCRA: Operation without a permit violations
- RCRA: Surface impoundment and waste pile violations
- RCRA: Waste shipping violations
- RCRA: Illegal disposal of hazardous waste
- RCRA: Hazardous waste determination violations
- NPDES: Operation without a permit
- EPCRA: Records and reporting violations