Ross
Incineration Services completed construction of its new air pollutuion
control system and the replacement of the transition duct and
main chamber of its incineration system during July, 2002.
Completion
of the project is a major milestone in the company's commitment
to its customers and community. Ross Incineration has completed
this project on a timeline that ensures the company is
in compliance with the U.S. EPA's MACT standards one year ahead
of the deadline imposed for compliance.
Throughout
the years, the Ross companies have been committed to reinvesting
in their operations and incorporating the best available technology.
With the completion of this project,
RIS has one of the most advanced incineration systems in the industry.
The
completion of the construction also means that RIS is now in a
position to comply with new standards that are being established
under the Maximum
Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule for hazardous waste
combustion facilities. This rule imposed
stricter emissions standards
for a number of air pollutants, required new
operating procedures,
more training
and different monitoring systems.
The new operating procedures have been established.
RIS completed employee training on these new operating procedures
during July.
There
are many benefits as a result
of this reinvestment. The incineration
system operates more efficiently and has lower emissions. It also
has expanded operational flexibility, enabling RIS to better manage
wastes. The system should also be able to run for longer periods
without shutting down for maintenance.
Our customers and community
can be assured that we are meeting all regulatory standards and
managing wastes safely and efficiently.
