Furnace issues curtail processing
Early Saturday morning, issues arose with the Metal Parts Furnace (MPF) when a ton container (TC) became stuck between the MPF charge airlock and Zone 1. This required numerous entries to complete repairs to the MPF and move the TC safely back into Zone 1.
Alpha Crew performed the first entry early Saturday morning, and then Delta crew did “yeoman’s work” performing multiple entries throughout their shift, said Operations Manager Kim Jackson. The mechanics and operators who performed the entries did an exceptional job, she added. Jackson also credited the HAZMATteam (pictured above) and Demilitarization Protection Ensemble (DPE) Support Area (DSA) for performing backup duties and coordinating entries, and a “super job” by the Control Room in managing the MPF entries.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility weekly project update - June 9, 2011.
Although the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) won’t receive official word on its Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recertification for a few weeks, the recent visit by a two-man inspection team left the impression that the project will certainly retain its “Star” status.
UMCDF first earned VPP certification in late 2006. VPP is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) program that sets performance- based criteria for a managed safety and health system, and then assesses applicants against those criteria. Star status is the highest safety designationprovided by the federal government.
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UMCDF first earned VPP certification in late 2006. VPP is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) program that sets performance- based criteria for a managed safety and health system, and then assesses applicants against those criteria. Star status is the highest safety designationprovided by the federal government.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility weekly project update - June 2, 2011.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requesting comments on the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility’s (UMCDF’s) draft Hazardous Waste Permit renewal application. A public hearing also has been scheduled to receive comments on the application.
The UMCDF submitted an application for renewal of its hazardous waste permit July 28, 2006. The DEQ has used subsequent additional information and permit modifications submitted since that date to update the application. The DEQ has drafted a renewal permit based on the UMCDF application record, and is requesting public comment on the draft renewal permit.
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The UMCDF submitted an application for renewal of its hazardous waste permit July 28, 2006. The DEQ has used subsequent additional information and permit modifications submitted since that date to update the application. The DEQ has drafted a renewal permit based on the UMCDF application record, and is requesting public comment on the draft renewal permit.
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