Environmental Compliance Audit & Facility Investigation, Glass Manufacturing Facility

Portland, Oregon (April-June 2004).

Conducted the audit at a 1.5-acre quartz glassware manufacturing facility, which has been operating since 1974. Production, processes, hazardous waste and chemical management required adherence with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations. The audit included evaluation of air, wastewater, storm water, hazardous waste and chemical management issues. Based on audit findings, Creekside developed a Personnel Training Plan, a RCRA Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Plan, a Toxic Use Reduction and Hazardous Waste Reduction Plan, and Hazardous Waste Determinations Report. Also conducted a comprehensive environmental investigation at the facility including assessment of soils and groundwater, prepared a report for DEQ and obtained a “No Further Action” letter from DEQ for the site in November 2004.