TRI Pollution Prevention Report for NORTHERN COATINGS & CHEMICAL CO INC and Certain glycol ethers

Facility ID: 49858NRTHR7056T

Facility Name and Address:
NORTHERN COATINGS & CHEMICAL CO INC
705 6TH AVE
MENOMINEE, MI 49858

Parent Company:

Industry: Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)
Chemical: Certain glycol ethers

Production Related Waste Management for Selected Chemical

lchemid=N230

Waste Management Comparison - 2018

Pollution Prevention Activities for Selected Chemical

Reporting Year	Section 8.10: Newly Implemented Source Reduction Activity	Section 8.10: Methods to Identify Activity	Section 8.11: Optional Pollution Prevention Information*
2022	Source Reduction:: S22: Instituted recirculation within a process	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management	S22: Recirculating cleaning solvents to reduce the volume of spent solvent sent for solvent recovery.
2021			Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - Recycling cleaning solvent to reduce usage of these materials.
2020			Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - Recycling cleaning solvent streams
2019			Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - Recycle cleaning solvent streams.
2018			Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - Recycle cleaning solvent streams.
2017			Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - Recycle cleaning streams.
2016	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2015	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2014	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2013	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2012	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2011	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2010	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2009	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2008	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2007	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2006	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2005	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2004	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2003	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2002	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2001	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2000	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
1999	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
1998	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
1997	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
1996	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
1995	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
1994	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
1993	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
1992	Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W52: Modified equipment, layout, or piping Source Reduction:: W71: Other cleaning and degreasing modifications	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
1991	Source Reduction:: W31: Improved storage or stacking procedures Source Reduction:: W42: Substituted raw materials Source Reduction:: W55: Changed from small volume containers to bulk containers to minimize discarding	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management

*Classifications of Optional Pollution Prevention Information shown in brackets are provided by EPA.

TRI Pollution Prevention Glossary

The Waste Management Hierarchy

The waste management hierarchy established by the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) guides waste generators toward the best options for managing wastes. The preferred option is to prevent pollution at its source, but for waste that is generated, the preferred management methods are recycling, followed by burning for energy recovery, treatment and, as a last resort, disposing of the waste.

Source Reduction includes activities that eliminate or reduce the generation of chemical waste.
Recycling includes the recovery of a toxic chemical in waste for reuse.
Energy Recovery includes the combustion of toxic chemicals in waste to generate heat or electricity.
Treatment includes the destruction of a toxic chemical in waste.
Disposal or Other Releases includes toxic chemical quantities entering the environment.

The PPA requires facilities to provide the following details about each chemical they report to TRI:

A breakdown of production-related waste managed. This includes all amounts of the chemical released directly to the environment or otherwise managed as waste, other than waste generated by one-time events not associated with normal production processes (e.g., fires or remedial actions).
A production ratio or activity index to provide context for reported toxic chemical quantities. For example, if a chemical is used in the manufacture of refrigerators, the production index would track the number of refrigerators produced and could be used to help gauge how much of the chemical is being released per unit of production.
Any newly implemented source reduction activities, reported using "W-codes" (e.g., "W41: Increased purity of raw materials")

Facilities may also provide optional Pollution Prevention Information describing their source reduction, recycling, or pollution control activities.