Notice of BIF Permit Class 1 Permit
Modification Request
Rhodia Inc. in Baton Rouge , Louisiana 1275 Airline Highway ,
Baton Rouge , Louisiana LAD 008161234, which became
effective May 26,
2009 . As required by the
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) regulations, Rhodia, Inc.
is mailing this notice to everyone who has requested that they be notified of
hazardous waste-related activities at the Rhodia, Inc. Baton Rouge
Rhodia, Inc. has submitted to
the LDEQ a notification of a Class 1 Permit Modification to its Hazardous Waste
Operating Permit in accordance with LAC 33:V.321.C.
This project will replace six
existing actuated plug valves and associated six manual block valves with new
stainless plug valves. The existing valves have carbon steel bodies. The new
valves will be Xomox Tufline plug valves. They will have stainless steel bodies
and trim, and the plug sleeves will be a proprietary Xomox material capable of
withstanding temperatures up to 600°F. The design temperature for the pipe material
specification is 400°F, but plug valves in this service are specified as “fire sealed”. The
high temperature sleeve material is required to meet the external fire (“fire
sealed”) condition. In addition, one
pressure transmitter and associated valve will be replaced with equipment
similar in design. The scope of work
will also replace four flanges, again, similar in kind.
These modifications and
upgrades will not alter design or operation.
This change will not alter the permit conditions or reduce the capacity
of the facility to protect human health and the environment.
A
Class 1 Permit Modification is the most minor type of permit modification. This modification will not adversely change
any hazardous waste operations at the site.
A copy of the Class 1 permit
modification can be viewed at the Louisiana Department of Environmental
Quality, 602 North Fifth Street ,
Baton Rouge , Louisiana
For any inquiries related to
this permit action contact Daniel Tate at (225) 359-3751 .
