Resolution No. 91951
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RESOLUTION NO. 9195
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO GREENSTAR BIOFUELS, LLC DBA: GEOGREEN
BIOFUELS FOR THE OPERATION OF A RECYCLED
MATERIALS PROCESSING FACILITY AT 6017
MALBURG WAY IN CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, GreenStar Biofuels, LLC. dba: GeoGreen
Biofuels ("GeoGreen") has applied for a conditional use permit
to operate a recycled materials processing facility located at
6017 Malburg Way in the City of Vernon; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon held a
hearing on said application for a conditional use permit on
January 3, 2007; and
WHEREAS, GeoGreen is a recycling, alternative fuel
company which produces a fuel known as biodiesel. The proposed
use will utilize specialized equipment to convert waste
restaurant vegetable oil into a high-grade, natural, and
sustainable diesel fuel capable of powering virtually any diesel
engine; and
WHEREAS, given the nature of GeoGreen business
operation, it would be classified as a recycled materials
processing facility pursuant to the Vernon City Code Section
26.2.14; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site is in the M-Zone, General
Industrial. Pursuant to Section 26.3.5-3(k) of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, a recycled materials processing facility is
allowed in the M-Zone, with approval of conditional use permit;
and
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WHEREAS, the proposed site is adequate in size, shape
and topography for the proposed operation, and has adequate
parking, loading facilities, and drainage; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site is surrounded by
industrial, commercial, office and warehousing uses compatible
with the proposed use and adverse effects from traffic, parking,
noise, odors, dust, smoke, light or glare, or risk of fire,
infection or explosion is not anticipated from the proposed
operation; and
WHEREAS, the site has access to Malburg Way, a local
roadway with a right-of-way of 60 feet. The streets and highways
surrounding the proposed use are adequate in width and are
improved so as to carry the traffic expected by this proposed
operation; and
WHEREAS, the Community Services Department has
performed an Initial Study, to determine whether the proposed
project will have adverse impacts on the environment and has
determined that the proposed project will not have a significant
adverse effect on the environment, and the Director of Community
Services & Water has recommended that a Negative Declaration be
adopted in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon has provided notice of its
intent to adopt a Negative Declaration for the proposed project
and has provided a public review period of not less than 20
days, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act
and the State CEQA Guidelines; and
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1 WHEREAS, the conditions imposed on the conditional use
2 permit will adequately protect the public health, safety and
3 general welfare and the operation is consistent with all
4 applicable rules and laws of the City of Vernon; and
5 WHEREAS, the proposed use, as to location, operation
6 and design is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning
7 Ordinance of the City of Vernon with approval of a conditional
8 use permit; and
9 WHEREAS, the City Council has received a Staff Report
10 dated December 7, 2006 upon which it has relied on making the
11 foregoing recitals; and
12 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
13 CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
14 SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon
15 hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained herein
16 above are true and correct.
17 SECTION 2: Subject to the conditions set forth below, the
18 conditional use permit is hereby granted to GeoGreen for the
19 operation of a recycled materials processing facility located atli
20 6017 Malburg Way.
21 SECTION 3: In order to adequately protect the public health
22 and general welfare the following conditions are required:
23 a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with, and
24 made to conform with all current codes, rules, and regulations
25 including any required fees as adopted by the City of Vernon not
26 otherwise addressed by this grant of a conditional use permit.
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b.All required federal, state, local and regulatory
agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation. Prior to
occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be
obtained.
c. Any hazardous substances used, handled and/or stored
shall have prior approval from the Vernon Fire and Health
Departments. A Health Permit shall be obtained if there are
reportable quantities of hazardous materials on the site.
d.Servicing of vehicles, including but not limited to,
washing, steam cleaning and repairing, shall not be permitted on
the premises. No inoperative vehicles shall be stored on -site.
All vehicles operated at the facility shall be tuned and
maintained in accordance with applicable emission standards.
e. The facility shall be operated in a manner, which will
not impede traffic on Malburg Way. All vehicles shall enter and
exit the site in a front forward manner. No maneuvering or
vehicle parking associated with the facility shall take place on
the public street.
f.GeoGreen shall submit a Notice of Intent to the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) to
address National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements regarding storm water runoff. All storm water
shall drain off -site and not flow to adjacent properties. A copy
of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required
under the NPDES permit shall be submitted to the Environmental
Health Department for review and approval. In areas where
outdoor operations occur, excluding automobile parking, the area
shall either be covered with a canopy or the area shall be
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1 drained to a sump. An alternative Standard Urban Stormwater
2 Management Plan approved by the City shall be developed and
3 implemented to treat and dispose of any stormwater coming in
4 contact with the outdoor operational area.
5 g. Prior to construction all underground piping systems
6 shall be approved by the Vernon Environmental Health and
7 Building Departments. All underground piping shall be double-
6 walled, secondary containment of double -walled piping shall be
9 equipped with 24 hour leak detection equipment connected to an
10 above ground alarm system. All primary and secondary underground
11 piping shall be testable. The spill containment vessel shall be
12 liquid tight and testable. The delivery system shall be designed
13 and constructed so as to prevent backflow of product and prevent
14 the possibility of spills or hazards. The above ground storage
15 tank system (including piping) is required to be secondarily
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17 h. GeoGreen shall obtain all required permits from South
18 Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) prior to
19 operation. All vehicles and heavy equipment operated at the
20 facility shall be tuned and maintained in accordance with
21 applicable emission standards.
22 i. Adequate written plans and materials must be available
23 for cleaning up of leaks or spills of oils or other substances
24 associated with GeoGreen operation. GeoGreen shall file and
25 maintain a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan
26 (SPCCP) required for the above ground storage tanks.
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1 j. GeoGreen shall implement a personnel safety -training
2 program to include personal safety, handling hazardous waste, and
3 fire protection procedures.
4 k. The project site shall be constructed and maintained
5 substantially in compliance with the site plans submitted as
6 part of this conditional use permit application.
7 1. All on -site construction or improvements shall be in
8 compliance with the most current Building Codes (Building, Fire,
9 Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical) and current Health and
10 Safety Codes and Regulations. GeoGreen shall obtain all
11 necessary building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical
12 permits from the City of Vernon Community Services Department in
13 addition to any required Vernon Environmental Health Department
14 clearance prior to commencement of construction.
15 m. Broken or cracked sidewalk, curb, gutter or driveway
16 in Malburg Way adjacent to the site shall be repaired as
17 directed by the Director of Community Services and Water.
18 n. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with
19 a hard durable surface material and shall be adequately drained,
20 and kept free of dust, mud, trash and weeds. Where parking or
21 maneuvering areas adjoin the public street a barrier wall or
22 landscaping shall be installed and maintained to meet City
23 standards. Adequate on -site parking shall be maintained so that
24 no on street parking or staging will occur.
25 o.The facility shall be operated in such a manner that
26 odors, noise and vibration shall not be a nuisance to
27 neighborhood properties. At no time shall noise exceed 65dba or
28 vibration exceeds four hundredths of an inch per second particle
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1 velocity when measured at the facilities lease line. The
2 facility shall comply with all City of Vernon and CalOSHA noise
3 requirements at all times. If the City in its sole discretion
4 determines that an odor nuisance is caused by the proposed
5 operation additional odor controls shall be installed to the
6 satisfaction of the City or the operation shall be terminated.
7 p. The building and/or equipment shall be maintained so
8 as to prevent the entrance of rodents and harborage of rodents.
9 q. Any expansion beyond a production of 250,000 gallons
10 per month of biodiesel fuel or any change in use shall require a
11 new conditional use permit.
12 SECTION 4: Noncompliance with any condition set forth in
13 the conditional use permit shall be grounds for voiding the
14 permit pursuant to Section 26.5.2-10 of the Comprehensive Zoning
15 Ordinance.
16 SECTION 5: GeoGreen and any successors in interest shall
17 indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Vernon, its
18 officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all
19 claims, complaints, or petitions for: (1) damages, losses,
20 expanses resulting from bodily injury, sickness, disease,
21 disability or death arising from the operation of the facility
22 excluding therefrom any such claim resulting from the gross
23 negligence or intentional wrongdoing of the City of Vernon, its
24 officers, agents or employees; 2 a g( ) peremptory writ or .other
25 relief by way of injunction, mandamus, or administrative
26 mandamus; or (3) legal expenses and attorney's fees incurred by
27 the City of Vernon on behalf of any party in such actions or
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1 proceedings. The City of Vernon does not waive its right to
2 participate in the defense of any such action.
3 SECTION 6: Not later than sixty (60) days from the date of
4 this Resolution, GeoGreen shall indicate, in writing, its
5 acceptance of and agreement with the conditions contained in
6 Section 3 of this Resolution and the indemnification provision
7 contained in Section 5 of the Resolution.
8 SECTION 7: The Acting City Clerk of the City of Vernon
9 shall certify to the passage of this resolution and thereupon
10 and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
11 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 2007
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14 THOMAS A. YBARRA, Mayor Pro-Tem
15 ATTEST:
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18 BRUCE V. MALKENHORST JR., Acting City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST JR., Acting City Clerk of
the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution, being Resolution No. 9195 was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the
City Council duly held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 and
thereafter w s duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Fresch, Acting City Administrator
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water1
DATE: December 20, 2006
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit — GreenStar Biofuels, LLC dba: GeoGreen Biofuels
located at 6017 Malburg Way
A public hearing is set for Wednesday's City Council meeting for the above mentioned
conditional use permit. As part of GeoGreen's conditions of approval, condition "g" required that all
outdoor operations, excluding automobile parking, to be fenced to exclude the public from entering
the area of operation (loading and unloading of methanol). However, the property owner has advised
GeoGreen that they will not allow a fenced area in the parking lot. In lieu of a fence GeoGreen
proposes to construct an underground pipe system from the tanker to the methanol tank. City staff
including the Vernon Health Department, which also acts as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
has reviewed the proposed underground stand pipe system and is recommending that the following
conditions "g" and "q" be amended to read as follows:
g. Prior to construction all underground piping systems shall be approved by the Vernon
Environmental Health and Building Departments. All underground piping shall be double -walled,
secondary containment of double -walled piping shall be equipped with 24 hour leak detection
equipment connected to an above ground alarm system. All primary and secondary underground
piping shall be testable. The spill containment vessel shall be liquid tight and testable. The delivery
system shall be designed and constructed so as to prevent backflow of product and prevent the
possibility of spills or hazards. The above ground storage tank system (including piping) is required to
be secondarily contained.
q. Any expansion beyond a production of 250,000 gallons per month of biodiesel fuel or
any change in use shall require a new conditional use permit.
Attached herein is a copy of the revised staff report and resolution. Please do not hesitate to
contact me at extension 245 if you need more information on this project.
The remaining conditions shall remain unchanged.
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Enclosures
CITI�' (O-tJ[,vCTL
LEONIS C. MALBURG MARK C. WHITWORTH
Mayor Fire Chief
THOMAS A. YBARRA LEWIS J. POZZEBON
Mayor Pro—Tem f IRvDirector of Environmental Health
WM. "BILL" DAVIS S. KEVIN WILSON
Councilman Director of Community Services
H. "LARRY" GONZALES SHARON L. DUCKWORTH
Councilman 40 City Treasurer
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 DONAL O'CALLAGHAN
Councilman Telephone (323) 583-8811 Director of Light & Power
December 7, 2006
Honorable City Council
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058 �e q I q
Gentlemen:
GreenStar Biofuels, LLC. dba: GeoGreen Biofuels ("GeoGreen") has applied for a
conditional use permit to operate a recycled materials processing facility located at 6017
Malburg Way in the City of Vernon.
After review of the application by the Community Services Department, it is
recommended that the conditional use permit be granted.
Herewith for your consideration are the following supporting documents:
1. Staff Report.
2. Request for conditional use permit and information supporting the application.
3. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in
the area and affidavits of posting and mailing, Notice of Intent.
4. Environmental Checklist Form and Initial Study.
5. Proposed Negative Declaration.
The project is consistent with the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance and the City of Vernon General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon.
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Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council determine:
That the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of
Vernon.
2. That the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
3. That the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on
wildlife resources.
It is also recommended that a Negative Declaration be adopted and that a Notice of
Determination and a DeMinimus Finding be filed with the County Clerk.
Further, it is recommended that the conditional use permit be granted subject to the
following conditions set forth below:
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with, and made to conform with all
current codes, rules, and regulations including any required fees as adopted by the City of
Vernon not otherwise addressed by this grant of a conditional use permit.
b. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency permits shall be
obtained prior to operation. Prior to occupancy a business license and occupancy permit
shall be obtained.
C. Any hazardous substances used, handled and/or stored shall have prior
approval from the Vernon Fire and Health Departments. A Health Permit shall be obtained
if there are reportable quantities of hazardous materials on the site.
d. Servicing of vehicles, including but not limited to, washing, steam cleaning
and repairing, shall not be permitted on the premises. No inoperative vehicles shall be
stored on -site. All vehicles operated at the facility shall be tuned and maintained in
accordance with applicable emission standards.
e. The facility shall be operated in a manner, which will not impede traffic on
Malburg Way. All vehicles shall enter and exit the site in a front forward manner. No
maneuvering or vehicle parking associated with the facility shall take place on the public
street.
f. GeoGreen shall submit a Notice of Intent to the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) to address National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) requirements regarding storm water runoff. All storm water shall drain
off -site and not flow to adjacent properties. A copy of the Storm Water Pollution
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Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required under the NPDES permit shall be submitted to the
Environmental Health Department for review and approval. In areas where outdoor
operations occur, excluding automobile parking, the area shall either be covered with a
canopy or the area shall be drained to a sump. An alternative Standard Urban Stormwater
Management Plan approved by the City shall be developed and implemented to treat and
dispose of any stormwater coming in contact with the outdoor operational area.
g. Outdoor operations, excluding automobile parking, shall be within a fenced
area to exclude the public from entering the area.
h. GeoGreen shall obtain all required permits from South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) prior to operation. All vehicles and heavy equipment
operated at the facility shall be tuned and maintained in accordance with applicable
emission standards.
i. Adequate written plans and materials must be available for cleaning up of
leaks or spills of oils or other substances associated with GeoGreen operation. GeoGreen
shall file and maintain a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP)
required for the above ground storage tanks.
j . GeoGreen shall implement a personnel safety -training program to include
personal safety, handling hazardous waste, and fire protection procedures.
k. The project site shall be constructed and maintained substantially in
compliance with the site plans submitted as part of this conditional use permit application.
1. All on -site construction or improvements shall be in compliance with the
most current Building Codes (Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical) and
current Health and Safety Codes and Regulations. GeoGreen shall obtain all necessary
building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical permits from the City of Vernon
Community Services Department in addition to any required Vernon Environmental
Health Department clearance prior to commencement of construction.
in. Broken or cracked sidewalk, curb, gutter or driveway in Malburg Way
adjacent to the site shall be repaired as directed by the Director of Community Services
and Water.
n. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a hard durable surface
material and shall be adequately drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash and weeds.
Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public street a barrier wall or landscaping
shall be installed and maintained to meet City standards. Adequate on -site parking shall
be maintained so that no on street parking or staging will occur.
o. The facility shall be operated in such a manner that odors, noise and
vibration shall not be a nuisance to neighborhood properties. At no time shall noise
exceed 65dba or vibration exceeds four hundredths of an inch per second particle velocity
when measured at the facilities lease line. The facility shall comply with all City of
Vernon and CalOSHA noise requirements at all times. If the City in its sole discretion
determines that an odor nuisance is caused by the proposed operation additional odor
controls shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City or the operation shall be
terminated.
P. The building and/or equipment shall be maintained so as to prevent the
entrance of rodents and harborage of rodents.
q. Any expansion beyond a production of 250,000 gallons of biodiesel fuel or any
change in use shall require a new conditional use permit.
Respectfully
..evin Wilson, P.E.
of Community Services & Water
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Attachments
cc: City Attorney
CITY OF VERNON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
ON GREENSTAR BIOFUELS, LLC. DBA: GEOGREEN BIOFUELS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO OPERATE A RECYCLED MATERIALS PROCESSING FACILITY
AT 6017 MALBURG WAY
December 7, 2006
GreenStar Biofuels, LLC. dba: GeoGreen Biofuels ("GeoGreen") has submitted an
application for a conditional use permit to operate recycled materials processing facility
located at 6017 Malburg Way, in the City of Vernon. GeoGreen is a recycling, alternative
fuel company which produces a fuel known as biodiesel. The recycling operation will
utilize a series of equipment to convert waste restaurant vegetable oil into a high-grade,
natural, and sustainable diesel fuel capable of powering virtually any diesel engine and will
operate 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
1. GENERAL PLAN The proposed use is consistent with the Zoning
Ordinance and General Plan. The site is located in the M-Zone, General Industrial.
GeoGreen is considered a recycled materials processing facility. A recycled materials
processing facility is defined in Section 26.2.14 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
as a facility that processes recycled materials in order to convert and redistribute them as
raw materials for recycled products or in order to convert them and manufacture a product
made wholly or partly from recycled materials. A recycled material processing facility does
not include a use ancillary to an industrial use. A recycled materials processing facility is
an allowed use in the M-Zone with approval of a conditional use permit.
2. SITE The proposed project will be established in a portion of a 50,000
square foot building (approximately 9,350 sq. ft.) located on an 86,000 square foot lot. The
applicant has not proposed any changes to the size, shape of the existing site and is
adequate for the proposed operation. The topography of the site will slightly be altered to
allow for a sump area where the unloading operations will occur.
3. ADVERSE EFFECT The proposed use is surrounded by properties with
industrial, commercial, office and warehousing uses that are compatible with the proposed
use. In accordance with the California Building Code occupancy separation walls will be
constructed. The biodiesel processing facility will include a 6,000 gallon methanol
storage tank located exterior to the building. The storage tank and associated
piping/equipment has been designed to meet all applicable codes, including the 2001
California Fire Code, Title 24 of the California Building Standards Code, Uniform
Building Code, City of Vernon regulations on storage of flammable liquids, and the 2002
National Electrical Code. The tank will be constructed of low -carbon steel and will have
an integral double wall containment system for maximum safety. In addition, the tank
will be positioned to comply with applicable codes regarding minimum distances to
electrical equipment, vehicle loading and unloading operations, parking area traffic flow,
property lines, buildings, and exits. The tank will be secured in a manner that meets
Seismic Risk, Zone 4 requirements. All electrical equipment in proximity to the tank will
meet Class 1, Division 1 specifications of the 2002 National Electrical Code. Although
not required for tanks with integral secondary containment, GeoGreen will include a
secondary containment area in conjunction with the tanker truck loading and unloading
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area. Leak monitors will be installed between the inner and outer walls of the methanol
storage tank. Loading and unloading operations will be conducted within a fenced area
complying with specifications given in the 2001 California Fire Code. Level sensors
will be installed to prevent accidental overfilling and overflow of the tank. Guard posts
(bollards) will be installed around exposed piping, valves, and liquid transport equipment
to prevent possible vehicle damage. The tank will be operated at atmospheric pressure
and will be equipped with adequate venting to prevent an overpressure condition from
occurring, in compliance with all regulations and codes. Construction of the tanks and
ancillary equipment will meet all applicable national standards, including ANSI and UL.
Therefore, no adverse impacts from traffic, parking, noise, odor, dust, smoke, light
or glare, or risk of fire, infection or explosion are expected to occur to the adjacent or
abutting properties. An initial study has been conducted for the project in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). No potentially significant impacts are
expected to result from the project. The Director of Community Services & Water has
recommended that a Notice of Intent be filed, and a Negative Declaration be adopted in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), which identifies
potentially significant impacts on the environment from the project.
4. ACCESS The proposed site has one driveway on Malburg Way located on
the east side of the building, which provides ingress and egress from Malburg Way. The
streets and highways surrounding the proposed use are adequate in width and are improved
as necessary to carry the traffic expected by this proposed use. The subject site is served by
Malburg Way, a local roadway with a right-of-way of 60 feet.
5. VEHICLE MOVEMENTS The number of truck trips for the purpose of
ingress/egress combined will consist of 6 to 12 entering the premises during a typical 24-
hour period. The number of personal vehicle trips will consist of 2 to 6 employees spread
over 3 shifts. Vehicles traveling to the site will generally exit the I-710 and travel
westbound on Bandini Boulevard to Downey Road, then southbound on Downey Road to
Malburg Way to the site. Vehicles exiting the site will utilize the same streets in the
opposite direction. The normal hours of operation will be 24 hours 7 days per week. Based
on the number of employees (only 2-6 employees spread -out over 3 shifts) the vehicle
trips and traffic congestion generated by proposed use will not be enough to cause any
significant impact.
6. OPERATIONS GeoGreen is a recycling, alternative fuel company which
produces a fuel known as biodiesel. The proposed use will utilize specialized equipment
to convert restaurant vegetable oil into a high-grade, natural, and sustainable diesel fuel
capable of powering virtually any diesel engine.
GeoGreen's processing plant has been designed to eliminate direct handling of
chemicals and product stream. All raw materials are delivered in closed containers or
trucks and the materials are loaded from the carrier to the appropriate storage tank using
mechanical hookups with no need for human handling of the raw material. The processor
is a closed system with no manual handling of the product stream during the process.
There are no vents in the system so all fumes are contained resulting in no emissions.
GeoGreen uses double -walled carbon steel tanks pressure rated at 300-400 psi. The
process uses only 50 psi, well below the system threshold. All pumps and motors are
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TEFC rated. Exotic materials of construction are not required. There is little heat
exchange in the reaction and there are minimal side reactions and reaction time. There is
no water used in the process, so there is no requirement for water supply or waste water
removal.
Raw materials include recycled vegetable oils or virgin oils, a liquid methylate
mix and methanol. All are containerized with no or little contact with people. Methanol is
the alcohol GeoGreen uses as the catalyst in their process. It is a widely used product and
has well defined procedures and guidelines for handling. GeoGreen recovers any unused
methanol from the product mix, and it is automatically re -introduced into the process
with no human contact.
In addition to biodiesel, Glycerine is a by-product of the process. Glycerine has
many uses and can be sold as a compost enhancer, regenerative plant fuel or to renderers
who use it in various products. It is non -toxic. GeoGreen's intentions are to run the
facility 24/7 in order to maximize capacity. There will be two to six people on site at any
given time with additional staff in collection trucks. The plant capacity will be 250,000
gallons per month output (8,300 gallons per day, or 3.0 million gallons per year), and
plans to operate at 80% of that (200,000 gallons/month). In order to produce 8,000
gallons of biodiesel per day GeoGreen will utilize four trucks running three shifts to
make pick ups of GeoGreen logo -painted drums at restaurant sites. Running a 2nd and 3rd
shift will be beneficial considering decreased traffic in off-peak hours. Each truck driver
will complete seven pick-ups per shift and one delivery to the plant. The trucks will be
stored at offsite locations.
GeoGreen's goal is to provide an environmentally friendly fuel to small
companies, communities, agricultural crops and entrepreneurs while creating jobs and
reducing the United Stated dependence on foreign sources of oil.
As previously mentioned, the proposed operation will operate 24 hours a day, 7
days per week. The number of employees on site will consist of 2 to 6 employees spread
over 3 shifts (2-3 employees per shift), and the hours of operation will be 24 hours 7 days
per week.
7. STATE OR FEDERAL CONDITIONS All Federal, State, and local
regulatory permits shall be obtained as required for the operation.
8. CONDITIONS It is recommended that the following conditions be set on
the permit to adequately protect the public health, safety and general welfare:
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with, and made to conform
with all current codes, rules, and regulations including any required fees as adopted
by the City of Vernon not otherwise addressed by this grant of a conditional use
permit.
b. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency permits shall be
obtained prior to operation. Prior to occupancy a business license and occupancy
permit shall be obtained.
C. Any hazardous substances used, handled and/or stored shall have prior
approval from the Vernon Fire and Health Departments. A Health Permit shall be
obtained if there are reportable quantities of hazardous materials on the site.
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d. Servicing of vehicles, including but not limited to, washing, steam
cleaning and repairing, shall not be permitted on the premises. No inoperative
vehicles shall be stored on -site. All vehicles operated at the facility shall be tuned and
maintained in accordance with applicable emission standards.
e. The facility shall be operated in a manner, which will not impede traffic
on Malburg Way. All vehicles shall enter and exit the site in a front forward manner.
No maneuvering or vehicle parking associated with the facility shall take place on the
public street.
f. GeoGreen shall submit a Notice of Intent to the California Regional
Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) to address National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) requirements regarding storm water runoff. All storm
water shall drain off -site and not flow to adjacent properties. A copy of the Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required under the NPDES permit shall
be submitted to the Environmental Health Department for review and approval. In
areas where outdoor operations occur, excluding automobile parking, the area shall
either be covered with a canopy or the area shall be drained to a sump. An alternative
Standard Urban Stormwater Management Plan approved by the City shall be
developed and implemented to treat and dispose of any stormwater coming in contact
with the outdoor operational area.
g. Prior to construction all underground piping systems shall be approved
by the Vernon Environmental Health and Building Departments. All underground
piping shall be double -walled, secondary containment of double -walled piping shall
be equipped with 24 hour leak detection equipment connected to an above ground
alarm system. All primary and secondary underground piping shall be testable. The
spill containment vessel shall be liquid tight and testable. The delivery system shall be
designed and constructed so as to prevent backflow of product and prevent the
possibility of spills or hazards. The above ground storage tank system (including
piping) is required to be secondarily contained.
h. GeoGreen shall obtain all required permits from South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) prior to operation. All vehicles and heavy
equipment operated at the facility shall be tuned and maintained in accordance with
applicable emission standards.
i. Adequate written plans and materials must be available for cleaning up
of leaks or spills of oils or other substances associated with GeoGreen operation.
GeoGreen shall file and maintain a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures
Plan (SPCCP) required for the above ground storage tanks.
j. GeoGreen shall implement a personnel safety -training program to include
personal safety, handling hazardous waste, and fire protection procedures.
k. The project site shall be constructed and maintained substantially in
compliance with the site plans submitted as part of this conditional use permit
application.
1. All on -site construction or improvements shall be in compliance with
the most current Building Codes (Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing and
Electrical) and current Health and Safety Codes and Regulations. GeoGreen shall
obtain all necessary building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical permits from
the City of Vernon Community Services Department in addition to any required
Vernon Environmental Health Department clearance prior to commencement of
construction.
in. Broken or cracked sidewalk, curb, gutter or driveway in Malburg Way
adjacent to the site shall be repaired as directed by the Director of Community
Services and Water.
n. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a hard durable
surface material and shall be adequately drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash and
weeds. Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public street a barrier wall or
landscaping shall be installed and maintained to meet City standards. Adequate on -
site parking shall be maintained so that no on street parking or staging will occur.
o. The facility shall be operated in such a manner that odors, noise and
vibration shall not be a nuisance to neighborhood properties. At no time shall noise
exceed 65dba or vibration exceeds four hundredths of an inch per second particle
velocity when measured at the facilities lease line. The facility shall comply with all
City of Vernon and CalOSHA noise requirements at all times. If the City in its sole
discretion determines that an odor nuisance is caused by the proposed operation
additional odor controls shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City or the
operation shall be terminated.
p. The building and/or equipment shall be maintained so as to prevent the
entrance of rodents and harborage of rodents.
q. Any expansion beyond a production of 250,000 gallons per month of
biodiesel fuel or any change in use shall require a new conditional use permit.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing, which you may attend.
Place: Vernon City Hall
City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Time: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant: GeoGreen Biofuels, LLC.
The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and/or interested
persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments
regarding the request prior to the Hearing.
Request: Grant a conditional use permit to allow the applicant
to operate a recycled materials processing facility.
Property Involved: 6017 Malburg Way
(See reverse side)
Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting information are available in
the office of Community Services, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
If you challenge the granting of this conditional use permit or any provisions
thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else
raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the
City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting.
The hearing may be continued or adjourned to a stated time and place without
further notice of a public hearing.
Date: November 16, 2006
BR C V. MALKENHORST JR.
Acting City Clerk
City of Vernon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing, which you may attend.
Place: Vernon City Hall
City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Time: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant: GeoGreen Biofuels, LLC.
The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and/or interested
persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments
regarding the request prior to Ahe Hearing.
Request: Grant a conditional use permit to allow the applicant
to operate a recycled materials processing facility.
Property Involved: 6017 Malburg Way
(See reverse side)
Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting information are available in
the office of Community Services, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
If you challenge the granting of this conditional use permit or any provisions
thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else
raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the
City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting.
The hearing may be continued or adjourned to a stated time and place without
further notice of a public hearing.
Date: November 16, 2006
BR C V. MALKENHORST JR.
Acting City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro -Tern
WM. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
November 16, 2006
Interested parties or property owners:
MARK C. WHITWORTH
Fire Chief
LEWIS J. POZZEBON
Director of Environmental Health
S. KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services
SHARON L. DUCKWORTH
City Treasurer
DONAL O'CALLAGHAN
Director of Light & Power
Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing,
Notice of Intent and Proposed Negative Declaration concerning a conditional use
permit application which has been filed with the City of Vernon for GeoGreen
Biofuels, LLC. The applicant is a recycled materials processing facility, which is
proposing to utilize specialized equipment to convert restaurant vegetable oil into a
high-grade, natural, and sustainable diesel fuel capable of powering virtually any
diesel engine.
A copy of the application and supporting evidence is available for public
review at my office between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through
Thursday.
You are welcome to attend the meeting on December 20, 2006 or to send
written comments prior to the meeting if you so desire.
This notice is intended for interested parties or property owners within the
project area. If you are no longer a property owner in this area, please forward this
notice to the new property owner. ,
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Attachments
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of Community Services & Water
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CITY COtiNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro —Tern
WM. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
November 16, 2006
Interested parties or property owners:
MARK C. WHITWORTH
Fire Chief
LEWIS J. POZZEBON
Director of Environmental Health
S. KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services
SHARON L. DUCKWORTH
City Treasurer
DONAL O'CALLAGHAN
Director of Light & Power
Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing,
Initial Study, Notice of Intent and Proposed Negative Declaration concerning a
conditional use permit application which has been filed with the City of Vernon for .
GeoGreen Biofuels; LLC. The applicant is a recycled materials processing facility,
which is proposing to utilize specialized equipment to convert restaurant vegetable
oil into a high-grade, natural, and sustainable diesel fuel capable of powering
virtually any diesel engine.
A copy of the application and supporting evidence is available for public
review at my office between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through
Thursday.
You are welcome to attend the meeting on December 20, 2006 or to send
written comments prior to the meeting if you so desire.
This notice is intended for interested parties or property owners within the
project area. If you are no longer a property owner in this area, please forward this
notice to the new property owner.
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,'..ev`in Wilson, P.E.
of Community Services & Water
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF VERNON }
I, Sergio Canales, Planning Assistant of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I
did, on the 16ffi day of November, 2006, post three (3) copies of:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, to be held on December 20, 2006, regarding a
conditional use permit for GeoGreen Biofuels to operate a recycled materials processing
facility at 6017 Malburg Way in the City of Vernon.
One in each of the following places to wit: At the northwest corner of 38th Street and
Santa Fe Avenue; the northeast comer of Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard; and on
the bulletin board outside the lobby of the City Hall of the City of Vernon, located at 4305
Santa Fe Avenue, all in said City, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed
and published in the City of Vernon.
Date: November 16, 2006
Canales, Planning Assistant
State of California )
) ss.
County of Los Angeles )
On 4/ tAJ % i before me, Mo"e(d' / 6yt , Notary
Public, personally appeared Sergio Canales, personally known to me
basis of satis f , eery ov4de„ee) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and
that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the
person acted, executed the instrument.
my hand and official seal
IMNUELA GIRON
Commission # 1611388
Notary Public - Colifornlo
.o0Los Angeles COun
�.� MY Comm, Expires Nov 4 201
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Sergio Canales, declare as follows:
l . That I am employed in the Community Services Department in the position
of Planning Assistant.
2. That on November 16, 2006 I mailed a copy of Notice of Public Hearing,
Notice of Intent, Initial Study, and Proposed Negative Declaration to be held on
December 20, 2006 along with the attached letter regarding a conditional use permit for
GeoGreen Biofuels to operate a recycled materials processing facility at 6017 Malburg
Way, to the owners, tenants and interested parties on the attached lists, by United States
Mail with postage.
Date: November 16, 2006 Sign:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF VERNON )
On �(�r � � 120 fy before me, "AA-IA4 610111 , Notary
Public, personally appeared Sergio Canales, personally known to me (er- known to me en
the basis ,.f safis f , tor-y ovide„ee) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized
capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf
of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
'"M NGIRON
Commission # 1611388
*.My
NotorY Public - Colifornio
Los Ange►es County
Comm. Expires Nov 4, 2009
City of Vernon
NOTI
F INTENT
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
GeoGreen Biofuels, LLC ("GeoGreen") has submitted an application for a conditional
use permit to operate recycled materials processing facility located at 6017 Malburg Way, in
the City of Vernon. GeoGreen is a recycling, alternative fuel company which produces a fuel
known as biodiesel. The proposed use will consist of converting waste restaurant vegetable
oil into a high-grade, natural, and sustainable diesel fuel capable of powering virtually any
diesel engine and will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The project is subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it requires discretionary approval.
Please take notice that a recommendation from the Director of Community Services
will be made to the City Council of the City of Vernon during the regular meeting on
December 20, 2006 to adopt a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
A copy of the application and supporting evidence is available for public review at my
office between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
You must submit written comments on these documents, which will be received by me
at the address shown on the letterhead by December 20, 2006. Comments received after this
date may not be given full consideration.
If you challenge the Negative Declaration, or any provisions thereof in court, you may
be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the meeting described in
this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the
meeting.
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Wilson, P.E.
Director of Community Services & Water
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM AND INITIAL STUDY
1.
2.
3.
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Project Title:
Lead Agency Name and Address:
GreenStar Biofuels, LLC
dba: GeoGreen Biofuels
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Contact Person and Phone Number: Samuel Kevin Wilson
Project Location:
(323) 583-8811
6017 Malburg Way
Vernon, CA 90058
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: GreenStar Biofuels, LLC
dba: GeoGreen Biofuels
6017 Malburg Way
Vernon, CA 90058
6. General Plan Designation: M-Zone, General Industrial
7. Zoning: M-Zone, General Industrial
8. Description of Project: GreenStar Biofuels, LLC dba: GeoGreen Biofuels
("GeoGreen") has submitted an application for a conditional use permit to operate
recycled materials processing facility located at 6017 Malburg Way, in the City of
Vernon. GeoGreen is a recycling, alternative fuel company which produces a fuel
known as biodiesel. The proposed use will utilize specialized equipment to convert
restaurant vegetable oil into a high-grade, natural, and sustainable diesel fuel capable
of powering virtually any diesel engine and will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days per
week. The project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
because it requires discretionary approval.
9. Other agencies whose approval is required (and permits needed):
• Solid Waste Processor Permit (Health Department)
• Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing
approval, or participation agreement.)
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALL AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this point,
involving at least one impact that is a 'Potentially Significant Impact" or 'Potentially
Significant Unless Mitigated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
❑ Land Use and Planning ❑ Transportation/Circulation []Public Services
❑ Population and Housing ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Utilities and Service Sys.
❑ Geophysical ❑Energy and Mineral Resources ❑Aesthetics
❑ Water ❑ Hazards ❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Air Quality ❑ Noise ❑ Recreation
❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
Determination: (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
® I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the
project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the
environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets,
if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless
mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it
mus/Z7;1
e only the effects that remain to be addressed.
Sig t re Date
Samuel Kevin Wilson City of Vernon
Printed Name For
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Conflict with the general plan or zoning designation?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans
or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project area is zoned M, General Industrial. The City of Vernon is primarily
made up of industrial and distribution type facilities. The use conforms with the zoning
ordinance with a conditional use permit as well as with the General Plan, local codes and
ordinances as they now exist. The project site is not located near any environmentally sensitive
sites. The project is not in conflict with any environmental plans or policies.
c) Affect agricultural resources or operations
(e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts
from incompatible land uses)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The City of Vernon is an industrial city with no agricultural land use within its
boundaries. Therefore, the project will not affect agricultural resources or operations.
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of
an established community (including a low income
or minority community)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. The total building area of the proposed project is approximately 50,000 square feet in
size. The applicant, GeoGreen, proposes to occupy a 9,350 square foot building that is situated
on the property. The project has no residential units on it that will be affected by the proposed
use. The proposed site will not impact any residents. The site is surrounded by compatible uses
and will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of any established communities.
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II. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
b) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped
area or extension of major infrastructure)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 60,000
people working in the City. The proposed recycled materials processing facility will consist of
approximately 2-6 employees on the site per shift in a 24-hour period, 7 days per week. Upon
completion of the proposed recycled materials processing facility the applicant proposes to keep
the same number of employees working at the site in that 24 hour period. Therefore, there will
be no impact to population or housing.
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. No housing currently exist on the proposed site. Thus, the project will not displace
housing.
III. GEOPHYSICAL AND SOILS- Would the project:
a)
Seismicity: fault rupture?
❑
❑
X
❑
b)
Seismicity: ground shaking or liquefaction?
❑
❑
X
❑
e)
Seismicity: seiche or tsunami?
❑
❑
❑
X
d)
Landslides or mudslides?
❑
❑
❑
X
e)
Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading or fill?
❑
❑
❑
X
f)
Subsidence of the land?
❑
❑
❑
X
g)
Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss
of topsoil?
❑
❑
❑
X
h)
Unique geologic or physical features?
❑
❑
❑
X
a through h. The topography of the City of Vernon is relatively level. Although there are
no known earthquake faults in the City, Vernon is in a seismically active region and several
faults in the area are likely to cause moderate ground shaking in Vernon. To ensure life safety,
all new construction shall be required to be in compliance with (Zone 4) seismicity
requirements of the Uniform Building Code. There will not be any significant changes to the
geologic substructure or topography.
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IV. WATER OUALITY - Would the project:
a) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would
be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (e.g. the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would drop to the level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have
been granted)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the course
of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the course
of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result
in flooding on- or off -site? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed
the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources
of polluted runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Expose people or structures to water related
hazards such as flooding? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a. a through e. The site for the proposed conditional use is adequate in size
and shape including drainage and landscaping to accommodate development features as
required by the zoning code. An initial study was preformed as part of this project, which
studied the affects of water quality impacts. Alteration of surface water quality is unlikely.
GeoGreen will be required to obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit, and has prepared a Storm Water Prevention Plan for its operation.
Outdoor areas of operation will be drained to a sump for collection. All water collected in
the sump will be analyzed for any contaminants before being released to the storm drain
system. There are no surface water bodies within the vicinity of the project. No changes in
water currents or water movements will occur. There will be no impacts on the direction or
rate of flow of groundwater and no impact on its quality. The City of Vernon is the primary
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water service provider in Vernon. In addition, in case of any leaks or spills, adequate
written plans and materials will be available for cleaning up of leaks or spills of oils or
other substances associated with GeoGreen operation. GeoGreen will file and maintain a
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP) required for the above ground
storage tanks. Secondary containment will be installed around all storage tanks. GeoGreen
shall implement a personnel safety -training program to include personal safety, handling
hazardous waste, and fire protection procedures. Therefore, there will be no substantial
increase in public water demand and no reduction in the demand for groundwater.
V. AIR QUALITY - Would the project:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially
to an existing or projected air quality violation? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a. The proposed operation will not violate any air quality standards or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. Methanol used in the process will
be contained at all times and will be condensed rather than vented. The entire methanol process
is "closed -loop". Fugitive emissions of methanol will be a fraction of the SCAQMD exempt
amount of 4 tons per year.
Emissions are captured using a skid mounted vacuum system that traps and recycles
residual elements. One emission point is for distilled water vapors from the oil dryer, and the
second emission point is from the methanol recovery system. The methanol recovery system
uses molecular sieves, a chilled water vacuum system, and charcoal filter to lower the methanol
rate to less than 10 PPM discharged in the air. Total volume of air discharged is estimated at
575 lbs per day yielding an extremely low estimated emission of methanol of less than 2.941bs
per year. The remaining methanol is recycled back into the system. Note also that Greenline
Industries' CF Series biodiesel plants surpass all air quality standards allowing operation in the
state of California without air emissions permits. Greenline Industries biodiesel processing
systems are closed systems with minimal gaseous emissions well below the maximum
emissions allowed by California state regulatory agencies. Greenline's systems specifications
have been reviewed by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District in San Francisco, and
were found to comply with California State emissions regulations without the need for
emissions permits. The maximum emissions allowed in California without a permit is less than
10 lbs of each of the following per operating day: precursor organic compounds (POC), non -
precursor organic compounds (NPOC), nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide. This
criterion is also satisfied if actual emissions of each pollutant are greater than 1 Olbs/highest day,
but total emissions are less than 150 pounds per year, per pollutant. All Greenline systems
produce far less than these figures, and fall within these emissions requirements.
b) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
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b. There are no operations that will create substantial pollutant concentration. Process heat
will be generated with highly efficient electrical elements and not a boiler. By not using a fossil
fueled boiler for heat, we eliminate the largest potential for pollution on the site. There will be
no water used in the process. No waste water will be disposed of on site. The project as
proposed will not cause an impact to these sensitive receptors.
c) Alter air movements, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The proposed project will create no unusual conditions, which could alter air movement,
moisture, temperature, or climate
d) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. The proposed operation will not create objectionable odors. The processor is a closed
system, as described in detail previously, with no manual handling of the product stream during
the process. There are no vents in the processing system so all fumes are contained resulting in
no emissions. Used restaurant oil will not be brought on -site if it is rancid. Restaurant oil will
be pumped directly into tanks that are fitted with special vents with odor eliminating filters.
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION - Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial
in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system (i.e. result in a substantial increase in either
the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio
on roads, or congestion at intersections)? 0 ❑ ❑ X
a. Several freeways serve the City of Vernon. To the north is the Santa Ana (I-5), Santa
Monica (I-10) and the Hollywood (I-101) freeways, to the west is the Harbor Freeway (I-110),
and to the east is the Long Beach Freeway (1-710). The City of Vernon has several arterials,
which bisect the City. The streets surrounding the project site are adequate in width and are
improved as necessary to carry the traffic expected by this proposed use. The subject site is
served by Malburg Way, a local roadway with a right-of-way of 60 feet. Based on the number
of employees (only 2-6 employees spread -out over 3 shifts) the vehicle trips and traffic
congestion generated by proposed use will be during off peak hours and will not be enough to
cause any significant impact.
b) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
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b. The proposed site is located in an existing industrial area, and the project is compatible
with surrounding uses. No safety hazards resulting from incompatible uses are expected.
c) Result in inadequate emergency access or access
to nearby uses? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The proposed site will include emergency, as required by the City.
d) Result in inadequate parking capacity on -site? ❑ ❑ 0 X
d. According to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance the proposed recycled materials
processing facility will comply with the current parking and loading requirements defined in
the zoning code. A total of two (2) truck stalls and fifty-five (55) automobile parking spaces are
provided for the proposed site.
f) Conflicts with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ❑ 0 0 X
e through g. The proposed project area is surrounded by industrial uses with virtually no
pedestrian traffic. The activity at the site does not involve direct waterborne or air traffic.
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Locally designated species
(e.g. heritage trees)? ❑ ❑ 0 X
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak
forest, (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? 0 ❑ ❑ X
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and
vernal pool)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a through e. The project is in a highly developed industrial area of the City of Vernon.
Therefore, the project will not affect such resources.
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VIII. MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY - Would the project.
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? 0 0 ❑ X
a. All the existing buildings shall comply with all appropriate local and state energy
conservation regulations.
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ❑ p ❑ X
b. The energy used by this operation will not be substantial. There will be no impact to the
City of Vernon Utilities Department. Therefore, the impact will be less than significant.
IX. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project:
a) Interfere with an emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b Expose people to existing sources
of potential health hazards? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials?
0 ❑ ❑ X
d) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
though reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste within one -quarter mile of existing
or proposed school? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
f) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences
are intermixed with wildlands?
❑ 0 ❑ X
a through f. The local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) regulates use and
storage of hazardous materials at any facility within the City of Vernon, which is the City of
Vernon Environmental Health Department. All facilities within the City are regularly inspected
by the Vernon Fire and Environmental Health Departments for code violations. The
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inspections are made to reduce the potential for urban fires and chemical releases. The Vernon
Fire Department has a fully manned hazardous materials unit. All personnel are trained in
hazardous material response. The proposed existing regulations and permitting requirements
will be adhered to by the facility and this compliance will reduce potential hazards to less than
significant levels. A Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit, as required of all facilities
within the City, must be submitted to and approved by the City of Vernon Environmental
Health and Fire Departments. A Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit shall include, but
not be limited to, instruction and on-the-job training of employees to identify and handle
hazardous materials and shall be conducted by an individual knowledgeable in hazardous
materials management. These requirements are standard requirements of facilities located
within the City of Vernon to regulate the handling and storage of hazardous materials involved
in the everyday function of non -hazardous businesses.
The proposed operation, every conceivable precaution will be taken to eliminate any
foreseeable upset and accident condition which could release hazardous materials into the
environment. Any significant hazards that are reasonably foreseeable would only involve
Methanol ignition and oil/biodiesel spillage. In the first case, great care has been taken in
researching fire codes, etc. with independent experts to make certain the operation will be
extremely safe and exceed all relevant codes. Manual handling of methanol has been
eliminated through meticulous, safe, and proven system design. The liquid will be pumped in
and out of a ventless storage tank. This will allow no atmospheric exposure of methanol. All
tanks will be monitored by computer control and "dead -man" valves (which need no human
operation). These procedures will stop the flow, and/or contain all liquids during any
reasonably foreseeable upset or accident. Therefore, this impact will be less than significant.
X. NOISE - Would the project result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The proposed operation will not increase the existing noise levels nor expose people to
sever noise levels. The process of making biodiesel is a quiet process. The noise levels will
not exceed even in a worse case scenario. All of the equipment utilized at our facility will meet
OSHA noise requirements for our employees and will certainly not be an issue for our
neighbors.
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project have an effect upon, or result in a need
for new or altered government services in any of the
following areas:
a) Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d) Parks? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a through e. The proposed project will be located in a highly industrialized and developed
area in the City of Vernon. The proposed project will not pose a need for new or altered fire,
police, school services, or parks within the City of Vernon. The project shall be required to
maintain all materials on -site and prevent any off -site migration of trash or materials, unless
hauled off by a refuse company. During operation, the site shall be maintained to prevent any
impacts to the maintenance of public facilities. Therefore, there will be no significant impacts
to public facilities.
XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project result in a need for
new systems, or substantial alterations to
the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas
❑ ❑ ❑ X
a. The proposed site is located in an area that is fully urbanized and served by an existing
extensive electricity and gas infrastructure. Implementation of the project is not expected to
result in the need for new power lines or natural gas systems. No significant increase in
energy demand is anticipated from the proposed project. Sufficient infrastructure is in place
in the City of Vernon to afford a slight increase in power consumption at the facility.
Therefore, there will be no impact to the City of Vernon Utilities Department.
b) Communications systems?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. The proposed site will be served by an existing communication system. The telephone,
cable, and other communication systems are adequate and available to serve the proposed
site. Therefore, no need for new communication systems are required to serve the proposed
site.
c) Local or regional water treatment or
distribution facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks?
e) Storm water drainage?
f) Solid waste disposal?
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c through f. The proposed site was previously served with water, sewer, and storm water
drainage utilities and service will continue with the proposed site. All main lines are in place
and the proposed operation will not require any additional services beyond those presently
offered. The proponents will provide their own refuse pick up. Therefore, there will be no
impact.
XIII. AESTHETICS - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on scenic vista? ❑ ❑ 0 X
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project is in an area that is extensively urbanized with industrial buildings and
warehouse structures, and does not provide any scenic vista open to the public. Therefore, the
proposed project will create no impact.
c) Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views
in the area? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The project site is located in an industrial area and lighting of facilities is common.
Therefore, no impacts from light are anticipated. The facility is not expected to create any
impact from glare. Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact.
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Disturb paleontological resources?
b) Disturb archaeological resources?
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a and b. The project is on a site that has been developed for many years and has been built
with structures and parking lots. The project will not involve extensive excavation. Therefore,
the potential for disturbing unencountered archaeological resources is remote. Therefore, the
project will create no impact.
c) Affect historical resources? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The project site has historically been developed and has been built with structures and
parking lots. The extent of excavation is limited to a foundation with no extensive underground
features; therefore, the chance of unearthing any historical resource is remote. Therefore, the
proposed project will create no impact.
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
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e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? ❑ 0 ❑ X
d and e. The project area is highly industrialized, no known unique ethnic cultural resources or
religious or sacred uses exist in the project area. Therefore, no impact is expected.
XV. RECREATION - Would the project:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood
or regional parks or other recreational
facilities? 0 ❑ ❑ X
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? 0 ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The proposed project will not result in an increase in residential population in the City
of Vernon. No impact on the demand for recreation opportunities is anticipated. No parks or
recreation facilities exist on the project site nor is one planed on the site.
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE -
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities with
limited plant life. Plant life is limited to non-native and ornamental species, which are used for
landscaping. Animal life in Vernon and nearby urban communities consists of birds, reptiles and
mammal species that live in close proximity to man. There are no endangered species in Vernon.
The site is an existing facility and there is no potential for finding important examples of major
periods of California history. Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact.
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? ❑ ❑ 0 X
b. There will not be an impact on long-term environmental goals.
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c) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and
the effects of probable future projects) ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. Cumulative impacts from this project and proposed nearby projects were considered. The
project is not significant enough to cause a cumulative impact to air quality, traffic, noise,
groundwater, surface water, or exposure to hazardous materials, and will not create any impact to
sensitive receptors. Therefore, the cumulative impact for the proposed proj ect will be clearly less
then significant.
d) Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. There are no environmental impacts caused by the proj ect that will cause adverse effects on
human beings.
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City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
LEAD AGENCY:
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
City of Vernon
GeoGreen Biofuels, LLC.
6017 Malburg Way
Vernon, CA 90058
. GeoGreen Biofuels, LLC ("GeoGreen") has submitted an application for a conditional
use permit to operate a recycled materials processing facility located at 6017 Malburg Way,
in the City of Vernon. GeoGreen is a recycling, alternative fuel company which produces a
fuel known as biodiesel. The proposed use will consist of converting waste restaurant
vegetable oil into a high-grade, natural, and sustainable diesel fuel capable of powering
virtually any diesel engine and will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The project is
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it requires
discretionary approval.
FINDINGS:
The City Council of the City of Vernon has determined that this project will not
have a significant effect on the environment.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
'TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst Jr., Acting City Clerk
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilsoll. Director of Community Services & Water
DATE: November 16, 2006
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit — GeoGreen Biofuels, LLC located at 6017
Malburg Way
GeoGreen Biofuels, LLC has submitted an application for a conditional use permit to
operate a recycled materials processing facility located at 6017 Malburg Way in the City of
Vernon. The applicant is proposing to utilize specialized equipment to convert restaurant
vegetable oil into a high-grade, natural, and sustainable diesel fuel capable of powering
virtually any diesel engine and will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The project is
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
It is recommended that a public hearing for this conditional use permit be held on
December 20, 2006.
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 583-8811
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Name of Applicant (Print or Type Name of Business) Site Address Zip Code
GC0Cj EN 1310F()6L5,LLC- 6P017 MAL13c/R4A WAY 9005?3
Contact Person Telephone Number Fax Number
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Telephone Number Fax Number
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Zip Code
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FOR CITY USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
CEQA Review Process
City Clerk's Use:
Assessor Parcel No.0340 - ®_I p4�
Stamp receipt of application fee below
Zone n-'ZOi.[�
CEQA Exempt Section 04
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
(attach additional sheets as necessary)
1. Site size. 6G, oocO S.
2. Square footage of each building (including any covered structures or canopies).
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3. Number of floors of construction. otil E
4. Amount of off-street parking and loading provided:
a. Number of automobile parking spaces 155 (-rot_J e
b. Number of truck parking spaces I CTcnJAmt sPa cx 1
C. Number of truck loading spaces— I (79r AWX seAcC
5. Proposed scheduling. ,m4 m, A_1t<t._1 qe64 ApoA1/Al, <DC c:v P
6. Associated projects. "d-jE
7. Anticipated incremental development (additional phases). r.) o,.i tr
8. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents and type of household -size expected (on attached sheet)._ I 1<
9. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities (on attached sheet). N //A
10. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities (on
attached sheet). o EMPLO-ftrS
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11. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project (on
attached sheet). tJ A
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BURDEN OF PROOF
The applicant .is required to establish the following before submitting a conditional use permit
application:
A) The site for the proposed use is adequate in size, shape and topography, including drainage
and landscaping
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B) The proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties in
terms of traffic, parking noise, odors, dust, smoke, light or glare, or risk of fire, infection or
explosion.
Yes
C) The proposed use will be compatible with the permitted uses of surrounding and adjacent
properties.
Y� s
D) The site has sufficient access to streets and highways, which are adequate in width and
pavement type to carry the quantity of traffic generated by the proposed use, and that the routes
which vehicles will have to follow to reach the site are adequate in width and pavement type to
carry the volume of traffic generated by the proposed use.
E) The site has adequate off-street parking and loading facilities.
F) The use, as to location, operation and design, is consistent with the general plan, any
applicable specific plan and the zoning regulations of the City of Vernon and all applicable
County, State and federal law, rules and regulations.
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1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST -I
Date Filed: S - I S - Q
General Information
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
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2. Address of project: 6,011 A AL13y w Ct VJAt
Assessor's Block and Lot Number: 6310 - ®2-7 - ®yam
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contracted concerning this project: _
562 2' t S f.6A(, Po. C3oX Cn to � Al.-( k D �1A Ga 11003
(Ozto 3'-15-97Cos-
4. Indicate number of the permit application for the project to which this form pertains: _
5. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this
project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
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6. Existing zoning district:_
7. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed):
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Project Description:
Site Size: S6. oo® s
9. Square footage: I s T t�� S0� oa �3 s 4yI t_c�InSCi
10. Number of floors of construction: O t"9 L'
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11. Amount of off-street panting provided: 5 `S (E)(r s-r l"G 1
12. Attach plans. V/
13. Proposed scheduling: po n! A r!°K o ✓A L D F
14. Associated projects: (.l ot'l i
15. Anticipated incremental development: 1JOdT-
16. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents and type of household size expected
17. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighboring, city or regionally oriented square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities O /A
18. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities
19. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project
20. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit application, state this and indicate
clearly why the application is required
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Are any of the following items applicable to the projects or its effects? Discuss on an
attached sheet all items checked yes (attach additional sheets if necessary).
YES
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21. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or
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substantial alteration of ground contours.
22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands
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or roads.
23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
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24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
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25. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
26. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or
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27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
28. Site filled
on land or on slope of 10 percent or more.
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29. Use of disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
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flammables or explosives.
30. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
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sewage, etc.)
31. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)
32. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects.
Environmental Setting
DOn an attached sheet, describe the project site as it exists before the project, including
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historic or scenic
aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site and the use of the structures. Attach
photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be acceptable.
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an attached sheet, describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants
and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use
(residential, commercial, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard,
etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be acceptable.
Certification
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the
data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts,
statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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6017 Malburg Way (GeoGreen Biofuels)
Environmental Setting:
33. The Site is a flat 80,000 square feet on west side of Malburg Way. The site is
developed with a 50,000 square foot, dock -high, concrete tilt -up, industrial
building. The remainder of the lot is paved. The proposed project will occupy
approximately 9,350 square feet of the existing building. There is a very small
amount of landscaping along Malburg Way. The structures and site have no
cultural, historic, or scenic significance.
34. The property is in the middle of a large industrial park. The surrounding
properties are virtually the same as the subject property; flat, industrial properties
with one and two story concrete tilt -up buildings, truck docks, and storage yards.
Neighboring buildings are used for manufacturing and warehousing. There is
almost no landscaping in the area with the exception of a small amount along
Malburg Way. The neighboring properties and buildings have no cultural,
historic, or scenic significance.
OPERATIONS REPORT
GeoGreen Plant 6017 Malburg Way Vernon, CA
Overview
Here are the anticipated day to day operating activities for the proposed Biodiesel plant at
6017 Malburg Way, Vernon, California.
Firstly, Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic,
renewable resources like soybean oil, or recycled waste oils. Biodiesel contains no
petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel
blend. It can be used in diesel engines with little or no modifications.
"Biodiesel as a renewable fuel source provides several advantages over petroleum diesel.
It is non -toxic and biodegradable. It also reduces exhaust emissions of carbon monoxide,
unburned hydrocarbons, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide. Its use can improve the air
quality, create jobs, and help reduce the dependency on limited resources and imports
(oil). Biodiesel can be produced from animal fats and oils which are typically water -
insoluble substances known as triglycerides. The majority of biodiesel is produced today
through the base catalyzed transesterification reaction because it involves low
temperature and pressure processing, high conversions, no intermediate steps, and lower
costs of processing materials." `Biodiesel is less toxic than table salt and biodegrades as
fast as sugar. Since it is made in the USA from renewable resources such as soybeans, its
use decreases our dependence on foreign oil and contributes to our own economy."
In addition, Biodiesel has a high flash point (over 260 degrees F) and is non-flammable.
Since Biodiesel is very low in particle matter, communities do not experience the black,
sooty discharge that they would by using diesel fuel. This is especially important in
farming communities where quality of food can be affected.
Inputs
Waste Vegetable Oil
Methanol
Sodium Hydroxide / Methylate
Processing
r%'Our processing plant has been designed to eliminate direct handling of chemicals and
product stream. All raw materials are delivered in closed containers or trucks and the
materials are loaded from the carrier to the appropriate storage tank using mechanical
hookups with no need for human handling of the raw material. The processor is a closed
system with no manual handling of the product stream during the process. There are no
vents in the system so all fumes are contained resulting in no emissions. We use double -
walled carbon steel tanks pressure rated at 300-400 psi. Our process uses only 50 psi,
well below the system threshold. All pumps and motors are TEFC rated. Exotic materials
of construction are not required.
,--There is little heat exchange in the reaction and there are minimal side reactions and
reaction time. There is no water used in our process, so there is no requirement for water
supply or waste water removal.
;_,Raw materials include recycled vegetable oils or virgin oils, a liquid methylate mix and
methanol. All are containerized with no or little contact with people. Methanol is the
alcohol we use as a catalyst in the process. It is a widely used product and has well
defined procedures and guidelines for handling. We recover any unused methanol from
the product mix, and it is automatically re -introduced into the process with no human
contact.
.-`In addition to Biodiesel, Glycerine is a by-product of the process. Glycerine has many
uses and can be sold as a compost enhancer, regenerative plant fuel or to renderers who
use it in various products. It is non -toxic.
Our intention is to run the facility 24/7 in order to maximize capacity. There will be two
to six people on site at any given time with additional staff in collection trucks. The total
jobs created are expected to be 24.
The plant capacity will be 250,000 gallons per month output (8,300 gallons per day, or
3.0 million gallons per year), and plans to operate at 80% of that capacity (200,000
gallons/month).
In order to produce 8,000 gallons of biodiesel per day GBF will utilize 4 trucks running
3 shifts to make pick ups of GBF logo -painted drums at restaurant sites. Running a 2nd
and 3rd shift will be beneficial considering decreased traffic in off-peak hours. Each truck
driver will complete seven pick-ups per shift and one delivery to the plant. The trucks
will be stored at offsite locations.
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Safety is an important issue in the construction and operation of a biodiesel plant. We are
dedicated to safety for people and the environment. We've taken every opportunity to
develop a system that enhances safety and is considerate of the world around us.
Our goal is to provide an environmentally friendly fuel to small companies, communities,
agricultural coops and entrepreneurs while creating jobs and reducing our dependence on
foreign sources of oil.
ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity/Rates
Biodiesel is nontoxic. The acute oral LD50 (lethal dose) is greater than 17.4 g/Kg body
weight. By comparison, table salt (NaCL) is nearly 10 times more toxic.
Skin Irritation - Humans
A 24-hr. human patch test indicated that undiluted biodiesel produced very mild
irritation. The irritation was less than the result produced by a 4 percent soap
and water solution.
Aquatic Toxicity
A 96-hr. lethal concentration for bluegill of biodiesel grade methyl esters was greater
than 1000 mg/L. Lethal concentrations at these levels are generally deemed
"insignificant" according to NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health) guidelines in its Registry of the Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
Biodegradability
Biodiesel degrades about four times faster than petroleum diesel. Within 28 days, pure
biodiesel degrades 85 to 88 percent in water. Dextrose (a test sugar used as the positive
control when testing biodegradability) degraded at the same rate. Blending biodiesel
with diesel fuel accelerates its biodegradability. For example, blends of 20 percent
biodiesel and 80 percent diesel fuel degrade twice as fast as #2 diesel alone.
Flash Point
The flash point of a fuel is defined as the lowest temperature at which the vapor above a
combustible liquid can be made to ignite in air. Biodiesel's flash point is over 260'
Fahrenheit, well above petroleum based diesel fuel's flash point of around 125'
Fahrenheit. Testing has shown the flash point of biodiesel blends increases as the
percentage of biodiesel increases. Therefore, biodiesel and blends of biodiesel with
petroleum diesel are safer to store, handle, and use than conventional diesel fuel.
SEGAL+REA
A R C H I T E C T U R E
Barry W. Segal *Architect* P. Kathleen Rea
6017 Malburg Way Traffic Report
Trucks & Loading:
Methanol will be delivered twice per week by tanker trucks designed for this class of
flammable material per the California Department of Transportation. A typical and
representative truck model would be a Peterbilt 335, 22' in length, 4200 gal capacity
meeting all CALTRANS specs and requirements.
GeoGreen will import used restaurant oil in dedicated tank trucks (similar to Ford F800,
16' length, 2000 gal capacity) with customized pump assembly. GeoGreen owns 4 trucks
which will run 3 shifts each per day to make pick ups of GBF logo -painted drums at
restaurant sites (running a 2nd and 3rd shift will be beneficial considering decreased traffic
in off-peak hours). Each truck driver will complete seven pick-ups per shift and one
delivery to the plant. The trucks will be stored at offsite locations.
Finished biodiesel fuel will be picked up from GeoGreen's site on a daily basis. Biofuel
customers will utilize Class 7-8, CALTRANS approved fuel/tanker trucks used
extensively for this purpose.
All materials will be pumped to or from the facility to tanker trucks parked 25' away from
the facility in the two existing truck loading spaces.
Automobile Parking:
It is anticipated that there will be 2 to 6 employees, per shift, at the facility. The building
is parked to current Vernon Codes and will easily handle the parking needs of GeoGreen.
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Biofuels
6017 Malburg Way Q Vernon, CA 90058
714.904.1982 0 FAX: 760.345.3127 a 1
Hazardous Materials Report for
GeoGreen Biofuels
Site Address: 6017 Malburg Way, Vernon, CA 90058
GeoGreen Biofuels is a recycling, alternative fuel company which will produce a safe,
proven fuel known as biodiesel. In our application, biodiesel is made through a process
which converts waste restaurant vegetable oil into a high-grade, natural, and sustainable
diesel fuel capable of powering virtually any diesel engine — from overland highway
freight to maritime shipping to heating usage.
Using alternative fuel reduces the world's dependency on fossil fuels. Using Biodiesel
takes that commitment one step higher. Unlike hydrogen fuel, or burning pure vegetable
oil, Biodiesel can be produced and used immediately without making any changes in our
current automotive technology or fuel distribution networks.
Biodiesel can be used in any blended ratio for a totally reliable, viable, safe, and
immediate alternative to petroleum fuel. Biodiesel fuel is approved by every
manufacturer of diesel engines on the market today.
Biodiesel itself contains no hazardous material, however Methanol and sodium
hydroxide (also known as lye, the most common base used in chemical laboratories) are
used to make. biodiesel.
There is no waste water -- our centrifuge processing system removes all water content in
the first stage of processing and never reintroduces water in the subsequent stages, thus
completely eliminating the risk of adding waste or contaminated water to the
environment.
In our application, Biodiesel is derived from used restaurant oil (non -hazardous), a
recyclable byproduct source, which makes it an extremely environmentally friendly and
sustainable alternative to petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is totally biodegradable, and will
not harm fish or animals.
GeoGreen Biofuels is committed to improving the earth, and it's descendants, by meeting
the power needs of society in a sustainable and environmentally correct way. Our simple
motto is "GeoGreen Biofuels -- Creating Clean Energy for a Greener, Brighter World."
Material Specifics
1. Quantities on hand
of each material used at maximum capacity:
Processed per Day
Inputs...
7,000 gallons --
Waste vegetable oil (non hazardous)
700 gallons --
Methanol
500 Ibs --
NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
Outputs...
1,000 gallons --
Glycerol (non hazardous)
7,000 gallons --
Finished Biodiesel (non hazardous)
Onsite Storage Needs -- Per Week Maximum
50,000 gallons --
Waste vegetable oil
6,000 gallons --
Methanol
4,000 Ibs --
NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
8,000 gallons --
Glycerol
50,000 gallons --
Biodiesel
2. How materials are to be stored, describe tanks/containers -- made of what material?
Steel Tanks (5) -- 50,000 gallons -- Waste vegetable oil
Steel Tank -- 6,000 gallons -- Methanol
Steel drums (8) -- 4,000 Ibs -- NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
Steel Tanks (1) -- 8,000 gallons -- Glycerol
Steel Tanks (5) -- 50,000 gallons -- Finished Biodiesel
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3. Describe the best mode of truck transport; Methanol, Used Restaurant Oil, and Finished
Biodiesel:
a) Methanol. To be delivered twice per week @ 3,000 gallons each delivery. Chemical suppliers
provide tanker trucks designed for this class of flammable material per the California Department
of Transportation. A typical and representative truck model would be a Peterbilt 335, 22' in
length, 4200 gal capacity meeting all CALTRANS specs and requirements.
b) Used Restaurant Oil. Although used restaurant oil is not defined as a hazardous material per
se, GeoGreen Biofuels is taking great care to transport this material, above and beyond current
flatbed truck and drum pickup procedures. GeoGreen will transport this restaurant oil in
dedicated tank trucks (similar to Ford F800, 16' length, 2000 gal capacity) with customized pump
assembly.
c) Finished Biodiesel. Finished biodiesel fuel will be picked up from GeoGreen's site on a daily
basis. Biofuel customers will utilize Class 7-8, CALTRANS approved fuel/tanker trucks used
extensively for this purpose.
4. How are materials to be handled and processed? (See attached Flow Chart)
• Feed Stock Holding Tanks
• Starting point for virgin oils with FFA Value <5%
• Methoxide Tank
• Storage for premixed liquid methylate
• Does not require mixing methanol with caustic which provides personal safety with
economic benefits.
• Dryer #1 Flash distillation of entrained water from freed stock.
• Our system features a two stage transesterification process which accelerates
conversion efficiency and maximizes yield.
• Transesterification Processor #1. Reacts majority of initial conversion.
• Centrifuge Separator or Separation Tanks
• Initial separation of glycerin from product stream
• Moves the mix to separation tanks.
• Transesterification Processor #2, Reacts remaining portion of conversion.
• Centrifuge Separator or Separation Tanks, Separates glycerin from product stream.
• Moves product stream to separation tanks.
• Cascade Separation Tanks, Removes excess soaps. Leaves the product stream with a
minimal amount of caustic material.
• Waterless Wash, Neutralizes any remaining small particles of soap and glycerin.
• Separation of Biodiesel and Methanol.
• Methanol Recovery, Remove small amounts of remaining water and recover methanol.
• Methanol Holding Tank
• Biodiesel Storage Tanks
• Finished biodiesel
• Glycerine Tank
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5. Transportation routes:
Transport to and from the GeoGreen Biofuels site in Vernon, CA will follow typical and preexisting
routes already established for similar commercial usage within Vernon. All shipments, pick-up
and deliveries, will be by, means of truck transport primarily via the 10 Freeway using the Almeda
St. offramp South, to Washington Blvd. East, to Downey Rd. South. After approximately 2.5
miles, Downey Road becomes Malburg Way. GeoGreen Biofuels is located at 6017 Malburg
Way, Vernon, CA.
6. Emergency plan for spillage:
A specific containment area has been designed for our exterior methanol steel tank storage (see
site plan) with a collection berm and sump pump solution capable of containing our maximum
methanol storage supply, including tanker truck leakage, in case of any breach or emergency
spillage. Biodiesel, vegetable oil, and lye will be housed in interior storage areas within walled
containment barriers. The entire facility will have a high-calc sprinkler system and enhanced fire
retardant walls as required.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Methyl Alcohol, Reagent ACS, 99.8% (GC)
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ACC# 95294
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Methyl Alcohol Reagent A C —
Catalog Numbers: AC423950000, AC423950010, AC423950020, AC423955000,
AC9541632,AC423952
Synonyms: Carbinol; Methanol; Methyl hydroxide; Monohydroxymethane; Pyroxylic spirit;
Wood alcohol; Wood naptha; Wood spirit; Monohydroxymethane; Methyl hydrate.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, N) 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# �.0 111
Chemical Name Percent EINECS/FLINGS I
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67-56-1 _Methyl alcohol 99+ 200-659-6
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases: 11 23/24/25 39/23/24/25
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: clear, colorless. Flash Point: 11 deg C. Poison! Cannot be made
non-poisonous. Causes eye and skin irritation. May be absorbed through intact skin. This
substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in animals. Danger!
Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. May be fatal or cause blindness if
swallowed. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause digestive tract
irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause
liver, kidney and heart damage.
Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system, liver, eyes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing,
inflammation, and possible corneal injury. May cause painful sensitization to light.
Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful
amounts. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and
dermatitis.
Ingestion: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal
irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis.
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May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by
headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse,
unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. May cause
cardiopulmonary system effects.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause adverse central nervous system effects including
headache, convulsions, and possible death. May cause visual impairment and possible
permanent blindness. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation and
ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. Chronic
.exposure may cause reproductive disorders and teratogenic effects. Laboratory
experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Prolonged exposure may cause liver,
kidney, and heart damage.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or
persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Induce
vomiting by giving one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If
breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical
device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician: Effects may be delayed. Ethanol may inhibit methanol metabolism.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As
in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure -demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental
damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition
and flash back. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal
decomposition or combustion. Flammable Liquid. Can release vapors that form explosive
mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. Use water spray to keep fire -exposed
containers cool. Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and afire may be
spread by the use of water. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the
ground and collect in low or confined areas. May be ignited by heat, sparks, and flame.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
alcohol -resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire -exposed containers. Water may be
ineffective. For large fires, use water spray, fog or alcohol -resistant foam. Do NOT use
straight streams of water.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for
disposal. Use water spray to disperse the gas/vapor. Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb
spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do
not use combustible materials such as saw dust. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing
foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent
ignition in closed spaces.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Do not breathe dust,
vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain
product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly
closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a
chemical fume hood. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose
empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Store in a cool, dry, well -ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area. Keep containers tightly closed. Do not store in aluminum or lead
containers.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use explosion -proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use
adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
em calyName ACGIH NIOSH OSHA Final PELs
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200 ppm TWA; 250 ppm 200 ppm TWA; 260
Methyl alcohol STEL; skin - potential for j mg/m3 TWA 6000 ppm 1 200 ppm TWA; 260
cutaneous absorption a IDLH ? mg/m3 TWA
OSHA Vacated PELs: Methyl alcohol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA; 250 ppm STEL;
325 mg/m3 STEL
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR §1910.134 and
ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever
workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid
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Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: alcohol -like - weak odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 128 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Vapor Density: 1 A 1 (Air=1)
Evaporation Rate:5.2 (Ether=l)
Viscosity: 0.55 cP 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 64.7 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:-98 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 464 deg C ( 867.20 deg F)
Flash Point: 11 deg C ( 51.80 deg F)
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 3; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:6.0 vol %
Upper: 36.00 vol %
Solubility: miscible
Specific Gravity/ Density:.7910g/cm3
Molecular Formula:CH40
Molecular Weight:32.04
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources,
oxidizers.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids (mineral, non -oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric
acid, hydrofluoric acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g.
chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid,
benzoic acid, formic acid, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g.
dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), isocyanates (e.g. methyl isocyanate),
nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride), peroxides and hydroperoxides (organic,
e.g, acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide),
epoxides (e.g. butyl glycidyl ether), Oxidants (such as barium perchlorate, bromine,
chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, lead perchlorate, perchloric acid, sodium hypochlorite)., Active
metals (such as potassium and magnesium)., acetyl bromide, alkyl aluminum salts,
beryllium dihydride, carbontetrachloride, carbon tetrachloride + metals, chloroform + heat,
chloroform + sodium hydroxide, cyanuric chloride, diethyl zinc, nitric acid,
potassium-tert-butoxide, chloroform + hydroxide, water reactive substances (e.g. acetic
anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium carbide, ethyl dichlorosilane).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and
gases, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 67-56-1:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate;
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• Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 5628 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 67-56-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: Methanol has been shown to produce fetotoxicity in the embr yo or fetus of
laboratory animals. Specific developmenta I abnormalities include cardiovascular,
musculoskeletal, and urogenital systems.
Teratogenicity: Effects on Newborn: Behaviorial, Oral, rat: TDLo=7500 mg/kg (female
17-19 days after conception). Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Fetotoxicity, Inhalation, rat:
TCLo=10000 ppm/7H (female 7-15 days after conception). Specific Developmental
Abnormalities: Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, Urogenital, Inhalation, rat: TCLo=20000
ppm/7H (7-14 days after conception).
Reproductive Effects: Paternal Effects: Spermatogenesis: Intraperitoneal, mouse TDLo=5
g/kg ( male 5 days pre -mating). Fertility: Oral, rat: TDLo=.35295 mg/kg (female 1-15
days after conception). Paternal Effects: Testes, Epididymis, Sperm duct: Oral, rat: TDLo =
200 ppm/20H (male 78 weeks pre -mating).
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: DNA inhibition: Human Lymphocyte = 300 mmol/L. DNA damage: Oral, rat
= 10 umol/kg. Mutation in microorganisms: Mouse Lymphocyte = 7900 mg/L. Cytogenetic
analysis: Oral, mouse = 1 gm/kg.
Other Studies: Standard Draize Test(Skin, rabbit) = 20 mg/24H (Moderate) S tandard
Draize Test: Administration into the eye (rabbit) = 40 mg (Moderate). Standard Draize
test: Administration int o the eye (rabbit) = 100 mg/24H (Moderate).
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Fish: Fathead Minnow: 29.4 g/L; 96 Hr; LC50 (unspecified) Goldfish: 250
ppm; 11 Hr; resulted in death Rainbow trout: 8000 mg/L; 48 Hr; LC50 (unspecified)
Rainbow trout: LC50 = 13-68 mg/L,• 96 Hr.; 12 degrees C Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 29400
mg/L; 96 Hr.; 25 degrees C, pH 7.63 Rainbow trout: LC50 = 8000 mg/L; 48 Hr.;
Unspecified ria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 51,000-320,000 mg/L; 30 minutes;
Microtox test No data available.
Environmental: Dangerous to aquatic life in high concentrations. Aquatic toxicity rating:
TLm 96>1000 ppm. May be dangerous if it enters water intakes. Methyl alcohol is expected
to biodegrade in soil and water very rapidly. This product will show high soil mobility and
will be degraded from the ambient atmosphere by the reaction with photochemically
produced hyroxyl radicals with an estimated half-life of 17.8 days. Bioconcentration factor
for fish (golden ide) < 10. Based on a log Kow of -0.77, the BCF value for methanol can be
estimated to be 0.2.
Physical: No information available.
Other: None.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
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hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste
regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154; (Ignitable waste).
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Section 14 - Transport Information
Shipping Name:
Hazard Class:
UN Number
Packing Group:
Additional Info:
11C
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 67-56-1: final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 67-56-1: acute, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains Methyl alcohol (CAS# 67-56-1, 990/o),which is subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). This material does not contain
any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None
of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
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None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 67-56-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New
Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
TF
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R 39/23/24/25 Toxic : danger of very serious
irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact
with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 7 Keep container tightly closed.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 67-56-1: 1
Canada
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D1A, D2B.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 67-56-1: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Ski
n OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-BELGIU
M:TWA 200 ppm (262 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 10
0 mg/m3;STEL 500 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-
FINLAND:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-FRANCE:TWA 200
ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 1000 ppm (1300 mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 200 ppm (2
60 mg/m3);Skin OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 50 mg/m3;STEL 100 mg/m3;Skin JAN9 OEL
-JAPAN:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 200 ppm
260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) OEL-POLA
ND:TWA 100 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 200 ppm;STEL 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-SWEDEN
:TWA 200 ppm (250 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm (350 mg/m3);Skin OEL-SWITZERLAN
D:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 400 ppm;Skin OEL-THAILAND:TWA 200 ppm
(260 mg/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 200-ppm (260 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TW
A 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JO
RDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM ch
eck ACGI TLV
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 7/21/1999
Revision #4 Date: 3/14/2001
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to
us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with
respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own
investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall
Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special,
indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been
advised of the possibility of such damages.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 'I -- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Common Name: Biodiesel
Chemical Name: Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
Formula: C14-C24 Methyl Esters
Chemical Family: CAS No. 67784-80-9
SECTION 2 — INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION
Typical Composition:
Alkyl C14-C24 Methyl Esters OSHA PEL ACGH/TLV Percent
none none 99
This product contains no hazardous materials.
SARA Title III, Section 313: Not Listed
SECTION 3 -- PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point: >400° F
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): <5 mm Hg @ 72° F
Evaporation Rate: less than .005 versus (Butyl Acetate =1)
Solubility in Water: insoluble
Appearance and Odor: light to dark yellow clear liquid / Tight musty odor
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (method used): 321 ° F PMCC
Flammable Limits: N/A
HMIS Rating: Health: 0 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Treat as oil fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion hazards: Rags soaked with any solvent present a
fire hazard and should be stored in an approved UL listed covered container.
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SECTION 5 -- REACTIVITY DATA
Reactivity: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Non Known
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 6 -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Emergency First Aid Procedures:
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, contact physician
Eyes: Rinse with water 15 minutes, contact physician
Skin; Rinse with soap and water
SECTION 7 — PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Avoid uncontrolled releases. Contain spilled material. Transfer to secure
containers. Use absorbent material if necessary.
Disposal; Dispose of according to Federal, state and/or local regulations
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Avoid open flames
Other Precautions: None
SECTION 8 -- CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: None required
Ventilation: mechanical
Protective Gloves: Rubber
Eye Protection: Safety glasses / splash goggles
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: None required
SECTION 9 -- TRANSPORTATION
DOT Code: N/A
DOT Shipping Name: Fatty acid esters
Other Regulatory: Listed in TSCA inventory
The information provided is believed to be accurate and represents the best information
currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability, or suitability
for an intended use, or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to such
information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own
investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 — PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Common Name: Crude Glycerol/Glycerin
Cas: 56-81-5
RTECS #: MA8050000
SECTION 2 — INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION
Typical Composition:
OSHA PEL ACGH/TLV Percent
15 MG/M3 MUST 10 MG/M3 (MIST) 9293 99
This product contains no hazardous materials.
SARA Title III, Section 313: Not Listed
SECTION 3 -- PHYSICAL/ CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
HCC: N1
B.P. Text: 55417,290C
M.P/F.P Text: 64AF,18.00
Vapor Pres: 0.0025 MM
Vapor Density: 3.17
Spec Gravity: 1.25
Solubility in Water: MISCIBLE IN WATER.
Appearance and Odor: light to dark yellow clear liquid / light musty odor
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point Method: CC
Flash Point Text: 320F,160C
Autoignition Temp Text: 400 C
Lower Limits: 0.9
Extinguishing Media: USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING FIRE.
WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE & COOL CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures: IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING &
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED
IN PRESSURE DEMAND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR -AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE.
SECTION 5 — REACTIVITY DATA
Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: GLYCEROL DECOMPOSES UPON HEATING ABOVE 290C,
FORMING CORROSIVE GAS (ACROLEIN).
Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZERS. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH ACETIC AN-
HYDRIDE. CALCIUM OXYCHLORIDE, CHROMIUM OXIDES & ALKALI METAL HYDRIDE
Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC GASES & VAPORS MAY BE RELEASED
IFINVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: THIS SUBSTANCE DOES NOT POLYMERIZE.
SECTION 6 -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 12,600 MG/KG
Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES
Skin: YES
Ingestion: YES
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: INHALATION -DUE TO LOW VAPOR PRESSURE, INHALATION OF THE
VAPORS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IS UNLIKELY. INHALATION OF MIST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
OF RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION -LOW TOXICITY. SKIN CONTACT -MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
EYE CONTACT -MAY CAUSE I RRITATION. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE KIDNEY INJURY.
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: INGESTION -MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, HEADACHE,
DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS
OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTIONS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS SUBSTANCE.
First Aid:
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY BREATHING DIFFI-
CULTY.
INGESTION:GIVE WATER TO RINSE MOUTH & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN:REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MI N. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYEWASH THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
SECTION 7 — PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Spill Release Procedures: VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
MAY REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ABSORB LIQUID SPILL WITH DRYABSORBENT. CONTAIN-
ERIZE UNSTABLE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED WASTE FACILITY.
Waste Disposal Methods: ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
Handling And Storage Precautions: KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS, STORED
IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECTAGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. SEPERATE
FROM INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions: AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE &
SAFETYPROCEDURES, AVOID ALL UNNECESARY EXPOSURES TO THE CHEMICAL SUB-
STANCE AND ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYE AND CLOTHING.
SECTION 8 — CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A HALF MASK CHEMICAL CAR-
TRIDGE RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV OR THE MAXIMUM USE
CONCENTRATION SPECIFIED BY THE RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER, WHICHEVER IS LESS.
Ventilation: A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED
TO KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection: USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment: WEAR CLEAN BODY COVERING. CONTACT LENSES
SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices: MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK -DRENCH FA-
CILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health: NONE
SECTION 9 •— TRANSPORTATION
DOT Code: N/A
DOT Shipping Name: Crude Glycerin
Other Regulatory: Listed in TSCA inventory
The information provided is believed to be accurate and represents the best information
currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability, or suitability
for an intended use, or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to such
information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own
investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No.
SOYBEAN OIL Rev. Date 11116/99
STE Oil Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1033
San Marcos, TX 78667-1033
IMPORTANT: Read this MSDS before handling
and disposing of this product and pass this
information on to employees, customers, and
users of this product.
Trade'
Name SOYBEAN OIL Telephone Numbers
Other Names EMERGENCY
CRUDE SOYBEAN OIL 800/424-9300 CHEMTREC
CUSTOMER SERVICE
512/396-3399 MSDS/INFO
DING
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)
N/A
OSHAIPEL
15MG/M3 (TOTAL PARTICULATE); 5MGIM3 (RESPIRABLE PARTICULATE)
NFPA Rating
HEALTH - 0; FLAMMABILITY -1; REACTIVITY - 0
Other Limits Recommended % (Optional)
N/A
'.Loa
Specific Gravity (H 20 = 1)
N/A
0.992 -20°C
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)
Melting Point
Freezing Point
NIA
N/A
-4°F = -20*C
Vapor Density
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
N/A
GREATER THAN I
Solubility in Water
Appearance and Color
NOT SOLUBLE. LIQUID SURFACE TENSION (EST.) 25 DYNES/CM AT 20°C.
PALEYELLOWTO BROWNISH -YELLOW LIQUID
t 7"- 7
IV..
Fiash FOM (Method Used) Flammable Limits
4,
LEL UEL
540° F (CLOSED UP) NIA
N/A N/A
Extinguishing DRY CHEMICAL
_j
Media FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Special CLASS B FIRE; APPLICATION OF WATER TO BURNING OIL
CAN CAUSE SPLATTERING, OIL WILL FLOAT ON WATER.
Firefighting
Procedures
Unusual Fire EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NONE. POSSIBLE RISK OF AUTO IGNITION/SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE/
and CLOSED CONDITIONS IF MATERIAL IS ABSORBED ON VARIOUS
MATRICES AND OXYGEN PRESENT.
Explosion
Hazards
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MSDS No.
,-
Stability
Unstable
Conditions to Avoid
Stable
N/A
NIA
N/A
x
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
—
N/A
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts
— —
N/A
Hazardous Polymerization
May Occur
Conditions to Avoid
Will Not Occur
N/A
N/A
WA
X
VVIr
H
Routes) of Entry
Inhalation?
Skin?
In estion? v
YES
YES
YES
Health
Hazards INGESTION: NONE, MATERIAL IS A FOOD. INHALATION: UNDER MIST CONDITIONS, NO SHORT TERM INHALATION LIMITS. SKIN/
(Acute and EYE: FLUSH AND RINSE, PARTICULARLY FOR EYE CONTACT. NO SIGNIFICANT SKIN REACTION EXPECTED.
Chronic)
Carcinogenicity FNTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?
NO N/A N/A
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure
N/A N/A
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
Steps To Be NO SPECIFIC HAZARDS; MATERIAL IS NON -HAZARDOUS; IF IN MIST FORM AND LEVELS ARE ABOVE 15MG/M'(TOTAL), A DUST MASK
Taken in Case AND GOGGLES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Materials
Released Or
Spilled
Waste PHYSICALLY CLEAN UP, CHECK LOCAL LANDFILL DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Disposal
Method
Precautions NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
To Be Taken
In Handling
And Storing
Other SOILED RAGS OR ABSORBENT MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE KEPT UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE, CLOSED CONDITIONS IN THE
Precautions PRESENCE OF OXYGEN.
a
• H Lid
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type) Ventilation Local Exhaust
NONE, UNLESS MIST CONDITIONS N/A UNDER EXTREME MIST CONDITIONS ONLY
Special Mechanical (General) Other Protective Gloves Eye Protection
N/A N/A N/A WA SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment WorklHygienic Practices
NONE N/A
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Sodium hydroxide, solid, pellets or beads
ACC# 21300
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Sodium hydroxide, solid, pellets or beads
Catalog Numbers: S71990, S71990-1, S71991, S71992, S71993, S71993-1, S71993-2,
S71993-3, S71993-4, S78605, 1313359-212, BP359-500, BW13580500, BW1358350,
BW13583500, S318-1, S318-10, S318-100, S318-3, S318-31-C, S318-5, S318-50,
S318-500, S318-501-C, S320-1, S320-10, S320-3, S320-50, S320-500, S612-3, S612-50,
S612-500LB, S613-10, S613-3, S613-50, S613-500LB
Synonyms: Caustic soda; Soda lye; Sodium hydrate; Lye.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 35
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white. Danger! Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns. Hygroscopic. May
cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive
tract irritation with possible burns.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin: Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin. May cause skin
rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color.
Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes
gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Causes severe
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pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue
destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. May cause systemic effects.
Inhalation: Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Causes
severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and
possible coma. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Effects may be delayed.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid immediately. Wash
clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. If victim is
fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure -demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use
water spray to keep fire -exposed containers cool. Use water with caution and in flooding
amounts. Contact with moisture or water may generate sufficient heat to ignite nearby
combustible materials. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire. Do NOT get water inside containers.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills
immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating
dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not get water on spilled substances or inside
containers.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not allow water to get into the container
because of violent reaction. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes,
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on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Discard contaminated shoes. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well -ventilated area away
from incompatible substances. Keep away from metals. Corrosives area. Keep away from
acids. Store protected from moisture. Containers must be tightly closed to prevent the
conversion of NaOH to sodium carbonate by the CO2 in air.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with
an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation
to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name
ACGIH NIOSH -- --
OSHA Final PELs
Sodium carbonate inone listed none listed _none listed
Sodium hydroxide ;C 2 mg/m3 10 mgjm3 IDLH - 2 mg/m3 TWA
OSHA Vacated PELs: Sodium carbonate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this
chemical. Sodium hydroxide: C 2 mg/m3
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR §1910.134 and
ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever
workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid
.Appearance: white
Odor: Odorless
PH: 14 (5% aq soln)
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @739 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1390 deg C @ 760 mm Fig
Freezing/Melting Point:318 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability:
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/ Density: 2.13 g/cm3
Molecular Formula:NaOH
Molecular Weight:40.00
0; Reactivity: 1
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
f
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, contact with water, exposure to moist air or water,
prolonged exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids, water, flammable liquids, organic
halogens, metals, aluminum, zinc, tin, leather, wool, nitromethane.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes of sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 497-19-8: VZ4050000
CAS# 1310-73-2: WB4900000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 497-19-8:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1200 mg/m3/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 2300 mg/m3/2H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6600 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg;
CAS# 1310-73-2:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 400 ug Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1% Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 ug/24H Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1 mg/24H Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 497-19-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 1310-73-2: Not
listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No informati)n available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Sec,ti n 12 - Ecological Information
No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste
regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name:
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IATA r RID/ADR i IMO CanadaTDG
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use ;rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
SODIUM
HYDROXIDE
UN1823
II
Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 1310-73-2: final RQ = 1000 pounds (454 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this Product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 497-19-8: acute. CAS # 1310-73-2: acute, reactive.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain
any Class 1 Ozone depletory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
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CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the chemicals
in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 497-19-8 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 1310-73-2 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New
Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
C
Risk Phrases:
R 35 Causes severe burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (s;Iow the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/ Pro t=action)
CAS# 497-19-8: 1
CAS# 1310-73-2: 1
Canada
CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on Cr-iada's DSL List. CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on Canada's DSL
List. CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's
DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of E.
CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1310-73-2: OEL-AUST %LIA:T, VVA 2 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:STEL 2 mg/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2 mg
/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-JAPAN:STEL 2 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLA
NDS:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 2 mg/
m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 2 mg/m3;STEL 4 mg/m3 OEL-THAILAND:TWA 2 mg/m3
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 2 mg/m3 C:'EL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 2 mg/m3;STEL 2 mg/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIr�., JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW
ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, V1E7 ',M choir; ACGI TLV
Sectic,,l 1G - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 12/1 1997
Revision *4 Date: 8/01/20c
The information above is believes.' • be ac-! !• -?te and represents the best information currently available to
us. However, we make no warrai;:, ,;f me; _ intability or any other warranty, express or implied, with
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investigations to determine the sui;.,bility of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall
Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or du tnages of any third party or for lost profits or any special,
indirect, incidental, consequential or exempl.-,ry damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been
advised of the possibility of such darnages.
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