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2014

Reporting for zinc at Acadian Platers

Comparison of tracking and quantification.

REPORTING FOR ZINC AT ACADIAN PLATERS
	QUANTITY (Tonnes)			PERCENTAGE CHANGE
	2013	2014	CHANGE
ENTERS FACILITY - USE	100 - 1000	100 - 1000	10 - 100	DECREASE OF 8%
CREATION	0	0	0	n/a
CONTAINED IN PRODUCT	100 - 1000	100 - 1000	10 - 100	DECREASE OF 11%

 

Reasons for change – Decrease in production levels.  

How the facility has reduced the amount of the substance that is used – quantity of the substance has been reduced.  

How the facility has reduced the amount in product - quantity of the substance in product has been reduced.

Update on timelines.

7.0       Implementation of Options for Reduction of Zinc.  

To reduce the use of zinc at the facility, Acadian has plans to implement the following options:  

No options were identified as being technically and economically feasible

 

 

Reporting for hydrochloric acid at Acadian Platers:

Comparison of tracking and quantification.

REPORTING FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID AT ACADIAN PLATERS
	QUANTITY (Tonnes)			PERCENTAGE CHANGE
	2013	2014	CHANGE
ENTERS FACILITY - USE	100 - 1000	10 - 100	1 - 10	DECREASE OF 8%
CREATION	0	0	0	n/a
CONTAINED IN PRODUCT	0	0	0	n/a

 

Reasons for change – Quantities are approximately the same.  

How the facility has reduced the amount of the substance that is used – quantity of the substance has been reduced slightly.  

How the facility has reduced the amount in product – substance is not present in the product.

 

Update on timelines.

7.0       Implementation of Options for Reduction of hydrochloric acid.

To reduce the use of hydrochloric acid at the facility, Acadian Platers has plans to implement the following options:

 

 

Table 8. Description and Timetable for Implementation of Steps of Option # 3

Table 8. Description and Timetable for Implementation of Steps for Equipment or process modification Option. 94 LINE - INCREASED DRAIN TIME PRIOR TO THE PICKLE TANK TO REDUCE DRAGA IN WATER. INCREASED DRAIN TIME OVER THE PICKLE TANK TO RECOVER MORE OF THE SOLUTION LOST THROUGH DRAG OUT
Step	Description	Estimated timelines
1	Determination of amount of additional time required to achieve a 25% reduction in drag out on the 94.	Mar 31, 2013
	It was determined that an additional two minutes of drain time would be required to reduce the drag out by 25%	Completed April 26, 2013.
2	Evaluation on the effect of production of using the increased dwell times.	June 30, 2013
	It was determined that increasing the drain time by an additional two minutes would have a significant adverse effect on the productivity of the production line making it economically unfeasible to implement.	Completed May 2, 2013.
3	Programming of PLC computers with additional dwell times.	Dec 31, 2013
	Option will not be implemented as the effect on production makes it economically unfeasible to implement.	Completed May 2, 2013.

 

 

 

 

Reporting for nitric acid at Acadian Platers:

 

Comparison of tracking and quantification.

REPORTING FOR NITRIC ACID AT ACADIAN PLATERS
	QUANTITY (Tonnes)			PERCENTAGE CHANGE
	2013	2014	CHANGE
ENTERS FACILITY - USE	10 - 100	10 - 100	0 - 10	DECREASE OF 11%
CREATION	0	0	0	n/a
CONTAINED IN PRODUCT	0	0	0	n/a

 

Reasons for change – Decrease in production levels.  

How the facility has reduced the amount of the substance that is used – quantity of the substance has been slightly reduced due to decrease in production levels.  

How the facility has reduced the amount in product – substance is not present in the product.

Update on timelines.

7.0       Implementation of Options for Reduction of nitric acid.  

To reduce the use of nitric acid at the facility, Acadian Platers has no plans to implement any options to reduce the use of nitric acid at Acadian Platers as no technically/financially feasible options were identified

 

 

Reporting for hexavalent chromium Acadian Platers:

 

Comparison of tracking and quantification.

 

REPORTING FOR HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM AT ACADIAN PLATERS
	QUANTITY (Tonnes)			PERCENTAGE CHANGE
	2013	2014	CHANGE
ENTERS FACILITY - USE	10 - 100	10 - 100	1 - 10	DECREASE OF 8%
CREATION	0	0	0	n/a
CONTAINED IN PRODUCT	0 -10	0 - 10	0 - 10	DECREASE OF 24%

 

 

Reasons for change – Decrease in demand for hexavalent coatings. 

How the facility has reduced the amount of the substance that is used – company has been successful in persuading customer to switch to less harmful materials along with automotive industry restricting the use of this materials resulting in a decrease in the amount of hexavalent chromium being used.

How the facility has reduced the amount in product – company has been successful in persuading customer to switch to less harmful materials along with automotive industry restricting the use of this materials resulting in a decrease in the amount of hexavalent chromium present in the product.

Update on timelines.

7.0       Implementation of Options for Reduction of Hexavalent Chromium.

All options identified have been implemented. 

Table 8. Description and Timetable for Implementation of Steps of Option # 6.

Table 8. Description and Timetable for Implementation of Steps for Equipment or process modification Option.   ELIMINATE THE STORAGE AND USE OF CHROMIC ACID FLAKE IN THE HEXAVALENT BLACK CHROMATE
Step	Description	Estimated timelines
1	Discontinue the use of chromic acid in the hexavalent black chromate on the CEF line and Post Treat line.	Jan 1, 2013.
	Use of chromic acid on the CEF line and Post Treat line was discontinued.	Completed on January 28, 2013
2	Dispose of all chromic acid flake currentliy in storage	Jan 1, 2013
	Chromic acid flake in storage was returned to the supplier	Completed January 28, 2013

 

 

2013

 

Reporting for zinc at Acadian Platers

Comparison of tracking and quantification.

REPORTING FOR ZINC AT ACADIAN PLATERS
	QUANTITY (Tonnes)			PERCENTAGE CHANGE
	2013	2012	CHANGE
ENTERS FACILITY - USE	100 - 1000	100 - 1000	10 - 100	INCREASE OF 11%
CREATION	0	0	0	n/a
CONTAINED IN PRODUCT	100 - 1000	100 - 1000	10 - 100	INCREASE OF 11%

 

Reasons for change – increase due to increased production.  

How the facility has reduced the amount of the substance that is used – quantity of the substance has not been reduced.  

How the facility has reduced the amount in product - quantity of the substance in product has not been reduced.

 

Update on timelines.

 

7.0       Implementation of Options for Reduction of Zinc.  

To reduce the use of zinc at the facility, Acadian has plans to implement the following options:  

No options were identified as being technically and economically feasible

 

 

Reporting for hydrochloric acid at Acadian Platers:

Comparison of tracking and quantification.

REPORTING FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID AT ACADIAN PLATERS
	QUANTITY (Tonnes)			PERCENTAGE CHANGE
	2013	2012	CHANGE
ENTERS FACILITY - USE	100 - 1000	10 - 100	10 - 100	INCREASE OF 19%
CREATION	0	0	0	n/a
CONTAINED IN PRODUCT	0	0	0	n/a

 

Reasons for change – increase due to increased production.  

How the facility has reduced the amount of the substance that is used – quantity of the substance has not been reduced.  

How the facility has reduced the amount in product – substance is not present in the product.

 

Update on timelines.

 

7.0       Implementation of Options for Reduction of hydrochloric acid.

To reduce the use of hydrochloric acid at the facility, Acadian Platers has plans to implement the following options:

 

 

Table 8. Description and Timetable for Implementation of Steps of Option # 3

Table 8. Description and Timetable for Implementation of Steps for Equipment or process modification Option. 94 LINE - INCREASED DRAIN TIME PRIOR TO THE PICKLE TANK TO REDUCE DRAGA IN WATER. INCREASED DRAIN TIME OVER THE PICKLE TANK TO RECOVER MORE OF THE SOLUTION LOST THROUGH DRAG OUT
Step	Description	Estimated timelines
1	Determination of amount of additional time required to achieve a 25% reduction in drag out on the 94.	Mar 31, 2013
	It was determined that an additional two minutes of drain time would be required to reduce the drag out by 25%	Completed April 26, 2013.
2	Evaluation on the effect of production of using the increased dwell times.	June 30, 2013
	It was determined that increasing the drain time by an additional two minutes would have a significant adverse effect on the productivity of the production line making it economically unfeasible to implement.	Completed May 2, 2013.
3	Programming of PLC computers with additional dwell times.	Dec 31, 2013
	Option will not be implemented as the effect on production makes it economically unfeasible to implement.	Completed May 2, 2013.

 

 

 

 

Reporting for nitric acid at Acadian Platers:

 

Comparison of tracking and quantification.

REPORTING FOR NITRIC ACID AT ACADIAN PLATERS
	QUANTITY (Tonnes)			PERCENTAGE CHANGE
	2013	2012	CHANGE
ENTERS FACILITY - USE	10 - 100	10 - 100	0 - 10	DECREASE OF 7%
CREATION	0	0	0	n/a
CONTAINED IN PRODUCT	0	0	0	n/a

 

Reasons for change – No reasons – quantities approximately the same.  

How the facility has reduced the amount of the substance that is used – quantity of the substance is approximately the

same with some variation due to product mix.  

How the facility has reduced the amount in product – substance is not present in the product.

 

Update on timelines.

 

7.0       Implementation of Options for Reduction of nitric acid.  

To reduce the use of nitric acid at the facility, Acadian Platers has no plans to implement any options to reduce the use

of nitric acid at Acadian Platers as no technically/financially feasible options were identified

 

 

Reporting for hexavalent chromium Acadian Platers:

 

Comparison of tracking and quantification.

 

REPORTING FOR HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM AT ACADIAN PLATERS
	QUANTITY (Tonnes)			PERCENTAGE CHANGE
	2013	2012	CHANGE
ENTERS FACILITY - USE	10 - 100	100 - 100	100 - 1000	DECREASE OF 74%
CREATION	0	0	0	n/a
CONTAINED IN PRODUCT	0 -10	0 - 10	0 - 10	DECREASE OF 74%

 

 

Reasons for change – Decrease in demand for hexavalent coatings and implementation of toxic reductions option.  

How the facility has reduced the amount of the substance that is used – company has been successful in persuading customer to switch to

less harmful materials along with automotive industry restricting the use of this materials resulting in a decrease in the amount of hexavalent

chromium being used.

 

How the facility has reduced the amount in product – company has been successful in persuading customer to switch to less harmful

materials along with automotive industry restricting the use of this materials resulting in a decrease in the amount of hexavalent chromium

present in the product.

 

Update on timelines.

 

7.0       Implementation of Options for Reduction of Hexavalent Chromium.

To reduce the use of hexavalent chromium at the facility, Acadian Platers has plans to implement the following option:

 

Table 8. Description and Timetable for Implementation of Steps of Option # 6.

Table 8. Description and Timetable for Implementation of Steps for Equipment or process modification Option.   ELIMINATE THE STORAGE AND USE OF CHROMIC ACID FLAKE IN THE HEXAVALENT BLACK CHROMATE
Step	Description	Estimated timelines
1	Discontinue the use of chromic acid in the hexavalent black chromate on the CEF line and Post Treat line.	Jan 1, 2013.
	Use of chromic acid on the CEF line and Post Treat line was discontinued.	Completed on January 28, 2013
2	Dispose of all chromic acid flake currentliy in storage	Jan 1, 2013
	Chromic acid flake in storage was returned to the supplier	Completed January 28, 2013

 

 

 

2012

PUBLIC REPORTING REQUIRED UNDER TRA FOR 2012
FACILITY	MATERIAL	AMOUNT ENTERING FACILITY	AMOUNT CREATED	AMOUNT IN PRODUCT
ACADIAN PLATERS CO. LTD	Hydrocloric acid	10 to 100 MT	Zero	Zero
	Zinc	100 to 1000 MT	Zero	100 to 1000 MT
	Hexavelant chromium	100 to 1000 kg	Zero	1 to 10 kg

 

 

2011

 

PUBLIC REPORTING REQUIRED UNDER TRA FOR 2011
FACILITY	MATERIAL	AMOUNT ENTERING FACILITY	AMOUNT CREATED	AMOUNT IN PRODUCT
ACADIAN PLATERS CO. LTD	Hydrocloric acid	10 to 100 MT	Zero	Zero
	Zinc	100 to 1000 MT	Zero	Zero
	Hexavelant chromium	100 TO 1000 kg	Zero	1 to 10 kg

 

2010

 

PUBLIC REPORTING REQUIRED UNDER TRA FOR 2010
FACILITY	MATERIAL	AMOUNT ENTERING FACILITY	AMOUNT CREATED	AMOUNT IN PRODUCT
ACADIAN PLATERS CO. LTD	Hydrocloric acid	10 to 100 MT	Zero	Zero
	Zinc	100 to 1000 MT	Zero	10 to 100 MT
	Hexavelant chromium	100 to 1000 kg	Zero	100 to 1000 kg

 

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